The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-01

10 C0 but return tO the north as fast as the trains would take him. He had won. but he had also lost.
 It was late in the afternoon when the clamor of his telephone recalled him to himself. He lcapCd up and seized the receiver Allan Harrowby's voice came over the wire. "Can you run down to the room, Mi. not?" he inquired. "The last call, old boy"
 DIinOt went. He found both the liar rowbys there, prepared to say goodby to San Marco forever
 "Going to New York on the Lady Evelyn" said George Narrowly, who was progressively cheerful. "From there I'm taking Allan to Chicago"
 Lord Narrowly smiled wanly,
 Nothing left but Chicago" he drawled. "I wanted 10 see you before went, Minot old chap. Not that I can thank you for all you did, don't know how. You stood by me llke7like a gentleman. And I realize that have no claim on Boyds. It was all my fault. If I'd never let Martin Wall have that conroundcd policy! But what's the use of fling? All my fault. And-my thanks, old boy" He sighed
 "Nonscnser said NImot "A business proposition solely. from my point of view. There's no thanks coming 10 me"
 Tt seems to nc" said George Har- rowby, that as the only victor in this affair you don't exhibit a proper cheer fulneSs. By the way we'd be delight ed to take you north on our boat. Why not?"
 But Minot shook his head.
 Cant spare the time. Thank you just the same" he replied. "Td like nothing better"
 Amid expressions of regret the Bar rowbys started for iGc elevator. Minot walked along the duskv corridor with them.
 we've had bit of cEcitcment- whatw said Allan If you're ever in London you're Co hc nv guest Old George has some sort of berth for me over there"
 "Not berth. A,au" objected George, pressing rha button fer the elevator "You'rc uot going to sleep. A job. Might aS well begin to talk the Chicago Iangua2e now. ,Lr. Minot, I, too. want to thank you"
 They stepped into tho elevator The door slammed: tho ear began to de- sccnd. lIinot stood gazing through the iron scroll work until the blond head of the helpless Lord Imr0wAy moved finally out of sight. Then he returned to his room and the time tables, which seemed suc!: a3,. unhappy reading.
 Jack paddocH appeared to invite NIL not to take dinner wDN him. Ills bars, he remarked. were all packed, and he WAS booked Guc thc ' o'clock train.
 bid l say her father was in the plumbing busmess:' u. inquired. My error. Dick. He owns a newspaper out in Grand Eartle Offered mo a job any time I wanted it. Great joke then; pretty serious now. for Im going out to apply. The other day l had a chill It occurred 10 me maybe she'd gone and married the youur nan with the pale purple ncck,io who passes the plate in thc MglauGist church. So ] beat it to Jhc telegraph counter, and
 Shes hear whole and fancy free:"
 70. k. in beth respects. So it's me for Grand Rapids"
 Good boJ'" said M..ot "I knew this game down heva didn't satisfy you. May | be the first to wish you joy:'
 "You? With a face like a defeated candidate? l say. cheer up. She'll stretch out eager arms in your direc- tion yet"
 'I don't believe it, 1acl.."
 "Wcu. while there's life there's still considerable hope lying loose about the landscape That's why I don't urge you to take the train with TIC.
 An hour later Mr. Paddock spoke further cheering words in his friends