New Britain herald., 1930-01-13

Synopsis: The circumstances Ot Anne Wilmot's first chance meeting with Scott Glenn, and his air Of dis dainful amusement, certainly arc not responsible for the attraction which Anne presently finds him. In fact, Anne's first impression is that Glenn, to her only q stranger on q Sierra mountainside, is rude. but his obvious disinterest in her beauty and charm determines Anne. That determination plunges her into q struggle which rocks the entire countryside and she becomes is chief prize, But that gats ahead Of the story--
 Anne Wilmot came. with hef aunt, to Leon Morse's palatiaI noun tain home at his invitation but with 1ull knowledge that her family cN- poets her to marry Morse. 1t 's acknowledged frankly that the mo- tive for her marriage is solely one Of economic necessity. A proud heritage of ancestry is the only worthwhile possession of the Will mot family and the remaining frag- ments Of fortune have been staked on -Annes chance to achieve q wealthy marriage,
 Morse is not all unwilling 10 be chosen as Ann2's husband. In fact, he has determined that il should 90 be and it is for the opportunity Of wooing Anne that Morse had invited his guests.
 Morse has another reason for spending a summer in the western wilderness, however. That reason is Scott Glenn.
 Morse. railroad magnate and builder, dreams of q railroad line built through the heretofore im- penetrable SieEras. An irrigation development for which Glenn is chief engineer, owns the only suit able site for ;he most vital link n the railroad riSht-of-Way
 Morse's proposals, cajoling anl threats fail to move Glenn and whsa Morse attempts 10 bribe him, Glenn hurls out a bold defiance. Morse accepts the challenge and both pre- pare for the bitter, ruthless warfare which is certain to follow.
 It is only after she learns of the impending battle between Morse and the young engineer that Anne discovers Glenn is the stranse2. chose coolness so infuriated and then altracte1 her at their first mectin. Admiration for his courage in opposing Morse fans her interest in Glenn.
 Robert Douglas. Morse's attorney and confidential aide. takes Anne 10 a community dance and there. unexpectedly. she finds Glenn. Their waltz is suddenly interrupted by terrific concussion. Pan,c scizos the crowd and only Glenn's presence of mind averts a disaster.
 The explosion, which caused the disturbance, is the result of too heavy dynamite charge by the COP structon force at the dam. Glenn Is puzzled, but. of course, is not aware that Morse's acComplices arc responsible. The railroad magna'+, moving the mountainecrs snspi- oions and sroundless fears aboHt the safety of the dam. has deter mined to capitalize on it.
 The effect is exactly what Morse desired. The aroused mountain men, advance threateningly iowa ] the engineer when Anne saves hin from their fury by calling attention to the frightened babies in an a1- joining room. The stampede of women, eager 10 find their children. puts an end 10 all thought of vin- lcnce and Glenn leaves the building.
 A few days later Anne defl"s Norse's orders and goes for stroll. A sudden thunderstorm overtak2s her and she runs for protection 10 Gienn's cabin on the hillside. Shortly after she enters. Glenn re- turns. The two chat amiably while outside the storm continues to rage.