Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-15
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without an undernote of earnestness.
you have seen me much abused
| by your press, Mr.. Orme," he said.
THAT Is natural. l have the interests
of my own country to protect, and
those interests are of necessity some
times opposed to the interests of 9TH
er countries. But If your people
would be even more patient with us
all we need is time. There Is reason
for our persistent tomorrow; for we
are young, and it is a slow process to
realize on our resources. That Is why
we do not pay our debts more
promptly"
Orme said nothing, but thought of
looted South American treasures, Of
exiled presidents ~squandering their
official stealing at Paris and Monte
Carlo, of concessions sold and sold
again to rival foreign companies.
They had now reached the park en-
trance. There is a cab" said AL
c~atrante. "You will ride with me as
far as your hotel?"
THANK you, no." said Orme. Il
rather need the walk"
Alcartrante smiled persuasively.
Permit me to urge you. If you
should be robbed, my little friend
might lose his precious secret. Poor
boy!" he added. "His father was
my friend, and I cannot refuse him a
service"
The cab had swung around to the
curb beside them. Orme had no fear
of robbery on the lighted drive, but
since Alcatrante was so insistent he
felt inclined to yield. He might as
we'll ride; so he permitted the min
lister to bow him into the cab, and
presently they were whirling along
southwark. There was a period Of
silence. Then Alcatrante spoke medi-
tatively.
"You see how 1t happened, l sup
pose," he said. "Those Japanese were
waiting outside your hotel. When
Poritol and | came out, n of them
followed us, while the other remained
on guard. Then you started OF your
stroll, and the man who remained on
guard set out after you"
EYES," said Orme, "but I don't see
how the fellow could have known who
l was"
Alcatrante laughed. "Oh, he could
have placed you In a number of differ
emit ways. He may have got your de-
scription from one Of the servants
or from the clerk. But it is enough
that he did know you"
We'll" said Orme, this is beyond
me. That fve-dollar bill seems to be
very much desired by different groups
of persons"
Alcatrante nodded. II am not
sure" he said slowly, "but that II
would east young Poritol's mind II
you would place the bill in my hands
for safekeeping. Not that he mis-
trusts you, Mr.. Orme. but he imagines
that you may not realize how Inn
portant 1t is to him, and you might
not guard It carefully"
II agreed to keep 1t until tomor
: row." said Orme, quietly. "As fol-
, thieves, my apartment is on the tenth
floor, pretty well out Of their reach
The only danger Of robbery lies be
, tween the cab and the hotel Office"
) Il know, l know" chuckled Alca
trante. 1T is, of course, as you will
was merely thinking of my young
friends peace Of mind. | am his fel
low countryman, you see, and his con
idence in me-" he stopped, with an
other chuckle. Singular, is it not
: how impressionable are the young?'
J Orme said nothing. He did not en-
Joy this fencing.
Look at the lake." Alcatrante sud
3 denly exclaimed. How beautiful al
expanse of water. It has so mucl
more color than the sea. But yol
should see our wonderful harbor o
Rio, Mr.. Orme. Perhaps some da!
1 shall be permitted to show you 1T
magnificences."
I "Who knows?" said Orme. Il
would be very pleasant"
. "As to the BILL" continued Alca
trante quickly, do you care to Civ
1t to met"
! Orme felt himself frowning. II will
8 keep 1t till the morning" he said.
"Oh, well. 1t Is of nc consequence.
Alcatrante laughed shortly. "See
here is your hotel. Your company ha
s been a pleasure to me, Mr.. Orme. 70,
Q arrived most OPPORTUNITY in the park.
9 Orme jumped to the curb and, turn
d ing, shook the hand that was extends
r to him. Thank you for the lift, 81
Q nor Alcatrante," he said. II shal
s look for you In the morning"
d TN the morning-yes. And pray
Q my dear sir, do not wander in th
streets any more this evening. Gu
experience in the park has made m
apprehensive." The minister LITE,
d his hat, and the cab ratified away.
r The entrance to the Pere Marquett
n was a massive gateway, which opene
a ,,nnn q wide tununl 1oodinu fo nm N