Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-01-14


Kirk smiled ''Wel, to tell you the
truth" said he. 1.-The governor doesn't
consult me about his business as much
as he ought to. He seems to think he
can run it all right without me, and
we've only been speaking over the
telephone lately"
Zone of the strongest forces the gov
eminent had to combat in putting
through the canal appropriations was
the railroads. Colonel Jolson has no
reason to love your father.
by the way. when are you going
into business with him?'
Il? Oh. not for long time You
see. work doesn't really appeal to me-
anyway. | suppose if | had to hustle
! could, but what's the use?''
Mrs. COrtlandt let her eyes dwell
upon him curiously for q moment
Then she said:
"Have you no ambition? Is there no
girl, for instance? Have you never
been in love?"
"Oh, see here. now" Anthony blush
ed in manner to excite the envy Of
any woman. II don't like em. I'd
rather play football"
You lack stimulus. If you should
meet the right woman Then. see
ing the amusement in his face: BE
lieve me, ! know what | am talking
about. | know what a woman can do
Your life has been too easy and placid.
You need some disturbing element to
make it ferment."
The Santa Cruz was now rapidly
drawing out of the cold northern winter
! and into trOpic warmth. The nights
were perfect the days divine. The
passengers responded as if to a magic
draft. and Kirk acknowledged to re-
luctant enjoyment of the change and
found himself less eager to go back.
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 bewailed the fact that he knew
nothing of the country just beyond the
dark horizon ahead of them. They
talked about the canal
sit is big task. Mr.. Anthony, and
the mere digging of the ditch is the
smallest part. There is a 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 pilage. more injus-
tice, just as in the old days of Central
and South America"
You talk like man." Anthony said
admiringly Il had no idea you looked
at things in such big way
Mrs COrtlandt hesitated slightly IS
she changed the subject. II heard you
tell the purser the other day about
your financial troubles. and it Oc-
Cured to me that Mr. Cortlandt might
assist you"
Thanks. awfuIly." Kirk hastened 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 l am fiXed?"
No
please don't tell him. lin little
bit ashamed Of myself"
Mr.. Cortlandt was awaiting his wife
and rose courteousIy 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 Mr.. Anthony"
by the way. some of the passengers
are remarking about your friendship
for him"
Mrs Cortlandt shrugged. Il expect
ed that Does it interest you?"
The man favored her with his wintry
smile. Not at all"
IF he should need assistance while
in Panama | should be obliged if you
would accommodate him."
Don't you think that is going a bit
too far? You know don't fancy
him.
Mrs. COrtlandt frcwned slightly.
I'VE won't discuss it, she said Il 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
oresS cheeks flushed duly.
When Kirk came on deck early the
following morning he found the Santa
Cruz noSin@ her way into Colon hai+
Dor. a land fog obScured his view
! somewhat. but through it he b3tseld a
low, irregular lime OF mountains in the
background and close ut hand a town.
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