The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-26

ated by the hostile ex-director. Peo-
pie argued that such clever man,
just returning from the Far East after
accomplishing a public mission Of
some Importance, must be reliable
guide. The mere cabled intelligence
Of his intention to join the board re-
stored confidence and credit.
But-there was q bargain, IT, Iris
lived, she must become the Countess
Of Ventnor. His 'lordsh1p was weary
of pertpatetic love-making. It was
high. time he settled down in life,
took an, interest I'M the legislatures and
achieved a position In the world Of at
fairs. He had chance now. The
certain success Of his friends project,
the fortunate completion of his
own diplomatic undertaking, mar
riage with beautiful and charm
ing woman--these items would con-
solidate his career. It Iris were not
available, plenty of women. high
principled, pure in. body and mind, and
none prizes these essentials in a wife
more than Worn-out rOue. 1ssz :
He seized the first opportunity that
presented Itself to make Sir Arthur
Deane acquainted with a, decision al
ready dreaded by the unfortunate
shipowner. Iris must either abandon
her infatuation for Anstruther or
bring about the ruin Of her father.
There was no mean. w.
IF she declines to become Countess
Of Ventnor, she can marry whom she
likes, as you will be all paupers' to-
gether" was the earl's causdc sum-
ming up. r.
This brutal argument rather over
shot the mark. The shipowner's face
flushed with anger, and Lord ventnor
FASTENED to retrieve false step.
II didn't exactly mean to put It that
way, Deane. but my temper is a, little
short these days. MY position on
board this ship Is intolerable. As "a
matter, Of fair dealing ! to !, me, you
should put stop to your daughters
attitude towards Anstruther.s on the
ground that her engagement is neither
approved Of by you nor desirable UNI
der any consideration" - :,
It may be assumed from this remark
that even the Earps sardor1ic temper
was ruffled by the girls outrageous
behavior. Nor was It. exactly pleasant
to him to note how steadily Anstru-
Their advanced in the favor of every
officer on the ship. BY tacit consent
rate until the Orient reached Stnga-
pore. livery one knew that the quar-
rel lay between Robert and Ventnor,
and it is not to be wondered at If Iris
influence alone were sufficient to turn
the scale in favor of her lover. -
The sh1powner refused point-blank
to interfere in any way during the
voyage.
you promised your cooperation in
business even If we found that the
Sirdar had gone down with all hands"
he retorted bitterly. do you wish me
to make my daughter believe she has
come back into my life 'only$to bring
me irretrievable ruin?"
THAT appears to be the. result, no
matter how you may endeavor to dis
guise it, ~.
II thought the days were gone when
a man would wish to marry a woman
against her will E..- <.
Nonsense! What does she know
about it? The glamour Of this island
romance will soon wear off. It would
be different II Anstruther were able
to maintain her even decently. He is
an absolute beggar, I tell you. Didn't
he ship on your own vessel as a stew
ard? Take my tip, Deane. Tell him
how matters stand: with YOU, and he
will: cool off, .f%-,.-t. f!<5%