Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-08
The Battle.


Of excitement. They searched records
but no loss as heavy q this came t.
light. Even the managing director Of
the Bank of Burma came IN for hii
share Of annoyance. He was obliged
to send out . dozen cables Of notif1ca
ton Of the loss, al Of which had to b.
paid out OF accrued dividends. Thut
Warrington had blocked up the ave
nues. The marvellous rapidity Will
which such affairs may be spread
broadcast these days 10 the first won
der in q new epoch Of wonders. From
Irkutsk to Auckland. from st. John'i
to Los Angeles. wherever newspa
per was published. the news few
Within twenty-four hours It would bs
difficult to draw against that lette,
as 1t would be to transmute base,
metals into gold.
AT half past ten Warrington. appar
emily none the worse for q sleeplesi
night, entered the private Office Of the
consul general who. gravely and will
studied politeness. handed to him al
unopened cablegram.
II rather preferred to let you opel
1t, 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 In the
litter of papers on his desk. But II
truth he could see nothing save the
young mans face: calm. unmoved. ex
Ankn In hot
would be the most vital thing IN his
existence. next to life. A llne speci
men of a man, Incredibly wholesome
despite his ten years knocking about
in this ungodly part Of the world. II
was a pity. They had evidently re
fused to compromise.
bad newsf'
Warrington stood up with sudder
and surprising animation in his face
Read It," he said.
III Ellison viii make restitution IL
person. yes. ANDES"
The consul general Jumped 70 his
feet and held out his hand. II am glad
very glad. Everything win turn out
all right now. II you wish. Ill tell
Miss Chetwood the news"
Il was going to ask you to do that"
responded Warrington. Tho 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 70 him. ! have
decided ct see Miss Chetwood
again"
You are . strong man. Mr.. War
rington."
Warrington Ny name is Ellison.
Paul Warrington Ellison. After all,
I'm so used to Warrington, that 1 may
as we'll let well enough alone. There
is one more favor; do not tell Miss
Chetwood that my name IL Ellison"
were you. Why, man. you can return
to the States as II 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 Fleetwood good-by for
you?"
YES. am going to Jog It home.
j want to travel first class. here, there.
wherever fancy takes me- It's 20 long
since I've known absolute ease and
comfort Wish to have time to re-
ADJUST myself to the old ways. was
once Q luxury-loving chap. I sail at
dawn for Saigon. may knock around
In Siam for few weeks. After that.
II don't know where III 90. OF course
/ shall keep the Andes advised of my
whereabouts, from time to time"
Another man would be In hurry"
It 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
10 with you"
There are good men In this world,
sir, and shall always remember you
Is one Of them"
"By the way. that man Mallow:
have you met him YETI"
The quizzical expression In his eyes
made Warrington laugh. "No."
II was in hopes -. )" The con.
sul general paused. but Warrington
ignored the invitation to make known
his intentions.
He shunted further inquiry by say.
ing: "a letter Of credit Of mine was
stolen last night. had a tussle in the
room. and was rather getting the best
Of it. The thug slipped suddenly
away. Probably hid the letter in his
loin CLOTH"
That's unfortunate"
Il have sent out q general stopor-
der. No one will be able to draw
against It. The sum will create sus-
picion anywhere"
Have you any idea who was back
Of the thief? Is there any way ! can
be Of service to you 2"
Il really suspect Mallow and a
gambler named Craig, but no court
would holh them upon the evidence
have. It'd my belief that it's . prac-
teal joke which measures up to the
man Who Psrpetrated II. He must !