Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-24
CHAPTER XII.

Over a week had passed since Hop
kins had stood before his peers TO be
judged OF a crime the law would not
overlook. His lawyer. a good one and
well paid by Robert Percival, had
fought strenuously for a new trial !;
but after much deliberation on the
part 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
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 us Marcus was concerned,
although Ewes pleading and Oscars
stubbernness 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 10 this squatter girl
about what you want Bennett?" asked
Marcus. going to the point at once.
"Yes, sure / have" growled Oscar.
Il told you that t'other day; but Polly
seems TO be always holding of for
something. IL she toes the mark, then
I'll sell my farm and take her West.
| won't have that brat Of a Jerry,
though, but suppose Polly'n make n
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 n long term, and II 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. Mr.. Mackenzie.
/ sell the farm at the price we talked
IL get Polly Hopkins. If don't get
'er. then won't sell. / can make a
good living here for me and my moth
er, and / don't intend TO leave this
1 NOuuAAe MAAhNAN Il NhsbHs
The thought OF his staying around
Ithaca filed Evelyn with dread. She
knew something OF the tenacity with
which he chung 10 any notion that
might take possession Of him. How
could she have ever submitted TO his
caresses7 And the words. Until death
do us part" rang in her ears, filling
her with nauseating disgust.
Il wish he were dead this minute"
she thought passionately.
She was waiting for Oscar 70 con-
tlnue. but he evidently did not intend
TO; so. settling back as IL anxious TO
start. she said coldly:
"Tn 90 to her then, as soon as !
can"
"when-today, ma'am7" asked oscar
eagerly.
IL she had TO approach Polly Hop
kins about this disagreeable matter,
the sooner the better. Evelyn thought.
"Yes," she consented languidly. u
might go now, suppose"
"But you won't find her home till
night. Eve" Marcus informed her.
"she's gone 20 see her father before
he goes to Auburn. / tried TO put the
quistus on that, but Bob cut up so l
told the sheriff to let her In"
ssThen 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 II
seemed an eternity TO Oscar while he
waited the call from Evelyn. When
he heard her voice over the telephone
he answered grufiiy.
snow. don't be nasty. Oscar" or
/ dered Evelyn imperiously. I'm doing
me best can. I'm In a booth talking,
and II you'll meet me at seven, wen
20 together to Polly Hopkins. Does
that suit you all right7"
sYou don't suit me very WELL" Oscar
grumbled into the receiver. I'D Ike
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 tainted. Now. don't start
bullying me over the phone, Oscar. for
| won't stand It. Hold your temper II
you can possibly do so. For once do
as I tell youl VIII your
ooh. I suppose So" Bennett raped
ont. "where1l / meet your"
swell. let me see. AT seven on the
boulevard. near the lane"
"An righti" and Oscar slammed up
the receiver without waiting to hear
any more, and proceeded about his
farm tasks. Thoughts OF anger toward
Eve. now so overbearing and con-
temptuous. were soon crowded out
however, by anticipation Of the time
4 a. a