Life — July 2, 1908 — page 35: what you’re looking at

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He was a good listener, especially with such a stake ahead of him. The Colonel, on his part, felt that he had a sacred duty to perform. ‘Now there’s a young man,” he said to his daughter, “who is capable of doing infinite harm to this country through a lot of socialistic theory. He’s writing a book with- out knowing anything about the subject at all. And, of course, his purpose is to stir up the masses. The trouble with these literary chaps is that they know nothing practical. And they are likely to cause infinite harm.” “He seems awfully sensible, papa.” “Well, I must say he appears better than I gave him credit for at first. But Lord! I wouldn't trust him. He’s on his good behavior. Don’t be fooled. They’re a treacherous lot. Nothing stable about them. Pretty good actors when they want to be. But I really think I’m making some impression upon him.” Tt was one evening nearly a month later than this that Jack, having made an engagement with the Colonel on the previous day, rang the bell promptly at eight o'clock. He was duly admitted by the maid, but when | the portitres were drawn, instead of the Colonel’s stately form, only Mabel entered the room—alone. “Have you seen papa?” “Why, no. Yesterday he told me I might come to-night, so, of course, I assumed that he would be here.” “He telephoned he would not be home to din- ner, but I might expect him later. That there was an important meeting—something about the new street railway.” “Yes,” replied Stenson, quietly. “I knew something about that—I’ve been keeping in touch with that situation myself. But it hasn’t kept me out nights yet. Now, in the meantime, at’s to be done with me? Did he mention me?” “No. He didn’t.” “Well, my agreement in the beginning was | that I was to sce you only in his presence. But, on the other hand, I made this engagement to meet him here to-night. It isn’t my fault, is it, if he is not here? I certainly can’t leave, for if I did, I should not be keeping my side of it.” Mabel smiled. “No,” she said. “That wouldn’t be right. You'd better stay.” “But do you want me to stay?” “Why not? 1” Jack advanced boldly. “There’s no time to lose,” he said. ‘Dearest, your father may be here at any moment. We may not have a chance like this for a long time.” “Wel” ey Don’t you want me to stay? I'll go if you” — “No, no! Do stay.” “Do you love me?” “It would not be right for me” “Do you love me?” “Think of what papa might say.” “Do you love me?” “Please don’t ask me.” “Then I will tell you. I feel that you must. You cannot help it. I shall make you.” He put his arms fiercely about her. At this This story continued on page 36 A*‘soft” drink that is not insipid, a drink that refreshes and invigorates, anatural stimulant, with no bad after effects—that is Welch's Grape Juice. ‘Welch's Grape Juice is the equivalent of full-ripe Concord grapes, fresh from the vine. The juice is put up in new glass bottles the day the grapes are picked by a process that insures purity and preserves the freshness and flavor of the growing fruit. If your dealer doesn't keep Welch's, send $3.00 for trial dozen pints, express prepaid east of Omaha. Booklet of forty delicious ways of using Welch's Grape Juice, free. Sample $-o7. bottle, by mail, 10 cents. THE WELCH GRAPE JUICE COMPANY, Westfield, N. Y. The Iver Johnson isn't a bomb—it's a revolver. It PULL THE TRIGGER ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE IMPOSSIBLE goes off only when a revolver should—when you pull the trigger. You can drop it, strike it against table comers, or hammer the nammer, with perfect impun- ity. But the instant that you do pull the trigger in carnest, you will find the Iver Johnson a quick, sure, straight Shooter. hots,"* tells more in detail why the Iver Johnson has outsiripped competitors in public favor. Our some catalogue goes with it, showing details of construction. Wer Johnson Safety Hammer Revolver Richly nickeled, 22 calibre rim-fire or s2 calibre center. $(% Extra length barrel or blued fire, barrel; or 38 calibre center-fire, 3-in barrel, finish at slight extra cost _,___,ver Johnson Safety Hammeriess Revolver Richly nickeled, 52 calibre center-fre Extra length barrel or blaed Or 38 calibre center-fre. g\-inch barre finish at slight extra cost Sold by Hardware and Spor Goods dealers everywhere, or sent prepaid on receipt of price if dealer will not supply. Look tor the owl's head on érip and our name oa barrel. IVER JOHNSON'S ARMS & CYCLE WORKS, (86 River Street. Fitchburg, Mass. New York : o9 Chambers Si z : Nex Xork pe Ctambere Suret, San Francisco: Phil. B. Bekeart Co.,717 Market St, Iver Johnson Single Barrel Shotguns and Truss Bridge Bicycles IVER JOHNSON SAFETY AUTOMATIC REVOLVER comicbooks:com