The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-11-21

than a man can do. They gave me
the rug. Your bones, on such quest,
would have been bleaching upon the
banks Of the Tigris."
What the deuce is this company
called?" George was enjoying the con-
versation immensely.
The United Romance and Adven-
ture company, Ltd, Of London, Paris,
and New York"
Have you any of the company's
paper with you?" George repressed
his laughter because Ryanne's face
was serious enough.
Unfortunately, no. But II you will
give me your bankers address I'll be
pleased to forward you the prospec-
tus."
"Knauth, Nachod and Kuhne. l
am shortly leaving for home. Better
send 1t to New York. l say, suppose
chap buys an adventure that is not
up to the mark; can be return 1t or
exchange 1t for another?"
mo. It's all chance, YOU know.
The rules Of the game are steel
bound We find you an adventure;
it's up to you to make good"
But, once more suppose chap gets
little too rough game, and doesn't
turn up for his dividends; what then?"
"In that event." answered Ryanne
sadly, "the stock reverts to the gen
eral fund"
George lay back in his chair and let
go his laughter. you are mighty
good company, Mr.. Ryanne."
We'll, we'll; we'll say nothing more
about 1t. But moment gone you
spoke as II you were game for an ex-
ploit."
II still am. But II l knew the ad-
venture was prearranged, as you say,
and was up against wall, there
would be the inclination to cable the
firm for more instructions"
Ryanne himself laughed this time.
That's a good idea. l don't believe
the company ever thought of such a
contingency. But l repeat, our busi-
ness is to give you the kick-off. After
that you have to fight for your own
downs" {.
THE stock isn't listed?" again
laughing.
Scarcely. One man tells another,
as tell you, and 30 on"
"You send me the prospectus. I'm
rather curious to have a look at It,"
81 certainly shall do So" replied
Ryanne, with gravity unassumed.
"Ah! Here come Mrs. Chedsoye and
her daughter. If you don't mind, I'll
make myself scarce. do not care
to see them just now. after your hay
ing told them about the stolen
Yhiordes.'
I'm sorry" said George, rising
eagerly.
IT'S all in the game" gallantly.
George saw him gracefully ma
neuver his way round the crush to-
ward the stairs leading to the bar.
Really, he would like to know more
about this amiable free-lance. AS the
old fellows used to say. he little
dreamed that destiny, one Of those
things from Pandora's box, was pre-
pairing a deeper and more intimate
acquaintance.
And what has been amusing you.
Mr.. Jones?" asked Mrs. Chedsoye. Il
saw you laughing"
81 was talking with the rug chap.
He's a droll fellow. He said that he
had met you somewhere. but con-
cluded not to renew the acquaintance,
since told him that his adventure in
part was known to you"
THAT Is foolish. rather enjoy
meeting men of his stamp. Don't you,
Fortune?"
Sometimes" with a dry little
smile. Il believe We have met him,
mother. There was something IA
miliar about his head. OF course. we
saw him only from distance"
"I do not think there is any real
harm in him." said George. What
made me laugh was singular propo-
sition he set before me. He said he
OWISu SJOCh III q SOhSOL ~ SoAAOO AO
United Romance and Adventure COM
pany;' and that for a specified sum of
money, one could have any adventure
one pleased"
Did you ever hear Of such q
thing?" cried the mother merrily. For
tune searched her face keenly. The
United Romance and Adventure Com
pany! He must have been Joking.
What did you say his name is?"
"Ryanne. Joking Is my idea exact
ly," George agreed. 'The scheme Is
to plunge the stockholder into a real
live adventure, and then let him pull
himself out the best way he can.
Sounds good. He added that this rug
business was an instance Of the sue
cess of the concern There goes the
music. Do you dance. Miss Ched-
soye?"
"A little" Fortune was preoccu'
pied. She was wondering what lay
behind Mr.. Ryanne's amiable Jest.
go along, both Of you," said Mrs
Chedsoye. Il am too old to dance.
prefer watching people" She SAT
down and arranged herself comfort
ably. She was always arranging her
self comfortably; it was one Of the Sc
crets of her perennial youth. She
was very lovely, but George had eyes
for the daughter only. Mrs. Ched
soye saw this, but was not in the least
chagrined.
1T is so many years since trippet
the light fantastic toe" George con
fessed, reluctantly and nervously, now
that he had bravely committed him
self. "It is quite possible that the
accent will be primarily upon th'
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