Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, August 5, 1908, Page 11

“The Shadow Between” = BY =—— SILAS K. HOCKING. CHAPTER 1!X.—(Continued.) “But when you discovered that Mr. Mayhew was dead——” “Who told you?” “A telegram came for you the day you left. I opened it when I got back home.” “Mr. Pinder did not tell me. He said he had returned father’s letter.” “That came the day following. I have brought it with me.” “I should have written for it when I had got some settled address.” “You must let Mawgan Chase be your address for the present.” She looked at him for a moment and her eyes filled. “You are very good to me,” she said; “but oh, I wish I had gone down with the Nebraska!” “You must not say that,” he re- plied, earnestly. “Nothing will give me greater happiness than to be al- lowed to be your friend.” “You may think so at this moment,” said, quickly, “but you do not But I do know,” he interrupted, warmly. “Would I have come all the, way to Exeter if I didn’t know?” She looked at him for a moment h a puzzled expression. There something in his tone as well as words, something in the look of s eyes, which almost startled her. had never seen him in this mood before, and she did not know exactly what is meant. { am glad you came,” she said, ra pause. “I wanted to see you much.” “You should have returned at once to Mawgan Chase,” he interrupted. “T could not do that very weil. I en trying to find out things. ; be able to help me find out things.” What other things?” Things about Mr, Mayhew, and about others. Your sister told me at your father was swindled out of y all his fortune years ago.” ‘Well, what has that to do with the metter?” xt much, perhaps; but is it s true enough, but I don’t see—” n’t you tell me all about it?” interrupted. “I am curious, and >r reasons I will tell you later.” ‘Oh, there isn’t much to tell,” he id, indifferetnly. “You see, father eized with a mania for specula- tion, and so fell an easy prey to There was one man particu- he trusted—a clever, persuasive 1, by all accounts—who managed , to get my father to believe at was the man’s name?” well, as it happens, you bear » name,” he replied, with a ot an uncommon name, ‘of ‘Oh. “What was his Christian name?” “Richard, I believe; but he gen- ally went by the name of Dick est.” ‘And whta became of him after he swindled your father?” “Oh, he cleared out of the country.’ In fact, they all disappeared before the bubble burst.” “Then there were more than one?” . “Well, West was the principal mover. I believe there was a lawyer in collusion with him, who shared the money. Young Lord Grovely, who w and a mere figure head, most people think was innocent enough; technically he was party to the fraud, and he had to leave the country also.” “And what became of them?” “No one knows. It was reported that young Lord Grovely died a few years later. Perhaps the members of his family know, but naturally it is a subject they will not discuss.” “And wv your father the only suf- ferer?” “Oh, no; though I believe he specu- lated the largest amount: He had un- bounded faith in West’s ability, and for some reason never suspected his they were such close “How you must loathe the name of West!” “Qh, no. To mother, of course, the name is suggestive of a good deal.” “Was that the reason why ‘she shrank from me?” “Did she shrink from you? I don’t think she did really. At first, per- haps, old memories troubled her. I think they did. You see, West’s name has been the synonym of all that is hateful and treacherous, false and cruel, for a generation? Mother can never forget.” “Add you can never forget either.” “In a sense, perhaps, but it all hap- pened before I was old enough to un- derstand. Of course, I feel resentful at times when I think of our straight- ened means.” “What would you do if you could get hold of him or—his?” “Don’t speak of descendants, please. {t is to be hoped the type will dje with him.” “But he may have children?” “If he has I hope I shall never see any of them. For the credit of the race some people ought to be stran- gled in their youth.” She laughed a little harshly, and then adroitly turned the conversation, and before he was cuite aware ‘he s chairman of the bogus company | | would complicate things. but | found himself enlarging: on the archi- tecture of the cathedral. Time passed rapidly, and it began to grow dark almost before they were aware. “Will you not go for a walk?” he said at length. “It will be pleasant out of doors just now.” “Thank you, but I have some let- ters to write,’ she answered, eva- sively. “You will be ready to start to-mor- row morning?” “Yes, quite ready,” she answered, in a low voice. “You are very good to ask me.” “Esther will be delighted. She has worried herself during the last few days.” “I am very sorry. I meant to have written. You will never know how grateful I feel to you all.” It had grown too dark for him to see the tears which filled her eyes. “Shall, I see you at diner to-night?” he questioned. “No; I shall not come down. [| have a good many things to do. Don't look out for me till to-morrow,” .nd she rose to her feet as though she wished the interview to end. “Till to-morrow, then,” he said, taking her outstretched hand and holding it for a moment.’ He fancied her hand trembled in his, but he wis not quite sure. Her “good-bye” was only just above a whisper, and then she hurried quickly out of the room. He followed her after a few moments, and, don- ning his hat and overcoat, went out into the street. : He was in a decidedly pensive mood. His pleasure at finding Marion was tempered by the thought of what his mother might think. What excuse could he make? How explain his game of make-believe and soften his fall? If he had only said straight out that he was coming in search of Ma- rion, the future would have been all plain sailing. But having started on a game of pretense he saw nuimvcr- berless complications ahead. He was conscious, too, that the more he was in Marion’s company the more she charmed him. Not even Edith Tremayne had ever been so de- lightful in his eyes. There was a freshness, a sweetness, naturalness thet quite captivated him. Her mere presence was more inspiring than spring sunshine. All this awoke in him very serious thoughts. The mere presence of Marion at Mawgan Chase for any leyzth of time might lead to complications, Love and matrimory — desirable things in themselves—had their seri- ous side. His mother reminded him so often that he was not likely to for- get it—that the ancient glories of Mawgan Chase could be restored only by his marrying a rich wife. i The present income was ‘only re- spectable poverty—a constant strug- gle and grind to make both ends meet. Hence for him to fall in love with a penniless girl would be nothing less than a tragedy. He walked a good many miles be- fore dinner, and the time did not seem at all long. From dinner to ped time he spent in the lounge, smok- ing and thinking. There could be back with him to Mawgan Chase Nevtrthe- less, on the whole he felt happier than he had done for days past. He slept soundly in spite of the noise of traffic, and awoke next morn- ing feeling equal to any adventure. His heart was beating a little more rapidly than usual when he descended to breakfast. To have the pleasure of looking again into Marion West’s sweet, trustful eyes was something to anticipate. The head waiter conducted him to a table and then handed him a letter. “For me?” he questioned, in a tone of surprise. He tore open the en- velope hastily, for he recognized the handwriting, but he had _ scarcely scanned the first page before his eyes became so blurred that he could hard- ly read. The letter was as follows: “Dear Friend: Allow me to call you friend this once. When you read this I shall beon my way to your big city of London, of which I have heard so much. I shall be able to lose myself there; perhaps I shall find myself. The good God alone knows. I could not tell you yesterday; I had not the courage; I was afraid to meet your contempt; but I am the daughter of Richard West, who robbed your father. You would like to strangle me, I know. I do not wonder. It seems a strange Providence that I | should* have been thrown upon your | charity. I go away without seeing "you again, for I could not meet the anger of your eyes. I hope God will reward you for all your kindness to me, and may He have mercy on yours very gratefully, —"Marion West.” CHAPTER X. A Lesson to Learn. Clement folded the letter deliber- ately and put it back into the en- yelope, and, after looking at the ad- no doubt whatever that taking Marion | thurst {t into an inner fast after most of the guests had taken their departure, and made a brave attempt to eat as much as usual. After he had paid his bill he lighted a cigar and sat down near the fire to study the timetable. He was in no particular hurry. If he got to Mawgan Chase in time for dinner it would be quite early enough. He made no inquiry respecting Ma- rion. Whether she went early that morning or the evening before did not concern him. The outstanding fact that dominated all others was that she was the daughter of Dick West. He could hardly help smiling at the grim jrony of the situation. His mother would have had a fit had she known. There was no name so reprobated— so loathed—as that of Dick West. It was a synonym for all that was base in human nature, and that the daugh- ter of this man should have been their guest—and a welcomed and hon- ored guest—seemed almost incredible. But there was another fact almost more ironical. The daughter of this man had _ interested him, attracted him, fascinated him, more than any other woman he had ever met. He was in Exeter at this moment simply because he had been unable to rest without knowing what had become of her. He had been resolved to take her back with him to Mawgan Chase and risk everything. Well, there was at least one com- forting reflection. He would not now have to invent explanations and excuses. He would return alone. He need not say where he had been or whom he had seen, and the role of pretended indifference to the fate of Marion West which he had com- menced he would be able to carry through to the end. That he could take any further interest in her was, of course, out of the question. On the whole, he was inclined to think on the course events had taken. That he had been drifting into a position of some delicacy and of considerable difficulty there could be no doubt. New the knot had been cut at a single stroke, and by Marion herself. She had done the right thing—he admired her for that. She had taken herself off withcut fuss—had lost herself, as it were, in the great city which swal- lowed up so many of the waifs and strays of humanity—and there was an end of the whole affair. What was to become of her was no concern of his. The chances were, of course, against . her. Whilst her money lasted she would be all right. After that—— . He shuddered a little and shrugged his shoulders unconsciously. She was young and innocent and fair to look upon, and though she was the daugh- ter of Dick West she was still a woman. He took a slow train to Plymouth and got there in time for a late lunch. He was not in the least hungry. He was really too much depressed to feel the need of food, but he assured him- self that he would let no woman in the world interfere with his appetite, least of all the daughter of a scoun- drel like Dick West. From Plymouth he sent a telegram, asking that the brougham should be sent to the station to meet the 6 o’clock train. He smiled a little grim- ly during this operation. “Mother and Esther will think I jhave never gone beyond Plymouth,” he said to himself. “And I shall not feel called upon to enlighten them.” (To Be Continued.) Se KILLING A DEVILFISH. Sport on the Gulf of Mevico That En- tails Muscle Racking, Haru Work. The task of hitting a devilfish from a fourteen foot boat was left to the bachelor of the party, the married member explaining that he felt his duty to the ones at home excluded him from anything that smacked so of suicide. Accordingly, when near the next fish, the skiff was put out from the stern of tue Irene, the spear- man standing in the bow while the skipper stood the big boat away so as to give the fish a clear field at the| first rush. The plan developed perfectly—the throw was good, the fish half filled the boat with the first splash, and then rushed away in a great swinging circle, so that in fifteen minutes it was possible for the sloop to cut across and catch up, when by some maneu- vering it became possible to pass the inboard end of the line up to her bow- sprit. After that it was a fight to a finish, with the devilfish on one end of the line and the ten-ton sloop on the other. For a long while it seem- ed as though the devilfish had the bet- ter of it. He towed the big boat stead- ily out into the gulf for three hours and twenty minutes. It was exactly like being in tow of a fair sized tus. The progress of tne boat was not fast, but as steady as if it were being driv- en by the Irene’s own engines. It may be fair to remark that kill- ihg a devilfish entails as much genu- ine ‘muscle racking hard work as any task on earth. It is much the same as pulling for hours against a yoke of oxen who are moving off en- tirely indifferent to one’s futile ef- forts. The devilfish will not let sim- ple towing tire him. If left to himself he will sound to bottom, and after resting proceed on ad infinitum. It is to prevent such resting that one must work constantly by hauling the tow in close to him, thereby frightening him to constant effort. If he can be strain- ed to the point of weakening, then he may be hauled close enough to har- poon again. pocket of his |ecoat. He lingéred over his break Directions Which Will Help In building an ice box, refrigerator or cold storage room, which is merely a large refrigerator, by keeping a few principles in mind the matter becomes simple enough. To make a. cold storage room of concrete, first level off the ground where it is to be; then use one meas- ure of good Portland cement of some standard brand, and five measures of sand. Measure carefully, do no guess- ing of quantities. : Set four boards on edge, making the space inside of them of the size that you wish your cold storage room to be, outside measurements, Lay one inch thick of the concrete made of cement and sand, well mixed with a hoe or shovel, with enough water to make it run easily from a scoop shovel, and do not be afraid to do plenty of mixing, for you are not K<----------- ° i t i ‘ ’ ’ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ \ =~ 2 ee at all likely to mix longer than is nec- essary, and thorough mixing is essen- tial for good results. If your floor is to be more than four feet each way, when one inch of concrete has been evenly spread over the entire space, lay a half-inch steel re-enforcing rod every three feet each way, having the rods just long enough to reach within one inch from the out- side, for they must never be exposed to the air when the work is done, then fill in your floor with concrete until it is four inches thick. Now set boards on end all around in a double row, outer row against out- side of floor, with four-inch space be- tween the inner and outer row for the “OR COLD STORAGE HOUSE the Farmer Do the Work— By Ralston J. Markoe, Civil and Hydraulic Engineer. Lay one-inch of concrete on your temporary floor; then lay a half-inch steel re-enforcing rod every six inches apart across your floor the short way, cut to come one inch from the outer side of the walls, and other rods at right angles with these, on top of them, three feet apart reaching one inch from the outer side of the walls. Then fill in your floor to make it five inches thick. The outer boards of your walls serve to make the edges of your sec- ond floor which runs right across the walls to the outer side. ‘ Small boxes should be set along the ends of your floor, about two inches wide and two feet long, as this will make openings through the floor where the boxes were, to allow the air to circulate between the two floors. These boxes should be beveled, a little narrower at the bottom than at the Plan of Cement Storage House. top to facilitate lifting them out of the concrete after it has set. A wood plug should be set in each floor, one inch thick and a little small- er at the bottom than at the top. This will leave a hole through each floor for a pipe to run down from the ice chamber through both floors, to carry off the drip from the ice. When the second floor is done, the walls are continued, between tempo- rary board walls until within ‘five inches of the desired height of the en- tire storage room, when the inner boards for the wall are again removed and the top is put on in exactly the same way as the second floor. The door frames should have nails Outer Well of fori i Innere ZL of Form Molds for thickness of the wall, and if the room is to be more than ten feet long you had better divide it into two compart- ments. Have one steel, half-inch re-enfore- ing rod for every foot of length of your wall all around, and one inch shorter than the full height of your storage room; above the floor pour a couple of inches of concrete into your walls all around, then stand a rod on end in between the board walls every one foot all around wall, except where | your door is to’ be, and there set your door frame in place and fill in the concrete on both sides and on top of fit. Set every second rod one inch from the outside of wall, and every other rod one inch from the inner side of the wall and push all rods down into the concrete first poured in until they rest on the floor before laid, and come to one inch from the height of the top. 5 When your walls are two-thirds as high as you intend them to be, let them stand for at least 24 hours; care- fully remove the boards from the in- ner side of the walls; build a false floor for your ice chamber the full size of the space inside of your con- crete walls. This may rest on up rights with strips on top for tempo rary joists, and should be one inch jJower than you intend the bottom of the floor to be, so that wedges may be put under the uprights, as this makes it easier and safer to get the tem- porary floor out from under the con- , crete floor after it has set, by first | withdrawing the wedges. the Walls. i in place just as if they were being driven through them before being put nailed to woodwork, as these nails will set in the concrete as it hardens and keep the frames from getting loose or warping out of place, and casings should be nailed to jams before put- ting frames in place. A pipe should run up through the second floor and down through the lower floor, through the holes left for that purpose, and when in place the hole around the pipe at each floor Floor Plan Mold. ; should be filled in with concrete with a trowel and temporarily held in place until the concrete has set, which will always be within 24 hours in summer weather. 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