Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-05-07

with the greatest delicay; there 6r0 In.
portant issues linked with 1t. For q
young man have known so very short
a ume"-he smiled genially-"you have
impressed me not unfavorably. /
thank you for coming to me, at any
rate"
The two men rose and shook hands;
Kirk was not altogether cast down by
the result Of the interview. He un-
derstood the bankers allusion to the
possible change Of arrangements, and
felt sure from what Chiquita had told
him that the marriage with Ramon
could not take place after the true ma.
ture of Garavel's political aspirations
became known.
The truth was that Andres Garavel
had not hesitated long after that
memorable night at the Nvoli before
accepting the brilliant prize which tho
Cortlandts had dangled SO alluringly
before his eyes, and the decision once
made, he had entered into the scheme
with all his soul. He was wise enough,
however, to leave his destiny largely
In their hands.
1t was not long after Kinks visit to
the bank that Garavel, during a con-
ference with the Cortlandts. took oc-
CASTOR to bring up the young mans
name. Cortlandt had been called to
the telephone, and Edith was left free
to answer without constraint.
81 have seen you and him riding
quite frequently" her guest remarked,
with polite interest. "Is he, then, MI
old friend?"
Eyes, we are very fond of him. He
will be promoted soon, by the way, al
though he doesn't know 1t. He is to
replace Runnels as soon rs he is able.
Kirk is certain to succeed and old
Anthony will come round, If know
American fathers
Garavel smiled, well pleased that he
had treated his recent visitor with
proper consideration. After all, why
not invite the young fellow to his
house2 That would be rather sig
niflcant step according to Spanish Gus
tom, yet he need not be bound by it
He could put stop to the affair at
any time Besides, despite his frequent
protestations to the contrary, he was
somewhat Influenced by his daughters
desire for more liberty. 1t was not fair
to her, he thought In his henrt, that
she should know only Ramon. One rea-
son especially appealed to his pride. II
q break came between him and AL
farez, Ramon must not appear to have
fitted Gertrudis. II, meanwhile. she
had another sutton. and one Of distin
guished family, the affair would wear
better look. It cannot be denied that
the name Of Darwin X. Anthony rang
musically In his ears.
1.-THE boy has the right stuff In him,
Edith went on. "He began at tho bot
tom only few months ago. preferrine
to work his way up. though he was
offered first rate position to begi1
with"
She would have said more, but JUS
ut that moment her husband entered
"You were saying that Alfarez sus
pects,' said Cortlandt. addressing Gar
avel. "Has he said anything?"
NOI W AAo hb yOSp UuI Ac ouACAS AAiu'o
know. The rumors must have reached
him. He is cold. and Ramon act
queerly. l feel guilty-almost as II
had betrayed a friend"
"Nonsensei When the time come
you will be called for. But 1t must b
the voice Of the people calling. Bocas
Chiriqui, Colon-they must all deman
Garavel." Cortlandt sighed. II shal
be very glad when 1t is over" II
looked more pale, more bloodless. NOR
world weary than ever.
"You need have no fear that 1t vii
, cause serious trouble between you an
, the general" Mrs. Cortlandt assure
Garavel. Ramon should be able t
effect peace, no matter what happens.
"Ah, am not so sure that there wi
be a marriage between Gertrudis an
him."
0 ''Is she growing rebelliousY Cor
landt inquired. III were you, thel
] wouldn't force her. A loveless ma
riage Is a tragic thing"
e His wife nodded her agreement
: mot exactly rebellious. She woul