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ROSALIND nCIV TATE ilLU MIL HByC MEREDITH NICHOLSON lllustratlont by RAY WALTERS jitninx I "Don't Sty 'Mutt Not' to Me, If You Please I" He took out Ms pocket-bock and J read me this paragraph from a news-1 paper cutting: And the ui one million dollars herein before specifically provided for shall, aft er the lapse of toil years. b divided be .ween my aaid sons Henry and Arthur Holbrook. share and share alike; but If either of my said sons shall have been touched by dishonor through his own act. as honor Is accounted, reckoned and valued among men. my said daughter Ta trlcla to be the sole Judge thereof, then he snail forfeit his share of said amount thus withheld, and the whole of said sum of one million dollars shall be adjudged to belong to the other son. Gillespie lighted a cigarette and smoked quietly for several minutes, and when he spoke It wag with deep feeling. "I love that girl, Donovan. I be lieve she cares for me, or would If she could get out of all these entangle ments. I'm almost ready to burn that packet and tell Miss Pat she's got to settle with Henry and be done with It Let him spend his money and die In disgrace and go to the devil; anything is better than all this secrecy and mys tery that enmeshes Helen. I'm going to end it; I'm going to end It!" We had gone to the library, and he threw himself down In the chair from which she had spoken of him so short a time before that I seemed still to feel her presence in the room. "Cheer up,-lad! If we can't untie the knot we'll lose no time cutting the string. There may be some fun in this business before we get through with It." I began telling him of some of my own experiences, ana won him to a sheerler mood. When we came round to the Holbrooks again his depression had passed, and we were on the best of terms. "But there's one thing we can't get away from, Donovan. I've got to pro tect Helen; don't you see? I've got to take care of her, whatever comes." "But you can't take care of her fa ther. He's hopeless." "I could elve him this money my self, couldn't I? I can do It, and I've about concluded that I ought to do it." "But that would be a waste. It would be like giving whisky to a drunkard. Money has been at the bot tom of all this trouble-" common on the list, and there were threo governors; a bishop wro'.o to propose a brother bishop, of whose merits he spoke In the warmest terms. Many newspapers declared that the fcoclety filled a long-felt want. 1 re ceived Invitations to speak on the uses and benefits of the order from many learned bodies. The thing began to bore me, and when my official sta tionery wag exhausted I Issued a fare well address to my troops and dis solved the society. But It's a great gratification to me, my dear Donovan, that we quit with a waiting list." "There are times. Buttons, when you cease to) divert me. I'm likely to be very busy for a few days. Just what can I do for you this afternoon?" "Look here, old man, you're not angry?" "No; Fm rarely angry; but I'm often bored." - Then your brutal Insinuation shall not go unrewarded. Let me proceed. But first, how are your ribs?" "Sore and a trifle stiff, but I'm com fortable, thanks." , "As I understand matters, Irishman, there Is no real difference between you and me except lu the matter of a cer tain lady. Otherwise we might com bine our forces in the Interest of these unhappy Holbrooks." "You are quite right. Tou came here to say something; go on and be done with it- He deftly covered another biscuit with the cheese, of whose antiquity he complained sadly. "I say, Donovan, between old sol dier friends, what were you doing up there on the creek last night?" "Studying the landscape effects by fctarllght. It's a habit of mine. Your own presence there might need ac counting for, if you don't mind." "I will be square about It. I met Helen quite accidentally as I left this house, and she wanted to see her fa ther. I took her over there, and we found Henry. He was up to some mischief you may know what it was. Something had gone wrong with htm, and he was in all kinds of a bad hu mor. Unfortunately, you got the bene fit of some of it." "I will supply you a link In the night's affairs. Henry had been to see his brother Arthur. Gillespie's face fell, and I saw that he was greatly surprised. "Humph! Helen didn't tell me that." "The reason Henry came here was to look for his brother. That's how he reached this place ahead of Miss Pat and Helen. And I hare learned some- Gillespie threw up his hands with gesture of helplessness. "I shall undoubtedly lose such wits as I have if we don't get somewhere In this business pretty soon. But, Donovan, there's something I want to ask you. I don't like to speak of It, but when we were coming away from that Infernal island, after our scrap with the dago, there were two people walking on the bluff a man and a woman, and the woman was' nearest us. She seemed to be purposely put ting herself In the man's way bo we couldn't sea him. It didn't seem pos ible that Helen could be there but?" He clearly wished to be assured, and I answered at once: "I saw them; It couldn't have been Helen. It was merely a similarity of figure. I couldn't distinguish her face at all. Very likely they were Port An- pandal cottagers." "I thought so myself," he replied, evidently relieved. It did not seem necessary to tell him of Rosalind at Red Gate; that was my secret, and I was not yet ready to share It . "I've got to talk to somebody, and I want to tell you something, Donovan. I can't deny that there are times when Helen doesn't seem well, all that I have thought her at other times. Sometimes she seems selfish and hard, and all that. And I know she hasn't treated Miss Pat right; It Isn't square for her to take Miss Pat's bounty and then work against her. But I make allowances, Donovan." "Of course," I acquiesced, wishing to cheer him. "So do I. She has been hard put in this business. And a man's loe can't always be at par or a worn an's eltherl The only thing a man ought to exact of the woman he mar rles is that she put up a cheerful breakfast-Lapla. lse coun,s very much. Start the day right, hand him his gloves and a kind word at the front door as he sallies forth to the day's battle, and constancy and devo tion will be her reward. I have spoken words of wisdom. Harken. O Chief Button-Maker of the World!" Good humor mastered him again, and he grinned his delightful boyish grin. "I'll tell you what I'll do for you, my lad." I said. "I'll arrange, for you to see Helen to-night! You shall meet and talk and dance with her at Port Annandale casino, In the moBt conven tlanal way In the world, with me for chaperon. By reason of being Mr. Glenarm's guest here, I'm ex oCcIo a member of the club. I'll manage Asatha's that nitt The aics came unexpectedly a line on one of those quaint visiting cards of hers, brought by the gardener; and when I had penned my acceptance I at once sent the following message by IJlma to the boat-maker's house at Red Gate: To Rosalind at Red Gate: It Is Im portant for you to appear with me at the Port Annand.tle casino to-nlj;ht, and to ivt Hef5id Qtif.i there. He 19 pledged to refer In no way to family af fairs. If he should attempt to, you need only remind hlin of his promise. He will Imagine that you are some one else, so pleane be careful not to tux his imagina tion too far. There Is much at stake which I will explain later. You are to re fuse nothing that he may offer you. I shall come Into the creek with the launch and rail for you at Red Gale. THE IRISHMAN AT UL.ENARM. "The casino dances are very informal A plain white gown and a few ribbons. But don't omit your emerald. I was not sure where this project would lead me, but I committed myself to It wlih a fair conscience. I reached St. Agatha's Just as dinner was an nounced and we wont out at once to the small dining room used by the sis ter in charge during vacation, where I faced Miss Pat, with Helen on one hand and Sister Margaret on the oth er. They were all In good humor, even Sister Margaret proving less austere than usual, and It Is not tod much to say that we were a merry party. Helen led me with a particular Intention to talk of Irish affairs, and avowed her own unbelief In the capacity of the Irish for self government. "Now. Helen!" admonished Miss Pat, as our debate waxed warm. Oh. do not snare me! I could not be shot to pieces In a better cause!" "The trouble with you people," de clared Helen with finality, "is that you have no staying qualities. The smashing of a few hca'ls occasionally satisfies your Islsmleis, then down go the necks beneath the yoke. You are Incapable of prolonged war. Now, even the Cubans did better; you must admit that, Mr. Donovan!" She met my eyes with a challenge, There was no question aa to the anl mus of the discussion; she wished me to understand that there was war be tween us, and that with no great .faith In my wit or powers of endurance she was setting herself confidently to the Xehaw ka. (From the Keglater.) Joseph Malcolm of Talmage has purchased the mill at that place and will have full charge from this time on. George Harshman Jr.. has located his sawmill at Fred Nutzruan's and is sawing up a large amount of native lumber. He U turning cut seme very fine lumber. William Stockham and daughter Alice went to Nebraska City Monday to consult an occulist in regard to the latter's eyes, which have bothered her lately. bimer t'nupot has been having a seige of whooping cough In his fam ily all the children suffering from the distressing disease. We are In formed that the two youngest child ren are In a very precarious coudt tlon. Mrs. John Sharpe was here the first of the week on a visit to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Gruber who have been suffering from a very severe case of lagrlppe. They were some better Tuesday and she return ed to her home in Nebraska City John Lopp, a brother of Henry Lopp, who hails from the original Hoop Pole township, Pumpkin pre clnct, Posey county, Indiana. Is here on a visit and is showing Henry how to grub out stumps by the aid of dy namite. He likes it here first rate and will probably remain for some time. A couple of drlunks from near Murray blew Into Nehawka Sunday morning and finding their way to the Masonic Hall committed depreda tions that ought to land them In the county bastlle. They left on the early morning passenger, but Mr. Clark whose rest they disturbed has a souvenir in the shape of a grip and a bottle labeled Guggenhelmer booze. Thomas Stratton, aged fifty-five years died near Weeping Water on Saturday and was burled Sunday afternoon. He Is survived by eight IS Those Stylish Rain Coats of Ours at$12,$13.50and$18 arc being appreciated. They look "twenty dollarish." You'll appreciate our calling your attention to them when you know how good they are. They have broad well-padded shoulders, 52 inch length and full sweep and drape loosely from the yoke. Well tailored throughout and made from the new shades in tweeds and worsteds. Also a fine black with autocollar$12.50and$13.50. These coats are well worth their cost on one stormy night in sav ing to your good clothes. Call in and look at them. TheH, Copymto I TO ol Kuppcnhdmct Guogo C. E, IVescott's Sons "Where Quality Counts." and are Mrs. Carl Larson and Mrs. Bronson, both of this place. Mr. Stratton kept the hoarding house at the stone quarry one and a half miles from Weeping Water. Rev. H. W. Cope conducted the services at the house. thing-It makes no difference how, but j 'nrthlng. Miss Pat shall know noth It was not from the ladles at St. Aga tha's I learned last night that the key of this whole situation Is In your own hands, Gillespie. Your father was swindled by the Holbrooks; which Holbrook?" He was at one sane and serious, and replied, soberly: "I never doubted that It was Arthur. It he wasn't guilty, why did he run away? It was a queer business, and. father never mentioned It. Henry gave out the Impression that my father had taken advantage of Holbrook Brothers and forced their failure; but father shut up and never told me anything." "But you have the notes" "Yes, but I'm not to open them, yet. I can't tell you about thut now." He grew red and played with his cravat. "Where are they?" I asked. "I've Just had them sent to me; they're In the bank at AnnandHle. There's another thing you may not know. Old ninn Holbrook, who lived to be older than the hills, left a pro vision In his will that adds to the com Plications. Miss Pat may have men tioned that stuff In her fathora will about the honor of the brothers" "She Just mentioned It Please tell me. what you know of It" lng all on one condition only "Well, name your price." "That you shall not mention family affairs to her at all." "God knows I shall be delighted to escape them!" His eyes brightened and he clapped his hands together. "I owe her a pair of gloves on an old wager. I have them In the village and will bring them over to-night," he said; but deception was not an easy game for him. I grinned and he colored "It's not money, Donovan," he said, as hurt as a misjudged child. "I won't lie to you. I was to meet her at St. Agatha's pier to night to give her the gloves." "You shall have your opportunity, but those meetings on piers won't do. I will hand her over to you at the casino at nine o'clock. I suppose I may have a dance or two? "1 suppose so," he said, so grudging ly that I lauded aloud. "Hemember the compact; try to have a good tlmo and don't talk of troublo," I enjoined, as we parted. CHAPTER XXI. business of defeating my purpose. And children. Two dauehtera a married i must coniess tnat i liked it in hen "If we had you for an advocate our flag would undoubtedly ml the seas, Miss Holbrook! V "I dip my colora,", she replied, "only to the long-enduring; not to the valiant alone!" , "A lady of high renown," I mused aloud, while Miss Pat poured the cof- feet, " a lady of your own name, was once more or less responsible for a lit tle affair that lasted ten years about the walls of a six-gated city." VI wasn't named for her! No sugar tonight, please, Aunt Pat!" I stood with her presently by an open. window of the parlor, looking out upon the night. Sister Margaret had vanished about her household duties; Miss Pat had taken up a book with the rather obvious Intention of leaving ua to ourselves. " I expected to start at eight for my rendezvous at Red Gate, and my ear waa alert to the chiming of the chapel clock. The gardener had begun his evening rounds, and paused In the walk beneath us. "Don't you think.", asked Helen, that the guard is rather ridiculous?" "Yes, but It pleases my medieval In stincts to Imagine that you need de fenders. In the absence of a moat the gardener combines In himself all the apparatus of defense. IJlma Is his Asiatic ally." "And you, I suppose, the grand strat egist and field marshal." "At least that!" "After this morning I never ex pected to ask a favor of you; but If, In my humblest tone " "Certainly. Anything within reason." "I want you to take me to the casino to-night to the dance. I'm tired of being cooped up here. I want to hear music and see new faces." "Do pardon me for not having thought of it before! They dance over there every Wednesday and Saturday night. I'm sorry that to-night I have an engagement, but won't you allow me on Saturday?" She waa resting her arms on the high sill, gazing out upon the lake. I stood near, watching her, and as she sighed deeply my heart ached for her; but In a moment she turned her head swiftly with mischief laughing In her eyes. "You have really refused! You have positively declined! You plead anoth er engagement! This Is a place where one's engagements are burdensome." "This one happens to be Important" She turned round with her back to the window. "We are eternal foes; we are fight ing It out to a finish; and It ts bettor that way. But, Mr. Donovan, I haven't played all my cards yet." "I look upon you as a resourceful person and I shall be prepared for the worst. Shall we say Saturday night for the dance?" "No!" she exclaimed, tossing her head, "And let me have the satisfac tion of telling you that I could not have gone with you tonight, anyhow. Goodby." I found IJlma ready with th launch at Glenarm pier, and, after a swift flight to the Tippecanoe, knocked at the door of Red Gate. Arthur Hol brook admitted me, and led the way Louisville from the Courier. It Is reported .tha Murdock will be dry on account of not having enough signers on the petition. " George Waldron, expects to move to Knife River, , Minn., next week where he and his family will make their future home. Miss Ida Schoeman Is here this week -from Springfield, being called to attend her sister, Mrs. Wm. Hoover who is quite sick. Rev. Randall's lecture on "Foreign Missions" at the M. E. church Thurs day evening was a masterly effort and greatly enjoyed by a fair sized congregation. C. W. Spence has purchased the building of J. L. Hartshorn in which John Burns has conducted a restaur ant for the past year and expects to open up a saloon In it. W, E. Gees waa made to rejoice this week by receiving a check for $184.40 back pension and the grant lng of 12 per month hereafter. Mr Gess Is certainly deserving of this and It Is a great help to him In his pre sent physical condition. Fred Boedeker Is here from Wausa thlH week visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Boedeker Is now con ducting a meat market In Wausa, and Is doing a lucrative business. Louis vllle is Fred's old home town and he says he can not get along without the Courier, so he renewed for an other year. A fellow named Rlchnrdson and one of our town girls, Dot Bender, were arrested Wednesday night for breaking Into the school house, via the. new fire escape. They will bo given a hearing tonight, Friday, be. fore Judge WooJ. The school board Is endeavoring to break up this prowl lng around the school house at night by people who should bo at home and In bed. . . Accepts New Position. Ed. Rynott who has been driving tbe Gerlng medicine wagon through the county for some time past, de parted this morning for Omaha where hj goes to take a position with the Goodrich Drug Company as district manager of their feed department. This Is a handsome advance for Mr. Rynott and one which he appreciates. It is the reward of good service and duties weir performed. He will con tinue to make his home In this city reaching here once a week at least. Mr. Goring waa sorry to lose his services but Mr. Rynott believed the opportunity a good one and a dis tinct advance and bo acted upon it. His place on the Gerlng wagon will be taken by John Beeson, Mr. Rynott returning to instruct him in thn work for several days. In his new posi tion Mr. Rynott carries the best wishes of a host of friends who hope to see him climb to the top of the ladder before he stops. Draws the New Jury. Rnl Intelligence'. Carl Kunsman this noon was a pas senger on. the mall train for Omaha from which point he expects to send his wife to Dcs Moines, la. He re ceived a telegram from his son Ed. at Defl Moines, apprising him of the dangerous illness of the latter's Ifo, Dorothy, and' asking that Mrs. Kunsman or Mrs. Carmack come at once. The former lady Is visiting with Mrs. Carmack at Oma ha today, Mr. Kunsman departed for her and will send her to Des Moines at once. Clerk Robertson and Cheriff Quln ton have completed the drawing of the jury for the May trm of court. The following are the fortunate (?) gentlemen selected to serve 'their ' country: E. F. Marshall, ' Weeping Water; James Turkt Elm wood; O. C. Dovey,' Plattsmouth; John Bajeck, Plattsmouth; Max Straub, Avoca; Wm. A. Cleghorn, Louisville; D. A. Miller, Weeping Water; S. R. James, Elmwood;'Gco W. Snyder, Platts mouth; John Edmunds, Murray; Chas. Gerlach, Manley; L. D. Mulken, sr., Elm wood; Lyman Janies, Green wood; Geo. Barton, 'Union', Wesley Davis, Weeping Water; J. R. Noyes Louisville; Q. . K. Parmele, Platts mouth; Geo. Horn, Cedar Creek; Matt' Jorousek, Plattsmouth J. W. Rudge, Avoca; - Wm. Pankonln Louisville; Geo. Cook, Alvo; John ColbertWeeping Water; Wm. Stark John, Plattsmouth. ' The only new case filed with Dis trict viotk Kooertson was in a par tition case In the matter of the estat of Talltha Walling. The case Is on brought to partition the land left by the deceased among the several heirs to the estate. D. O. Dwyer of this city and Burkett, Wilson & Brown of Lincoln appear for the petitioners. Mr. l'licke Is Much Better. The condition of F. 0. Fiicke Is re ported today as being some better than yesterday, he being able to sleep last night In fairly good shape. It Is not believed that he Is Injured Internally and tho belief Ih that he will be able to soon be out nnd about. Ills many friends In the city trust that this Information Is true and that he will soon be able to be back at the store and meet his host of friends. Small liONM by Fire. An alarm of fire last evening at 15 took the department to the north part of the city where the house. of Jake Miller was on fire. The fire had caught from a defective flue and the result of the flames was a small Iohs on the roof. The shingles were burned away along the comb of the roof for some distance but no very great damage resulted. The fire was extinguished before the arrival of; tho department and the loss Is nom Innl amounting to a few dollars. W. Glen Boedeker of Murray came up last evening on the M. P. and Bpent the evening In the city, return ing on the late train. A Blue Cloak and a 8crlet. Miss Po.t asked, .me t.o dine at St to the room where, as his captive, I had first talked with him. "We have met before," he said, smil ing. "I thought you were an enemy at that time. Now I believe I may count you a friend." . "Yes; I should like to prove myself your Irlend, Mr. Holbrook." "Thank you." he said, simply; and we shook hands. "You have taken an Interest In my nffalrs, so my daughter tells me. She Is very dear to me Official Vote of Plattsmouth Sustains Badly Cut Hand. J. C. Coleman yesterday sustained a very severe Injury to hla left hand while engaged In work on the new building of the Pnrmele garage on North Sixth street. He was engaged In putting In a glass In a transom In the building, the glass slipped and In catching It Mr. Coleman threw out his left hand which clutched the glass causing It to break and cut the palm of the hnnd severely. The Injury while not dangerous Is bad enough to keep him from his work for several days. Mrs. Frank Schlater was a pftssen ger on the fast mull yesterday nnnn for Omaha where she will spend the afternoon with Mrs. Wm. Os senkop nt the hospital. 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