The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-12

.. "Of, course. One has to recognize
him. though, as the head q the family.
And he really. did have = part in it
too. AT least If he had been against
us we never would have won"
. I'D like to show the Cortlandts that
we appreciate what they've done, but
we. can't openly thank her without hu-
initiating him. I'D like to give him
something
Suppose we give him a quiet little
supper soine night and tell him frank.
~ how grateful we are: He's the sort
to appreciate a thing like that, and it
would be delicate way of thanking
his wife too -. :.
Good: I'll speak to- the other fel-
lows, and. now the acting master of
transportation is going to shake with
the new acting superintendent and
wish him every success"
Runnels grasped the outstretched
hand. =:
i, ''say, Anthony" he said, we're
young and we: have start. l have
what you lack, and you have what l
lack. It We. stick together, we'll own
railroad some day Is it go?' ..
."You bet!!'' s>.,-
= With a warm glow in his breast the
new master of transportation plunged
into his duties. He really was making
success; it seemed, although it was
bit disappointing to learn that he owed
sr x,onoI of T. IN NATL, rnx%1ordt DIT
this /: t advancement. too was very
timely for it would surely have it's
effect upon Andres Garavel.
But his new work brought new
troubles and worries. He began to
sleep shorter hours: he concentrated
with every atom Of determination in
him; he drove himself with an iron
hand. He attacked his task from ev-
cry angle, and with his fine constitu-
tfon and unboundedI youthful energy
he. covered an amazing quantity Of
work. He covered it so, well, more
over, that Runnels complimented him.
This stress of labor served one pur-
pose for which he was very grateful;
it. separated him from Edith Cortlandt
and took his: mind from that. occur,
renee. in the jungle.
Soon after his promotion he received
from Andres Garavel a warmly worded
note of congratulation,, and some few
days later an invitation to dine, which
he accepted eagerly.
The dinner proved to be another dis
appointing ordeal, for again he was
allowed no opportunity of speaking
with. Gertrudis and, had to content
himself with feasting his eyes upon
her. But. although the family were
present en- 'masse, as on the former &C.
casion,, they unbent to a surprising
degree, and he found them truly gra-'
cious and delightful.
Later. in the evening he found him
self alone with Chiquita and the old
Spanish lady: and, knowing that: the
latter could not. understand a word of
his tongue, he addressed himself to the
girl with some degree of naturalness.
Il was: sorry for You the last time,
senor," she said, in reply to his half
humorous complaint, 'tand yet it was
fonny; you were SO frightened"
1T was my first memorial service.
! thought was going to see you alone"
"Oh, that is never allowed"
"Never? How am I going to ask you
to marry mey'
Miss Garavel hid her hlushing face
behind her fan. Indeed! You seem
capable Of asking that absurd question
under any circumstances"
II wish you would straighten me out
on some Of your CUSTOMS
She gave him an odd look, smiling
hmidly.
"As for tonight, do you attribute any
meaning to my fathers request that
you dine with us?''
"Of course. 1t means wasn't black
balled at the first meeting, suppose"
She blushed delightfully."- again
"Since you are so ignorant Of our ways
you should inquire at your earliest con-
venience. I would advise you, per-
haps, to learn Spanish"
"Will you teach me? I'll come every
evening""
She did not answer, for the old lady
began to show curiosity, and q CONVEX
-sation in Spanish ensued which Kirk
could not follow. He departed with a
feeling of exaltation. Beyond doubt
his suit was progressing-slowly, per-
haps, but still progressing.
His understanding Of Spanish Gus
toms received a considerable enlarge
ment on the following day, when he
met Ramon Alfarez outside the railroad
Office. Ramon had evidently waited pur-
posely for him. and now began to voice
a protest in the greatest excitement.
''You ave insolt me-" he cried fu-
riously, land now. you ave the inso-
lence to interfere in my: affairs" He
paused dramatically make it your
self ready to fight on tomorrow: L.
WHATS the use of putting it of? I
couldn't make your weight in. that
time: TN do 1t now. If you say. .
*'No, no! .Onderstan' we shall fight
like gentlemen. / shall keel you with