The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1922-05-04

Polly's under lip dropped. I
seemed ms II thousand hostile eye
were giaring Mt her.
IT'S Evelyn's dress" went on tn
lady. Take that coat OF and let M
see."
Before Robert could interfere, Mac
kenzie had grhsped PolIyop by IN,
shoulders and had stripped or thu
heavy coat. And there she stood. he
bare young arms and sunburned necl
exposed. her scarlet face hidden by I
handful OF curls. She was so ever
wbelmed with shame she could moi
say a word.
Twice a thief" gritted Mackenzie
Il suppose you didn't give her this
Ever"
With one long finger he pointed al
me dress. but his eyes, sparkling with
anger, were or Evelyn.
Never had Miss Robertson been In
such a dilemma. Never had she felt
so much like quietly falntlng away
did your demanded Marc, once
more.
mo, no." denied the girl. trembling.
mo. OF course I didn't give II to her.
Why should II"
hacKenzie's sharp. "You'll land
where your father Is. you huzEy.
brought Polly's flashing glance upon
him. Untaught to deceive for her
own advantage. she could not fathom
Evelyn's direct falsehood. To lie for
daddy to keep squatter friend
from prison--yes, she would have
done that, but a dressi And Evelyn
had given II to her. too She turned
her burning eyes upon the other girl.
and there she read with slckenInp
certainty that the gift OF the robe
must be buried IN the grave with Os-
car Bennett. If Jerry had not been
tucked away back Of the skirts OF the
two women, Polly would have made
dash for liberty. but she could not
leave the bnby. Would no one helm
herr Her eyes sought Roberts face.
and as II he were awnking from u
dream. he picked up the coat.
"I'lI hand her over to the conduc.
ear" Marcus proceeded. Hell know
what TO do with her." and he put out
his hand 10 grasp her.
mo you won't" snapped Robert.
moving in front OF Pollyop. "ITI look
after her myself, and II you folks want
to stay friendly with me. just don't
mention this" He held out the cont
to Polly Hopkins. "Put II on" he or.
dered; and instantly she obeyed him.
What he was going to do with her.
Pollyop did not know. hut this thing
she did realize: Jerry could not see
Daddy Hopkins that day. She Ionged
TO be back In the shanty. to get away
from MacKenzIe's flashing eyes ami
the naughty stare OF Mrs. Robertson.
As for Evelyn. she desplsed the quIv.
ering girl with all her straightforward
self.
browning. Robert stepped 10 the
door and called the conductor; and
when the official appeared. Polly shiv.
cred to her toes. The very sight Of
his uniform suggested trouble for her
and Jerry.
"a friend OF mine came down TO zoe
us on" said Robert distinctly. max. |
ing a gesture toward her. "The train
started before she could get of. JUST
let US stop at MacKenney's, will your"
He had'a roll Of bills in his fingers
which he thrust into the officers hand
Smilingly the man bowed and jerked
the cord over his head
"we're right there now. SIR" said
he.
Thanks" replied Robert. Thanks: :"
and Come" he said TO PoIIyop.
jerry Daddy Hopkins baby. went
through her mind Wee Jerry asleen
under the cross seati
"wnlt a bit. mister" she fnItered.
"wait I'LL get the baby. were takln'
him up to see his daddy. so he
wouldn't die" Her Tip trembIed MS
she looked at Mrs. Robertson. get
up. please. ma'am." she begged. "IIe's
under there, where you're slttln'l"
Mrs Robertson and Evelyn rose i'm.
medlntely; and Polly pulled the shawl
bewrapped Jerry into full view. In
another instant Robert had snatched
up the child and pushed Polly out ~
the door. lie turned about aud looked
back nj the other three. dreadfu,
expression on his face.
IF you stick your finger in this
Mare" he said husklly, "yOu can saw
yoodhy to me for good" And he fbl.
Owed Polly nut OF the train M II
anne TO a stop.
Mackenney's point was on the east
Iide OF the lake. about opposite the
hopkins shanty, and when Robert hal
lelped Polly or the train and had
zen u pun away north. he stood a
oment considering how best 10 get
leT hack home. lie could nor make
ne e'rl tramp back TO Ithaca and then
IcroSs the head Of the lake TO the
illent City.
stay aere with the child" he said {
nrtly' "Tll be back In a minute"
Folly watched him duly as he
tnde away When he returned. he
ad In his hand large key with Z
'hlch he unfnstened bOathouse on Z
ne shore, Almost before Pollyop
enSed what was happening. she was !
the stern OF boat wifa Jerry !
fOuChen down beside liar aud Roh