The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-11-13
CHAPTER XVII.
The Battle.

Next morning, when it became
known among the bankers and foreign
agencies that letter of credit for ten
thousand pounds had been lost or
stolen. there was more than ripple
of excitement. They searched records.
but no loss as heavy as this came to
light Even the managing director of
share of annoyance. He was obliged
to send out a dozen cables of notifica
ton of the loss, all of which had to be
paid out of accrued dividends Thus
Warrington had blocked up the ave-
nues. The marvellous rapidity with
which such affairs may be spread
broadcast these days is the first won
der in a new epoch of wonders. From
Irkutsk to Auckland, from ST. john
to Los Angeles. wherever a newspa-
per was published. the news flew.
Within twenty-four hours it would be
difficult to draw against that letter
as it would be to transmute baser
metals into gold
emily none the worse for a sleepless
night, entered the private Office of the
consul general who, gravely and with
studied politeness, handed to him an
unopened cablegram.
Il rather preferred to let you open
it, Mr.. Warrington" he said.
Warrington noted the lack of cor
diality. but with passive regret. The
consul general recovered his pen and
pretended to become absorbed il. the
litter of papers or his desk. But in
truth he could see nothing save the
young mans face; calm. unmoved, ex-
pressing negligent interest in what
would be the most vital thing in his
existence. next to life. A ine speci-
men of a man, incredibly wholesome
despite his ten years knocking about
in this ungodly part of the world. 1t
was a pity. They had evidently re-
fused to compromise.
Bad news?"
Warrington stood up with sudden
and surprising animation in his face.
Read it," he said.
'If Ellison will make restitution in
person. YES, ANDES"
The consul general jumped to his
feet and held out his hand Il am glad,
very glad. Everything will turn out
all right now. If you wish. I'll tell
Miss Chetwood the news"
Il was going to ask you to do that. "
responded Warrington. The mention
of Elsa took the brightness out Of his
face Tell her that Parrot & Co. will
always remember her kindness, and
ask her to forgive lonely chap for
having caused her any embarrassment
through her goodness to him. have
decided not to see Miss Chetwood
again"
You are a strong man. Mr. War
rington."
Warrington? My name is Ellison.
Paul Warrington Ellison. After all.
I'm so used to Warrington, that ! may
as we'll let we'll enough alone. There
is one more favor; do not tell Miss
Chetwood that my name is Ellison"
II should use my own name. if |
were you. Why, man, you can return
to tn, States as if you had departed
but yesterday. The world forgets
quickly. People will be asking each
other what it was that you did. Then
shall bid Miss Chetwood good-by for
you?"
Yes. am going to jog it home.
want to travel first class, here. there.
wherever fancy takes me. It's so long
since I've known absolute ease and
comfort wish to have time to re-
adjust myself to the old ways. l was
once a luxury-loving chap. l sail at
dawn fo- Saigon. may knock around
in Siam for a few weeks. After that.
don't know where I'll go. OF course
shall keep the Andes advised of my
whereabouts. from time to time"
Another man would be in a hurry"
1t was on the tip of his tongue to tell
Warrington what he knew of the An
des Construction company, but some
thing held back the words. fear that
Warrington might change his mind
about seeing Elsa. well. wherever
you 20 and whatever you do. good luck
go with you"
There are good men in this world.
sir, and | shall always remember you
as one of them"
by the way, that man Mallow;
have you met him YETI"
The quizzical expression in his eyes
made Warrington laugh. No"
Il was in hopes The con-
sui general paused, but Warrington
ignored the invitation to make known
his intentions.