The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1922-04-13
CHAPTER xi.

Over a week had passed since Hop
kins had stood before his peers to be
Judged If a crime the law would not
overlook. His lawyer, a good one and
well paid by Robert Percival. had
fought strenuOusly for a new trinl ;
but after much delIberation on the
pait OF the Judge, the motion had been
denied; and this was the last day Of
Jeremiah's stay in the county jail.
II was soon after luncheon time that
a high-powered motorcar was carrying
Evelyn Robertson and Marcus Mac
Kenzle 70 the Bennett farmhouse. The
purchasing Of the farm had been set
tied, as far rs Marcus was concerned,
although Ewes pleading and Oscars
stubbornness had made him offer
more for the place than II was really
worth.
When the farmer walked up to the
automobile, as II stopped before his
door. Oscar paid no attention TO Eve
Ign, sitting beside Mackenzie, save TO
give her an awkward bow.
you've spoken TO this squatter girl
about what you want, Bennett1" asked
Marcus. going to the point at once.
Eyes. sure l have" growied Oscar.
II told you that t'other day; but Polly
seems to be always holding OFF for
something. II she toes the mark. then
I'll sell my farm and take her West.
won't have that brat Of Jerry,
though. but I suppose Poily'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 n you marry
Polly. the rest Of the pests will scatter
| after a while. I'll be glad TO be rid
OF the whole Hopkins tribe. But that
/ girl Is like a burr; she sticks tighter.
the more you pull"
"That's the bargain, AFR. Mackenzie.
| sell the farm at the price we talked
II get Polly Hopkins. II ] don't get
'er, then won't sell. can make n
good living here for me and my moth.
er, and ! don't intend to leave this
country without PoIlyop." is
The thought of his staying around
Ithaca filed Evelyn with dread She
knew something Of the tenacity with
which he chung TO any notion that
might thke possession OF him. How
could she have ever submitted to his
caressesi And the words. until death
do us part" rang In her ears, filling
her with nauseatlng disgust.
Il wish he were dead this minute, y
she thought pnssionately.
She was waiting for Oscar TO con-
tfnue. but he evidently did not intend
TO; SO. settling back as II anxious to
start, she said coidly:
I'm go to her then. us soon as l
can"
"when-today. ma'aml" asked Oscaf
eagerly.
| a II she had to approach Polly Hop
klns about this disagreeable mntter.
the sooner the better. Evelyn thought.
YES" she consented languidly. 81
might go now, suppose"
"But you won't find her homo Nm
Night, Eve" Marcus informed her.
''She's gone to see her father before
he goes to Auburn. tried to put the
quietus on that, but Bob cut up - !
told the sheriff TO let her In"
"rhen I'll telephone you later, Mr..
Bennett" said Evelyn. hitting her chin
haughtlly AS II he were really beneath
her consideration. ''(Iood afternoon r
The hours passed slowly byl II
seemed an eternity 10 Oscar while he
waited the call from Evelyn. When
he heard her voice over the telephone,
he answered gruffiy.
snow. don't be nasty, Oscar" or.
dered Evelyn imperiOusiy. TIN doing
the best can. I'm In a booth tulking.
aud II you'll meet me at seven, WIN
20 together to Polly Hopkins. Does
that suit you all hghtT"
~You don't suit mo very we'll" oscar
grumbled Into the receiver. "rd like
to give you the licking Of your life
my lady"
Eveiyn's laugh came ringing across
the wire.
Don't put yourself out my deal
man." she tnunted. snow, don't stnrt
bullying me over the phone, Oscar. foi
l won't stand II. Hold your temper II
YOU can possibly do 80. For once d.
as tell youl VIII your
~Oh. suppose so,T BenAett ripped
out. -Where'il meet your"
"weli, LEI me SEQ. AZ seven on tn,
bouleyAsd, near the lanN'
asAlllI3ghtl" and oscar slammed m
u ths, 6eSslyer without Whiting to henr
i any "jtii6tS, ada proceeded about nj.
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