The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-06-28

III AT ease. l explained to him the state
of affairs, showing how the Presidents
dishonorable scheme had compelled me, in
the interests Of the bank, to take a more
or less active part In the revolution. 1t
was pathetic to hear him bewail the vii
lainy of the man he had trusted, and
when l produced the money, he blessed
me ferventiy, and at once proposed writ
ing to the directors a full account Of the
matter.
"They are bound to vote you an honora-
riym, sir" he said.
Il don't know, Jones'" replied. II
am afraid there IL a certain prejudice
against me at headquarters. But In any
case l have resolved to forego the per
sonal advantage that might accrue to me
from my conduct. President McGregor
has made a strong representation to me
that the schemes Of General Whittingham,
If publicly known, would. however IN
justly, prejudice the credit Of Aureata-
land, and he appealed to me not to give
particulars to the world. In matters such
a. these, Jones, we cannot be guided solely
by selfish considerations"
Heaven forbid, sir r. said Jones, much
| moved.
noVSt bucIcAOIcv COuScuteO " IcStHiCI
| myself to a confidential communication
to the directors; they must judge how far
they will pass 1t on to the shareholders.
To the world at large shall say nothing
Of the second loan; and know you win
oblige me by treating this money as the
product Of realizatiops in the ordinary
| course Of business. The recent disturb
ances will quite account for SO large .
sum being called in"
| II don't quite see how I can arrange
that"
"Ah, you are overdone." said 1. Leave
1t all to me, Jones'"
And this l persuaded him to do. In
fact, he was so relieved at seeing the
money back that he was easy to deal
with; and If he suspected anything, he
was overawed by my present exalted po-
sition. He appeared to forget what I
could not, that the President, no doubt,
still possessed that fatal cable
After lunch 1 remembered my engage
ment with the Signorina, and, putting on
my hat. was bidding farewell to bust
ness, when Jones said:
There's a note just come for you sir.
A little boy brought 1t while you were out
at lunch"
He gave 1t to meEa little dirty envel-
ope, with an illiterats scrawi. l opened
it carelessly, but as my eye fell on the
Presidents hand, started In amazement.
The note was dated Saturday From
on board The Songstress, and ran as fol-
lows:
il Dear Mr.. Martini must confess to
having moderated your courage and abili-
ties. II you care to put them at my dis
posal now, will accept them. In the
other event, must refer you to my pub
lie announcement. In any case it may
be useful to you to know that McGregor
designs to marry Signorina Nugent.
fear that on my return 1t will be hardly
consistent with my public duties to spare
your life (unless you accept my present
offer). but / shall always look back to
your acquaintance with pleasure. have
II you will allow me to say 30, seldom
met a young man with such natural gifts
for finance and politics. shall anchor
Ave miles out from Nottingham tonight
(fer 1 know you have no ships), and Il
you join me, well and good II not,
shall consider your decision irrevocable
Believe me, dear Mr.. Martin, faithfully
yours,
MARCUS W. WHfTTINGHAM,
President of the Republic Of Aureata
land"
The Presidents praise was grateful t,
me. But did not see my way to fall IL
; with his views He said nothing abou
! the money, but knew we'll that its re
: turn would be a condition Of any allianc
: between us. Again, was sure that h,
also designed to marry the Signorina,
and if must have a rival on the spot
: preferred McGregor In that capacity
Lastly, thought that after all there Is
g decency in things, and had better sticl
9 to my party. I did not, however, tel
+ McGregor about the letter. merely send
e ing him a line to say had heard that h
had better look out.
I This done, l resumed my interrupte
progress to the Signorina's. When wa
. shown in, she greeted me kindly.
II have had a letter from the Presi
u dent" said.
"Yes," said she, 'he told me he ha
written to you"
"Why, have you heard from him?"
q Eyes, just little note. He is rathe
r cross with me. Are you going over t
him-going to forsake mel"
II "How can you ask me? Won't 20
It show me your letter, Christina?'
mo, john" she answered, mimickin
l. my impassioned tones. Il may steal tn
Presidents savings, but respect his cor
II fidence-"
= you know what he says to me abou
McGregor?"
YES" said the Signorina. But, cur
Gus to relate, the Colonel has just bee
,e here himself and told me the same thin;
n The Colonel has not a nice way of NAL
70 ing love, Jack-not SO nice as your
le nearly"
i Thus encouraged l went and sat dow
e by her. 1 believe took her hand.
= "You don't love him?"
D mot at ALL" she replied. II like yc
1t very much, Jack" she said, "and it's vel
d sweet of you to have made a revolutie
d for me. 1t was for me, Jack?"
lie "Of course 1t was, my darling"
c promptly replied.
m but you know, Jack, don't see no
N we're much better off. Indeed, in a ws
ID it's worse. The President wouldn't ]
a. anybody else marry me, but he WASH
a. so peremptory as the Colonel. The Col
ne mel declares he will marry me this de
7 week ~