Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-05-02


Mrs. Cortlandt Joined him as usual
on deck after dinner and they did a
mile around the promenade, chatting
idly of many things The evening was
too glorious to permit of early retiring,
and a late hour found them leaning
over the rail- side by side, while An
thony bewaied the fact that he knew
nothing of the country just beyond the
dark horizon ahead of them. They
talked about the canal
ut is big task, Mr.. Anthony. and
the mere digging of the ditch is the
smallest part. There Is great deal
more to be done You see. as men at
tain culture, they require more than
mere food and drink and bedding. and
in the same way, as nations attain to
greatness, they require more than mere
territory-they reach out and absorb
power and prestige. Our decision to
build the Panama canal Is like the
landing of another Columbus; the con-
quest Is to follow After that will
come-who knows what? Perhaps
more wars, more pillage, more injus-
tice, just as in the old days Of Central
and South America"
"You talk like a man." Anthony said
admiringly Il had no idea you looked
at things in such big way"
Mrs. Cortlandt hesitated slightly as
oh n ohonunJ Tho cuhiaot 81 haapd vnu
tell the purser the other day about
your financial troubles, and 1t oc.
Cured to me that Mr. Cortlandt might
assist you"
Thanks, awfully," Kirk fastened to
say. feeling himself flush uncomfort-
ably. But sha'n't need anything.
The old gentleman will wire me what
ever ask for. Does-Mr. Cortlandt
know how am fixed?"
mo"
"Please don't tell him. I'm little
bit ashamed Of myself"
Mr.. Cortlandt was awaiting his wife
and rose courteously as she entered
their suit.
did you send Annette for me?' she
inquired
"Yes. | thought you had forgotten
the hour. We rise at g."
"My DEAR" she returned coolly, 81
was quite aware Of the time. ! was
talking to MIR. Anthony"
"By the way, some of the passengers
are remarking about your friendship
for him"
Mrs. Cortlandt shrugged. 81 expect
ed that Does 1t interest your
The man favored her with his wintry
smile. mot at ALL"
"If he should need assistance while
in Panama | should be obliged II you
would accommodate him"
Don't you think that is going bit
too far? You know | don't fancy
him."
Mrs. Cortlandt frowned slightly
I'VE won't discuss 1t. she said 81 as.
sured him he was at liberty to call on
US for anything, and naturally that
ends the matter"
Naturally he agreed. but his col
orless cheeks flushed duly,
When Kirk carhe on deck early the
following morning he found the Santa
Cruz nosing her way into Colon har-
Dor. A land fog obscured his view
somewhat, but through it he beheld
low, irregular line of mountains In the
background and close at hand town.
The ship came to anchor abreast of a
point upon which he deserted squat
little spider legged lighthouse and long
rows of frame dwellings half hidden
behind slender palm trees. Beyond
were warehouses and docks and the
tunnels of many ships. On either side
of the bay was dense tropical will
derness. Twill you go over to Pana-
ma city or will you stay in Colon?'
asked Cortlandt.
81 think I'll remain on the ship.
Then she can't get away without me-"
Kirk answered. But when he explain
ed his desire to the purser that worthy
replied:
I'm sorry, but you'll have to ar
range that with the agent We make
a charge, you know, just like a hotel"
I'm going to cable my old man for
money"
The officer shook his head with final
ity. Nothing doing, Mr.. Locke. If
you want to stay aboard you'll have to
pay in advance. don't intend to be
stuck for your bill" .4.
"All right. then. | shall throw my
self upon the mercy of strangers"
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CHAPTER v.
Kirk Anthony Is Surprised.
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