The labor world., 1914-09-26

You ri1user exclaimed Ramon tri-
umphantly. #,' j
Look here!'' Said Kirk. i've had
enough OF. this He advanced threat
eningly, and the Spaniard nervously
gave way. Il don't fight duels: It's
against the law. In my. country it's
a crime to kill a man in cold blood,
and we don't tie a fellow up and beat
him when he's helpless: and then offer
him the honorable satisfaction Of ei-
their committing murder or being kill
ed. They're not wearing duels this
season" His hands clinched involun-
talhly. Il don't want to hurt you. AL
far rez, but I may not be able to help it
If you don't keep out Of my way
He left the fiery little Panamanian
still scowling and muttering threats
and went his way. wondering vaguely
how his attentions to Chiquita had be-
come so quickly known. He was in
formed later in the afternoon.
As he left the Office for the day he
was handed a note from Mrs. Cort-
landt requesting him to call at once.
and, summoning a coach. he was driv-
en- directly to her house. Unlike the
Garavel home. the house which the
Cortlandts had leased was set upon the
water front. it's rear balcony overlook
Ing the sea where it Tapped the foun.
dslfon of the city wall.
Edith kept him. waiting a moment
before she descended, dressed for her
afternoon ride. -. r.. =.
you got my note?'' il.
'sYes, and I came straight from the
II suppose you know what it is about
and are wondering how I heard the
news" =:
'"What news?" .. 49,:
"Your engagement - She laughed
with an amusement that did not ring
quite true:
"You're the second one to speak
about that. I'm: not engaged" 49,
."Of. course not. Don't think for, a
moment l believed -it..~~.I- was calling
on some Spanish people, this afternoon
and heard the report. / admit it was
shock. When I learned the details I
knew at once you ought to be told be-
fore it developed into something embar-
RAISING. Come into the other room;
there is breeze from the water She
led him into the parlor, from which the:
open windows. shielded now by drawn
shutters, gave egress to the rear porch
with its chairs and hammock w.
Dear, dear! You foolish boy. you're
always. in trouble. aren't you? You
really don't deserve to be helped. Why,
you have avoided me for weeks :
''The new arrangement has swamped
us with work. 1'have had no time to
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Indeed! You had time to run after
the first pretty Spanish face you saw"
'You mean Miss Garavel?' -
Eyes. Didn't you realize what you
were doing:'
Il realized what was trying to do.
But ! could understand better what
you are talking. about if knew Just
what this difficulty is" -: -.
Why, this silly engagement of
yours. Don't pretend to be so stupid"
Ramon Alfarez heard that same re-
port and very courteously invited me
to wait few minutes while he killed
me. It's tremendously fattering to be
linked up with Miss Garavel, Of course,
but haven't asked her to marry me-"
But you've seen her. You have
m llad ot ho,. ho,,so',
'"'Sure! Twice. at the invitation Of
the old gentleman: All the little Cara
vels were lined mp like mourners.'' :,
And you dined there last night. Il
that all you have seen, Of her?'' +, !.
:. ."N-no. I've seen her at Las Savan-
mas. That's why went hunting so
often. y! ., =,
at this confession. which Kirk deliv-
cred with sheepish reluctance. Mrs.
Cortlandt drew herself up with an. ex-
preston Of anger. ri - G,-.~s &
:, Then this has been going on for
some time!"'' she cried. "why, Kirk,
you never told me-. = - =
why should To- i, - So: (, !. :.
She flushed at this unconscious bru-
tality. but after a moment ran On
bravely: ''But>why did you letsit 60 SO
fart Why did you let them commit
you?'' - - .s. .$> Z; - #%
Am committed?"' ,.:$ : 1S&s ..*, -; @.s3 3.
Her look was half offended half in.
credulous:s Are you trying to be dis
agreeable. or is 1T possible you don't
know the meaning of those Invitations
to call and to dine with the family. and
all that? Why. they expect you to
marry her. 1t is all settled now ac-
cording to the Spanish custom. The.
whole town is talking about it.''' +. Il .ss,@ .e
.ss tss Il hope you're not joking. !. said Kirk
Y|'..tJove!s I'm knocked clear of my,
pins A tremendous wave OF excite,
nlent surged over him $50 that's
what Alfarez mean t. d Tint t's+ what she
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