Roy Norton

Name: The Benevolent Liar — Chapter 16
Author: Roy Norton

The Benevolent Liar — Chapter 16 (1917)

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“The Benevolent Liar — Chapter 16”, published in 1917, is a work by Roy Norton. It explores elements such as prospector, Specimen Jones and Frank Barnes.

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Roy Norton, The Benevolent Liar — Chapter 16 (1917)

“ Vance, sullen and beaten, was still there, destroying letters exposing his past, when they left to return to the Lady Edith, where they had planned a supper celebration. And then, across the table in the cabin, the prospector told them of his conquest, cautiously distorting now and then to preserve Tom's secret; while Tom, grateful, troubled, bewildered, sat silent. This was the end of a great injustice. He was prospectively rich, and yet could take no advantage of his changed circumstances until all was cleared. His happiness was but an alloy. ”

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Roy Norton, The Benevolent Liar — Chapter 16 (1917)

“ He stopped for a moment and stood looking down at his vanquished enemy.
“When Tom sends that conscience money he talks about, the money he stuck Vance's wagon up for—we'll all have done all we can ever do. The slate's clean as far as it ever can be in this world.”
He stopped, aroused from his meditation by a cry of anguish behind him:
“Tom! Tom, you——”
The prospector turned, not aware until then that Edith Barnes had followed them. He opened his lips to denounce himself for his blundering speech, choked, and then declared boldly: “You didn't get me right, Edie. ”

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Roy Norton, The Benevolent Liar — Chapter 16 (1917)

“ He wished to talk with his partner alone, and confide to him his hesitancy. He was glad when the ordeal was over, and they walked, Barnes, the prospector, and Specimen Jones leading the horses, up to the place where the trail debouched into the road, while Edith traveled by his side. He was absorbed in his problem, and bewildered by all that had so rapidly arrived at culmination. His partner's voice with its quiet drawl, the occasional interjections of Specimen Jones, and the steady comments of Frank Barnes, all walking ahead, did no more than deflect him from his train of thought. ”

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Roy Norton, The Benevolent Liar — Chapter 16 (1917)

“ The prospector, with sudden concession and forgiveness, was bending above the dead man, laying his handkerchief over the staring face. Frank Barnes was looking at his daughter, and with unusual impetuosity abruptly moved toward her.
“Edith,” he said quietly, “Tom told me of his bad slip, months ago. And since then—well, we have been friends. If your father could forgive him and accept him as a friend, and like and admire him, it seems to me you might at least be charitable.” ”

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Roy Norton, The Benevolent Liar — Chapter 16 (1917)

“ Still she stood with averted head and nervously twisting fingers that twined and intertwined in the stress of this great shock when her love was put to a final test, and when the ideal of love, slowly but beautifully erected in her mind, lay crumbled and marred at her feet. She was fighting the battle that other women have fought since life and love began, the battle between social laws and the cry of the heart. ”

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Roy Norton, The Benevolent Liar — Chapter 16 (1917)

“ The prospector rode with his head down, like one disgraced, declining to converse. Neither Barnes, his daughter, nor Tom ventured questions after the first rebuff. Behind them, gloating to himself, came Specimen Jones. The strain and anxiety were over for some of them; for others merely in abeyance. It was not until they came to the turn of the Lady Edith Trail that the prospector pulled his horse to a halt and handed Barnes the folded paper he took from his pocket. ”

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Roy Norton, The Benevolent Liar — Chapter 16 (1917)

“ He spoke in broken gasps.
“Off with me, ain't it?” he asked.
“I'm afraid it is,” the prospector admitted. “We've sent for a doctor.”
Pete started at the sound of the voice and said: “That you, Price?”
“Yes.”
The dying man lay still an instant, coughed again, and said: “I'm glad. Got something to tell you. I'm sorry I shot you that night—farther down this trail.”
He felt Josh start with surprise. He spoke rapidly, as if realizing the shortness of his time, while all his auditors bent closer to catch his words:
“Vance was afraid—that affidavit. Afraid to tackle you himself. ”

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