Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-11-25

some face smiling. bowling low before
their interested lordshlps In charm
ing. broken English he repeated his
brief message. He had been requested
by his excelIency the French ambas-
sador to appear In this matter in an
swer TO a plea offered by the petition
ers to the ambassador for corrobora-
tive testimony TO the justice Of their
assertions from a responsible French
source.
He himself-he shrugged apologet-
ically-as II happened was Canadian
born; he was just starting upon his
way TO take up an appointment IN the
Canadian government. He agreed I'M
hesitatingly with what Monsieur Muir
ray had stated. ON behalf Of the
French government and OF the Cana
dian authorities he begged TO say that
such legislation as New York wished
to have perpetuated would have most
unhealthy effects upon the trade and
politics Of their two countries.
Master JuggIns sprang to his feet.
his honest face afush.
Many of the assertions OF Master
Murray and"
Pelham waved him to his seat
1--WE have heard enough pro-
nounced the whining voice. you have
no other hrst-hand witnesses from
overseasT
mo, your lordshlps," admitted Jug
gins reluctantly.
sThen further talk is Ruthless" he
went on, while his colleagues nodded
their sleepy assent. 1--WE are agreed
thar there seems TO be some difference
of opinion concerning this measure.
Were It not for the fact that his maj
esty's governor of New York appears
10 favor the Bit. we should consider
the case made out against 1t unanswer-
able. But in view OF Governor Bur
nets approval we are resolved that
the matter shall be referred back TO
him with a request for full report
upon the issues raised. and pending
the receipt Of this report and a de-
eision being reached his majesty's gov
eminent will not take action in the
premises. What is the next case for
consideration7'
The petitioners. much gratlfied.
locked around Murray and his ape
like servant. and followed Master
Jugglns from the chamber and out into
Whitehall.
what viii happen nextl" asked.
If know Governor Burnet as well
as / think / do, Murray and his French
friends will draw slight comfort from
their triumph today. Remember he Is
three thousand miles from London and
therefore able to think for himself
With yoa to help him
felt something brush against my
coat sleeve and looked around. had
just time to see the back OF a gaudy
red coat and wooliy black head.
crowned by an ornate cooked hat. dis
in the crowd.
do you seer l said.
AYE. responded Juggins grimly; IT
might have known 1t. Well. it's a les
son Ia time. We win not forget II. .
we luFueu rum WeAhtchaiA ihbO tic
Strand.
Murray will figure that this delay
gives him time to bride and buy his /
will, either In Governor Bnrnet's coun-
ell or in the government here con-
tInued Master Juggins. AT the worst
BE WI tigflik sssat he 8iiouia Be aba /
% withstand the laws execution for i
several years. and In that time much
may be done-aye. much may be done.
and in more than one way" he con-
GUIDED grimly.
Then doubtless Murray will send
Il once a swift messenger to New York |
70 that his friends may set to work
n his interest" I suggested.
Juggins stopped abruptly In the cen
er Of the foOtway.
mo, he will go himself It's too Inn
,ortant for trusting to another That
vas well thought OF. Master Harry.
We must not let him get ahead Of US.
Ton must sail on the first passage
valuable. Do you follow me7"
And be started on as fast as his