The Lamar register., 1920-08-18

childreBLwheu the Regent was sink
ting. That deed shouldn't be forgot
I ten--and we aint going to forget IT.
We look upon Mansel The victim of
other mems greed First. a greedy
theatrical manager tempted him TO
commsrcislize his heroism-thep cast
him adrift when he was no longer a
box-oface attraction. Msnsel was
broke, got TO drinking. and had no job.
He was just ripe for Jake Stingsr TO
pluch."
The amba ssador nodded vigorously.
so If Mansel will confess-and name
the man higher up"
We're satisfied finished Ford.
We're after Jake Stingsr. And II
amt Just for revenge. The only
menace TO the integrity Of baseball 10
eambling--snd l want to hit the gam
blsrs q crack that they won't forget
say-putting Jake stinser in stripes
means a. much TO me a. putting a
trust magnate in Jail meann to the
PRESIDENT Understand. he's got his
heart set on It."
The ambassador smiled-but gave
90 sign After a diplomatic pause he
continued the conversation: I'VE
ought to be able to bring Jsrrold Men
sel to ttrns somehow. He could be
detained On the landing of the Colonia
tomorrow and paroled In the custody
Of the British ambassador. Then II
could all he 1xed up diplomaticauy-
quietly ri see Sir George Claughton
at once"
Iris Ford looked puzzled
The British ambassador to Italy"
explained John Bismer. Great crick-
eter In his day-henl take . keen In
terest IN this case"
Tell him II he'll help US out with
Mansel IN acknowledge that American
baseball came from English cricket 10
You're born diplomat" was the
Ambassadors compliment.
That's strsnge-for ! happen TO be
an Irishmsn."
Iris Ford thought 1t a good joke.
II Win Shute marveled at sight of
Iris Ford waiting on the quay at Ma
piles. the manager of the Gisnt-killers
returned the compliment and opened
his mouth In astonishInent. For James
winton Shute quite evidently In the
best OF health. did NOT disembark
alone,
On his arm. glancing up at him in
perfect trust wa. timid. sweet-faced
woman OF middle age whose wi-tful
eyes confessed that she had been
weeping. She was treated with kind
I "a .nfAv.h only nv
the neither of q particularly attrac-
tive daughter.
Win shute bowled Iris Ford over
with his efrnsiveness. How are you.
old boy, Ttckled pink TO see you !
Le'ms Introduce you TO Mrs. Leonard
-Mrs. Lsonsrd. Mr.. Carlingford--isn't
this sky some blue all before Iris
Ford could set In q word. Incidental
| ~ Win shuts had never said "Carlins
| ford" on any other occasion. Pulling
the I'd manager aside. while Mrs. Leonard
obsdisnfly examined the sky once
again. Win whispered; My nsme's
James-S " Jsnes-remembsr Ex-
plain later
Getting tile sligo. Iris Ford nodded
-whsn's the next train 10 Romef"
asked Win smiling Significantly upon
Mrs. Leonard.
II don't know exactly" answered.
Ford
MUST starr al once" announced
win
What forr- Iris Ford could not
suppress hts curiosity entirely.
ITO see the American ambassador" +"
The managers face frightened
Hes hsre--on the dock-waiting
for"
Win scowlsd
for an American he has to
meet" completed Ford.
After he sees his friend-whoever
be is--havs the ambassador look us
up at the EKcelsior-thats the top
notch hotel. isn't itf"
"Mehhe " Is" acknowledged Ford
I'm stopping there
"on our Way" ordered Win. rather
arbitrarily. But be winked at Tris
Ford
"I'n join you there in-halr an
hour" said the manager. after I've
arranged with the amhasssior. Say
John Bismer's all right. Why-he's
real fan"
But win Shui- Wa. hurrying awsy
--ou' ~ rsuge Of The hn,uan ear. With
Ars L-ausrd lie ratified off In oue
horse victoria fortified by q tsX1-far,