Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-12
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| threw down twenty-five $1,000 bills be.
fore Boyd-got from mysterious
source which he refused to name.
Emerson later met the leading suitsr
aside from himself for Mildred Way
lands hand, a parsonage whose exist
| ence he felt as y continued menace.
he was visiting Mildred at her home.
Hearing voices outside the library,
| the young man asked hurriedly: "Givs
me some Tine alone with you. my lady.
I must leave early"
There was time for no more. for
Wayne Wayland entered, followed BY
another gentleman at the FIRST sight Of
whom Emerson started, while his mind
raced OF into . dizsy whirl Of incredu-
lily. It could not bel It was too gro.
I tesque-too ridiculous! What prank
Of malicious fate was this7 He turned
his eyes to the door again to see II BY
any chance there were q third visitor,
but there was not, and he was forced
to respond to Mr.. Wayland's greeting.
Tho other man had meanwhile stepped
directly to Mildred. ~ II he had eyes
for no one else. and was bowling ever
her hand when her father spoke.
"Mr. Emerson. let me present you to
Air. Marsh. believe you have never
happened to meet here" Marsh turned
as if reluctant to release the girls
hand, and not until his swn was ont
stretched did he recognize the other.
The two mumbled the customary sal.
utations.
"You two will get along famously,"
said Mr.. way!and. "A1c. Marsh IS &C
quainted with your country, Boyd"
"Ah" Marsh exclaimed quickly.
"Are you an Alaskan. MI. EmersonT'
Indeed. he is SO welded to the coan.
try that he is going back tomorrow"
Mildred offered.
Marsh's first look Of challenge now
changed to one Of the liveliest interest,
and Boyd imagined the fellow endeav-
oring to link him. through the affair
at the restaurant, with the presence
Of Big George in Chicago.
Eyes" Boyd answered cautiously, Il
am q typical Alaskan-disappointe
but not discouraged"
"What business?"
"Mining!'
'Ohr' tndinerently.
Boyd has something far better than
mining now" began Mildred. he was
telling me about It as
"You interrupted u.s. interJsctsd
Emerson, panic stricken. II didn't have
time to explain the nature Of my en.
terprise."
The girl was about to put in q dis
claimer when he dashed Q look az her
which she could not help but heed. II
am very stupid about such things."
she offered easily. Il would not have
understood It, 1 am sure" To her
father she continued. leaving what
she felt to be dangerous ground. II
didn't look for you 20 early"
I'VE finished sooner than expect
3D." Mr.. Wayland answered, 'so I
drove Willis to his hotel and waited
for him to dress. was afraid he might
disappoint Us If Let him out Of my
sight. My dear, have Elected won
derful deal today" went on her father.
the last details Of . consolidation
which has occupied me for many
month";"
another trust, I suppose"
Certain people might call Il that"
chuckled the old man. willis was the
inspiring genius and did most Of the
work: the credit u bis"
MAY I inquire the nature Of this
nerYerr' Emerson ventured.
Certainly" replied Wayne WaylanA
There Il no longer any secret about
it. I have combined The packing In
dustries Of the Pacific coast under the
name Of the North American PsckaS
association"
Boyd felt himself growing numb.
"what do you mean By packing In
dustries7" asked Mildred.
"Caaneries salmon fisheries! We
own 60 per cent Of the plants Of the
entire coast including Alaska. That's
why Tve been 80 keen absat that
north country. Boyd. You never
guessed 1t, eh?'
"No, SIR" Boyd stammered.
''Well, We control the supply, and
We VIII regulate the market. We will
allow only what competition We de-
sire. Il was / beautiful transaction"
Was hs d1eaming7 Boyd wondered.
His mouth was dry. but no managed to
inquire:
awhat about the independent can.
neries7"
Marsh laughed. There Is NO senti.
naent in business! There are about 40
per cent too many plants to suit w. /
believe I am capable Of attending to
them"
"Mr. Marsh IL the general manager"
wayland explained. with the mar
ket in our own hands and su0cient
capital to operate at, . loss Tor year
or two years, II necessary, don't
think the Independent plants WIN cost
us much"
Now for the drst time Emerson re-
allied the impropriety Of bis own pres
emit POSITION. He was here In tie Way
land home under false pestensss: they
had barred to him secrets not rightly
his with witch he might arm himself
when this, too, became known to the
nnancier hs would regard him not only
% q presumptuous enemy. but -
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