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Show SOUTH CACHE COURIER, IIYRUM, UTAH I think, sir, the charge was that he haa helped to tar and feather a British subject." Feathers and tar are poor arguments, the Doctor remarked as he broke the seal of the letter. It was a long letter and Franklin sat for near half an hour thoughtfully reading and rereading it. By and by he .folded and put it Into his pocket, saying as he did so: An angry man cannot even trust himself. I sent some letters to America on condition that they should be read by a committee of good men and treated in absolute confidence and returned to me. Certain members of that committee had so much gunpowder in their hearts it took fire and their prudence and my reputation have been seriously damaged, I fear. The contents of those letters are now probably known to you. Are they the Hutchinson Rogers and Oliver letters? The same. I think they are known to every one In America that reads. We are Indignant that these men born and raised among us should have said that a colony ought not to enjoy all the liberties of a parent state and that we should be subjected to coercive measures. They had expressed no such opinion save in these private letters. It looked like a base effort to curry favor with the English government. Yes, they were overworking the curry comb, said Franklin. I had been protesting against an armed force in Boston. The government declared that our own best people were In favor of it. I, knowing better, denied the statement. To prove their claim, a distinguished baronet put the letters in mv hands. lie gave me leave to send them to America on condition that they should not be published. Of course, they proved nothing but the treachery of Hutchinson, Rogers and Oliver. Now I seem to be tarred by the same stick. Jack told him of his prospects and especially of the generosity of his friend Solomon Binkus and of the plight the latter was in.' He must be a remarkable man, said Franklin. With Prestons help he will be coming on to London In a DOCTOR FRANKLIN Solomon Binkus. SYNOPSIS. veteran scout and Interpreter, and his young companion, Jack Irons, passing through Horse Valley, New York, In September, 1768, to warn settlers ot an Indian uprising, rescue from a band of redskins the wife and daughter of Colonel Hare of England. Jack distinguishes himself in the fight and later rescues Margaret Hare from the river. - Jack and Margaret fall In love. On reaching Fort Stanwix, Colonel Hare says both are too young to marry. The Hare family sail for England, and the Irons family move to Albany. Unrest grows in the colonies because of the oppressive measures of the English government. Solomon and Jack visit Boston. In November, 1770, Jack goes to Philadelphia and works in Ben- jamin Franklins printing plant. Nearly three years later Margaret writes him from London, reminding him that her youth is passing and saying she has appealed to Doctor Franklin. Binkus has received a letter from Washington to be carried across the ocean, and Jack sails with him. Arriving in England, - Binkus is arrested, but Jack has the letter and proceeds to London. , CHAPTER V London and the Philosopher. The stir and prodigious reach of London had appalled the young man. The thought thrilled him that somewhere in the great crowd, of which he was now a part, were the two human beings he had come so far to see. lie put on his best clothes and with the letter which had been carefully treasured under his pillow at night and pinned to his pocket lining through the day set out in a cab for the lodgings of Doctor Franklin. Through a maze of streets where people were thick as the brush In the forests of Tryon county he proceeded until after a journey of some thirty minutes the cab stopped at the home of the famous American on Bloomsbury square. Doctor Franklin was in and would see him presently,, so the liveried servant informed the young man after his card had been taken to the doctors office. He was shown Into a reception room and asked to wait, where others were waiting. An hour passed and the day was growing dusk uWn all the callers save Jack had been disposed of. Then Franklin entered. Jack remembered the strong, frame and kindly gray eyes of the philosopher. His thick hair, hanging below his collar, was now white. He was very grand in a suit of black Manchester velvet with white silk stockings and bright silver buckles on his shoes. There was a gentle dignity in his face when he took the boys hand and said with a smile:, You are so big, Jack. You have built a six foot two inch man of that small lad I knew in Albany, and well too great thighs, finished, heavy shoulders, a mustache, a noble brow, and shall I say the eye of Mars? Its a wonder what time and meat and bread and potatoes and air can accomplish. But perhaps industry and good reading have' done sojne work on the job. Jack blushed and answered: "It would be hard to fix the blame. Franklin put his hand on the young mans shoulder and said: She Is a lovely girl. Jack. You have excellent good taste. I congratulate you. Her pulchritude has a background of good character and she Is alive with the spirit of the New World. I have given her no chance to forget you If that had been possible. Since I became the agent in England of yourself and sundry American provinces, I have seen her often, but never without longing for the gift of youth. How is my i family? "They are well. I bring you letters. Come up to my office and well give an hour to the news. When they were seated before the grate fire in the large, pleasant room above stairs whose windows looked out upon the square, the young man well-kn- said : First I shall give you, sir, a letter from Major Washington. It was entrusted to a friend of mine who came on the same ship with me. He was arrested at Deal, but, fortunately, the letter was in my pocket. Arrested? Why? ' three-cornere- half-drun- k people. Hits their majesties! the driver whispered under liis breath. The king a stout, man, with big, gray, staring eyes was in a sedan chair surmounted by a crown. He was dressed In light cloth with silver buttons. Queen Charlotte, also in a chair, was dressed in lemon colored silk ornamented with brocaded flowers. The two were smiling and bowing as they passed. In a moment the procession entered a great gate. Then there was a crack of whips and the traffic resumed its hurried pace. When they had been conducted to the presence of Doctor Franklin he took Solomons hand and said: Mf. Binkus, I .am glad to bid you red-nose- blue-jowle- d welcome. lie looked down at the sinewy, right hand of the scout, still holding it. Will you step over to the window a moment and give me a look at your big-bone- d, it , was on you stid of me ayes, sir, twas. Did ye hand em over safe? Last night I put em in Franklins hands. Hunkldory I Tm ready fer to go hum." Doctor Franklin wants to see you," said Jack. Put on your Sunday clothes an well go over to his house. I think I can lead you there. If we get lost well Jump Into a cab." When they set out Solomon was dressed In fine shoes and brown wool stockings and drab trousers, a butternut jacket and blue coat, and a big, d black hat. His' slouching gait and large body and weathered face and the variety of colors In his costume began at once to attract the attention of the crowd, a harridan surveyed him, from top to toe, and made a profound bow as he passed. A number of small boys scurried along with them, curiously staring Into the face of Solomon. Aint this like cornin Into a savage tribe that aint seen no civilized human bein fer years? Wot is it? a voice shouted. Es a blarsted bush wacker from North Hamerica, e is, another answered. Jack stopped a cab and they got Into it. Show us some of the great buildings and land us In an hour at 10 Bloomsbury square, East, he said. With a sense of relief they were whisked away In the stream of traffic. They passed the kings palace and the great town houses of the duke of Bedford and Lord Balcarras, each of which was pointed out by the driver. Suddenly every vehicle near them stopped, while their male occupants sat with bared heads. Jack observed a curious procession on the sidewalk passing between two lines of halted day or so. If necessary you and I will go down there. We shall not neglect him. Have you any dinner clothes? They will be important to you. I thought, sir, that I should best wait until I had arrived here. You thought wisely. I shall introduce you to a good cloth mechanic. Go to him at once and get one suit for dinner and perhaps two for the street It costs money to be a gentleman here. Its a fine art While you are in London youll have to get the uniform and fall in line and go through the evolutions or you will be a North American savage. You shall meet the Hares in my house' as soon as your clothes are ready. Ask the tailor to hurry up. They must be finished by Wednesday noon. You had better have lodgings near me. I will attend to that for you. The Doctor sat down and wrote on a number of cards. These will provide for cloth, linen, leather and hats," he said. "Let the bills be sent to me. Then youll not be cheated. Come in tomorrow at half after two. Jack bade the Doctor good night and drove to The Spread Eagle where, before he went to bed, be wrote to his parents and a long letter to the Pennsylvania Gazette, describing his voyage and his arrival subsequently as the facts are here recorded. Next morning he ordered every detail In his "uniforms for morning and evening wear and returning again to the Inn found Solomon waiting in the lobby. Here I be, said the scout and trapper. What happened to you? Sarched an shoved me Into a dark hole In the walL Ye know. Jack, with you an me, It alius pears to be workln. What? Good luck. Curua thing the papers hands? he asked. They went to the window and the Doctor put on his spectacles and examined them closely. I have never seen such an able Samsonian fist, he went on. I think the look of those hands would let you into Paradise. What a record of human service is writ upon them I Hands like that have laid the foundations of America. They have been generous hands. They tell me all I need to know of your spirit, your lungs, your heart and your stomach. Theyre purty heavy thats why 1 genally carry em in my pockets when I aint busy, said Solomon. I saw Sir Jeffrey Amherst thid morning and told him you were in London. He Is fond of you and paid you many compliments and made me promise to bring you to his home. Id like to smoke a pipe with ol Jeff, Solomon answered. They aint no nonsense bout him. I learnt hint how to talk Injun an read rapids an build a fire with tinder an elbow grease. He knows me .plenty. Hd staked his life on me a dozen time in the Injun war. How is Major Washington? the Doctor asked. Stout as a pot o ginger, Solomon I rassled with him ne answered. evenin down In Yirginny an Ill never tackle him agIn, you hear to me. His right flipper is as big as mine an when it takes holt yed think it were goin to strip the shuck off yer soul. Hes In every way a big man," said the Doctor. On the whole, he3 about our biggest man. An officer who came out of the ambuscade at Fort Duquesne with thirty living men out of three companies and four shot holes In his coat must have an engagement with Destiny. Evidently his work was not finished. You have traveled about some. What is the feeling over there toward England? Theyre like a bilin pot everywhere. England has got to step careful now. Tell Sir Jeffrey that. If yon see him, just that. Dont mince matters. Jack, Ill send my man with you and Mr. Binkus to show you the new lodgings. We found them this morn- - BAPTIST MINISTER GIVES TANLAC FULL CREDIT like No greater praise can be accorded a medicine than the voluntary testimony of a minister of the gospeL The preachers high calling puts a grave responsibility on his every word, and he will not jeopardize his reputation by commending a thing without first assuring himself it is all right. Tanlac has been endorsed by numbers of prominent ministers. 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