The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-11-16
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erend Daniel Gilchrist. marries Jerry
Goodkind for his money. Daniel is
dismissed from the fashionable
Church of the Nativity in New York
because of his radical sermons. Gil
christ is sent to the coal mines by
GoodkindA senior and wires that q
big strike is settled.
A delegation Of strikers comes
north to interview the president and
directors. They are received in
Jerry's home, first Stedtman, then
Hennig and Umanski. They do not
meet with success. Daniel calls at
Jerry's home to see Jerry's father.
Jerry meets Daniel and forbids him
to speak to Glare.
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Suddenly Jerry lifted hand that
trembled with anger. With swift
motion he brought it up and with its
back slashed Gilchrist across the
mouth, singing blow.
Gilchrist's hands clinched tightly,
his face colored so that the red mark
Of the blow was lost, he drew him
self up as if to launch his whole
force at this snarling thing before
him.
Then, as suddenly as his muscular
frame had stiffened, it relaxed. He
bowed his head, as one humbled. In
his mind he had seen a figure and
heard voice.
Clare started with the blow but
caught herself up quickly when she
saw Gilchrist open his clinched hands
and lower his head.
"Dan!" she said in amazement,
you're not going to take that?"
Gilchrist looked up unashamed.
II have nothing to say" he an
swered simply. calmly.
It was Glare who turned to scorn
now.
II didn't think you were a cow
ard" she Knocked. Then help1essly
and pathetically: "You. see-I was
wrong about everything"
And she was gone.
CHAPTER XIII.
Jerry's Ultimatum.
Gilchrist stood there helpless, but
with his head still high and his eyes
clear. Clare's reputation had left
him mute and he seemed like q life
less and hollow thing. Its effect on
Hennig, however, had been the op-
posite. Fired by the brazenness OF
others. he, too, doubled his fists, and
advanced upon this man he believed
to be immobile with cowardice.
you'll play around with my wife,
will you! re clustered. His fist
shot out.
Daniel had wheeled suddenly with
the alertness of cunning animal.
With swift move, he caught Hen
nig's wrist with both hands. A quick
twist, and Joe sprawled on the floor.
Daniel looked at his cowed adversary
solicitously.
II hope l didn't hurt you, Joe," he
said.
my God!" It was Stedman's ex-
preston of amazement as he looked
from Gilchrist to Jerry, bewildered.
Hennig had scrambled to his feet,
but not eager for another encounter.
He made for the door,
Don't worry" he muttered. an
get you. It may be a long time but
I'll get YOU" And he hurried out.
"Take him home. Stedtman(" said
Gilchrist with trace Of tender solic-
itude. f'ir
"Tell your father we'll be around
in the morning, Mr.. Jerry" said
Stedtman as he left.
Gilchrist and Jerry. eyed each
other for q moment. Then Jerry
sauntered to the table, poured him
self a drink and downed it with q
grimace.
"Well," he said at least, you've
made nice mess Of It's Why can't
you keep your nose out Of other peo-
pies business. Why did you have
TO date my leaving Black Rivera"
Gilchrist could talk freely now.
Clare was gone.
. "Why in the name Of. heaven did
you have to get mixed up with Pearl
Hennig?" he queried earnestly.
II can take what want out of
life," Jerry answered with smirk.
Gilchrist nodded. -
"God says. There is the world.
Take what you WANT" he said, and
then with emphasis, land pay for
IT." Il ~. q.
"Rubbish!" mocked> Jerry. "Save
your preaching for thos4 who Hike it.
And keep away from myywi&s.. !;
,"Why?'' So
Because you're in love : with her.
Aren't you e. r.
"Yes." The saswer was bland.
"Well. you've Z hell 81 . nerve to
preach to me about ,Hsnnig's wife
while you're making q play for
NINE" y .s. IS j.
"I'm not making . play for yours. ;"
"No?' Jerry's tone{ Was sarcastic.
"You expect me to believe that when
you admit-Why did you pull that
hero stuff! Why did you keep your
mouth shut when lost my temper
Why did you turn the other cheek :"
"You wouldn't understand, Jerry"
Gilchrist was looking oft IN the dis
lance.
Wouldn't I! Well, you understand
that I've forbidden you to speak to
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