Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-08-18

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Doubtless"
II told him there was room for US
ALL"
"You did,"
Eyes assured him that his resent
ment was unwarranted.
"He resents something. does hep
"Well, naturally" Marsh declared.
with wintry smile. Gin view of the
circumstances may truthfully say
that his feelings embrace not only
sense of resentment, but the firmly
fixed idea that he has been betrayed
however, you are no doubt aware OF
all that. You have an able champion on
the ground" He looked out across the
street abstractedly. Miss Wayland
and l did our utmost to convince him
you merely took legitimate CONNER
cial advantage in dining at his house
, the night before you left"
1T was good Of you to take my
part" said Boyd, with such an air of
simple cordially that Marsh shot a
startled glance at him. Nov that we
are to be neighbors this summer,
hope we will get we'll acquainted, for
Mr. Wayland spoke highly of you, and
strongly advised me to pattern after
you
Marsh hid his bewilderment behind
an expression which he strove to make
as friendly as Emerson's own. 81 I'M
derstand you are banking here" he
said, jerking his head toward the build
ing at his back
yes was offered number of prop.
ositions. but Mr.. Hilliard was so insis-
tent and made such substantial in
ducements that I finally placed the
business with him."
The animosity that glimmered for
one fleeting instant in Marsh's eyes,
amused Boyd greatly, advertising as
| It did. that for once the Trusts execu.
tive felt himself at disadvantage
i The younger man never doubted for an
instant that his coup in securing Hill
lards assistance at the eleventh hour
was responsible for his enemy's sud.
den appearance from cover, nor that
the arrival Of The Bedford Castle had
brought Marsh to the bankers Office
out Of hours in final desperation. From
the mans bearing he judged that the
interview had not been as placid as a
spring morning and this awoke in him
not only keen sense Of elation but the
very natural desire to goad his oppon
ent.
"All in all, we have been singularly
fortunate in our enterprise thus far
he continued smoothly. eve were held
} up on some of our machinery, but II
every instance the delay turned out tt
be a blessing in disguise, for 1t enabled
us to buy in other quarters at q say
ing
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declared. when do you sail?"
Immediately. We begin to load to
morrow"
Il have changed my plans some
what" the other announced. GIL fol
low in your tracks before long,"
what is your hurry?"
Repairs. Kalvik Is our most i'm
portant station, so want to get 1t in
} f1rst-class shape before Mr.. Wayland
! and Mildred arrive
Mildred" calculated Boyd, sur
prised past resenting Marsh's use Of
the girls first name. els she coming?'
The others smile was peculiarly ir
ritating
ooh indeed yes! We expect to make
! the trip quite an elaborate excursion
4 Sorry can't ask you to Join us on the
homeward voyage. but" he shrugged
} his fat shoulders. "Run in and see me
before you leave. may be able to give
you some pointers"
THANK you. hope you'll enjoy the
summer up there in the wilderness. II
will be relief to get away from all
} conventions and restraints"
} The men extended their hands and
the Trusts manager said, in final In
vitation, drop in on me any day al
!, the Office I'm at the National Build
} ing"
"Oh, you've moved, eh?'' Boyd said
with semblance OF careless interest
Moved? MOI"
Indeed! l thought you were still al
610 Hotel Butler" With short laugh
!, end a casual gesture of adieu he
turned, leaving the manager of the
Trust staring after him, an astonished
quicker upon his womanish mouth, 6
!, vindictive glare in his eyes. Not unit
, his rival had turned the corner did
Willis Marsh remove his gaze. Their
. he found that he was trembling as il
. from weakness
"The ruffian!" He reached into his
pocket and produced gold cigarette
CASE, repeatedly 5AdppluS CuS uSdVy
sides together with vicious force
When he attempted to light match Il
broke in his fingers, then in a tempe,
he threw the cigarette from him and
hurried away, his plump face working
his lips drawn into a spiteful fold.
For the first time in fortnight
Boyd allowed himself the luxury of 8
long sleep and late breakfast on the
following morning. But the meal came
to an abrupt conclusion when Bait
who always arose with the sun, rushed
in upon him and exclaimed:
"Hey! come on down to the dock
quick. There's hell to pay!"
; whats up now"
J Strike! The longshoremen have
walked out on u.s. was on hand early
to oversee the loading, but the whole
} imob refused to commence. There's
some union trouble because The Bed
} ford Castle discharged her cargo with
. scab labor"
"In Tacoma?"
i mo In Frisco; next to her last
| trip"
4, 'fWhy, that ridiculous! What does