The Seattle Star Newspaper, September 6, 1913, Page 8

@ Ravers os Bene A STORY YOU'LL LIKE BY ROBT. W. CHAMBERS ( by Robt, W ) They deaid t focuments » CARE ONeP More, review ‘erytt the r r 40 young Courtlandt, the . aded of the red winter wan se ! ellshaped head burted in bis ha « & by the window esently began to rea Parta, December 24, 1902 hn F M is sertously and I am w KY \ It w uring the pa’ f 7884, my client oa assistance, at a t “ your father's ‘ ou , » your father's death, you appears that Mr. Innis « susly offered to watt Innta mentions his ly, humoroualy Winthrop Ed ntractor; and ts of Mr, Ede © child of Mic vel e plied (¢ herewith), repeating in a n © of gratitude, holding yourself ance mea than mere etviltty, you your have an opt obligations that father ass broken tn mind and body, His fortune Madagascar railways lars from the invest Mr. Innis is a man assion has n the a position in the to attain And his n afford is sad to see the ng an appeal Money for a ward, a brother, alone ts e; he ask her—not the but the gui the loyalty sry protection of a a father, the chan band ehtld most by worship of his own s to him all that ts noblest, your bon » most d in the world. Sir, this is an overdrawn draft upon your gratitude. I fear. Yet I write you as I am Didden. An answer should be returned by cable with as little delay as possible. He will live until he receives it. Marriage by proxy legal. Special dispensation {s certat I am, sir, with great Your very hu servant WILLIAM CAMPBELL, Att'y and Counselor at Law 1 rue d'issy When Courtlandt finished readi . ancing across at Edgerton That was wr y, you remember?—this foreclosure of his mortgagé upon yo tude! I remember,” said Edgerton. “This is a copy of the asinine cablegram you sent, without con. sulting me.” And he read INNIS. 23 rue d'Abdul Hamid, Paris I assume all responsibility for your daughter's future. Utterly impossible for me to leave w York. If you ve marriage advisable, arrange for special dispensation an mony by proxy RTON “What the merry deuce did you send that cat for?” muttered Courtiandt under his breath ‘I don't know—a debt of gratitude—and he did in money. I—an appeal like that had to be honor “Such things cannot be asked of gratitude,” ¢ “The business of the world is not run on impulse He unfolded another paper, leaning forward into the firelight The red reflection of the coals played over his face and the black edged notepaper he was scanning. And he read, slowly January 3, 1903 Dear Mr. Edgerton: For your very gentle letter to me I beg to thank you; I deeply appreciate your delicacy at a time when kindness is most needed. Had you not written as you have, I should have found it difficult to discuss a situation which I am only just beginning to realize must be as embar- Tassing to you as it is to me In the grief and distress which overwhelmed me when I was so suddenly summoned from the convent to find father so ill, I did not, could not realize the step I was ask to take. All I knew was that he desired it, begged for it, a: it meant to me nothing—this ceremony which made you my hasband—nothing except a little happiness f the father I loved. He made the responses for you, I kneeling at his bedside, ot want it you see led the attorney, paid scarce able to speak in my grief. There were two brief cere monies, the civil and religious. He died very quietly that night . has recetved me. It for meditation, Mr. Campbell, My aunt, who is with the Ursuline is very quiet, very peaceful; | have op; and for studies which I left uncomp whom you have so considerately retained for my legal guid ance, is kind and tactful. He has, I believe, communicated with you fn regard to the most generous provision you have made for me. Pray believe that I require very, So, if you think it well that we remain apart for a while, I am content and happy to obey your wishes. With gratitude, confidence, and respect, KATHLEEN INNIS Convent of the Ursulines, rue Daumont Courtlandt refolded the letter, and sat rubbing his eyes. Heaven's sake, let's have a light!” he grumbled, leaning pushing the electric button Edgerton raised his pale face, then his head sank on his breast; he folded his arms, gazing absently into the fire. “Go on,” he sald So Courtlandt read other letters from Mrs. brief note “For over and and he read am pb ging provisions mad f nt When he finished he refolded all the papers, them with pink tape, and laid them on the ble at Edgerton'’s elbow he sald, “comes the question. You have arrived at the conc! that Mrs. Edgerton desires and deserves her freedom. You gave me a month to look up the matter. And now you want me to report, you, Jack?” Edgerton glanced up “If you're ready,” he sald “I'm ready. First, I want to ask you there any y a question. Is ‘woman you have,met, before or since your marriage, whom fall in love with if you were free to do so? ‘No, I believe not—I don’t know “All right. Still, you are cap might of loving somebody, are you not” “I faney so. I should like to have a chance to marry—for love “But you never met the right one?” here is—I have caught »9e—ONCe—One woman s that all?” laughed Courtlandt That's not enough to bowl you over.” ‘It was almost enough!” retorted Edgerton. Through his voice rang an undertone of impatience. His attorney “When was this, Jack? ‘Yesterday—if you want to “Where?” “Driving in the park.” “Who is she “You could answer that question,” said Edgerton, wheeling around on his friend You were driving with her.” Courtlandt stared, slowly turning re or and redder. You wanted to know,” observed Edgerton, eyeing him. her beautiful, that’s all. Drop the subject.” ‘Certainly,” answered Courtlandt. He opened his match box and relighted his ciga then he fell to musing. Jack,” he drawled,- “It might Interest you to learn the first step I took What was it?” inquired Edgerton, raising his troubled eyes. I went to Paris. Edgerton stared into the glowing coals. “Well,” said Courtlandt, “you told me that {f you only knew how to do !t you would give her the liberty God meant her to enJoy—Hberty to love and be loved. And you allowed me a month to find the way to settle this wretched aff looked up quickly know.” “I thought Yes, Is there a w “Only one,” replied Courtlandt gravely. He rose, offering his hand Only one way,” repeated Courtlandt ately, “and that ts for you to discuss the situation with Mra What!” exclaimed Edgerton shary his friend's hand Courtlandt coolly consulted his wa glected to thaa Mre gerton is in town. I suggested that she mect us here “Here!” muttered mean to say that she “Why not?” said walve ceremony and Edgerton. “Wait a moment is coming here tonig Courtlandt, his gray ey will you? Do you es narrowing. “If she chooses to accept my advice, why should she not come here as freely as you come? f “Aro you my attorney or hers?” der Jed the other in astonish. ment “Yours, Jack—acting for yourinterest—which is hers, too. Wher is your sense of honor? Where 1s your sense of justice Ie this the crisis where you filnch? 1 Edgerton no repl I told her that the proper place to discuss the situation was under her own roof; and I am right. That's all i have to say.” THE SEATTLE Posed by Pauline Frederick, Why didn’t you t id not tell you, becau over with you the Famous Williams, of the Vitagraph Moving Picture Company. Il me before this that STAR ILLUSTRATED BY POSE BY PAULINE FREDERICK f Thank you,” she sald everybody 1# #0 delight 1 “ Will you stay, Mr, Courtlandt of Th until) “T h 1 we have the pleasure:-at nine, [ belte b he turned to the dazed maid, who opened the door which a recond Ho re J ght the houne later closed m the most profoundly excited at in Manhattan. | tate f 1 Mra. Edgerton rained ber blue eyes to her and maid j relieved her of hor furs and Ittle giltedged tricorne ‘ t he I to ; II wonder {ff you are as embarrassed as I a she said, laugh 1 have i ‘ oa me, i ing r j : “| saw you yesterday,” he stated trrelevantly. pretty it 1s," he urged 1 saw 1, too,” whe replied, quick You a bay. 1 er j imagined she bent her head You ride whe @ 1 i Then, after a moment's silence And yo me t Ine r a 1 recognized you at once,” he sald « I entered tt ed t t # room, It was that which start nen " 1 5 ‘You did not appear stupid he « wof she entere 1 erfer He asked her how long it was since she had been in America t ‘ i he How 4 “Ob, many yeare—I was only three when father went to! fror B to ror ir © bits of furnt attracted hap France Then the warm 1” came into her face and whe clasped | tc Kt and t initials her hands impulsively. “1 do not believe,” she said, “that [ have ‘ r 1 at 1 ? « her whit veyed to you in my letters my deep appreciation of your loyalty to me. | fingers on a Je cane it en it? Re 6 cauty of I--I did not know how to express It--I do not now t I—I werte ‘ ‘ i * ir. Edgerton!” Ang What have you to thank me for?” he asked a jue f at er har er eyes, She turned a trifle, u 1 for such a But she The + ‘ , a : answered very sweetly You left me guarded by r of r 1 ert post bop 4 own name. I have never wanted for anything; I the quiet | ish he sa © at ete 4 and seclusion I desired. What more {8 there, Mr “ ¢ ‘ r Dinner alread Can tt j After a moment she said Mais—he ts absent a long while J « ‘ f e that? And I—have I time to dress? Courtlandt 1 t e of,” he said, smiling bac her eye; He lan't ¢ until nine o'clock,” sald Edgerton, He glance all bi ) fa ee fit uf she suggested serious! Mr. Courtlandt said so. hat, 4 rese—ang 2 are we to discuss < Noth except your wishes, and they admit of {incussion as long agi You at home now i tl wa ng at the Holland ed at a glimpse of hel We are t to exchange sein he depths of the mirror, 1 shall be most con A at the t 1 ropes of evergreens, Oh, you shall not!——no, {t's all wro! the « on her bas fading in her face 1 cannot come to Neht he Ife ved hair ast It ts your houge,” he sald « tl mind there tn a bet atill of arranging matte on the t r nd perhaps y night 1 ft . You are so generous—#o kindly 4 you endure Can der his bre to have a perfect silly girl mared Forgive 1 € ed t lously; “I ¢ do—tmore thay YOUR house! that " YOUR house! Carry {t by assault, capture the nicest suite, and was no tim bowing, had drawn ti drive you to the roof among the sparrows! No, it is shameful. It| portieres to the full leng cords fs absurd! Actress, and by Earle town? morning.” y yeaterda landed fettat On © and at my earnest ac k What are we t uns?” he demanded of course, come im vivendl 1 ext Two years ago, i consul ime—for It It was ber you nor she f deserves i away, buttoning his glove . ped to t or a maid with a card on a salver. ! try I needed right for you to a Iam at my wif p waiting for two years, Oh, you're getting on I've a word to say You mean to stay, don't you? | would be leas trying for h | E , andt hurried « He heard Courtlandt low exchange ing himself by the banisters that’s all night r the the quick | A young girl in furs turned toward him a glimpse of biue © a glint heard Courtlandt'’s pany ¥ i at it, then looked t this lesson | not she at mine. observed Courtlandt to Mrs. Edgerton b down the stairs of greeting ndt'n ey he sald. “It wae all I understand that I've kept my medicine decency 1 not worry carelessly, “Good sfore I Ko began the other, flushing up. “It drawing-room; he could distin then he went down slowly, s he caught ffy fur; he os The Meadows the slim gloved hand outstretched was with drawn; then Courtland'’t voice again, I'm sorry I can't remain and dine with you Mr. Edgerton e on this night before Christmas,” added Courtlandt biandly, making for the door ‘Oh! » said, surprised, “I did not understand that Mr. Edger. ton tnvited | he < Edgerton’s face, and he said in a low voice e You are at home, madam; !t {s for you to invite us. Perhaps Mr. | Courtlandt will stay {f you ask him; 1 will if you ask me | She gave him a brilliant little # a delicate tint mounting to her cheeks. | COUNTY FAIR WILL OPEN MONDAY: GOV. LISTER IS TO SPEAK A good sized army of men and women are working like Trojans at the Meadows today, Installing in the several exhibition halls the hun- dreds of displays that will be seen at the second annual King county fair, at the famous race course next week Practically now on the possible to enter all of the exhibits are grounds, but It will be perishable culin ary exhibits as late as 10 o'clock Monday morning and have them properly displayed The finishing touches will be put on the displays Monday, and by the time the gates are thrown open to the public at noon, it Is believed that one of the most complete all round displays of art, industrial and farm producta, together with lIive stock, poultry and pigeons ever Wee will om Washington ntertain and instruct seen In be ready to the people A feature of the opening day will | MAN ESCAPES FIRE | Part of West Seattle was rudely | disturbed in {ts slumbers early this | morning by what appeared like the |rumble of an earthquake It was due to a mysterious explo sion of gas in the residence of H, 8 8 |Stevens, at 40th av. 8. W. and |Grandon st, at 1a, m. The shock as felt for several blocks, and Act Quickly ment caused by poor digestion billonsness, or by inactive bowels which may lead to a serious sick |ness, Immediate tellef 1s afforded by that best corrective and ventive | BEECHAM’S PILLS In boxes, 10¢, 260. pre Sold everywhere. “sag | riding, expert roping and steer bulldogging, > Arrangements have been mad for seven-minute street car servic between Seattle and the Meadows, and free auto busses will be pro: vided from the end of the South Park car line. GAS WRECKS HOUSE; watt until you have some all-| be the attendance of Governor Lis. The Great Poultry Show ter, who will deliver an address | the track the" pent ay and The “Better Baby”? Contest }} musement unusual int features are of est, consisting of a Midway with 15 clean and interest ing shows and a number of fre attractions provided twice daliy by the Rice & Dore water cireus fn The The Automobile Show Agricultural Exhibit faturen ‘wi ined hish dita The Live Stock Exhibit a higt fire wire act and the dare p through the gap on a bt Other free features will be The Water Carnival The Woman’s Department Rice and Dore’s Circus The Men’s Needlework The 1,000 Wonders THE BEST MUSIC IN THE STATE in-| cluded in the Wild West show, con sisting of fancy and trick brought a large crowd of shivering | spectators to the scene | | Stevens was asleep when the ex- | plosion occurred Fire broke out immediately, and| #0 rapidly enveloped the house that| had to fight his way out h the flames The loss to the building and con- tents, which were reduced to ashes, | is about $1,500, There was $700 In-| surance Stevens was alone in Gates Open at 9 A.M. Races Begin at 2:30 P. M. Sharp Admission 50c Stevens throu the house. | fj |OREGON KID RAED BUFFALO, Sept. 6.—The Oregon Kid and the Kitty Hawk, the tva speed boats which sank dpring the Perry centénnial races here Thurs-| day, were located and raised Friday |The owners of both boats spent the! larger part of Friday night prepar- Ing thelr ts for today's races. | Baby Reliance Il, won the 30-mile| |race Friday, and the $2,500 rhomas jeup which goes with it Dance at Dreamland tonight.—Ady,