The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-04-10

NhiSH might OtHcl Wise nave D66l
ruled Il 1t Was the general opinion
that, when he had finished, the syndi
cate would be in a bad way.
Seaton had wandered into the des
ert and attempted to find a domicil
with one of the tribes. But he hat
been set upon and badly beaten.
This treatment seemed to hav,
aroused his long-dormant manhood. A.
a elimination to the suffering that he
had endured in the past at DE Wits
hands it seemed to have effected s
change in the old mans nature. A
sort of moral Strengthening had come
over Seaton in Jail. He had refused
The prison Doctors prescription OF
liquor, and announced his intention OF
lighting De Witt to the bitter end.
AS the days went by the rumor be
gan to spread that Davis had quar-
relied with De Witt and refused to
stand by him. Brown was Of thai
opinion.
DE Witt has known all the syndi-
Gates secrets for years, and done all
its dirty work. he said. But Davis
is too shrewd to have compromised
himself. l believe he will be glad of
the opportunity to break with De
Witt"
"Why?"
when a rogue like Davis has USED
a lesser rogue for years, he's apt to
| get tired of him. Davis is an old man
and wants to keep his name clean,
even at a %pecunsary loss"
Winton thought over that aspect of
the situation, but it seemed to him
more or less imMaterial. If he could
win his fight aa6 hold his claim, he
meant to realize on it and return TO
his own country. He felt thai he
could no longer exist in the land where
Sheila lived, ~dishonored and an out
cast.
He avoided visiting Seaton in iail.
but Brown reported that the old man
was holding firm in a surprising way.
He had been approached by emissaries
of the syndicate, and had refused to
see them.
A few nights before the trial opened
Winton received a visit from the last
person whom he had expected to see.
1t was De Witt himself, who came to
his cottage just as he was about to
retire.
The mar looked broken as he stood
in the doorway, hat in hand. AS Win
ton rose he came forward, flung it
upon the table, and sat down in a
chair, breathing heavily,
"You think you've got me?" he de-
manded.
81 hope So"
See here" De Witt burst out,
what are you playing for? Is it the
claim or is it something else?''
you'll have to see my lawyer"
ITO the devil with your lawyer. I've
done with Davis. He's the ~crookedest
rogue in South Africa. You know what
| want, Garrett, and / know what you
want. Suppose l turn against Davis
and get you back your claim, will you
prosecutor
my lawyer"
"The devil! I've come to you as
to man. I've had blows from you,
and I've taken them. That's something
no other man can say. Ill help you
out if you'll help me-"
what do you want?''
"Sheila p shouted De Witt with an
expletive. Il want to know if you'll
give her up. Come, is it a bargain?
got her and you don't want
her. She'd come to me quick enough
If it wasn't for you. I'll give evidence
that will return you control of the
if you'll"
WintOn was upon his feet, shaking
rage. De Witt sprang up and
grabbed his hat.
won't, Ell? Well, I'll show you'll"
snarled, backing toward the door.
He was outside before Winton could
close with him. WintOn hesitated,
then went back into his room and
closed the door. His nerves were raw
%quivering, but he was glad that
he had not laid hands upon De Witt
again.
The incident aroused in him a
'lrOHSeE TeSOlNe 10 shake IHe QuSI OF
from his feet. But for his
resolution not to yield to Davis, to see
he thing through, he could hardly
lave remained another four aDS !
wenty houls in the wretched town.
But on the morrow he had put Sheila
'ut of his mind for the time being, l
md was again busy. with his lawyer.
The day of the trial arrived. All
BUSINESS in Malopo seemed to have |
The courtroom was packed
o its utmost capacity hours before
Judge Crawford took his seat on the
'ench, while outside an increasing /
rowd, which choked the market
quare, clamored in vain for admis- I
ion. The line of horses and vehicles, /
everal rows deep, extended for blocks
n each side of the courthouse. |
Seaton in court presented a very
ifferent appearance from the Seaton
hat Malopo had known and despised.