The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-23

| MS size as Nells TOOK anothef step
into the room.
| Sanderson had not moved.
| Wells. Ellen by his side, moved 10
the edge OF his uncle's chair and. very
gently, touched the older mans Shout
der.
"Uncle Jim !" he said.
His uncle looked up. SO rapidly
that his face was still In sorrow while
his eyes moved into the new express
sion OF joyful. acknowledging rap
ture; he stretched for Bob's hand.
grasped II conyulsively. unable 10
speak But understanding.
Wells knees trembled as be turned
to Williams: Here's your proof,
Ray"
gurgle of attempted words
"Why-how-you-"
'What do you think of ltY'
"I-we-glad to see you back"
"Still lying. Rayf You would lie,
wouldn't your"
'I-let me explain. Bob. r."
IF the proof had been paper-like
the proof you were looking for. and
preparing to perjure against-you lie
well. I'll say that for you. Ray-ifd
have been destroyed long ago. For it's
been rained on. and kicked. and spat
at; it's been left outside In all wealth
ers. I'll bet you wept when you were
told about me. you crocodilel'
His voice raised like wind In brass
tube. and he dropped his arm from
about Ellen and reached a sudden
hand to Williams coat collar whirling
him out OF his chair and to his feet.
Unmindfui of Alberts's whimper Of
protesting fright Unmindful7 I'm
hearing, rather.
Il promised you proof. You should
ask for proof" His hand fiicked light
ly against Williams cheek. Take
good look at your proof. Ray. 1t was
sad affair, wasn't III You tried to
help me. didn't your" Hand against
cheek, harder. You we're a hi Of
a friend. you were -
He stopped, breathless. and released
the others collar. glaring at him.
Uncle Sandy stop them
4. this Is no place :" Al
berta found her voice at last.
Sanderson's face was a picture; In
hnitely prim, extraordinarily wise; he
blinked from below his shaggy brows
but made no motion as II to speak or
interrupt.
Williams wished that he might step
away farther from Bob. Dim
ly. he heard Alberta's Its Bob Bob !
. don't let him hurt Ray, please"
and 30 he. also. must speak.
1T was Alberta. Bob
Listeni She made me made
me II was her plan i
she wanted
by the Thunder God, who saw me
through this thing" Wells said so
gently that williams felt safer, you
are dirty swine. Rayl You--you-"
(Kaminari slipped n thunderbolt TO
Wells right handy you hound" And
Bob's hand became a tight fist. drove
against Williams jaw. Once.
('Hoi" Ksminari admired. THAT
was a mighty blowi")
ssnderson spoke FIRST.
Dttitf tdhc MIN dNdNs hlDtfthf h<
said. glancing 10 where Williams
sprawled lizard-like upon the rug. pro
tecting his head needlessly from
second blow. You wanted him. You
must have wanted him pretty badly. I
Alberta. TO have gone through all this
Well, well. you've got him now. Yes,
7ou've got him. He's yours TO keep.
Take him away"
She must try onre. "Bob's travel
ng with that woman, Uncle Sandy.
Hes no better than I've said Won't
'ou believe me when I tell you"
why notf" Wells asked. shes
ny wife. you know
~she isn't" Alberta protested bitter
y. speaking quickly and with excite
nent. II might be saved vet. Rayi I
lie was done but what did
hat matter but she. herself. |
his great house. her position
: she could but convince Sanderson /,
hat she had acted for what she had I
hnrub. nos The host 4,