The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-30

Would lie ALSO tell Phoebe that
she was sending her some, hooks
~ 4 little remembrance? As f"r
Mr.. Carter himself. she would
never, never forget all he had done
for her. and she was 30 sorry she
could not see him again. They
were sailing In 4 few days.
Sailing? Where:"
I'm not quite sure, but think
England first. Mother decided sud-
denly"
"But yon can't so-yet. beg
pardon. Miss Johnston, but want
ed to see you. Id something to
say. L."
ayes. yes. Aln Carter. I'll be so
much Obllged<g you'll tell Phoebe.
and-here u Mother. she'll be so
grateful. too"
'But. Miss Johnston Mary"
"Good by. Mr.. Carter" :
At the other end of the line the
receiver was hung up.
Claude came 10 and found Ned
with his hand still on the telephone
receiver, his face Z study In per.
plexity.
"What's up?"
"They're going abroad. and soon.
We've got to start things. right
now. How soon can you get ready:"
Med" Claude gasped. ABROAD!
I hadn't really planned anything
like that! Why. by Jimmy. Ned.
I've never travelled farther than
New York"
'Ttme you did. Look here.
Claude Dabbs. are you going to sit
here In Peace Valley and let every
thing slide - you did before. or
are YOU going to find out the truth
about Marv?"
III that girls mine. I mean to
know IT,
This was 20 exactly Ned's state
of mind that he found himself
glaring at G.. NJ. as at a rival. ami
with, dimcultv 4 retraIned /, from re-
tortiug, $50 doiJ.:s- Fo,tunately his
brain told alsiuu that this was no
time to tell Narys possible father.
II, indeed. that was Claude's proud
position, his honorable Intentions.
"Then you'd better come out into
the wOrld-with me. and pursue
Mrs. Polly Johnston
I'm coming" Claude told him.
"Y0u 60 to New York tomorrow, /
Ned. ard IL we cant get the same
steamer, we'll take the next. TIL
nx things here while you find out
Polly's plans. I'll join you in New
York."
"I'Il 60 tonight"
"All right, and TIL join you to-
morrow, and-and the best on the
ship. Ned. You're my guest"
II have money"
"Yeh. hut you're coming with me.
and we're going to need plenty. es-
pecjaliy II you're" Claude stopped |
abruptly and finished rather lame
~. travelling with me-"
Ned wondered what was on hi47
mind. He was amazed at this
Claude Dabbs.
Claude gave him a clue almost
Immediately. Are you Carter or
'Rangeley' this trip:"
Ned slid to his feet and faced
him. but Claude stopped him be-
fore he could speak.
"Y0u see, Ned, Miss Selden tele-
phOned the station q day or 50 }
ago sud sent q telegram to your
father. It said that his son was
living here under the name Of Car
ter Guess the girl didn't realize
she was on q party wire and what
that means In the country"
Ned stopped him. You mean
to say you knew
"Sure. I've known ever since
you met the girl. She volunteered |
the Information"
And you never asked me 4
single question:"
why should l? Amt We friends?
/ knew you'd tell me when you
were good and ready"
Ned drew nearer and put out his
hand. Thanks. DO you want to
know why:"
Claude smiled and shook his
head 40 he took Ned's hand. II
guess not. You see. do know
Loren Rangeley. and OF all the old
well. never mind and excuse me,
Ned, for heH your father, aud OF
course that's one thing to his
credit. All ! mean to say Is II
there's two sides to any question,
and Loren Rangeley's on one, let
me get on the other"