The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-09-05

eyes, we are very fond Of him. He
will be promoted soon, BY the way, al
though he doesn't know it. He is to
replace Runnels as soon as 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 considerations After all, why
not invite the young fellow to his
house? That would be rather q sig
nifcant step according. to Spa1ixh Gus
tom, vet he need not be bo1nd 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 forHmore liberty. It was not fair
to her, he thought in his heart, that
she should know only Ramon. One rea-
son especially appealed to his pride. II
a break came between him and Al
farez, Ramon must not appear to have
fitted Gertrudis. If, 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 K. Anthony rang
unsteady in his ears.
The boy has the right stuff in him
Edith went on. HE began it the bot
tom only 4 few months ago, preferring
to work his way up, though he. was
offered first rate position to begin
WITH" e.-
She would have said more, but Just
at that moment her husband entered.
."You, were saying that Alfarez sus-
pects," said Cortlandt, addressing Gar
avel. HAS he said anythingr'
"Not to me az yet, but he surely must
know. The rumors must have reached
him. He is cold, and Ramon acts
queerly. I feel .gvdlty-aamost as If
had betrayed a friend"
Nonsense! When the time comes
you will be called for. But it must be
the voice Of the people calling. Bocas,
Chiriqui, Colon-they must all demand
Garavel." Cortlandt sighed. II shall
be very glad when it is over" He
looked more pale, more bloodless, more
world weary than ever. ~.
"You need have no fear that 1t viii
cause serious trouble between you and
the general" Mrs. Cortlandt assured
Garavel. Ramon should be able to
effect peace, no matter what Happens"
. "Ah, am not so sure that there win
be a marriage between Gertrudis and
him. 49,. SIS.
us She growing rebel,ions!'>ee net-
landt inquired. IF 1Swere you, than,
wouldn't force her. sAslo*eless mar
riage is tragic thing" = ..a g.
His wife nodded her agreement.
''Not exactly rebeANous. She would
do whatever I asked regardless of her
own feelings, for that Is the WY W
Spaniards bring 1p our daughters, but
she is cold to Ramon, and he, I; belteve,
is suspicious Of my intentions toward
his father. Therefore the situatann q
strained. with Gertrudis I cannot 10
severe, but un(ess It becomes nAcsssary
to make eonditions With my old fsaend
..Aifarez, I should pss6sr to let thegIirl
havs her own way: .
twas shout this: time. 1petAsps two
weeks after Kirk had replisd u lis
fathers letter, that Runnels called him 4
In one day 70 ask:
EDO you knows man named oaif-
ford?'
mo- 5...
He dropped In this morning, claiul-
Ing to be newspaper man from The
States; wanted to know all about IN.
erything on the canal and-the usual
thing He didn't talk like = writsg.
though. thought you might know
him. He asked about you. $3.50
Me-? Kirk pricked up his err
II gathered the impression he 46
tzxinE A-2lIep ne. :. q Runnels aved