Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-11-12

An nOur laUer "a cOlOreu DOy DfOusHi
him a note from Mr.. Roosevelt, wine
wished to see him at the Office. He wenl
mmedlaUeIy and found there Mr.. Largely
also. A conference had been agreed
upon with Sir Edmond Kane, and this
meeting was for some precautionary
consultation.
Julian's mind was more concerned
with Rosalie than with business. His
first inquiry of Mr. Roosevelt was about
her. Had she gone alone? No, her aunt
had accompanied her. They had special
car. Mr.. Roosevelt had sent his Oldest
and most careful railroad man along
with them.
"But what is this ruInor we hear of a
fight between you and EllisT said
Largely, who was highly gratihed to
learn that the mountaineer had at last
''run against q solid header" as he
termed it.
Julian explained without explaining.
He did not hint of any connection Miss
Chenier's name had had with the affair.
81 regret all this very much," said
Mr.. Roosevelt; "Ellis comes of fight
ing family; he will challenge you i'm
mediately."
"If he does, I'll have him arrested
forthwith" replied Julian.
Mr.. Roosevelt Strengthened himself
stiffly in his chair, and gazed at the
young man in utter disgust.
'That would be just the thing" ex-
claimed Largely. cit might have good
educating effect on the young men here
about if we'd make an example of one
by landing him safely in the state
prison. What do you say, Mr.. Roose-
veltY''
II should think a gentleman would
get dry comfort out of such proceed
ing"
''Yes, hal hal ha!-yes, you're right"
chuckled Largely: "a gentleman would
feel queer in the penitentiary.
Julian was not so obtuse to Mr.. Roose-
velt's meaning. He saw at once that
Rosalie's uncle held strictly to the old
code of honor, and it flashed across his
mind that she, too, might do the same.
Next morning he rose from his bed re-
solved not to fight duel, let the result
be as it might. What cared he for south
ern sentiment and customl He owed his
allegiance to Chicago and not to Savan-
nah.
When he went into the breakfast room
he found that Mr.. Roosevelt had already
gone down town, having been sent for
by some one, the servant said. Later it
transpired that it was Mr.. Largely's
message, and the business in hand was
to consult over sudden turn in railroad
affairs. In short, Ellis had sold out all
his interests to Sir Edmond Kane and
party This simplifed matters, SO that
an adjustment of the Florida muddle
proved quite easy. Mr.. Roosevelt and
Julian were greatly surprised. AS for
Mr.. Largely, he swore roundly that Ellis
had some devilish scheme in his head,
and said that he felt sure no good ever
could come of the fellow.
To the further surprise of everybody
Ellis disappeared as soon as his sale was
consummated Julian received no chal-
lenge. Days slipped by A letter came
from Mrs. Roosevelt announcing the
death and burial of Mrs Chenier.
Julian's mission was ended and Mr..
Largely was ready to return to Chicago.
81 haven't seen enough of the south
yet" said Julian, by way of excuse for
not accompanying his employer on his
northwarl flight; "and | think | shall
linger awhile in Atlanta and some of the
smaller mountain towns want to re-
visit two or three of the battle grounds
over which charged when soldier
lad"
''All right" replied the millionaire,
''you know your business best, but in
dividually have got about all the south
shall ever care for"
Edgar Julian's departure from Savan-
nah was abrupt. He read the following
personal item in The News and left on
the next train:
''Mr. Francis w Ellis, who recently
sold his railroad interests in Florida to
the English and Dutch combination, is
spending few weeks among the noun
tains of the up-country near Calhoun.
1t will be remembered that he formerly
had a larse distillery in that region, the
capture of which by government emissa-
ries caused great excitement at the time
1t was rumorel that duel was pending
between MIR. Ellis and noted Chicago
lawyer, but the matter has most prob
ably been alnicably arranged. Mr.. Ellis
ia.,ts CHI
1t is understood that he netted about
$500,000 ou his roads. Pretty good for a
little less than three months work."
In Augusta he tarried for day, but
why he did SO he could not have told
That he was dreaming of finally making
his way to Rosalie he admitted, and at
the same time he did rot purpose to see
her at all. Love is always thus para
doxical. He knew that Ellis was up in
north Georgia on no other errand than
to be near her, and he could not bear to
think of any one, much less Ellis, seeing
her oftener than he; still he wasted a
day in Augusta, idly strolling in the
streets and thinking Of what an unpar-
donable thing it would be for him to fol-
low Miss Caenier to her home under such
circumstances
When he got to Atlanta he stopped
and loitered He found much to inter-
est him, many reminders Of some hard
fighting and exciting adventures. He
went and stood by the blackened founda-
ton stones of what had once been
spacious mansion on an airy hill over
looking broad plantation in fertile
valley. He remembered how that house