The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13

which might otherwise have been
ruled out. 1t was the general opinion
that, when he had finished. the syndl-
cate would be in bad way.
Seaton had wandered into the des-
ert and attempted to find a domicile
with one OF the tribes But. he had
been set upon and badly beaten.
This treatment seemed to have
aroused his long-dormant manhood. AS
a elimination TO the suffering that he
had endured in the past at De Wits
hands ii seemed to have effected a
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 that
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. | 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 pecuniary loss"
Winton thought over that aspect of
the situation, but it seemed to him
more or less immaterial. If he could
win his fight and hold his claim. he
meant to realize on it and return TO
his own country. He felt that he
could no longer exist in the land where
Sheila lived, dishonored and an out
cast
He avoided visiting Seaton in Jail
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 g 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 man 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.
tfYOu th;nly vou,va ero. me he do
handed
II 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 l know what you
want. Suppose l turn against Davis
and get you back your claim, will you
my lawyer"
1.-The devill I've come to you as
man to man. I've had blows from you
and I've taken them. That's something
no other man caa say. Ill help you
out If you'll help me-
what do you want?"
"Sheilal' shouted De Witt with an
expletive. 81 want to know if you'll
give her up. Come, is it a bargain?
You've got her and you don't want
her. Shed come to he quick enough
f it wasn't for you. III give evidence
hat will return you control of the
lain If you'll
Winton was upon his feet. shaking !
With rage De Witt sprang up and
grabbed his hat.
wont, Ell? Well. I'll show your" |
lie snarled, backing toward the door. I
He was outside before Winton could
lose with him. Winton hesitated. "
nd then went back into his room and
losed the door. His nerves were raw v
nd quivering, but he was glad that J
e had NOT laid hands upon De Witt t
gain. +
The incident aroused in him a
tronger resolve to shake the dust of
lalopo from his feet But for his y
esoIution not to yield to Davis. to see b
he thing through. he could hardly
ave remained another four apS n
Henty hours in the wretched town. q
But ON the morrow he had put Shena
ut of his mind for the time being, n
nd was again busy with his lawyer.
The day of the trial arrived. All
usiness in Malopo seemed to have Il
sased. The courtroom was packed
!, its utmost capacity hours before
Idge Crawford took his seat ON the el
anch, while outside an increasing HI
-owd. which choked the marker
luare. clamored in vain for admis- hi
on. The line of horses and vehicles. hi
,veral rows deep. extended for blocks
/ each side of the courthouse. lie
Seaton in court presented very
rerent appearance from the Seaton
at Malopo had known and despised.
hree weeks of abstinence from liquor D
Id made new man of him and 10
aced him up, so that he was hardly W
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