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Show w M?sJ t' "53 girna,ntr.ATirr -r- rinn munn -- ig Jl a THE RICH COUNTY NEWS. RANDOLPH, UTAH Hope too. You hear, dont you, Pollyop?" At that Polly clung to him. She had lost sight of the fact that she might have to marry Oscar Bennett to free Daddy Hopkins, and to keep her people in the Silent City. She only realized that she was In Roberts arms, and that he was telling her over and over and over that he adored her. Hadnt you best go now? she Some one might catch you asked. here. No! Please, please dont kiss me no more." . Without the slightest regard for her protestations, Robert, smiling, gathered her completely Into his arms. "Perhaps, he stammered, perhaps, sweetheart, your fatherll come back in spite of Marcus MacKenzie. Good-bdear." She followed him to the door and watched him go up the lane. Then she crept back Into the shanty. Daddy, she cried, Im tryln my cease, the more she kept up the Incesbest to save you, dear, an, an I will, sant wall. At the sound of her anguish, Jerry I will, dnrlin. Your bratU save you. awoke and set up a loud screaming, Daddy but oh, God, It seems as how I couldnt do It. and, ever true to her mother Instinct for him and all others In her wild CHAPTER XI. world, Pollyop took him up and seated herself, hushing and caressing him. Over a week had passed since HopThe littlest mother In the world, had stood before Ills peers to be kins breathed Robert tenderly, bending over her. And a brave girl you are, judged of a crime the law would not overlook. His lawyer, a good one and too, Polly Hopkins. I cant be brave ever any more, I well paid by Robert Percival, had cant. I need my daddy so, I do. I'm fougt strenuously for a new trial; thinkin my heart just busted when but after much deliberation on the pa? t of the judge, the motion had been they took him away. He understood, and Roberts very denied; and this was the last day of In the county Jail. , soul melted In sympathy. Indeed, never Jeremiahs stay It was soon after luncheon time that had he worked so hard on any one a motorcar was carrying thing as he had done to defend the Macsquatter. It had been only after Mac- Evelyn Robertson and Marcus Kenzie had outwitted him that he had Kenzie to the Bennett farmhouse. The come to the Silent City to break the purchasing of the farm had been settled, as far as Marcus was concerned, bad news to Polly Hopkins. Eves pleading and Oscars although he much moved, Pollyop, began, stubbornness had made him offer you do need your father; every girl does. Cut while hes gone, if he really more for the place than it yvas really has to go, I can make living without worth. When the farmer walked up to the him much easier for you. You must take some of the money you have for automobile, as It stopped before h!s No one door, Oscar paid no attention to Eveyourself, he hastened on. needs it more than you do. No. now lyn, sitting beside MacKenzie, save to dont shake your head, dear. Some give her an awkward bow. Youve spoken to this squatter girl one must help you dont you see? Tvv as awful good of you to give about what you want, Bennett? asked me the money, an let me help the Marcus, going to the point at once. Yes, sure I have, growled Oscar. squatter women, came distinctly from the sobbing lips, "but Jerry an me I told you that tother day; but Polly seems to be always holding off fo couldnt take a cent of yours! If she toes the mark, then Somehow Robert had expected this, something. but her refusal did not make him any Ill sell my farm and take her West. the less determined to help her. For I wont have that brat of a Jerry, a time he was silent, as Polly slowly though, but I suppose Pollyll make a row when I tell her that." rocked Jerry back and forth. You wont be worried with the boy, After a few moments the boy fell Bennett. Im going to have the Chihim his laid and sister asleep, quietly ldrens society take him. Hopkins will on the bed again. Now what be I goln to do? she serve a long term, and If you marry queried forlornly, looking straight at Polly, the rest of the pests will scatter him. Granny Hope says love's aL-- . after a while. Ill be glad to be rid powerful, an every night I cry out to of the whole Hopkins tribe. But that the good God to bring my daddy home. girl Is like a burr; she sticks tighter, Its true, aint It, Jesus can help a the more you pull ! "Thats the bargain, Mr. MacKenzie. squatter girl? Of course, Robert assured her. I sell the farm at the price we talked Of course, and. oh, Polly, I want you If I get Polly Hopkins. If I dont get er, then I wont sell. I can make a to be different What do you mean by bein differ- good living here for me and roy mothent? she stopped him quickly, and er, and I dont Intend to leave this then she caught the look he cast country without Pollyop. The thought of his stavtng around around the room. I'll always be a squatter, she went Ithaca filled Evelyn with dread. She knew something of the tenacity with on fiercely. I love squatters, I do. His face burned at the emphasis on which he ctung to any notion that her words, yet he liked her better for might take possession of him. How could she have ever submitted to his standing by her humble friends. And the words, Until death caresses? And you love me too, dont you, do us part," rang In her ears, filling he out and asked, reaching Pollyop? her with nauseating disgust. taking one of her hands. I wish he were dead this minute, Didnt she love him? Ah, more thnn she thought passionately. she even dared to admit to herself! A She was waiting for Oscar to conblush mounted to her curls. but he evidently did not intend she tinue, Yep. 1ifi lovin you, too, so, settling back as if anxious to to; You an daddy breathed. she said coldly: Robert stood up dizzily, bringing her start, Til go to her then, as soon as I In him. Wliat was there with thlS' up can. When today, maam? asked Oscar eagerly. If she had to approach Polly Hopkins about this disagreeable mater, the sooner the better, Evelyn thought. I she consented languidly. Yes, might go now, I suppose." But you wont find her home tlH Marcus informed her. night. Eve, Shes gone to see her father before he goes to Auburn. I tried to put the quietus on that, hut Bob cut up so 1 told the sheriff to let her in." Then I'll telephone you later, Mr. Bennett," said Evelyn, lifting her chin haughtily as if he were really beneath her consideration. Good afternoon!" It The hours passed slowly by seemed an eternity to Oscar while he waited the call from Evelyn. When he heard her voice over the telephone, he answered gruffly. "Now, don't be nasty, Oscar, orIm doing dered Evelyn Imperiously. the best I can. Im in a booth talking, and If youll meet me at seven, well go together to Polly Hopkins. Does that suit you all right ? "You dont suit me very well. Oscar Id like grumbled Into the receiver. to give you the licking of your life, y, SWEETHEARTl" SYNOPSIS. Occupying a dilapidated shack in the Silent City, a squatter settlement near Ithaca, New York, Polly Hopkins lives with her lather, small Jerry, and an old woman. Granny Hope. On an adjacent (arm, Oscar Bennett, prosperous farmer, is a neighbor. He is secretly married to Evelyn Koberteon, supposedly wealthy girl of the neighborhood, Marcus MacKenzie, wuo owns the ground the squatters occupy, is their determined enemy. Polly ovei hears a conversation between MacKenzie and a etianger, 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 Kobertson discovers from her moth-e- i that tiiey are not rich, but practically living on the bounty of liooert Percival, Evelyn's cousin. Polly learns from Evelyn that the sympathetic stranger is Robert Percival. Evelyn charges Po.Iy with a message to Bennet, telling him she can give him no more money She already bitterly regrets her marriage to the Ignorant farmer. Polly conveys her message and Oscar makes threats. He insists Evtlyn meet him that night. Polly has her father and Larry Bishop, a squatter, take an oath to do no injury. Evelyn unsuccessfully tries to t money from her mother with which to buy off Bennett and induce him to leave the freedom. country, giving her-hShe and MacKenzie avow their love At the arranged meeting that Evelyn night Bennett threatens wish exposure unless she gives him Permeets Robert money. Polly ch, al, and they are mutually attracted, Pollys feeling being adoration. Oscar kills Pollys lamb and Percival thrashes Oscar. MacKenzie orders the squatters to leave. Evelyn plans to marry MacKenzie Percival and Polly confess their love MacKenzIe's men arrest Pocharge llys father on a framed-u- p ie g-- er , CHAPTER X Continued. 10 You do something, maam ! she Please do It quick, an, Implored. A light leapt into her eyes and an she burst out : Mebbe some day youll be askin me a big favor, an here's my word before God, I do it. For a short space of time the two girls stared into each others eyes, but Evelyn's fell first. She sank back limply. Take her away, Robert I she It's too dreadful. groaned. After Pollyop and Robert had gone, she turned swiftly on Marcus. I wish they were all dead, those she said fretwretched squatters, fully, and frowning, MacKenzie continued his breakfast in silence. Miserable days passed for the en- tire squatter settlement That the right arm of the Silent City had beeu lopped off when Ilopkins was imprisoned showed plainly In the abjection of Us Inhabitants. Every countenance was wrinkled with anxiety; and still the strange men hovered about the, . lakeside. Ugly rumors circulated through the Silent City. It was said that to fix a felony on Hopkins, the officers claimed that In searching him, before shutting him up, they had found a revolver In bis pocket. Every one that knew him scouted the idea, but Jeremiah Hopkins was promptly Indicted for carrying concealed weapons. The only concession Robert .had been able to obtain was permission for Polly to visit her father, and day after day she carried Jerry to see him. The day of Hopkins trial Polly had to stay at home to care for Granny Hope and the baby. Late lu the afternoon, while she was rocking Wee Jerry, for there was no other way to keep him quiet, there came a rap on the door. Placing him Come on the cot, she called a soft: In. The entrance of Robert Percival filled her with apprehension, he looked so seiious, so drawn and pale. "It's about daddy, she exclaimed, forgetting for the moment how embarrassed she was. Robert nodded. he said gravely, .Sit down, Polly, atnl I'll tell you. , Mutely she stood staring at him. Sit down, dear, he insisted. I dont want to sit down, she me about daddy. Tell moaned. What's happened? goln to Auburn. huh? Had he" been abK- -, Robert would bave contradicted her. Gladly would be have chased away the welling tears that came slowly Into the dear eyes. Is It Auburn prison T she whispered. "Did the jury say he, was guilty? Yes, Polly, but Ive still hopes I can Robget him another trial, answered ert. Oh, Httle Polly, please dont cry, IIs misery. After the meager supper was over night, she sat crouched near the wood-boher' arm around Billy HopHope was kins stringy neck. In bed and Wee Jerry, having cried himself to sleep, was in Jeremiah's room, rolled np In a blanket. ' For the first time In her life Polly had seen her father weep. How impetuously she had kissed away bis tears I How she had hung to his neck 1 When they had been forced to leave him, Jerry had shrieked his misery all the way through the streets of Ithaca. To make the matter worse. It began to rain, to thunder and lighten. And now, a forlorn, lonely little creature, she sat listening to the tempest outside with no company but the billy goat. How listless and hopeless she felt! Only when the thunder rolled over the luke, and the lightning flashed across the sky, did she lift her head. When she was happy, Polly lbved the storms, but now, with Daddy in Auburn, how could she bear the thrashing rain and the moan of the willow trees ns they swung to and fro over the shanty roof? She found herself wishing fearfully that the storm would sweep off to the south and down behind the hills. Over and over in her mind went the thought that perhaps she could have helped that d 1 my lady." Hadnt You Best Go Asked. Now?" She crude squatter lassie that made his heart beat so? Polly, he murmured, drawing liar Little Polly, ind then he to him. raised her face to his Kiss me, sweet Limp and trembling, she leaned against him as she bad that day in his She was so tired and own home 7 lonely. I wans . you- - always,- - Polly, he Veue no t. Umns-nlfu- l that he was holding out whispered In her ear. - Some day 1 want you for my wife. Pll take you bis hands o her, she sobbed hysterical11 of you, your of away irom Ithaca ly, utterly deprived the to her and father baby end Granny The- ewe Robert pleaded with L - his to love or abuse at his own sweet will, for Oscar hod little doubt that the squatter girl would eventually yield to Ms will. quite unconPollyop, meanwhile, scious of Oscars vicious intention was already utterly overwhelmed with Millions Every Year End Stomach Trouble high wages. A union man,, while striking for a week, visited his cousin, a farmer in the country. The striking union man said one day over his pumpkin pie at dinner : Well, theres one thing you farmers can be thankful for anyhow, George. The death rate is smaller In the country than In the towns. Yes, said Farmer George; folks that have to run a farm dont git no time to die." 25,000,000 Bottle Sold By Taking TAN LAC 44-ho- Girls! Girls!! Save Your Hair With Cuticura inf 2Sc, ObM 25 sod 50c, Talent 25c. 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Why hadnt she consented to marry Oscar two weeks ago? She knew why, and, blushing, blamed herself. She could not keep the Image of Robert Percival from smiling at her. All of a sudden a frightful flash of lightning made dim the flicker from the small candle, and was followed Instantly by a thunderous roar that shook tle very earth. Mingled with It came a womans scream. Polly struggled to her feet. Some one was In trouble I Some squatter-woma- n was calling her. She dashed toward the door Just as It flung wide open, and Evelyn Robertson rushed in. Polly Hopkins, she cried, grasping lie squatter girls arm, "Pollyop, something struck Oscar, and hes dead In the toad. Frantically she drew the dazed Polly over the threshold. The darkness was dense, and the torrents of rain pelted their faees. Another zigzag streak of fire ran across the sky, making a vivid picture as It blazed Cornell university Into plain view. In the white light of It, Polly saw a man lying face down In the path leading to the shanty. lie made no effort to get up as the two girls bent over him. "Mebbe he aint dead, muttered Lets )ug him In Polly, shuddering. the hut." Between them they dragged the heavy, Inert body Into the shanty and Oscar looked dead shut the door. when they turned him over. His face was livid, and Ms eyes tightly shut. Tle" thunder hit him, huh? questioned Polly, awestruck. Shudder after shudder ran over Evelyn. "I dont know. she moaned. Yes, I suppose so. Oh, It was dreadful I" She began to cry, wringing her hands .desperately. Dont do that. begged Pollyop, with a shiver. Come on an help me get Im up on my bunk." , Weak from the shock, Evelyn was of little service In lifting Oscar. But the bed was low, and finally after rnueh tugging, he was rolled lifelessly over on Ills hack, stretched to Ms full length on the rickety cot. Standing, side by side, the 'girls looked anxiously down upon him. T guess mebbe hes dead, aint he?" queried Polly woefully. Evelyns laugh catne ringing ncross the wire. Dont put yourself out, my dear Now, dont start man, she taunted. bullying me over the phone, Oscar, for I wqn't stand it. Hold your temper If you can possibly do so. For once do as I tell yowl Will you?" Oh, I suppose so," Bennett rapped ' out. Where'll I meet you? Well, let me see. At seven on the boulevard, near the lane. The did the storm eweatry "All right I and Oscar slammed np give heck to Evelys Robertson her freedom. the receiver without waiting to hear his and anout mere, proceeded any farm tasks. Thoughts of anger toward (TO BE CONnjCtTBD.) Eve, now so overbearing and were soon crowded at. The prince of Wales Ip exemplar however, by anticipation of the time from income tax. but MS brothers a when I IMy would belong to him he not ' The Farmer'e Lot. President J, H. 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