The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-05-11

still be hailed with the widest ac-
claim. We are a race Of blood wor-
shippers. If l may put it In that way.
She represents force that has domi-
mated our instincts for o great many
centuries. and we are bound hand and
foot. heart and soul, by the so called
letters Of Imperialism. We are fierce
men. but We bend the knee and we
wear the yoke because the sword of
destiny is in the hand that drives US. To.
day We are ruled by a prince whose
sire was not of the royal blood. Our
prince assumes an attitude of indie
pendence that we find difficult TO over
come. He is prepared 10 defy an old
precedent In SUPPORT of new one. In
other words, he points out the unmis-
takably happy union of his own moth
er, the late Princess Yetive, and the
American Lorry, and it is something
we cannot go behind. He declares that
his mother set an example that he may
emulate without prejudice to his eoun-
try If he is allowed a free hand in
choosing his mate.
But we people of Graustark cannot
look with complaisance on the possible
result of bis search for a sharer of the
throne. Traditions must be upheld ..
or We die. True. the crown princess
Of Dawsbergen has American blood in
her veins. but her sire is prince royal.
Her mother, as you know, was an
American girl She who sits on the
throne with Robin must be princess
by birth or the grip on the sword of
destiny is weakened and the dynasty
falters"
They had not been in New York city
an hour before they discovered that
William w. Blithers was the man 10
whom they would have to appeal if
they expected to gain a fresh hearing
with the banks. The agents we're in Il
dismal state of mind. The deal had
been blocked no later than the after
noon of the day before and at a time
when everything appeared to be going
along most swimmingly. Blithers was
the man to see. He and he alone could
bring pressure to bear on the director
ates that might result In a reconsid-
eratien Of the surprising verdict. Some
thing had happened during the day to
alter the friendly attitude of the banks.
They were now politely reluctant. as
one of the agents expressed it. which
really meant that opposition to the
loan had appeared from some unex-
pected source as a sort OF eleventh
hour obstacle The heads of the two
banks had as much as said that nego-
tiations were at an end. that was the
long and short of II. 1t really didn't
matter what was back of their sudden
change Of front. the fact still remained
that the transaction was as dead as
a door nail" unless it could be revived
by the magnetic touch Of man like
Blithers.
what can have happened to cause
them to change their minds so abrupt
ly?" cried the perplexed count Sure
ly our prime minister and the cabinet
have left nothing undone to convince
them II Graustark's integrity and
Pardon me. count" interrupted one
Of the brokers. shall ! try to make
an appointment for you with Mr.. Blith-
ers? I hear he is in town for few
days."
Count QuInnox looked to Truxton
King for inspiration. and that gentle
man favored him with singularly
dispiriting nod of the head. The old
Graustarkian cleared his throat and
rather stiffiy announced that he would
receive Mr. Blithers If he would call
on him at the Ritz that afternoon.
"whatw exclaimed both agents. half
starting from their chairs in amaze
ment
The count stared hard at them. You
may say to him that | will be In at 4"
He'll tell you TO go to-ahem'' The
speaker coughed just In time. 'Blith-
ers isn't In the habit of going out of
his way toto oblige anybody. He
wouldn't do 1t for the emperor Of Ger
many"
But" said the count. with a frosty
smile, ~ am not the emperor OF Ger
many"
Better let me make an appointment
for you to see him at his office. It's
Just around the corner" There was a
pleading note In the speakers voice.
"You might save your face, Calvert,
by saying that the count will be pleas
ed to have him take tea with him at
the Ritz" suggested King.
"Teaw exclaimed Calvert scornfuly.
"Blithers doesn't drink the stuff"
"Its a figure of speech" said King
patiently.
"Al right; I'll telephone said the
other obviously.
He came back a few minutes later
with triumphant look in his eye.
"Blithers says to tell Count Quinnox
he'll see him tomorrow morning at
half past s at his office. Sorry he's
engaged this afternoon"
"But did you say ! wanted him to
have tea with us?" demanded the
count, an angry flush leaping to his
cheek.
81 did I'm merely repeating what
he said In reply. Half past 8, at his
Office. count Those were his words"
ut is the most brazen exhibition OF
insoIence I've ever began the count
furiously, but checked himself with