Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-10-06

of the whole financial world. He was
again denied assistance at the banks.
and this time in a manner to show him
the futility of further effort.
In his perplcxity he turned naturally
to Cherry, who listened to his tale of
repeated failure with furrowcd brows.
bordering the matter as seriously rs
if the responsibility had been her own.
"rhc battle has begun sooner than
expected" she said mt length. II new
er dreamed they could fix the banks
30 quickly"
Somehow | can't believe this Is
the work Of the trust people. I don't
sec how they could accomplish so much
in SO short Il time. Why. it came like
n thundcrclap."
II hope I am wrong" sho answered,
hut something unexpected must have
happened TO change Mr.. billiards at
titude. What could 1t be except pres
sure from higher sources?"
HAS he dropped any hint before
your
"Not a hint. He wouldn't let 60 Of
anything. Why, he is too close listed
to drop his RS"
evil you take dinner with me this
evening so that we can talk over any
further Developments"
~ am to dine with Mr.. IIilliard,'
said the girl.
oh" Hoyd's tone Of disappointment
seemed disproportionate to the occa-
sion. He endeavorcd to disguise his
feeling by saying lightly: You are
h~redl1nE into exclusive circles. He
lives ia quite n palace. | am told"
Tin not dining at his home"
Cherry hesitatcd. and Boyd flashed a
sharp glance AT her. A faint color
flushed her checks as she explained.
'lle could not see me at the office to-
day, 50 he arranged for me to take din
ncr with him"
II see" BOYD detected a note hither.
to strange In his own voice. IL am GO
ing to try the Tacoma banks tomorrow.
Would you like to run over with me in
tiful."
II would love TO-" she exclaimed. Il
may have something to report If l can
make Mr.. billiard talk
"Out of curiosity, I should like to
know what influenced him. III call
for you in time for the . o'clock boat"
he added as he arose to 90. Mean
while If you get a hint from billiard
it may be useful"
Cherry had finished her breakfast
next morning when he called and was
awaiting him. clad in n brown velvet
nll the effectiveness of skillful tailor
Ing. She was as perfect to the eye as
the morning itself.
well. did billiard expose the hid
den mysteries of the banking SYSTEM"
he questioned as they walked down
toward The water front.
"lIc did. 1t Is no mystery at all
now
Then 1t was that newspaper story
that frightened him"
'Iudirectly perhaps. He didn't men,
ton it,"
"What did he say?"
Nothing"
ANoNiliiIS. L ltu IOM
"He Informed me that you are en-
gagged to marry Miss Wayland."
Yes. But what did he say about
the loan?"
only what l have told you. The
rest is easy. Had you been less Sc
@cretive | would have known instantly
whom to blame for this trouble.
Wayne Wayland and Willis Marsh are
working double. and inaslnuch as you
ARE persona o g%ruta"-
"Who told you l nm persona non
grata?'
You told me yourself without in
tending to. Please give me credit for
some shrewdnoss. II you had been Il
welcome suitor you would have had
no difficulty in raising twice $20O,0C0
In Chicago. Then. too. ! remember
the story you told me at Kalvik. your
mental attitude many things. in fact.
Oh. 1t was very simple"
"Well. what Of It? What has all that
got to do with my present di.hcul:y?'
Listen. You want to marry tho
daughter OF the greatest trust builder
in the country, and he doesn't want
you for II son-in-law. You undertake
an enterprise which seriously threatens
his financial interests. and If successful
in that you could defy his opposition
In the other matter. Now, all goes
well until he learns of your plans.
then he strikes with his w weapons.
A word here and there. q hint to the
banks, and your fine castle comes tum-
bling down about your ears. ! thought
yon had more perception"
eve haven't figured Marsh In ut
ALL" he said tentatively.
"He figures nevertheless, as | In
tend to show you today. To begin
with. please notice that unobstrusive
man In the gray suit, Not now. Don't
look around for a minute, You will
see him on the opposite side Of the
street"
Boyd turned, to observe n rat faced
fellow across the way. evidently bound
for the Tacorsa boat.
"Is he following us?"
II see him everywhere I 60"
Boyd's face clouded %angrily. at which
Cherry exclaimed. "Now. for heavens
sake. don't mimic Big George or We'll
never learn anything"
II won't stand for a spy he growl-
ed.
Finally the girl said. you really do
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