Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-09-20


ture, the real Zen, her soul II you
like-he doesn't even know she has
one. He obtained possession by false
pretenseG Which is the more moral
thing-to leave him In possession, or
to throw him out? Didn't you your
self hear him say that men who are
worth their salt take what they wantT'
"Since when did you let him set
your standardsT
That's hardly fair"
II think 1t is I think, too, that you
are arguing against your own convic-
lions Well. I've had my say. l de-
llberately came out today without
Murdoch so that might have It. You
would be quite justified in firing me
for what I've done. But now I'm
through, and no matter what may hap
pen, remember, Linder will never have
suspected anything"
THAT'S like you, old chap. Wen
drop 1t at that but l must explain
that Zen is going to town tonight to
meet Transley, and Is leaving the boy
with me. 1t Is an event in my young
life, and l have house cleaned for 1t
appropriately. Come inside and ad-
mire my handiwo,k'
Under admired as he was directed.
and then the two men Seil into a dis.
cussion Of business matters. Eventu-
ally Grant cooked supper, and just as
they had finished Mrs. Transley drove
up in her motor.
Here we arel" she cried, ckeerlly.
Glad to see you, Mr.. Linder. Wilson
has his teddy-bear and his knife and
his pajamas and is a little put out,
think, that I wouldn't let him bring
the pig"
u shah try and make up the def
cheney" said Grant, smiling broadly,
as the boy climbed to his shoulder
Won't you come in? Under, among
his other accomplishments learned In
France, is an excellent chaperon"
Thank you, no; must get along.
] shall call early in the morning, so
that you win not be delayed on VIII
sons account"
NO need Of that; he can ride to the
field with me on Prince. He is a great
help with the blowing"
I'm sure" She stepped up TO
Grant and drew the boys face down
to hers "Good-by, dear: be a good
hoy" she whispered, and Wilson waved
kisses to her as the motor sped down
the road.
Linder took his departure soon after,
and Grant was surprised to find him
self almost embarrassed in the pres
ence Of his little guest.
Where 10 start on the bedtime prep
arations was puzzle, but Wilson him
self came to Grants aid with explicit
Instructions about buttons and pins.
You must hear my prayer, Uncle
han-on-the-Hill," said the boy. "You
have to sit down in chair"
Grant sat down and with a strange
mixture Of emotions drew the little
chap between his kIees as he listened
TO the long-forgotten prattle.
At the third Hne he boy stopped
You have to tell me now" he
prompted.
But can't. Willie; I have for
gotten"
Huh, you don't know much" the
child commented, and glibly quoted
the remaining lines. and God bless
Daddy and Mamma and teddy-bear
and Uncle Man-on-the-Hm and the pig.
Amen" he concluded, accompanying
the last word with a jump which
landed him fairly In Grants lap. His
little arms went up about his friends
neck and his little soft cheek rested
against a tanned and weather beaten
one. Slowly Grants arms closed about
the warm 1.-THE body and pressed 1t
to his in a new passion, strange and
holy Then he led him to the whtm-
room, turned down the white sheets In
which no form had ever lain and
placed the boy between them, Struggled
his teddy down by his side and set
his knife properly in view upon the
dresser And then he leaned down
again and kissed the little face, and
whispered, "Good night, little boy;
God keep you safe tonight, and
always" And suddenly Grant realized
that he had been praying.
He withdrew softly. and only partly
closed the door; then he chose a seat
where he could see the little figure
lying peacefully on the white bed.
The dear little chap" he murmured.
Il must watch by him tonight. 1t would
be unspeakable If anything should
happen to him while he is under my
care"
lie felt a sense of warmth, almost
slotherlng sensation, and raised his
hand to his forehead 1t came down
covered with perspiration.
Its amazingly close" he said, end
walked e. one Of the French windows
opening to the west. The sun had
gone down, and a hrooding darkness
lay over all the valley. but far up in
the sky he could trace the outline Of
cloud.
Looks like q Storm" he commented,
casually, and suddenly felt something
tighten about his heart.
He turned to his chair, but found