Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-02-04
BY j. Hartley Manners
CHAPTER w.
Angela In Distress.

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titude of the people. their
IN views, their conduct. is deplor-
able-hopeless. l came here to
see what could do for them. even
thought of spending certain portion
of each year here. But from what I've
heard it would be u waste Of time and
money"
lit is discouraging Mt first sight, but
We'll have better state of affairs pres
entity. We must first stamp out the
agitator. He is the most potent handi-
cap"
could it be done?"
ut 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?"
Il am in quandary. I'm almost de-
termined to put it in the markpt-sell
it. be rid of it. 1t has always been q
source of annoyance to our family.
However. I'll settle nothing until re-
turn to London. Ill go in u few days
much sooner than 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 4 tn 70 SvNrnc
north's ring and was sent with mes
sage to have the man O'Connell ready
to accompany the magistrate as quick
ly us possible.
Over a 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 Il good deal Of discomfort. there
is really very little trouble here. In
fact. until agitators like O'ConnelI
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-"
ooh. no. They wouldn't"
What? Not to their landlord?"
You'd be the last they'd show 1t to.
They're strange people in many ways
until YOU get TO know them. Now
there are many natural resources that
might be developed il some capital
were put into them"
My new steward discouraged me
about doing that. He said 1t might be
ten years before | got penny out Of
the property.
Your new steward? 2"
Andrew Mcpherson. the prominent
lawyer"
He's hard man, sir"
The estate needs one"
Burke understands the nature Of the
people"
He sympathizes with them. don't
want man like that working for me.
l want loyalty to my interests. The
makeshift policy of Burke during my
fathers lifetime helped to bring about
this pretty state of things. Well see
what firmness will do-new broom,
sweep the place clean. rid of slovenly,
ungrateful tenants, clear away the tap.
room orators. | have definite plan
in my mind. If decide not to sell III
perfect my plan in London and begin
operations as soon as I'm satisfied it is
feasible and can be put upon IL proper
business basis. There's too much sen
timent in Ireland That's been their
ruin. am going to bring little com
mon sense into play" Kingsnorth
walked restlessly around the room as
he spoke. He stopped by the windows
and DeckOned the magistrate
There's your man on the drive
See?" And he pointed to where
O'Connell. with soldier each side Ol
him. was slowly moving down the long
avenue.
The door of the room opened. nnd
Angela came in hurriedly and went
straight to where the two men stood
There was the catch of Il sob in hel
voice as she spoke to the magistrate.
Are you taking that poor wounded
man to PRISON."
The doctor says he is we'll enough
to be moved replied Roche.
you've not seen the DOCTOR I've
just questioned him. He told me 70,
had not asked his opinion and that Il
you move him it will be without his
sanction"
Kinesnorth interrupted angrily
Please don't Interfere
Angela turned on him. so, it's yOl
who are sending him to prison?"
II am"
Angela appealed strongly to the mag
istrate
Don't do this. entreat you-tlon',
do it,
But l have no choice, Miss Kings
north"
THE man can scarcely walk" sh,
pleaded.
He will receive every attention. be
lieve me. Miss Kingsnorth." Roche re
piled.
Angela faced her brother again.
''lf you let that wounded man g,
from this house today you will regre
1t to the end of your life" Her fac,