Arizona republican., 1911-09-30

that ne was ready. CnarrlnSlOn
 seated on q discarded anchor, nodded
 Bacon looked downcast; things haC
 worked too smoothly. He saw the dead level of his existence preparing tC settle down onto him again-anC looked with alarm at the last flicker of Charrington's departure, and the last smoke-wreath of Charrington's cigars.
 Its all very we'll for you" he told Charrington as they stood looking out over the harbor. You'll go back and your government will say, Here, Char rington, you've done a good job on this, we've got another for you. They're producing all the rubber We use over in UraSuay-only they want too much for II. Co over there, kick up a revolution and knock down the price. Then hurry back, cause we'll have something else by that time!' That's the kind of a life you have and look at me! You're the only event that's happened since Eve been here and outside last night, you haven't been as much of an event as I'd hoped"
 Charringto looked genuinely pained
 "I sure hate to be an internationally diplomatic fiz2le," he said feelingly.
 This is the ship of Monsieur Char ringtoa?' asked a soft voice behind them.
 The two men turned and faced a very trim Russian officer, his white cap set at 0 rakish angle, his white jacket gleaming, his boots freshly pol s~h squad of Russian infantrymen.
 I've chartered the ship, yes" Char. rington informed him.
 The Russian nodded gravely and shifted his gaze 10 Bacon, whom he studied with solemn displeasure.
 "It is too bad" he announced, "that M. Bacon is so young. Otherwise he would have known, and would have told NJ Charrington."
 Bacon grew red and stiffened. Char rington put his hat on the back of his head and shifted his cigar to the fight ing angle.
 Told me what?" he demanded.
 The Russian was worldly apologetic, but he could not refrain from occa- sional glanccs of superior dlsdain at Bacon. He explained that it was quite impossible for Charrington 10 boldly sail into the port and carry of a ship lead of Russian subjects. IL could not te done; assuredly not. It was unfor- turate that NJ Charrington had been put to SO much expense and incon- venience. Had NJ. Bacon-with a bow deeply ironical-but known-
 Bacon's mind was moving rapidly in an effort to remember just what canon he could have violated. He was d. vided between nervousness and anger. He had never liked young Strolboff anyhow. Cnarrington was hedged in by no international possibilities. He pointed an accusing finger at the Rus sian and spoke.
 Now, young man." he said, this Is all poppycock. You call those cattle up there Russian subjects. Then why haven't you taken care of 'em? They've been grubbing like sheep around liar bin until they've had to leave, now they're starving to death here. I'm offering them a chance to live like men"
 The Russian shrugged his shoulders.
 Tn the mines of Australia" he said, you turn men into moles. Starvation Is better than that"
 Mines of Australia," exploded Char r,nqton Who said anything about them~s
 The Russian assumed an air of deep wisdom and inscrutability which Ba- con secretly envied.
 "I have my sources of information" he said. "I knew Nj. Charrington's purpose before his ship was sighted"
 Bacon touched Charrington on the arm. He had great desire to go back to the consulate and think the matter over But Charrington shook him of
 "Oh, we'll" he said with a sigh of resignation, just how much a head have got to pay to get those men on board?"
 The Russians figure grew fairly pet rifed with righteous indignation.
 "I shall post my men," he announced, "and not one Russian subject shall go on board your ship" He drew out his watch with a threatening air. "I shall allow M. Charrington three hours for taking on supplies"
 The Russian turned on his heel and walked back to the waiting soldiers. He snapped out few orders, and the squad of men scattered in line across the end of the great pier. Charrlng ton and Bacon watched operations in helpless silence.
 Well, Mi. Diplomat" chuckled Char rington, "I pass matters to you. It's out of my hands"
 They walked toward the city, Char rington whisiling cheerfully while Ba- con was very thoughtful After time Charrington shot an amused glance at his companion.
 "Well?" he demanded.
 "I haven't quite strengthened things out in my own mind" Bacon confessed uneasily Things have shifted around here a good bit since the war. and l don't know just where everybody stands. I didn't think I'd ever have to know. After find just what happened all around after the Portsmouth busi- ness, can give that Russian chap his sort of talk He was so sure of him self he had me guessing!"
 "Gee," exclaimed Charrington in