Willmar tribune., 1915-08-04

reply to the archbishop" continued
Reginald after a pause. "He plainly
told him that a religion which demand
ed seventeen hours a day for organiza-
tlon and left no time for single
thought about starving and despairing
men and women and children had no
message for this age"
Allan Rutledge changed the subject
again by speaking Of his native state
Of Iowa.
The minister saw that the young
man now felt entirely at home with
him and he asked him seriously, "Win
you help us In our work of the Central
church. Mr.. Nelson? We need young
men like you and the time for you to
begin church activity Is now"
"Rut I am not member of the
shurch." he replied hestiatingly.
I'VE will see about your member
ship later. Meanwhile. do you think
you could sing in the choir regularly?
Miss Joy. one Of our prominent young
members, suggested your name to me
today. She seems to have taken quite
m interest in your welfare"
Reginald blushed and answered
quickly, "You know met Miss Joy
Graham on the boat coming across the
Atlantic. She has given me an invita-
ton to the choir herself. I think
can Join the choir"
1t was an animated scene to which
Reginald Nelson was introduced in the
Graham home. The Tourist club was
composed Of about forty young people
Of both sexes.
Two Of the older young men were
standing side by side in an alcove and
after Joy Graham had introduced our
hero to them. one OF the two, whose
name was George Caldwell, inquired
Of the other: "Who Is that young mani
He has the look and bearing of an
English lord"
"Pshaw," answered the other. whose
name was Roland Gregory. hes moth
ing but an ordinary immigrant. Miss
Joy happened to meet him on the boat
coming across the Atlantic and she II
going foolish over him. 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 Gen.
trail church. Both of them were about
twenty-five years of age and mature
for their years. Roland Gregory's ia
| ther was now one of the wealthiest
men in the city. He had started his
son In business, and the young man
was manager and part owner of a
large manufacturing plant This plant
employed mainly women and girls, and
it 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-
we'll, was the son of farmer who
lived few miles from Bronson. The
young man had come to the city q 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 familiarly to a robust, rosy
checked girl whom he approached aft
er leaving young Gregory. How are
the folks at homeT'
"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,
these two had also been brought up to-
gether.
Excuse me, Mr.. Nelson," said young
Caldwell, addressing the immigrant.
''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 were an English
man." said Vivian, with little cour-
tesy, 'and you know we associate the
lion with England"
But you are an American" replied
Reginald in bantering tones, land yet
would not think Of associating you
with an eagle. l 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 a brief speech, telling of
his recent arrival from England, and
the pleasure which the Tourist club
had In being honored with the presence
Of a real Englishman to conduct them
through London. Another prolonged
round Of applause greeted Reginald
when he arose to give his talk about
England's mightlest city.
He had prepared a rough sketch Of
the city. which he hung on the wall
and explained first of all.
After brief historical Introduction
he began his description Of modern
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,
st. Paul's cathedral, Westminster alb
bey, the houses Of parliament and the
other chief places Of interest to actual
tourists when travelling abroad. His