For Love or Gold? The Story of a Great Department Store — page 182: what you’re looking at

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CHAPTER XXXYV. MAGGIE BRADY'S SECRET. y _ “What is it? Is anything wrong?’ asked Mr. Denton — quickly. _ “Mother is worse,” was the short answer. ‘“She’s gone out ot her head completely.” - Mr. Denton paused and rubbed his brow perplexedly. “Oh, what is it, sir?’ asked Faith eagerly. “Is your wife really ill? I have heard it rumored that she was, but I did not know whether to believe it.” “She is, indeed!” exclaimed young Denton, looking angrily at his father; “‘and she has every reason to be. It is only natural.” “Hush!” exclaimed Mr. Denton sternly. “You shall not criticise my actions. As your father, I expect and de- mand your silence. [I am responsible to God alone—not to my wife or family.” | “Well, you will have her to answer for, just the same,” _ said the son, sullenly. “She can’t see you throwing away _ your money and keep her senses much longer.” “For shame!” cried Faith hotly. “Can’t you see, Mr. Denton, that your father is sorely distressed? How dare you trample upon his feelings in such a brutal manner?” James Denton wheeled around and faced the speaker. - “My mother is going crazy,” he said, almost gently. “You must pardon me, Miss Marvin, but I love my. - mother.” Mr. Denton opened the carriage door and motioned for Faith to enter. There was a look in his face that per- mitted no misunderstanding. “Your mother’s doctor and nurse are with her, are they | not? Then I shall not be needed for an hour, and I have an important engagement. I am going to call upon Mag- _gie Brady, one of my son’s unfortunate victims,” he added slowly. ‘2 hex s te = Seen Eomichooks.co