Cheyenne Wells record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1???-1969, 1922-08-17

zens, among whom were two distin-
guished lawyers, had approached him
| on the subject.
"And that isn't ALL" he fumed. II
started something else today, and he's
trying to block me-"
He jerked at his collar SO violently
that the stiff linen tore with whin-
ing sound.
"D-n that thing" he exploded and
threw the ruined neckwear on the
floor. II won't stand any more inter-
ference.
"If you don't want to bring Bob to
terms" he went on, II will! That's
my word! I've held my peace as long
rs can n!-Good God, now, don't start
to cryw 9rl.H
But in spite of his imperious COM
mand, Evelyn had wept long after her
husbands heavy breathing told her
that he was asleep.
Next morning, walking into the din
ing room wearily, she found her cou-
sin. Robert, standing near the window.
his hands in his pockets. She went
straight to his side.
| "BOb," she Dreathed.
The young man turned upon her and
caught the hand she laid on his arm.
you've got to help me now. Eve"
he began, without other response to
her greeting. "It's all very well for
Marc to take a high hand in some
matters. but this thing he's planning
Is brutal"
II can't do anything with him."
cried the girl. "He told me about It
last night; and talked and talked till
I'm hoarse. Bob. why don't you 60
away somewhereT
Robert shook his head dismally.
I can't Eve, I can't" he returned.
"I know what Polly Is. but she's young
and-and-"
He paused, brushed back his hair
and hurried on:
II love her, that's all! II Marc con-
tinues in All, here he comes"
The door flung open, and MacKen-
zIe strobe into the room. He came to
halt at the sight Of his young wife
and her cousin.
"What's up7" he exclaimed testify.
| NuhtS ~ tuiA " yOus ueuAs
explained Evelyn. In conciliatory
tone. She had learned In the past
months that suppressing her own tenn
per was to travel along the lines Of
least resistance.
swell, have some breakfast" was
the ungracious reply. "Sit down. both
of you."
ave had my breakfast" answered
Robert. II waited to have q word
with you, Marc. before you went into
town. l want to buy Of you at your
own price all the land the squatters
are on. That would relieve"
"Squatters again, ehf" came In
quick interruption. MY dear Robert"
Mackenzie placed his fingers on the
back Of his chair and watching his
wife. proceeded, II really dislike to be
abrupt in my own family and in your
house. but you know there Is such
thing as a man mindlng his own busi-
ness"
A deep flush rose to Percival's
| brow.
II am minding my own business"
he shot back. III it's your will to per-
secute q girl who's almost dead with
grief. its mine to help her II can.
This last thing you're trying to put
over is abominabler" |"
In rough impatience Marcus tat
down, Evelyn dropping into her place
opposite him.
From your interest one would think
you had a more intimate reason than
just humanity, Robert" he sneered
broadly. "Is that 1T"
Into Evelyn's pale face rushed a
mass Of color, and she shrank back as
II she had received q blow. As quick
ly the flush receded, leaving her whittier
than before.
Robert came forward to the table.
you're perfectly right. Mare" he
confessed almost inaudibly. II do love
Polly Hopkins-I-I-"
Mackenzie interrupted him by ris-
ing to his feet, his handsome face suf-
fused with anger.
''Then it's time cleared her out"
he answered. "A squatter In the fam
ily-a thief-a liar"
Mrs. Mackenzie struggled to her
feet and began to cry.
II can't stand any MORE" she whim-
pered, II simply can't, Marc The way
you both quarrel over those people
gets on my nerves. You promised me,
Marcus. you wouldn't ever do It
again."
All the concentrated rage he had
gathered in the past few weeka burat
forth In . vicious snap.
''Then tell your precious cousin to
keep his nose out Of my affairs, my
dear! I'm perfectly capable Of attend.
ing to them. don't wish to sell that
land, but do intend to get rid Of that
tribe; and both Of you might just a.
well understand 1t now as later"
He said It with such forceful deter
mination that Evelyn threw an en-.
treating glance at Robert. Uttering
sharp exclamation, he turned swiftly