The Dolores star., 1918-04-19

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ahe knew the great Worid-Nsw York
| Vienna, London, Paf& Great name.
ten from hef lips casually and care
lessiy. she was fun Of spaey littlt
anecdotes about German royalty ant
the British aristocraey. II was NO won
der. Gordon Elliot thought, that she
had rnther stunned the little social set
Of Kusiak.
Through Northrup and Tfelawney 9
new siant ON Macdonald was given tc
Gordon. He had fallen into casual
talk with them after dinner ON the
fore deck. To. his surprise the youns
man discovered that they bore him no
grudge at all for his interference the
night before.
But we ain't through with Colby
Macdonald yet" Trelawnsy explained.
Mind. I don't say we'rs going to get
him. Nothing like that. Here's the
point. We stand for Labor. He stands
for Capital. Sect Things amt what
they used to be in ALASKA. and It's be-
cause Of Colby Macdonald and his
friends. They're grabbess - that's
what they are. They want The whole
works. Understand7 It's up to Ms
to light, amt ftf'
Later Elliot put this viewpoint be-
fore Strong.
There's something In II" the miner
agreed. "Wages have gone down, and
It's partly because the big fellows are
consolidating interests. Alaska amt
poor mans country the way It was.
But Mac amt to blame for that. He
has to play the game the way the
cards are dealt out"
The sky was clear again when the
Hannah drew In to the wharf at Moose
Head to unload freight. but the mud
in the unpaved streets leading to the
business section Of the little frontier
town was instep deep. Many Of the
passengers hurried ashore to make the
most Of the nve-hour stop. Elliot put
on Q pair Of heavy boots and started
uptown.
At the end Of the wharf he passed
Miss O'Neill She wore NO rubbers and
she had come to halt at the begin
ming Of the mud. After q momentary
INDIGESTION she returned slowly to the
boat.
The young man walked up into the
town, but ten. minutes later he crossed
the gangplank of the Hannh again
with package under his arm. Miss
O'Neill was sitting on the forward
deck. making q pretenss to herself
of reading.
He moved over to where shs sat and
lifted his hat. VI hope yoa won't
khtr1r 10ho~kv NRt~- Ns>nyoA1D hs,H
I've brought you some rubbers from a
store uptown. noticed Jon couldn't
get ashore without them
The girl was visibly embarrassed.
She was not at all certain Of the right
thing to do. Where she had been
brought up young men did not offer
courtesies Of this sort 80 Informally.
Ill think won't need them. thank
you. I've decided not to leave the
boat" she answered shyly.
Elliot had never been accused Of be-
ing gutter. Having begun this, he
proposed to see It out. He caught
sight Of the purser experimenting the
discharge Of cargo and called to him
by name. The oficer Joined them, q
pad Of paper and a pencil In his hand.
I'm trying to persuade Miss O'Neill
that she ought to 60 ashore while
we're lying here. What was 1t you told
me about the waterfall back Of the
town"
FINEST thing Of its kind in Alaska.
Everyone takes 1t in. We won't get
away till night. You've plenty Of time
II you want to see it."
Snow, will you please introduce me
10 Miss O'Nein formally7"
The purser went through the usual
formula Of presentation, adding that
Elliot was government official on
his way to Kusiak. Having done his
duty by the young man. the busy So
percargo retired.
TIN sure 1t would do you good te
walk up to the waterfall with me, Miss
O'Neill." urged Elliot.
She met little obviously the smile
that would not stay quite extinguished
on his good-looking, boyish face. Why
shouldn't she 60 with him, since 1t wal
the American way for unchaperoned
youth to enjoy itself naturally
IF they'll IT." the girl answered
eytng the rubbers.
Gordon dropped to his knees and
demonstrated that they would.
As they walked along the muddy
street she gave him friendly littls
nod of thanks. 'Good of you to take
the trouble to look out for me-"
BE laughed. ut was myself wal
looking out for. I am a stranger ir
the country and was awfully lone
some"
SIS 1t that this is your first timt
in. tooF she asked shyly.
You're going to Kusiak, arent
your Do you know anybody therer
replied Elliot.
my cousin lives there. but haven't
seen her since was ten. She's ar
American. Eleven years ago she Wis
tied NJ In Ireland
I'm glad you know someone hi
| aaid esYnnyl NOT he M lonaaoxno su.i&l