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30 ne faced oeuof LON Aiberue
Aggoniz few moments later In the
latter's cool, Swallowed library.
across a mahogany table-desk that
cleaned with lustrous polish.
His Excellency was small man.
with a furtive air Of incongruous
pompositx Yet this quality was
likely as not to be overlooked and
accredited TO false school OF train
Ing In the more decided spirit OF
craftsmanship so obvious part II
his character. and the frank man
to.man attitude tina. marked all bis
dealings. Don Alferde, King summed
up. was a sportsman tnd a gentle
man; his only fault narrowness
of viewpoint that was characteristic
of his nationality, Ind that easily
could be set down to plain provin.
cialism, forgiyable until 1t carried
him too far.
81 have grave request to make
of you. senor." King announced.
Don Alferde pushed memoran-
dunn pad aside and looked up at his
visitor calmly.
"Sit down." he quietly suggested.
King obeyed. He looked down at
his sombrero, the soft brim of which
he was twisting uncertainty in his
fingers. Then his jaw shot out with
belligerence typical of him.
II want to marry your daughter.
!. Dan Alferdc."
The Governor nodded quietly.
II know. I have been expecting
that for several days. It is quite
impossible"
"Y u refuse. without taking hsr
wishes into consideration! King
demanded. DO you realize that !
love her, that she loves me, that
there is nothing else matters I,
either Of us In this world?"
He might have said more. for the
Castillian's quiet calm at such mo-
ment was extremely irritating; but
Naide's father raised his hand.
Il am very sorry, Senior Gallo
way" he said. evenly. but must
repeat, 1t is quite impossible" AS
he spoke he was looking the Amer
lean squarely in the eyes. you.
are-you must forgive me II you
force me to be quite frank-an
American, a business man. My
daughter Is of a house as old a.
Spain is old. She must marry on.
of e .-al station-she must" ,ere
was no doubling Don Alferde's lie.
cision on that point Once, my
good friend, We Castilians divided
our pursuits. between warning ami
gaming. We still revere abov.
everything the memory OF our cav.
liers: our daring. reckless young
men who sought danger out because
they loved It," He smiled deprecat.
ingly. Perhaps that is why | 80
love high speed! 1t is nearly the
only thing left us in this modern
are"
King, though he recognized the
hopeless fallacy OF the Governors
reasoning, nevertheless appreciated
the adamant convictions that con.
ceived IL. Argument was impossi-
BILE; Don Alferde had spoken with
a quiet finality that left no room for
debate. He got TO his feet.
Very well, Your Excellency,"
King said.
Don Alferde smiled disarmingiy
and offered his hand. 81 hope
have made you understand. Senior
Galloway, and regret its being nee.
essary. But even your own Kiplinc
says that East Is East and West is
West, and never the twain shall
meet"
HE says more, too" King replied,
but he accepted the proffered hand.
81 know you are very wrong, Don
Alferde; some day you will know 1.
too. Then we'll finish that quota.
ton from Kipling. But shall never
give up Made while she remains un-
married. Meanwhile, appreciate
your frankness."
He went out. Made met him
where he had left her. and from his
downcast countenance was able to
anticipate his news. She ran few
steps to meet him.
ut is-no?"
Very definitely" he nodded
Your father wants me to get a suit
OF armor, trusty servitor and
lean mare, and then go out AMI
spear windmills."
Strangely neither OF them seemed