Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-09
SYNOPSIS.

SYNOPSIS.
Reginald Nelson. young Englishman OF
high birth, comes to this country to win
c-1me and fortune. On the Steamer he
meets Albert Townley. a minister. Mrs.
Graham and her pretty daughter. Joy.
Reginald goes to Bronson. home of his
three new acquaintance, where he learns
that joys father is leading lawyer. who
is the mainstay OF corrupt political ring.
He gets a Job.
going foolish over him. l will have to
stop It,"
These two young men. Roland Greg
ory and George Caldwell. were the
leaders among the young people In the
social circle connected with the Cen
tral church. Both of them were about
twenty-five years of age and mature
for their years Roland Gregorys IA
Their was now one of the wealthiest
men in the city. He had started his
...--an in business, and the young man
was manager and part owner of a
large manufacturing plant This plant
employed mainly women and girls, and
1T was some of his employees who had
been arrested for picketing and to
whom Reginald Nelson had taken flow
ers in Jail
The other young man, George Cald-
well, was the son of a farmer who
lived q few miles from Bronson. The
young man had come to the city few
years before and entered one of the
banks. Being capable and trustworthy.
his rise had been rapid, and he was
now the assistant cashier.
"Good evening, VIVIAN" said George
Caldwell Familiarity to robust. rosy
checked girl whom he approached aft
er leaving young Gregory. How are
the folks at homer
"Glad to see you again. George" re-
piled the girl heartily.
"Who Is this fine Englishman that
Joy is toting around tonight?" asked
the girl
"Come along. then. and | will intro
duce you before the program Of the
evening begins" said the young man.
The girl who had this conversation
with George Caldwell was Vivian Der
went, whose home was in the country
not far from that Of her companion.
Like Joy Graham and Roland Gregory.
Sthese two had also been brought up to-
lgether.
Excuse me, Mr.. Nelson" said young
NCaldwell, addressing the immigrant.
s.but here Is Miss Derwent, one of our
young ladies who has just come In.
She wanted to meet the lion Of the
evening"
'There is nothing lionlike about me-
replied the Englishman. with smile.
"They told me you We're an English
man." said Vivian. with little cour-
tesy, "and you know we associated the
lion with England"
But you are an American" replied
Reginald In bantering tones. land yet
i wcald not think Of associating you
with an eagle. would associate you
with bird of paradise"
Vivian Derwent blushed at the COM
pliment
A little later Reginald was presented
to the company by George Caldwell,
who made brief speech, telling OF
his recent arrival from England. and
the pleasure which the Tourist club
had In being honored with the presence
of real Englishman to conduct them
through London. Another prolonged
round of applause greeted Reginald
when he arose to give his talk about
Englands mightiest city.
He had prepared rough sketch or
the city. which he hung on the wall
and explained first Of all.
After a brief historical Introduction
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London. picturing its streets. parks and
buildings. Joy noticed at once that he
was no novice at public speaking and
held the close attention Of them all
He described the Tower Of London.
Il st. Paurs cathedral. Westminster abb
hey, the houses of parliament and the
other chief places of interest to actual
stourists when travelling abroad. His
description of Marlborough palace was
especially vivid and his audience real
ICED at once he was portraying what
he himself had actually seen as he
told of the magnifcence Of its furnish
ings and even pictured In detail royal
reception in the palace.
AS Reginald was walking home with
Miss Derwent he asked her In regard
to Roland Gregory.
"Oh. Roland Is getting to be regu'
lar BORE" said the girl "He used to be
fine young man, but he Is now man
ager Of that factory where the women
have been having strike. and the
airs he puts on are ridiculous"
HE seems to be quite friend OF
Miss Graham's." said Reginald, trying
to speak In matter of fact tones.
'They have been friends all their
lives" answered Vivian Derwent. In
nocently. They are engaged to be
married"
Engaged to be married." exclaimed
Reginald. In such horror struck tones
of astonishnent that his companion
started.
"Yes," she replied, turning to look at
her escort "They were engaged Just
before Joy started for Paris. What's
the matter. Mr.. Nelson?"
With an effort Reginald controlled
himself. steadied his walk and an
swered. II felt dizzy for a moment"
Reginald Nelson thought that the
walk to the dormitory Of the Normal
school was never going TO end. Fortu-
nately Vivian Derwent keptup chat
ter Of conversation. doing almost all Of
the talking until she left him
He walked home slowly and medi-
tatively. Ht
"What fool am to care whether
Joy Graham is engaged or notv' some
thing within him seemed to say. IL
have only known her for two weeks.