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Show i . THE RICH COUNTY NEWS, RANDOLPH. UTAH i have been the brilliant smile she flashed upon her listeners. At any rate, the mayor of the Silent City and Larry Bishop, his henchman, repeated In dull apathy the oath she dictated to them, the words that made the Storm country a safe habitation for Marcus MacKenzle. Then both men reverently kissed the Bible and fell back limply in their chairs. Tolly kissed the ragged edges of the book too. then she turned to Hopkins. r Daddy, honey, Im goin out. Give your kid a lovin smack. Ill be back quickern the billy goat can blink." I cXXjrace Miller White illttStratedbvRHLivingstone Copyright hy LittlBrown. and "A ANGEL STNOFSIS. Occupying a dilapidated shack in the Silent City, a sqtatter settlement near Ithaca, New York, Polly Hopkins lives with her father, small Jetry, and an old woman. Granny Hope. On an adjacent farm, Oscar Bennett, prosperous farmer, is a neighbor. He is secretly married to Evelyn Robertson, supposedly wealthy girl of the neighborhood. Polly alone knows their secret. Marcus who owns the ground the squatters occupy, is their determined enemy. Polly overhears a conversation between MacKenzle and a stranger, in which the former avows his intention of driving the squatters from his land. The stranger sympathizes with the squatters, and earns Polly's gratitude. Evelyn Robertson discovers from her mother that they are not rich, as she supposed, but practically living on the bounty of Robert Percival, Evelyn's cousin. Polly learns from Evelyn that the sympathetic stranger is Robert Percival. Evelyn charges Polly with a message to Bennett telling him she can give him no more money, and urging him to be patient. She already bitterly regrets her Infatuation with and marriage to the Ignorant farmer. e, . CHAPTER Continued. IV Polly hesitated a moment, coughed and cleared her throat. A little milk for Jerry, please, she snggested, extending her can. Bennett snatched it from her hand. Good God, you squattersre nothing but beggars, he grumbled, but because he was eager to get her message, he filled the pail full. Smilingly Polly ' took It back. I'm thankin she Oscar, you, an now mebbe a fresh egg gurgled, for Granny Hope? He made an angry motion with his hand. Dp In that box, he snapped. Then tell what you came fori Whatd Eve say? Your woman sent word by me, she began Tell It, and dont be all day about It, ordered the farmer. Poll.vop took a couple of steps backward toward the door, ready to fly If Oscar showed any signs of unusual wrath. She said you wasnt to write her any more letters," she replied. Shes awful, scared. She trembled all over whes she told me. What did she say about money? The jfternoon had been unpleasant for both Mrs. Robertson and her daughter. The lady was studiously Icy to Evelyn, and the girl was utterly went swiftly down the lane, the lamb under one arm. Pollys heart sang with gladness. Out of the rigors of the Storm country, out of the cold ravine water, she had found another little thing to care for. Jeremiah Hopkins and Larry Bishop were In the shack when Polly arrived with her burdens. With much pride she displayed the lamb; then she fed him a portion of the milk with a spoon. While she was preparing the evening meal, she Invited her fathers friend to take potluck with them. After supper she- settled her family. Wee Jerry she tucked Into Daddys bed, and Granny Hope was made comfortable In a chair by the stove, where she soon nodded off to sleep. Then, the Iamb In her lap and the billy goat at her knee, Pollyop sat down on the edge of her cot, facing the two men. She knew by the dark expressions oa their faces that a question of Import had come up. Me an Larry, brat, have been try-!- n to think of some way of gettln rid of Old Marc," began Hopkins grimly. Nervous brown fingers plucked at the lambs wool as Polly, going white, stared at her father. .You dont mean hurtin him, Daddy dear, do you?" she broke out. Oh, If thats what youre talkin about, dont do It. Dont do It, Daddy! Something beautiful Is goin to happen to us squatters. God up In the sky sent a angel smack down from high heaven to help us. The serious, lovely face turned pleadingly, truthfully up to his prevented Hopkins from Indulging his desire to laugh. Polly turned and looked at Larry. His dark face was heavy with frown and deep, grief-cu- t - lines. There aint any angels anywhere but up there, muttered Larry Bishop, making an upward thrust with his thumb. Yep. there Is. Larry," contradicted I seen one. Hes Polly Impetuously. hlggern you an' Daddy put together, I guess ; an his face looks like the sun, all shiny an bright. He says the squatters has to have a place to live In just like other folks, an he wont let Old Marc run us out of the Silent City. Mebbe after a while, when he gets to workin for us, you can hunt an fish just the same as ever! Hopkins looked at Ills daughter as If she had lost her mind. he Whats eatin you, brat? grunted. Nothin," replied Polly, but I know what I heard." Spiel It out to us, put In Bishop eagerly. Then Polly told them. Both men laughed. Why, he's got more moneyn Old Marc, Poll, snapped Hopkins. Its just because we dont happen to be set-ti- n ' Bennett demanded gruffly. . Through the dim light of the lantern. Polly looked at him pleadingly. She just cant get another cent, she returned, an shes feelin terrible bad about It. Although he had not finished his task, , Bennett Jumped up from his stool, asd one step took him very close to. the nervous young speaker. She She cant, eli?" he cried. means she wont, I guess. By God, she on his ground that he aint wantwill, or Ill come out with the whole off. in us so. You her She's tell and go thing. It was quite evident that both the got rich folks, and I didnt marry her to keep quiet all my life. Tell her fishermen were of one opinion. Polly either she cornea home here to me, he or she pays up. If she pays paused, then laughed. Oh, you neednt look as If I was goin to swat you one, Pollyop," he went on, but as I was sayin. If she pays up and I get rid of her, then me for you, Polly Hopkins. His voice was harsh, and his manners rough. Polly retreated to the threshold. The times here, Oscar went on, when both you women will be leaping to my gad. There! Get home and say to my lady just what I said " again he broke off, only to continue, leaving out the part about you. See, . Pollyop? Dumb with dread. Polly sagged weakly against the door casing. No y wonder Evelyn Robertson didnt want to live with such a manf And you can tell her to come tonight at nine oclock, to Granny Hopes I want to old shack, he proceeded. talk to her. Now get along and dont come around yfter any more milk, or Ill throw you out of the barn. Glad to be gone, Polly passed out to the lane. In a little ravine at her left a holsy stream rumbled down the hill. With wistful eyes she watched It through the fast gathering dusk flow away to the lake. I was then she saw something moving about in a small pool of water in a rock basin. Carefully she put the milk and eggs on a bit of smooth turf. Down the bank she slipped, and there In the falling gloom struggling In the water, was a baby lamb. Pollyop tucked her skirts up about her waist and waded Into the water. Several times she fell, and, dripping, wet, scrambled up again. Wten she pulled the lamb to the bank, She dropped to the ground, gasping tor breath. poor 111' duffer, she murmured. Toil was most gone, wasnt you? Come on home with Pollyop an get loved np a bit!" In 'he road she picked up the pail, tjrrt tot th mlW and swift-comin- g . CHAPTER V. Cbmpany was Robert Percival. He stood gazing straight ahead of hlpi at the dark driveway, but turned when Evelyn appeared beside him. Polly heard the murmur of their voices, that was all. They then disappeared Into the bouse, Evelyn laughingly pusbdng the soldier ahead of her. Quickly the girl came out again ; and Polly could hear her breaths as she ran softly down the steps. hissed Polly Hopkins. Shush, Lordy, I was scared to death some oned catch me. Pollyop, questioned Evelyn anxiously. Whatd he say? Was he angry? Their heads were very close together, and Polly gave the message In a low tone. He wants you to come to Granny Hopes hut at nine oclock tonight, an I guess you best do It. Hes as mad as ever a man can be. Im afraid, Evelyn walled. Im terribly afraid, Polly dear." AH the sympathy In Pollys heart came to sudden life. I reckon you be, she returned. But youve got to get up your spunk an go. Oscard Just as soon come bustin right in your house here, I guess, If you dont. You come along, an at nine oclock Ill hike over an get in the hut too. Say, why cant you talk just a little nicer to him? Granny Hopes got a Bible, an It says when a feller hurts you, speak kind of soft back, an he wont have nothin more to say. Hist I Whats that noise? miserable. Robert Percival was away with MacKenzie. In his absence, although the two women ate dinner together and kept each other company afterward Iti the drawing room, their conversation was limited to the simplest commonplaces. The return of the men eased th-- i tension. Percival excused himself almost at once to write some letters, and as MacKenzie made evident his eagerness to get Evelyn by Mrs. Robertson seized a herself, chance to steal away to her own room. For some time after her departure the girl and the man were silent. This was the first time in Marcs life that his heart had been really touched by a woman, and In spite of his years and experience, he was almost as bashful as a young boy. At length their eyes met, and the girls lowered, while tlio ' color mounted in a flood to her hair. The man was by her side In an Instant. He had read In the shy, retreating glance what he longed to see. Evelyn! I I I believe yon care for me, I really believe you do, he exclaimed. You do, sweet? he demanded, his voice trembling. Yes, whispered Evelyn. Now, Isnt it strange, asked Marcus, after they took up their conversation again, that while I was gone I always thought of you, but not just like this. Honey, girl, how long have you loved me? Before before today?" I think always, confessed Evelyn, with a growing flush. What a fortunate man Marcus MacKenzie considered himself just at that moment! He had won the prettiest girl In Ithaca ; and she loved him. And to think I only came home last night, he exulted. This time yesterday you were free, my Eve. At this moment no power can take you away from me." , Dreadful recollections of Oscar Intruded upon Evelyns new happiness. Oh, if she only had the courage to tell Marcus! Would he keep on loving her and help her to get free, or would he She glanced Into his face. There were upon It the marks of breeding, of pride In himself, his wealth, position and power. She knew how highly he regarded the conventions of society. If' she should disclose to him the secret of her marriage to the farmer, he would see nothing but the blot upon her and turn away in disgust. No, she couldnt tell him. Despair overwhelmed her and made MacKenzies arms burdensome. With an effort she smiled faintly and withdrew from him. I dont want to let you go. darling. he laughed. It seems like a beautiful - . Scoot. 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Billy-goa- t Hopkins had blinked many times before his little mistress came home. Larry Bishop had gone to his lonely hut, and Daddy Hopkins and x Granny Hope were dozing In front dream ! of the stove. Eve wished passionately that she In nervous tension Polly watched the were at liberty to make the dream clock crawl along toward the hour of come true. the meeting between Oscar and Evelyn. You are my beloved, asserted MarAbout a quarter to nine, she stole out cus, and with the girls whispered of doors. yes," he allowed her to leave the By familiar paths, slipping past a room. here and there, Pollyop came Evelyn went immediately to her shanty mothers apartment and, opening the at length upon a lonely shack set on a point by itself. She went around door, slipped In and sank down upon to the back, opened the door, and once the floor at Mrs. Robertsons side. room touched a match to a I've told him Id marry him, she within the which she had taken small candle Mother said, with trembling lips. from her pocket, and sat down quietly. dear, oh, please, mother dear, dont When Oscar Bennett stepped Into the you think you could borrow some monhe uttered an oath. He was not ey from Robert for me? I must have hut, It. After Im married to Marcus, I expecting to see Polly Hopkins. " "My lady wont come, eh? he decould get it all hack for you. I know manded gruffly. I could. Ive Just got to have a lot anOh, shes cornin all right, of money, and you cant expect me to swered Polly, but she were afraid. ask Marcus. Mrs. Robertson drew away with a So I came along to see she got home safe. shiver. A loud laugh fell from Bennetts "If you so forgot yourself, your lips. family and your name as to do such a Youre a clever kid, Pollyop, he thing, I should disown you, Evelyn, said,' more affably. Cunning as a she said, finality In her tones. d d If you alnt! Sit down. I Evelyn rose wearily. She could weasel, wont bite you ! Imagine the heights of her mothers Polly squatted on the floor by the scorn if she discovered the actual sitold table; and Oscar eased himself uation. She felt that she wouy rather gingerly down onto a rickety bench. tell MacKenzle than the unsympa"I bet she was scared pink at what thetic. frowning woman In the chair. I told you to tell er, he burst out afIn Theres no use, mother. trying to talk to you, she muttered. Ill man- ter a while. Shes about the most woman I ever saw. age some way, though only God knows of a few seconds Polly the For space how. : Mrs. Robertson took up her book and looked at the speaker. Then thlnkin she aint lovin you no Im over her at the daughter gazed sternly more, Oscar, an a woman without hw top of It. in her aint worth nothin." Very well. Evelyn, she said, unwas no smile on the lovelj of Youre If age. thats There graciously. the words were finlsliecL when face the way you feel about It, theres nothShe had spoken the truth, and Oscar ing more to be said." Bennett knew It. Whereupon the speaker began to Ive been a fool, I guess, he ejacread, and a very, hopeless girl crept ulated, a perfect fool I might better out of the room. Since you a married you, Pollyop. When Evelyn was repairing the ravto a grasshopper, Ive knee was high Polly ages made by her emotions, had a leaning toward you. P.y now Pd Hopkins crept into the Robertson gar- had a home and some comfort. Robertson Mrs. was of fear Her den. His glowing eyes were upon her, mingled with a thrilling happiness. and for an Instant Polly lost her She had seen Granny Hope' and 'Wee breath. 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Thereby Pron- Cheerfulness andlteAfockj neither OphffluMorpMnettJ HneraL Not Narcotic d tfefeUDcSii g&ytn JbcUkSfS . $MmSmm tUnfitd&g 1 Quite Evident That Both the Fishermen Were of One Opinion.- it Was got up and placed the lamb In a corner of the I bet a eel he helps us squatters, though,' she nodded positively. An you both got to promise right now on this," she picked up Granny. Hopes Bible, that you wont use a gun on Marc MacKenzle, nor do nothin harmful to him. Let the other man look after us. There! Kiss this here book, an you'll both feel better. There was something compelling about the girl. It may have been the tones of her voice, wonderfully sweet sod tremendously earnest- - It may wood-bo- Con4panSdIii'2fl it'l-o-f- . 'kC ,'2' Thirty Years . Exact Copy of Wrapper. v 1 |