Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-01

DOQy. lSnC IL glorious! NOW-nOW-
now life will be worth living in this
beastly place.
Her dearest friend, the princess, had
written to say that she was coming to
spend month with her.
"In her uncle's yacht. Deppy-the big
one that came to Cowes last year, don't
you know? OF course you do. Don't
look so dazed. He's cruising for a
couple of months and is to set her
down here until the yacht returns from
Borneo and the Philippines. She says
she hopes it will be quiet here. Quiet!
She hopes 1t will be quiet!"
Il say, Depplngmn. you can ,ase
her out walking and pick up crown
full of fresh rubies every day or So"
said Browne.
Hang it all, Browne. Pm afraid to
pluck a violet these days. Every time
l stoop over feel that somebody's
going to take a shot at me. wonder
why the beggars select me to shoot at.
They're not always popping away at
you. Browne. Why is it?"
ITS all right so long us they don't
kill you." was Brownies consoling re-
mark
by Jove!" said Deppingham. start
Ing up with look of horror in his
eyes, sudden comprehension rushing
down upon him. II wonder If they
think am you. Browne! Horrible"
The enemy's office hours were from
to 5 in the afternoon Twice a week
Miss Pelham came down from the cha
teau in n gayly bedecked jinrikisha to
sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner
of the banking house. his desk between
them. her notebook trembling with
propinquity.. Mr.. Britt generously
lent the pert lady to the enemy in
exchange for what he catalogued as
happy days"
Miss Pelham made 1t point to look
MS fascinating as possible on the occa-
sion Of these interesting trips into the
enemy's territory.
The enemy. doing his duty by his
clients with a determination that
seemed fncontestable. was the last to
realize that an intrigue was shaping
Itself to combat his. endeavors. Won
Blitz. openly his friend and ally, oe-
spite their sad encounter, was the
thorn which pricked the natives into
state of uneasiness and doubt as to
their agents sincerity.
They began to believe that no good
could come out Of the daily meetings
of the three lawyers.
1t was Won Blitz who told the lead
ing men Of the island that their wives
the Persians. the Circassians, the
Egyptians and the Turkish houris-
were in love with the tall stranger.
1t was he who advised them to OBJ
serve the actions. to study the moods
] Of their women.
The German knew the condition Of
saffairs in his own household. His
'overthrow ut the hands of the Ameri-
can had cost him more than physical
ignominy; his wives openly expressed
an admiration for their champion.
Every eye in Japat was upon him;
every hand was turning against him.
4 1t was Miss Pelham who finally took
tit upon herself to warn the lonely
American. The look of surprise and
disgust that came into his face brought
her up Sharply.
Miss Pelham" he said coldly, twill
you be kind enough to carry my con-
dOlences to the ladies at court and
say that recommend reading us an
antidote for the poison which idleness
produces. Neither my home nor my
barroom is open to ladies. If you don't
mind we'll go on with this report"
Miss Pelham flushed and looked very
| uncomfortable.
you're wrong about Lady Depping-
ham and Mrs Browne" she began
hurriedly. They've never said any,
thing mean about you. 1t was just
my miserable way of putting it. The
talk comes from the islanders. Mr..
Bowles has told Mr.. Britt and Mr..
Saunders. He thinks Won Blitz Is
| working against you, and he is sure
| that all of the men are furiously jeal-
GUS"
Perhaps there is something in what
(, you say. I'm grateful to you for pre-
pairing me-" 1t had suddenly come to
mind that the night before he had
seen man skulking in the vicinity Of
the bungalow.
II just thought I'd tell you," mur-
INJURED Miss Pelham nervously. 81
we don't want to see you get into
trouble-none of u.s."
THANK YOU" After long pause
he went on, lowering his voice: miss
Pelham, have had a hard time here
in more ways than care to speak Of.
1t may interest you to know that /
had decided to resign next month ana
go home. I'm living man. and a liv-
ing man objects to a living death. But
I've changed my mind. I'll stick my
time out I've got three months longer
to stay. and I'll stay. If Won Blitz
thinks he can drive me out. he's mis-
taken. I'll be here after you and your
, friends up there have sailed away,
Miss Pelham-God bless you. you're all
white-lnd I'll be here when Won Blitz
and his wives are dancing to the tunes
play. Now lets get back to work.
If Won Blitz is working in the dark.
I'll compel him to show his hand. And,
Miss Pelham" lie concluded very slow
ly. Ill promise to use club. if neces-
sary. to drive the Persian ladies away.
So please rest easy on my account"
The next morning the town hustled
with Il new excitement. A trim, beau
tiful yacht. flying strange colors.
steamed into the little liarbor of Ara