Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-16

in the house of lords. spoke with some
authority.
IL believe" he said firmly, that we
have passed through a crisis greater
than any one, even those in power
know of. 1t is my opinion that Falk-
enberg was the bitter enemy of this
country-that it was he, indeed, who
kept alive all that suspicious and 1eal-
Gus feeling of which we have had con-
slant evidences from Berlin. He was
dying all the time to make mischief
am sorry, of course, for his tragi-
cal end. On the other hand, am in
cIined to believe that his departure
from the sphere of politics was the
best thing that has happened to this
country for many years"
"There is no doubt" Lord Carding-
ton declared, that he was working
hard to estrange France and England.
Your letters. Sir Julien, made that re-
markedly evident"
1.-The good that men do lives after
Them" some one quoted, also the evil.
am afraid it will be some time before
France and England are on exactly the
same terms"
81 would not be so sure" Julien in
terposed, setting down his glass. THE
politics Of Paris are the politics of
France, aid the spirit of the Partisan
| is essentially mercurial. Besides, the
days of the great alliance draw nearer
the next step forward after the arbi-
tration treaty. Who can doubt that
when that is completed, France will
embrace the chance of permanent
peace?'
The duke rose to his feet
Five minutes only / am allowed.
gentlemen" he said. my wife wants
some of us, some of us have to so
back to Westminster. 1 shall ask you.
therefore, before we separate, as this is
in some respects an occasion, to drink
to the health of my son-in-law, Sir
Julien Portel. Though a politician of
the old type, 1 do not fail to appreciate
what we owe to the new school an
reader of the old-fashioned newspa-
pers, but I recognize the fact that the
modern Press sometimes exercises a
new and wonderful function in politics.
1t is my opinion that by means of this
modern journalism Sir Julian Portel
/ has maintained the peace of the world,
I ask you. therefore, not only as my
private friends and relatives, but as
| politicians, to drink tonight to the
| health of my son-in-law."
They all rose.
And with that toast" Lord Carding-
| ton added. as he bowed toward Julien
"let me associate the fervent pleasure
felt by all of us in welcoming back once
more the colleague to whom we have
so many reasons to be thankful"
The party broke up soon afterwards
Lady Anne drove back with her hus-
band to Westminster. She sat by his
side in the closed car which had beer
her fathers wedding present Hel
hands, linked together, were passed
4 through his arm. She was a very well
satisfied woman.
Julien" she declared, ITS lovely tC
be back here. but I wouldn't have beer
without those few weeks in Paris fol
anything in the world. I don't think
we can ever get back down into the
bottom of the ruts. do your
IF ever we feel like it," he answered,
smiling. wen cross the Channel again
and take Mademoiselle Janette with us
and seek for more adventures"
Lovely she exclaimed. II shall
hold you to that, mind"
mo need he replied. Hendricks is
going to stay there as correspondent
for the Post. We must go and see hin
occasionally. There is no one who
understands better the temperament Of
the Partisan than he"
|
enberg to circumvent," she remarked.
Paris always has its problems" hi
answered Hendricks realizes that
| The plotting Of the world takes place
within a mile Of Montmartre."
They were nearing Westminster
Julien drew his wife towards him and
kissed her.
Il shall be only about twenty min
utes, dear" he suggested. why not
waltz
"Of course" she replied IT have {
little electric lamp here, and book
I'd love to-"
Julien walker blithely into the house
Lady Anne turned on the lamp, drew
! out her book, and leaned back among
the cushions with a deep sigh of con
tent.
That same night, wandering a. OunC
Paris, Hendricks met monsieur, mad
anne and mademoiselle.
"It is the gallant Englishman!
mademoiselle exclaimed.
cit is the gentleman who ate both
portions of chicken!' madame cried
clapping her hands.
It was a veritable meeting. Ken
bricks willingly Joined theT little par
| ty and sat down with them in the
brightly-lit cafe. Monsieur ordered
wine.
1.-THE business affairs of monsieur
/ are prospecting, I trust? he said
Z after ALL the entente remains"
Hendricks lifted his glass.
''I drink to itr he exclaimed 'It ii
the sanest thing today in European
politics. Drink to it yourself monsieu.
and you, madame, and you, madem
oiselle You shall accuse us no lonRer
us English, of selfshnes or stupidity
For what reason, think you, did we