Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-11-01

49, 50 ARtAAN As ANAi AAAllNl ,
murderer. He's been wanted by the
police these twenty years or more,
and he's still wanted. The police don't
forget. / knew II from the first lie
came to me and asked my help after
he'd murdered a man In common
brawL lie wanted TO give himself up.
told him not 10. I got him his job
az the portage. where he'd be secure.
I've stood by him. been his friend.
protected him. But III protect him no
more"
lie wheeled upon the factor. "Now
speak 10 NSier againw he shouted.
You're her fatherw There was in
tense mockery In his tone. shell
obey you. Ask her If she wants you
to swing In the jail-yard at Yorkton
while she's on her honeymoon with
win Carruthers 70
With a whiunering cry the factor
dropped TO his knees and hid his face
Ia his hands. Molly let the rifle fail
and shrank back against the wall. A
cry broke from her lips.
at Isn't true. fatherl" she begged,
fixing her eyes In terror upon the fac
tors. "Tell him IL isn't true. You
didn't kill that man who insuted my
motherl And. II you did. you did II
TO protect her. Tell him It's a llel"
The factors whimpering means
were all her answer. They ceased,
and for a full minute there was not
the least sound In the room. Slowly
Molly raised her head. and the look
that had come into her eyes at last
was one that Bowyer had seen in
the eyes OF many men and women be
fore. He knew that the time of his
triumph had come.
unless / marry you, Tom Bowyer,"
said Molly. "you viii betray my father,
who trusted your"
"I'll give him up to justice" Bow
yer shouted. "rll fight with what
weapons I've got. Wouldn't any man
who was a man fight for what he
wanted most of all In the world? If
you don't give up. l swear he'll hang.
You know what Canadian law is. !
swear TO you I'll have him hanged I'm
Yorkton inside OF six months II you
don't agree to what I'm asking of
you"
"And II I do agree9" asked Molly.
shuddering
The sudden glance OF hope I'm the
factors eyes went to her heart. But
Mcdonald, crushed under his servi-
tude, had a flicker OF manhood after
all.
Don't do II. Molly. lass" he shout
ed. "I1l hangp He turned to Bow
yer. "Fll hangl" he shouted, and then
his voice broke into a whimper.
"Shut up. you old fool Z" said Bow
yer. contemptuously. IF you agree,
Molly" he said. "the past will all be
forgotten. l swear II will. / love you,
and I'll be true TO you. I'll give you
everything you want, and I'll make
Mcdonald a home as long as he lives.
On IL! You look as II was asking
something awful of you'll What's the
matter with met Amt good enough
for your
she looked up, to see Bowyer's red
face peering into her own. She shiv-
cred, as II with mortal cold.
"Ill marry you" she said.
The slow smile that spread over
Bowers face was understandable. lie
turned to Mcdonald. "Well. that's set
tied al last" he said. rubbing his
hands together In gloating self-satis-
faction. sect to bed. Mcdonald ! Molly
and I viii sit up while and talk over
the details OF our honeymoon trip.
That amt your business. Maybe wen
do a little love-making on the side
too. but not too rough. / guess ! know
how TO handle a girll"
He strobe toward the door and
opened II. The factor stood stOck-Still
for q moment. Then. OF Bowyer's call,
he stumbled toward II, and Bowyer
led him across the passage into an
other room.
you'll be comfortable In here. Nc
Donald!" Bowyer shouted. Shaping
the old man on the back. "And don't
YOU fear for Molly. I'll take mighty
good care Of her"
There followed his returning foot
steps. and the sharp. sudden click Of
n key. Then came a furious rattling
from within. Bower turned angrily.
eco to bed. you old fooll" he
shouted. "Didn't I tell you I'd take
care of herT
The rafting ceased, but Molly heard
the factors feet shuffling as he stood
lrresolutely behind his door, listening.
Bower came back and slammed the
door behind him. He put his hand on
Molly's shoulder.
sTm glad that's all settled at last"
he said. cd, you've led me a chase,
Molly! Hardest I've ever had; but
knew I'd get you In the end"
"when do you wish me to marry
vouT" asked Molly In whisper.
Bower threw back his head and
laughed. "Now you're talking" he an
swered. That's the point | was COM
ing 10. I'm a business man. and I'm
nsed 10 paying what l have 20 for
- -