Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-29

wayland explained. with the mar
ket in our own hands and sufficient
capital to operate ut loss for IL year
or two years, If necessary, don't
mink the independent plants will cost
az much"
Now for the first time Emerson re.
ilized the improperly of his own pres
INT position. He was here in the Way
and home under false pretenses: they
had barred to him secrets not rightly
his with which he might arm himself
When this, too. became known to the
fnancier he would regard him not only
us presumptuous enemy, but rs n
traitor. Boyd knew the old tyrant too
we'll to doubt his course of action;
.thenceforth there would be war to the
hilt.
Tho announcement of dinner inter
ruptcd his dismnycd reflections, and he
walked out in company with Mr.. Way
land, who linked arms with him as if
to afford Willis Marsh every advan-
tage. fleeting though it might prove,
"1Ie is wonderful fellow" the old
gentleman obserN ed soto occ. indicat-
Ing Marsh-"onc OF the kcenest bust
ness men ever met
"Yes?"
Indeed he is Tie is q money maker,
were you. my boy. | would study
him; he is a good man to initiate"
At the dinner table the talk at first
was general and Of character appro-
pirate for the hour but Miss Wayiand.
oddly enough. displayed such an TN
usual thirst for information regarding
the North american Packers associa-
ticn that her father was moved to re-
mark upon It.
What in the world has come over
you. Mildred?" hc said you never
cnred to hear about my doincs he
fore"
please don't discourage ne" she
urged. Il am really In earnest. |
Should like To know all about this new
trust Of yours. Perhaps my httle uni
verse Is growing bil tircsone 10 ne"
So far it has beca MI hard work."
Wayne Waylnnd at length ANNOUNCED,
"lnt in the future propose 70 derive
Eomc pleasure from this affair ! am
tr q ont. For long time | have been
I inning Il trip somewhere. and now
i mink | shall make tour OF inspec-
Il q in the spring and visit tie various
lC'dines Of the North American Pack
err association. IN that way | can
combine recreation and business"
How far will you Eo?" questioned
Boyd.
CLEAR Up to Mr.. Marshs station"
"KatHf"
Yes that il the plan" Marsh chin
ed In. You see, am selfish in urgng
st. Miss Wayland. expect YOU to
Jain the party"
Il an sure you would like it, Mil
s'r'l" the magnate added.
Boyd could scarcely believe his ears.
Nouid icy come TO Kalvik? Would
tAry all assemble there in that unmap-
ped nook: And supposing they should.
had he the courage TO continue his
mad enterprise? 1t was all so unreal.
have Mildred agree and fear of the in
Gucnce Marsh might gain during such
a trip. But Miss Wayland evidently
had an eye to her own comfort, for
She replied:
NO, indeed. The one thing l abhor
above land travel is sea voyage;
ain a wTetch he'd sailor"
but this trip on yacht would be
worth WHILE" urged her father. why,
Il Will be regular voyage Of discov-
cry. lam rs excited over it as a coun-
try boy on circus day"
Marsh seconded him with all his
powers Of persuasion, but the girl,
greatly to Emerson's surprise, merely
roHtIrmcd her determination.
Are there any women in Alaska p
questioned the girl.
In the mining camps. yes; but we
fishermen 1--we lonely lives
But the coy. shrinking Indian maid
ensI | have read about them
They are terrible affairs" Marsh
declared.
"Not always" Boyd gave voice to
his general annoyance. II have seon
some very attractive squaws, partic-
ularly breeds"
"WhereT' demanded the other.
well. at Kalvik, for instance-your
home. You must know Chakawapa,
the girl they call the snowbirdr
No"
"Ah, Il mystery He is concealing
something" cried Miss Wayland.