Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-02-17
BY
J. HARTLEY MANNERS

f%uS0la IN 0ISITSSSs
1/1NGSNORTH went on: 'The at
q titude of the people, their
IL views, their conduct. is deplor-
able-hopeless. l came here to
see what could do for them. l even
thought OF spending certain portion
of each year here. But from what I've
heard it would be waste of time and
money"
1T is discouraging at first sight. but
Well have better state of affairs pres
emily. We must first stamp out the
agitator. He is the most potent handi-
cap"
could it be dOne?"
1T would take time-every big move
ment takes time" Roche paused, look
ed shrewdly at Kingsnorth and asked
him:
What do you intend doing with this
estate?"
II am in a quandary. I'm almost de-
termined to put it in the market-sell
it. be rid Of it. 1t has always been q
source Of annoyance to our family.
However. Ill settle nothing until l re-
turn to London. III go in few days
much sooner than l intended. This
man being brought into my house has
annoyed and upset me-
I'm sorry" said the magistrate
Miss Kingsnorth was so insistent,
and the fellow seemed in a bad way;
otherwise would never have allowed
it,"
A servant came in response to Kings
north's ring and was sent with a mes
sage to have the man O'Connell ready
to accompany the magistrate as quick
~ as possible.
Over glass Of sherry and cigar
the two men resumed their discussion
about the estate.
II wouldn't decide too hastily about
disposing Of the land. Although there's
always good deal Of discomfort. there
is really very little trouble here. In
fact, until agitators like O'Connell
came among us we had everything
pretty peaceful. Well dispose of him
III short order"
''Do. Do. Make an example of him
by all means"
Trust us to do that" said Roche.
After moment he added: ITO refer
again to selling the estate, you would
get very little for it. 1t can't depreciate
much more, and there is always the
chance it may improve. Some Of the
people are quite willing to work.
Are they? They've not shown any
willingness to me-"
"Oh, no. They wouldn't"
"What? Not to their landlord?"
You'd be the last they'd show it to.
They're strange people in many ways
until you get to know them. Now
there are many natural resources that
might be developed if some capital
were put into them"
MY new steward discouraged me
about doing that. He said it might be
ten years before l got penny out OF
the property"
"YOur new steward?'
"Andrew Mcpherson, the prominent
lawyer"
Hes a hard man, sir"
lie estate uceuS Oue.
Burke understands the nature of tn,
people,
He sympathizes with them. l don
want man like that working for me
l want loyalty to my interests. Th'
makeshift policy of Burke during N.
fathers lifetime helped to bring abou
this pretty state Of things. Well se
what frmness will do-new broom
sweep the place clean, rid Of slovenly
ungrateful tenants, clear away the tap
room orators. l have definite plal
in my mind. If decide not to sell II
perfect my plan In London and begi]
operations as soon as I'm satisfied it
feasible and can be put upon a prope
business basis. There's too much ser
timent in Ireland. That's been thei
ruin. am going to bring little con
mon sense into play" Kingsnort
walked restlessly around the room a
he spoke. He stopped by the window
and beckoned the magistrate.
'There's your man on the drive
See?" And he pointed to wher
O'Connell, with a soldier each side Q
him. was slowly moving down the lon
avenue.
The door of the room opened, an
Angela came in hurriedly and wer
straight to where the two men stoot
There was the catch of a sob in be
voice as she spoke to the magistrate.
Are you taking that poor wounde
man to PRISON."
THE doctor says he is we'll enoug
to be moved" replied Roche.
you've not seen the doctor. "
just questioned him. He told me 70
had not asked his opinion and that
you move him it will be without b
sanction"
Kingsnorth interrupted angril
"Please don't interfere"
Angela turned on him, $50, it's 70
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