The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-11-09

chopped on his own head by stupid
move? Whatever the explanation, the
fact remained that she was still rely
ing upon the original plan for getting
out her timber.
Jim, suppose no one here will work
for us? What shall we do?"
Gerard's recent satisfaction burned
up in anger. She was deliberately ig-
noring him. He cut in:
"We'l have to hire men from outside
the state. I'm going to New York to-
morrow to try my luck there"
"New York; David Schuyler re-
peated thoughtfully. "What sort Of
men do you need for the work in the
woods, Rodney?"
Husky lads. Jim will do the head
work and 81 and l will drive the
crew." Gerard answered.
1--WE need men who can swing an ak
and cut as we direct" Armstrong elab-
grated.
you said you were going to New
York to look for them. have been
thinking"
"If yeu have a suggestion, for Pete's
sake, don't hold out on us, Dave!"
ut may not be worth the breath to
state 1t, Rodney. was wondering If
some Of the men at the Rescue mis-
sion might not fit in. They're rough
lot, but there are about twenty Of
them who are devoted to me. If they
came, l could keep them straight while
they worked, l think, but where would
they live? The villagers wouldn't take
them in; wouldn't ask it."
Gerard did sum in lightning calcu
lation. ''They could live in the big
cattle barn down by the pond. I'll
have hunks built, wood stoves would
heat it, and get cook from New York
to feed them. Whoops / believe
you've solved the problem! I'll pay
any wages you say-providing, of
course, my partner approves the plan"
Prudence shook her head. "The plan
is all right, but you must make allow
ance for the fact that Dave believes
that his boys like all Gods chillen got
wings when they are exposed to the
right spiritual conditions"
Her brothers fine eyes were alight
with enthusiasm.
you're wrong, Prue, they have more
sporting spirit than you think. Most
Of them never have had chance. Sup
pose we set three or four permanently
on their feet and incidentally get the
timber out. Wouldn't that be worth
while? What say, Gerard?"
II think it's keen. Give me letter
to the head Of the Rescue mission and
I will go to New York tomorrow"
"I'll go with you."
"Davidw
Don't spike our plan, Prue, with
fear for me. 1 must be sure that the
boys understand the proposition. Don't
make an invalid of me. I'm through
with that. I'm going"
"Of course, if that's the way you
feel about it, Dave, who am to stand
in your way?'
"Glad you realize your unimportance,
Prue." Her brother smiled at her.
"Shall we go tomorrow, Rodney"
His voice had the eagerness of boys
about to fare forth on an adventure.
'Yes. Perhaps you'll come and see
us offY Gerard's eyes were on Pru-
dence. Jean caught his arm.
"You couldn't take me, could you,
Uncle Rod? This house will seem
awful big without you" She swal.
lowed hard.
LET Jean come and stay with me-"
"Oh, Uncle Rod, may stay with
Miss Prue while you're away? I'll be
as good as gold"
do you really want herr" For the
first time since she had entered the
room Gerard felt that Prudence looked
at him. "Just moment, K. K. Do
you really want her, Prue?"
"Of course want her."
"Okay then. Come over and see off
your brother, Prue, then Jim will drive
you and Jean back to the red brick
house."
1.-THE car Is in running order, sir, 'an-
nounced Patch.
"Then we must go at once. Dave.
Jane Mack will think we have been
held up by that prisoner who escaped
day before yesterday. wish you sue
cess, Mr.. Gerard, but just wait till you
see Terry MCGOWAN and Shance O'Shea.
tremble to think what the villagers
will say when they see that colorful
and hear that profane aggregation
which you are planning to hurl into
their unsuspecting midst"
II guess If you an Rod can stand
them, Dave, the rest of us can" en-
couraged 81 Puffer. "Most Of US are
ALFRED sick Of Galloway and his
tootin'. His father was big man
in the community, but the son-well,
whatta mean is, don't wonder that
Milly Gooch--" His eyes met Ger
ards. "Gorry-me, guess better get
a move on and measure that cattle
barn right of SOS we can get those
hunks In"
AS he left the room. Gerard turned to
1ooh of prrdanca who was talking