Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-07-29


ing. That deed shouldn't be forgot
ten-and we amt going to forget 1t.
We look upon Mansei as the victim Of
other mems greed. First. a greedy
theatrical manager tempted him to
commercialize his keroism-then cast
him adrift when he was no longer a
box-office attraction. NIansel was
broke. got to drinking, and had no job.
He was just ripe for Jake Singer to
pluck"
The ambassador nodded vigorously.
$50 If Mansei will contestant name
the man higher up"
"We're satistied.r finished Ford.
"We're after Jake Singer. And 1t
amt just for revenge. The only
menace to the integrity Of baseball is
gambling-and want to hit the gam
blers crack that they won't forget.
Say-putting JAKE Stinger in stripes
means as much to me as putting a
trust magnate in Jail means TO the
president! Understand. he's got his
heart set on it."
The ambassador smiled-but gave
no sign. After diplomatic pause, he
continued the conversation: I'VE
ought to be able to bring Jerrold Men
sci to time. somehow He could be
detained on the landing of the .Cofonia
tomorrow and paroied in the custody
Of the British ambassador. Then it
could all be fixed up automatically
quietly. I'll see Sir George Claughton
at ence."
iris Ford looked puzzled.
'"The British ambassador to Italy,"
explained John Bismer. "Great crick-
eter in his day-he'lf take a keen in
terest in this case"
Tell him if5he'll help us out with
Mansel I'll acknowledge that American
baseball came from English cricket"
You're "a born diplomat" was the
ambassadors compliment.
That's srrange-for i happen to be
an Irishman."
iris Ford thought IT a good joke.
= p
If Win .Shute marveled at sight of
iris Ford waiting on the quay at Ma
pies, the manager Of the Giant-kitlers
returned the compliment and opened
his mouth in astonishment. For James
Winton Shute. quite evidently In the
best Of health. did not disembark
alone!
On his arm, glancfng up at him in
perfect trust. was timid. sweet-faced
woman of middle age, whose wistful
eyes confessed that she had been
weeping. She was treated with Kind
of gallant Difference enjoyed only by
the mother Of particularly attrac-
tive daughter. u
Win Shute bow7ed iris Ford over
with his effusiveness. "How are you,
old boy? 1'ickled pink to see you |!
Le'me introduce you to MRS. Leonard
Mrs. Leonard, Mr.. Carlingford-isn't
this sky some e!"-all before iris
Ford could get In word. Incidental
~, Win Shute had never said CARING
ford" on any other occasion. Pulling
the manager aside. while Mrs. Leonard
obedtently examined the sky once
again. Win whispered: 'sMy names
James,. W. James-remember! Ex-
plain later"
Getting tile sign, Iris Ford nodded.
"When's the next train to Rome? 2"
asked Win, smiling significantly upon
Mrs. Leonard. Is a
81 don't know exactly" answered
Ford. 81.
"Must start at once" announced
Win.
"W-h-a-t for7" iris Ford could not
suppress his curiosity entirely.
;"To see the American ambassador"
The managers face frightened.
Hes here-on the dock-waitine
for" s1
win scowled.
''for an American he has Il
meet" completed Ford.
after he sees his friend whoevel
he is-have the ambassador look us
up at the Excelsior-that's the top.
| notch hotel, isn't it,"
'liebbe It Is" acknowledged Ford
TIN stopping there" 7
ION our way" ordered Win. rather
arbitrarily. But he Winked at Trls
Ford. ,..gstsgs,
"1'll Join you there in-balf ar
hour" said the manager. "after I've
arranged with the ambassador. Say
John Blsrner's al right. why-he',
q real FAM"
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