, 1916-01-27

I, half an hour. Its a wonderful soap.
Mr. Martini" he vouchsafed as he wen
out.
"Oh. wonderful" agreed Mr.. Martin
dryly, watching Mr. Bronson go.
A wonderful soap. indeed; plain pink
castillo. But he would have to get in
m this. He stepped hastily to the tele-
phone.
1913 Worth-Hello, is this the 10
Soap company?' he shouted IN the re-
ceiver. Just a minute. Is Mr.. Rod
new Martin in? No? Never mind who
In. Goodby. Johnson" he added
As the butler appeared again. call up
nv sons office every ten minutes and
let me know the minute he m in.
Don't tell 'em who's calling"
"YeS. sir" said Johnson docilely.
"And when Mr.. Bronson m back
be sure to have him wait for me-
"Yes, sir" said Johnson. There's
lady to see you. sir. She speaks
English now"
she does, eh?" said Mr.. Martin.
That's unusual, isn't it?'
81 mean, sir" said Johnson, when
she was here two months ago she
could only talk French"
Indeed. Well, I'm not interested in
the languages she speaks. Who is she?
What does she want?"
she wishes to see you about the
French rights of the ID Soap" said
Johnson.
.sTbn rho . ~ nnhAa1 NJ Nfartto
The French right" repeated John
son.
Great Scott-send her right I'M" re-
piled his master.
Yes, sir"
He vent out Immediately and re-en-
tered, followed by the countess gown
ell as usual in a charming frock and
very fluent in her line of talk.
The Countess de Bowreen," said
Johnson.
Paris and Chicago met that afternoon
in the library.
How do you do?" began the clever
countess, still at her games.
How do you doT" said Mr.. Martin
politely.
"a am the Countess de Beaurien.
Your son have told you of me?"
NO"
81 bet he have not. He is a cheat.
He trick me-"
We'll, WELL" thought Rodney's ia
Their, this is serious"
Now, my dear lady," he began.
Attended,, you listen to me- the
countess ratified on. 1.-TWO months ago
| buy the French rights for the 13
Soap. | pay him $4,000. and now !
cannot get any soap"
You will have to see my son." said
Martin, rather disguised.
But | have seen him." shrieked the
countess, and he give me no satisfac-
uon, If canno get any soap | must
nave my money. n or the other, or
! put him in the jail. He is a cheat.
! have here re contract. l sue him in
the COURT
My lear lady, you mustn't feel that
way" said Martin, trying to soothe
her.
Feel! All, mon dieu," she cried. "a
ulcR no one, | play fair. | am al hon
est woman" And she went off into
a long speech in French. at the end of
which she took out an alleged contract
and waved 1t at him frantically.
But l don't understand French"
said Mr.. Martin.
Pardon, monsieur said the count
ess; always when am excited l
speak the French. But If you love
your son you pay me back or else he
30 to jail. What you say?"
But $4,000 is a lot of money"
demonstrated the soap king, too acute
VI course to give In at once.
les, But 1t Is more to me than it
Is To YOU" argued the lady. You pay
ue or he 90 to prison. Now what you
say
All THIS crucial moment Ambrose Peale
Waue his entrance, and old Martin for
ou'e IN his life was glad to read his
name on the card in Johnson's tray.
hN George, just the man l want to
see. lie said, in great relief. but for
'uhhiely not mentioning Peale's name
alouI Show him right in. Hold on.
uolu on. Now, duchess. If you don't
ul'hd. Just step into this room a min
ue he added, showing the unwel-
One lady Of title out through a door
on the left.
very we'll" said the lady. II go.
: wait But in fifteen minutes If | do
y' get the $4,000 I go to my lawyers
""u YOUR son-poof. he is done!"
N''hwhile Mr.. Martin turned to
"id o get my sons officer he
le5' sir. He hasn't come in yet"
SAD Johnson.
u YOU reach him while Mr.. Peale's
T'' uon't mention Rodney's name.
' can him that party III under
Yes, sir"