The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-02-20

with the greatest delicay; there are i'm
portant issues linked with it. For d
young man | have known so very short
ume"-be smiled genially-.you have
Impressed me not unfavorably. l
thank you for coming to me. at any
rate
The two men rose and shook hands;
Kirk WIS not altogether cast down by
the result of the interview. He I'M
derstood the bankers allusion to the
possible change of arrangements. and
felt sure from what Ch1iuita had told
him that the marriage with Ramon
could not take place after the true ma
ture of Garayel's political aspiratio
became known.
The truth was that Andres Garavel
had not hesitated long after that
memora BILE night at the Tivoli before
accepting the brilliant prize which the
Cortlandts had dangled SO alluringly
before his eyes. and the decision once
| made. he had entered into the scheme
with all his soul. He was wise enough,
however. to leave his destiny largely
In their hands.
1t was not long after Kinks visit to
the bank that Garavel. during con-
ference with the Cortlandts. took oc-
casion to bring up the young mans
name. Cortlandt had been called to
the telephone. and Edith was left free
to answer without constraint.
Il have seen you and him riding
quite frequently" her guest remarked.
with polite interest. rs he. then. an
old friend?"
Yes. 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 l know
| American fathers
| Garavel smiled. well pleased that he
had treated his recent visitor with
proper consideration. After all. why
not invite the young fellow to his
! house? That would be rather sig
nificant step according to Spanish Gus
| tom. yet he need not be bound by it.
He could put a stop to the affair al
any time Besides. despite his frequent
protestations to the contrary. he was
somewhat Influenced by his daughter
desire for more liberty. 1t was not fair
to her. be thought in his heart. that
| she should know only Ramon. One rea
son especially appealed to his pride. II
break came between him and Al.
farez. Ramon must not appear to have
Tilted Gertrudis II. meanwhile. she
had another sutton. and one of distin
guished family. the affair would wear
| a better look. 1t cannot be denied that
the name of Darwin K. Anthony rang
unsteady In his ears.
| 1.-The boy has the right stuff In him,
| Edith went on. He began at the bot
tom only few months ago. preferrina
to work his way up. though he was
offered a first rate position to begir
with"
She would have said more. but jus1
at that moment her husband entered
You were saying that Alfarez sus
pects." said Certlandt. addressing Gar
avel HAS he said anything?"
Not to me as yet but he surely must
know. The rumors must have reached
him. He is cold. and Ramon acts
| queerly. | feel guilty-almost as II
had betrayed friend"
Nonsense! When the time comes
! you will be called for. But 1t must bt
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 bIoodless. moro
world weary than ever.
You need have no fear that it will
cause serious trouble between you ant
the general" Mrs Cortlandt assured
| Garavel Ramon should be able tt
effect peace. no matter what happens
"Ah. am not SO sure that there vii
be marriage between Gertrudis and
him"
lis she growing rebellious? Cort
iandt inquired If | We're you, then
| wouldn't force her. loveless mar
rage is tragic thing"
His wife nodded her agreement
Not exactly rebellious. She would
do whatever | asked regardless of bel
own feelings. for that is the way we
| Spaniards bring up our daughters. but
she is cold to Ramon, and he, believe
| Is suspicious of my intentions toward
| his father Therefore the situation Is
] strained. With Gertrudis l cannot be
severe but unless it becomes necessary