The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-08-21

l have aroused any-an-OId SrleIS But with me friend never dies
 That is like what an old Budd- hist priest told me in India" she exclaimed eagerly. He, too, was a friend of Blaine's."
 "Ah, yesl The old lama of La hore." Chang dismissed Chulam Bulk with another sweep of silver ] tipped fingers. T have heard of him. Preacher of a creed of abne- gation. That is not my belief, Mrs Vaneering. I have learned from ex- perience that a man wins what he takes"
 There are different beliefs for different men," Dagger reminded him. "Ghulam Bulk is happy with his; you, I daresay, are happy with yours
 Happy" Chang con S id CT d Scarcely. No man who is ambitious can be altogether happy. Were he lis ambition would die, and that having been the handspring of his life, he would cease to have req son for living
 That is a material point of view Possession is not everything" sug- gested Dagger.
 T should hazard the guess that you, Mrs Vaneering, possess much, . he commented.
 True, yet"
 If you will permit me! I have known what it is to possess noth- ing beyond the barest necessities and very little of those. The ex- perience is essential if you would comprehend the realities of life. The restrained dignity of his manner impressed Dagger, and she remained silent as a knock on her door ushered in several servants carrying the materials for tea on gorgeously lacquered trays. These they set upon a table, and with drew obsequiously. Chang rose and poured hot water from pot on a tiny, gilded brazier over the leaves in a bowl, then strained off the golden liquid into a second bowl.
 This is essence of the gods-if there be gods" he said. presenting it. From my own gardens in the South. Once it was reserved for the Son Of Heaven, Now, Chang presents it to his friends"
 The irony did not escape her
 You have been very successful General" she answered: but can you be sure that success has meant happiness to you? Would you not have been happier, possibly, as a coolie in those tea -gardens?" No he retorted promptly, "fol l am not so constituted"
 Blaine Howard wouldn't accept your belief" she replied Nol should l."
 That is true as to MT. Howard, i he agreed T offered him power or a plane with my own He would not accept, The old lama had bent his mind the other way"
 "Ah. yes, the Wayl" T understand" assented Chang 1 But do not be misled by the idea There are many Ways-nearly a: many as there are men, for no two i Of us walk the same road"
 T walk Blaine Towards road, she retorted proudly.
 So? I should have guessed oth. erwise' He rose again, impressivel! tall, regal, self-contained. We hay, much to discuss with each other. For the first time his seamless vel low cheeks wrinkled in a smile Those who disagree have most t' impart-and to learn. But I do no think we shall really disagree
 Why not?" challenged Dagger
 Because you are of those who's feet seek the Way of Power ht returned. And the man who nigh have set your feet upon another Way" he hesitated perceptibly- lis gone,' he concluded.
 But in my time I go. too" Sht said
 1 No from sung-fu so soonP7 ht questioned.
 T came here to learn of Blain, Howard, not to find a differen Way she said.
 l T will tell you of him he prom. ised, and whatever Way you talk must be of your choice"
 She drew herself erect with { touch of haughtiness. Tt is not necessary for you ol anyone to tell me so.7
 Have I not said you were O those whose feet sought the Wa, of Power?" he replied, making nc effort to conceal the admiring ligh in his narrow eyes. You were borr o n~f..o1-u