The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-06-22
CHAPTER xI.

klns had stood before his peers to be
judged of crime the law would not
overlook. His lawyer, a good one and
well paid by Robert Perclvai, had
fought strenuously for new trial;
but after much delIberatlon on the
part Of the judge, the motion had been
denied; and this was the last day Of
Jeremlah's stay in the county Jail.
II was soon after luncheon time that
hlgh-powered motorcar was carrying
Evelyn Robertson and Marcus Mac
Kenzle 10 the Bennett farmhouse. The
purchasing OF the farm had been set
tied, as far as Marcus was concerned,
although Ewes pleading and Oscars
stubbcrnness had made him offer
more for the place than 1t was really
worth.
When the farmer walked up 20 the
automobile, as Il stopped before his
door. Oscar paid no attention 10 Eve
lyn, sitting beside Mackenzie, save to
give her an awkward bow.
you've spoken TO this squatter girl
about what you want, Bennett?" asked
Marcus. going TO the point at once.
"Yes, sure ] have" growled Oscar.
II told you that t'other day: but Polly
seems TO be always holding of for
something. II she toes the mark, then
| I'll sell my farm and take her West.
I won't have that brat OF a Jerry,
though. but suppose Polly'll make a
row when | tell her that"
"You won't be worried with the boy.
Bennett. I'm going to have the Chill
dren's society take him. Hopkins will
serve long term. and II you marry
Polly, the rest OF the pests will scatter
after while. I'll be glad TO be rid
Of the whole Hopkins tribe. But that
girl Is like burr; she sticks tighter.
the more you pull"
That's the bargain. Mr.. Mackenzie.
| sell the farm at the price we talked
II get Polly Hopkins. II don't get
'er. then l won't sell. can make
good living here for me and my moth
er, and | don't intend to leave this
country without Pollyop."
The thought OF his staying around
Ithaca filled Evelyn with dread. She
knew something OF the tenaclty with
which he chung 10 any notion that
might take possession Of him. How
could she have ever submitted TO his
caresses? And the words, Until death
do us part rang in her ears, filling
her with nauseatlng disgust.
Il wish he were dead this minute"
she thought passionately.
She was waiting for Oscar TO con-
tinue, but he evidently did not intend
to; so. settling back as II anxious to
start, she said coldly:
I'm go to her then. as soon as l
can"
"When-today, ma'am?" asked Oscar
eagerly.
II she had 10 approach Polly Hop
kins about this disagreeable matter,
the sooner the better, Evelyn thought
Yes" she consented languidly. II
might 20 now, suppose"
But you won't find her home TIL
night, Eve" Marcus Informed her
"She's gone TO see her father before
he goes to Auburn. | tried 10 put the
quietus on that, but Bob cut up SO
told the sheriff to let her in"
Then I'll telephone you later Mr..
Bennett" said Evelyn. lifting her chin
haughtily as II he were really beneath
her consideration. Good afternoon !"
The hours passed slowly by 1t
seemed AN eternity TO Oscar while he
waited the call from Evelyn. When
he heard her voice over the telephone,
he answered gruttly.
"Now, don't be nasty, Oscar" or
dcred Evelyn imperiously. I'm doing
the best / can. I'm In booth talking.
and II youll meet me at seven. wen
go together to Polly Hopkins Does
shat suit you all rightf"
"You don't suit me very WELL" Oscar
grumbled into the receiver. I'D like
to give you the licking Of your life.
my lady"
Evelyn's laugh came ringing across
the wire.
Don't put yourself out, my dear
man." she taunted. "Now. don't start
bullying me over the phone, Oscar. for
won't stand II. Hold your temper II
you can possibly do so. For once do
as tell you, VIII your
"oh. suppose 50" Bennett raped
out. "where1l l meet yosf"
"well. let me see. At seven on the
boulevard. near the lane"
"An right" and Oscar slammed up
the receiver without waiting to hear
any more, and proceeded about his
farm tasks. Thoughts OF anger toward
Eve. now 50 oyerbearlng and con-
tsmptuouS were soon crowded out.
however. by anticipation OF the time