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Show u ll SOUTH CACHE COURIER, HYRUM, UTAH who stood before him? Beneath that brow was a new type of statesman, born of the hardships and perils and high faith of a new world, and then and there as these two faced each other the sou! of the past and the soul of the future a moment was come thaD which there had been no greater in human history. In America, France and England the cocks had been crowing and now the first light of dawn of a new day fell upon the figure of the man who in honor and understanding lowered above his fellows. Now, for a moment, on the character of this man the unfathomable plan of God for future ages would seem to have been resting. In his sixty-eigyears he had discovered, among other things, the vanity of wealth and splendor. It was no more to him than the Idle wind. These are his exact words as he stood with a pntle smile on his face: If you wish to use me, give me the propositions and dismiss all thoughts of rewards from your mind. They would destroy the influence you propose to use. The old gentleman climbed the great staircase and went to his chamber, while Lord Howe was, no doubt, communicating the result of his interview to his other guests. There were those among them who freely predicted that war was inevitable. In the Days of PoorRidiard g ht 'Ey IRVING BACHELLER Copyright by Irving Bacheller A MEAN CUSS" SYNOPSIS. Solomon Binkus. veteran scout and Interpreter, and his young companion. Jack Irons, passing through Horse Valley, New York, in September, 1768, to warn settlers of 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 Benjamin Franklin's 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 Jack and proceeds to London. delivers the papers to Franklin In London. Binkus is released and Joins them in the great city. Jack orders fashionable clothes. Jack and Margaret meet and are more in love than ever, but Colonel Hare is not eager for the marriage. Franklins efforts to obtain better treatment for the colonies are futile. He evades the attempt of the kings men to tow him into port. CHAPTER VIII An Appointment and a Challenge. Solomon Binkus had left the city with Preston to visit Sir Jeffrey Am- herst in his country seat, near London. Sir Benjamin had taken Jack to dine with him at two of his clubs and after dining they had gone to see the great actor Robert Bensley as and the comedian Dodd as Sir Andrew Aguecheek. The Britisher had Mal-voli- o been most polite, but had seemed studiously to avoid mention of the subject nearest the heart of the young man. After that the latter was invited to a revel and a cock fight, but declined the honor and went to spend an evening with his friend, the philosopher. For days Franklin had been shut In with gout. Jack had found him In his room with one of his feet wrapped In bandages and resting on a chair. I am glad you came, my son," said the good Doctor. I am In need of better company than this foot. Soli I CHAPTER VII Then said Lady Howe: I wish, my brother Franklin, that you were to be sent thither. I should like that much better than General Howes going to command the army there. A rather tense moment followed. Franklin broke its silence by saying in a gentle tone: I think, madame, they should provide the general with more honorable employment. I beg that your ladyship will not misjudge me. I am not capable of taking an office from this government while it is acting with so much hostility toward my country." The ministers have the opinion that you can compose the situation if you Many of will, Lord Howe declared. us have unbounded faith in your ability. I would not think of trying to Influence your judgment by a selfish motive, but certainly you may, with reason, expect any reward which it is In the power of the government to bestow." Then came an answer which should Jive in history, as one of the great credits of human nature, and all men, especially those of English blood, should feel a certain pride in it. The answer was: Tour lordship, I am not looking for rewards, but only for justice. Let us try to agree as to what Is the justice of the matter," Howe Will you not draft a plan on which you would be willing to cooperate That I will be glad to do." Persisting in his mlsjudgment, Howe suggested : As you have friends here and constituents in America to keep well with, perhaps it would better not be In your Send it to Lady Howe handwriting. and she will copy It and return the original." Then said the sturdy old Yankee: 1 desire, my friends, that there shall be no secrecy about It." Lord and Lady Howe showed signs of great disappointment as he bade them good night and begged to be sent to his room. I am growing old, and have to ask for like Indulgence from every hostess," he pleaded. Hdwe was not willing to leave a stone unturned. He could not dismiss the notion from his mind that the purchase could be effected if the bid were raised. 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Fleet street A numGraham ber of gentlemen sat in comfortable Spchairs In a large waiting room. Sir John will see you In a moment sir," an attendant said to Doctor FrankGIANT TORTOISE lin aB they entered. The moment was a very long one. The Giant Tortoise had recently At last the door to the private room been brought to the zoo. He had come of the great physician creaked on Its with a number of other animals and with a kind of groan and he hinges came out accompanied by a limping birds and lizards. There had been a great collection ol patient. Walt hereTor a minute a gout min- them on the boat and there had been ute. said Franklin to his young friend, people, too people who had gone to When Pringle dismisses me, I will get these animals to bring them to a zoo home. present you. There were even some penguins on Jack sat and waited while the room filled with ruddy, crotchey gentlemen the boat and they were full of interest supported by canes or crutches elder- to everyone. They were beautiful to look upon. ly, old and of middle age. Among But the Giant Tortoise was satisthose of the latter class was a giant of fied with himself. a man, erect and dignified, accomNone of them weigh as much as I panied by a big blond youngster in a do. Im a heavy creature. Four hunlieutenants uniform. He sat dawn and began to talk with another patient dred pounds is what I weigh, or I am fast approaching that And I live to of the troubles in America. be hundreds of years old. see I the d d Yankees have thrown I like figures In the hundreds. No another cargo of tea overboard, said business for he In a tone of anger. This time it was in Cape Cod. We must give me. those Yahoos a lesson. "Im in higher arithmetic, Ill have Jack surmised now that here was you now! The Giant Tortoise looked about the aggressive Tory general of whom the Doctor had spoken and that the him. he said, "is so interesting Age, young man was his son. I fear that it would be a costjy busi- There are some who talk of youth and ness sending men to fight across three beauty. Of course, at one time I am young; thousand miles of sea, said the other. Bosh I There is not one Yankee In or, rather, I should say, at one time I a hundred that has the courage of a was young. Im a couple of hundred years old rabbit. With a thousand British grenadiers, I would undertake to go from now and that is not being exactly a one end of America to another and baby in arms, as the saying is. But why should I talk of youth and amputate the heads of the males, partbeauty? I couldnt really enter such ly by force and partly by coaxing." A laugh followed these Insulting a conversation. I speak as though one went into a and words. Jack Irons rose quic-klconversation through a door. approached the man who had uttered But I didn't mean that. I meant I them. The young American was angry, but he managed to say with good com- couldnt very well talk about youth posure : I am an American, sir, and I demand a retraction of those words or a chance to match my courage against yours." A murmur of surprise greeted his challenge. The Britisher turned quickly with color mounting to his brow and surveyed the sturdy form of the young We do not expect your assistance without proper consideration. I shall Insist upon generous and ample appointments for the men yon take, with you and especially for you as well ns a firm promise of subsequent rewards." What crown had he in mind for the venerable brow of the man white I take back nothing that I say, he declared. Then, in behalf of my slandered countrymen, I demand the right to fight you or any Britisher who has the courage to take up your quarrel." Jack Irons had spoken calmly like one who had weighed his words. The young lieutenant who had entered the room with the fiery, middle-agev Britisher, rose and faced the American and said: I will take up his quarrel, sir. Hera is my card. And here Is mine, said Jack. When will you be at home?" At noon tomorrow. " Some friend of mine will call upon you, Jack assured the other. A look of surprise came to the face of the lieutenant as he surveyed the card in his hand. Jack was prepared for the name he read which was that of Lionel Clarke. That evening Solomon arrived with Preston. Jack told them in detail of the unfortunate event of the morning. Solomon whistled while his face began to get ready for a shot Neevarious he exclaimed. "Heres suthln thatll have to be tended to fore I take the water. Clarke is full of hartshorn and vinHe was like egar, said Preston. that in America. He could make mors trouble In ten minutes than a regiment could mend in a year. He Is what But for you would call a mean cuss. him and Lord Cornwallis, I should ba back in the service. They blame ms for the present posture of affairs iq America. "Jack, Pm glad that young pup aint me, said Solomon. 'Thar never was a man better cocalated to please a friend er hurt an enemy. If he was to say pistols I guess that ol sling o yours would bus out laughin an I aint no Idee he could stan a minnlt in front o your hanger. Its bad business, and especially for you, said Preston. "Dueling is not so much in favor here as in France. Of course there are duels, but the best people In England are set against the practice. You would be sure to get the worst of It. The old general la a favorite of the king. He Is booked for knighthood. If you were to kill hia son In the present state of feeling here, your neck would be in danger. If yon were to Injure him you would have to make a lucky escape, or go to prison. It Is not a pleasant outlook for one who Is engaged to an English girl He has a great advantage over you. "I Am Not Young and I 'Am Not Beau- No-- tiful. Buiclt d tude is like water good for a dip, but you cannot live in it. Margaret has been here trying to give me comfort, although she needs it more for herself. Margaret !" the boy exclaimed. Why does she need comfort?" Oh, largely on your account, my son I Her father Is obdurate and the cause is clear to me. This courtship of yours is taking an international aspect." I only fear that I may not be able to provide for her in a suitable manner, said Jack. Oh, you are well off, said the philYou have some capital and osopher. recognized talent and occupation for it When I reached Philadelphia I had an empty stomach and also a 'Dutch dollar, a few pennies, two soiled shirts and a pair of dirty stockings in my pockets. Many years passed and I had a family before I was as well off as you are. as Jack was saying good night to his venerable friend the latter remarked : I shall go to Sir John Pringles In the morning for advice. He is a noted physician. My man will be having a you go with me at day off. Could ' ten?" Gladly, said Jack. Then I shall pick you up at your lodgings. You will see your rival at Pringles. He is at home on leave and has been going to Sir Johns office every Tuesday morning at with his father, General Clarke, a gruff, gouty old hero of the French and Indian wars and an aggressive Tory. He Is forever tossing and goring the Whigs, It may be the only ten-thtr- ! tj "Ye shoot quick, Jack, an thats what saved ye. mebbo and beauty, for I am not young and 1 am not beautiful. I suppose I could talk about youth and beauty, but it wouldnt be a wise subject for me to talk upon, as every one would notice me and would say: Well, you dont speak from experience, old dear, do you? Of course I could tell them, as I have told you, that I was young once. It is a habit all creatures have at one time or another. It is also a habit they all outgrow! But I couldnt very well talk about beauty. A tortoise is not really beautiful. It is interesting, and to me that is more than beautiful. It is as well that such is the case. It would be sad if I cared more for beauty than for being interesting. Now age is interesting. It is fascinating to live on and see all that goes on about you. It is really a very thrilling thing to grow old. I dont look much older now than I will fifty years from now, and that, too, is nice. But think of all I have seen. Think of all I will see. I shall enjoy this good old world for a long, long time. Yes, I think I am very interesting and very fortunate. I would gladly give up being beau-tifu- l for the sake of being able to live a long, long life. In fact, I have done this very thing. They will come to see me here, Just as they have been doing during the past few weeks, and just as my relatives say they have done during the past, and they will say: Oh, how strange to be so old and to grow so much older still. But in their hearts I think they will envy me. I have a great advantage in this matter of age. Oh, it is a great advantage. Youth and beauty are too fickle for me. I like good loyal old age best. Yes, give Giant Tortoise good loya old age every time, instead of youth and beauty I Riddle, How can you spell dried grass with only three letters? Hay. Why do we buy shoes? Because we cannot get them for nothing. What sense pleases you most In a disagreeable companion? Absence. , (TOe BE CONTINUED.) I JTMore fower A complete new set of dependable Champions at least once a year gives more power and speed. Performance is greatly improved. Oilandgasare saved. Plug Co. 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