The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-08

eral, my father was pleased" sh
: went IN. HE calls you a good spor
"A young man of high spirit who
not to be played with that is what h
said. Now, Jack, if you do not site
too hard On principles-if you ca
yield only a little, I am sure he vii
let us be married"
81 am eager to hear what he ma.
say now" said Jack. whatever I
may be, let us stick together and g,
to America and be happy. 1t would b.
a dark world without you May l Sc,
you tomorrow
"At the same hour and place." sh,
answered.
They talked of the home they would
have in Philadelphia and planned it.
garden, Jack having told of the site
he a bought with great trees and 6
river view. They spent an hour which
lent its abundant happiness to many
a long year and when they parted
soon after twelve o'clock, Jack bur.
rled away to keep his appointment.
Sir Benjamin received the young
man with a warm greeting and friend
ly words. Their breakfast was served
In a small room where they were alone
together, and when they were seated
the baronet observed:
Il have heard of the duel. 1t has
set some of the best tongues in Eng
land wagging in praise of the Yankee
boy. One would scarcely have ex-
pected that"
mo, | was prepared to run for my
life-not that I planned to do any great
damage" said Jack.
You can shoot straight-that is evil
dent. They call your delivery of that
bullet swift, accurate and merciful.
Your behavior has pleased some very
eminent people, The clustering talk
Of the general eKcities no sympathy
here IN London, strangers are pot
likely 70 be Treated as you were"
# 1 did not believe that I should
BE- leaving It," said Jack. = should
not like to take up ddeling for q
amusement, as some men have done in
France"
You are a well-built man inside and
out" Sir Benjamin answered. you
might have a great future in England.
I speak advisedly."
Their talk had taken a turn quite
unexpected. 1t flattered the young
man. He blushed and answered:
"Sir Benjamin, 1 have no great faith
in my talents
ION terms which 1 would call easy,
you could have fame, honor and riches,
1 would say"
"At present 1 want only your daugh-
ter. AS to the rest, 1 shall make my
self content with what may naturally
come to me-"
And let me name the terms on
which 1 should be glad to welcome
you to my family"
What are the termsT"
Loyalty to your king and a will to
understand and assist his plans"
Il could not follow him unless he
will change his plans"
The baronet put down his fork and
.ooked up at the young man. do you
'eally mean what you sayT" he de-
handed. "Is 1t so difficult for you to
10 your duty as a British %subjectf"
"Sir Benjamin, always l have been
.aught that it is the duty of a British
TO resist oppression. The plans
# the king are oppressive. I cannot
all in with them. I love Margaret as
love x,r l{PO A,,+ I ra7C+ IynnN V,rrn1f
Of her. If 1 could think so
veil Of my conduct, It is because
ave principles that are inviolable."
"At least I hope you would promise
ne not to take up arms against the
please don't ask me to do that. 1t
would grieve me to fight against Eng
and. / hope it may never be, but
would rather fight than submit to
granny"
The baronet made no reply co this
declaration so firmly made. A new
ook came into his face. Indignation
nd resentment were there. but he did
forget the duty of a host. He
" speak Ol OIu6T IulugS. Inc
reakfast went on to it's end in an at
losphere of cool politeness.
When they were out upon the street
Sir Benjamin turned to him
nd said:
Nov that we are on neutral ground,
want to say that you Americans are
stiff-necked lot Of people. You are
ot like any other breed of men. 1
done with you. My way cannot be
1urs. Let US part as friends and
9ntlemen ought to part. 1 say good
2 with a sense of regret. I shall
ever forget your service to my wife
Id daughter"
Think not of that" said the young :
an. What I did for them / would /,
for any n who needed my help" :
81 have to ask you to give up all
,pe Of marrying my daughter" q
"That l cannot do" said Jack. "Over v
at hope l have no control. l might