Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-05-29
CHAPTER IX.-(Continued.)
BY ANTHONY HOPE

n6Q nothing leII TO say. l Tell DdcA
in my chair. and ga1ed at the Colonel
At the Same moment a sound Of rapid
wheels struck on my ears. Then l heard
the sweet, clear voice I knew SO well
saying:
I'll just disturb him for moment, Mr.
Jones. l want him to tear himself from
work for 4 day. and come for a ride"
She opened my door. and came swiftly
In. On seeing the Colonel she took In
the position, and said to that gentleman
"HAve you told himT'
II have just done 20, Signorina," he ~.
piled.
had not energy enough to greet her
90 she also sat down unlimited, and tool
of her gloves-nct laxily, like the Colonel
but with an air as though she would, II
4 man, take OF her coat, to meet the
crisis more theoretically.
At last I said, with conviction:
Hes . wonderful man! How did you
find 1t out. Colonel?"
Had Johnny Carr to dine," said that
worthy.
"You don't mean he trusted Johnnyr'
"Odd, isn't it," said the Colonel. with
his experience, too. He might have
known Johnny was an Idiot. supposs
there was ne one else"
He knew" said the Signorina, "any.
one else In the plaes would betray him
he knew Johnny wouldn't II hs could
help It. Hs moderated your powera
Colonel"
"Well," said I, II can't help It, can
I? My directors will lose. Tho bond.
holders will lose. But how does 1t hurt
me-?
The Colonel and the signorina both
smiled gently.
"You do 1t very well, Martin" said the
former, "but 1t will save time II l state
that both Signorina Nugent and myself
are possessed of the details regarding
the 1.-THE Colonel paused, and strok-
cd his mustache).
"The second loan," said tho Signorina
was less surprised at this, recollecr.
Ing certain conversations.
"Ah, and how did you find that out?'
asked.
"She told me-" said the Colonel, lndi-
eating his fair neighbor.
And may ask how you found 1t out,
signorina
THE President told me-" said that
lady.
well, as you both know all about It,
It's no good keeping up pretenses. It's
very kind OF you to come and warn me-
You dear good Mr.. Martini" said the
Signorina, our motives are not purely
those Of friendship"
why, how does It matter to your"
Simply this" said she, 1.-THE bank and
Its excellent manager own most Of the
debt. The Colonel and I own the rest
II 1t is repudiated, the bank loses; yes,
but the manager and the Colonel and the
Signorina Nugent are lost"
Il didn't know this" said, rather be.
wildered.
"Yes," said the Colonel, when the first
loan was raised lent him 100000. We
were thick then, and did 1t In return for
my rank and my seat In the Chamber.
Since then I've bought up some more
shares.'
"You GOT them cheap, l supposeP''
said /.
"Yss," he replied, II averaged them at
about Is cents the fvs-dollar SHARE"
"And what do you hold now, nominal? p
Three hundred thousand dollars" said
he, shortly,
Il understand your interest In the mat.
ter. But you. signorina
The Signorina appeared a little EN-.
barrassed. But at last she broke out:
II don't care IL l do tell you. When
decided to stay here l had $4,000. Hs
persuaded me to put 1t all into his horrid
debt. Oh! wasn't it mean, Mr.. Mar.
tint"
Tbs President had certainly combined
business and pleasure In this matter.
"Disgraceful |" l remarked.
"And # that goes, I am penniless-
pennlles., And there's poor aunt. What
will she do?"
"Never mind your aunt" said the Colo
mel, rather rudely. "Well," he went on
you see we're in the same boat with you
Martin"
"Yes; and We shall soon be in the sam,
deep water" said l.
mot at ALL" said the Colonel. "Finan
clal probity 10 the backbone of a country
Are We to stand by and see Aursatalan,
snter on the shameful path of repudia
tion?"
"Never!" cried the Eignorina, leapin
up with sparkling eyes. "Neverw
She looked enchanting. But bushes
q business; and said again:
what are you going to do?"
1--WE are going. with your help, Mar
tin, to prevent this national disgrace. w
ere going"-hs lowered his voice, useles.
ly, for the Signorina struck in, In hig
merry tone, waving her gloves over be
head. with these remarkable words:
''Hurrah for the Revolution Hip hip
hurrah
The Signorina looked like Goddess q
Freedom in high spirits and Paris Dor
net. She broke forth into the "Marsei
laise."
For msrcy's sake, be quiet I" said NJ,
.Gregor, In a hoarse whisper. If the
hear you! Stop. tell you. Christina
kindly unfold your plan, Colonel"
said. II am aware that out here 70
think little Of revolutions, but to nsv
conner they appear to be matters requi
Ing some management You see we a
only three"
II have the army with me-" said h
grandly.
an the outer Officer asked I, indul
ing in a sneer at the Dimensions Of Il
Aureataland forces.
"I<ook hare Martin" h said .seOyylin