Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 21, 1914, Page 6

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I need a tow.” “Mr, Garavel told me not an hmfl ago that as soon as he explained his wishes she consented to marry Ramon without a protest.” “A refusal would have meant the death of the old man's chances, I pre- sume. She acted quite dutifully.” “Yes. If she had refused Ramon, I doubt if we could have saved her fa- ther. As it is, the general withdraws and leaves the field clear, the two young people are reunited, quite as if you had never appeared. and you: my dear Kirk, now what about you? “Oh, 1 don't count. I never have counted anything, you know. Is it true that Garavel is practically elected?” “General Alfarez couldn't very well step in after he had publicly stepped out, could he? That would be a trifle too treacherous. He'd lose his sup- port, and our people could then have an excuse to take a hand.” “T think you worked it cleverly, Mrs. Cortlandt,” Kirk sald. “Of course I By REX BEACH Author of "The Silver Horde,” Ete. 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It is her wish and mine.” “Then I shall do so, of course. If Miss Garavel is dancing tonight I would like your permission to place my name on her program.” “No!” exclaimed the banker. “Purely to avoid comment. Every one knows I have been calling upon her, and that report of our engagement got about considerably. It would set people talking if she snubbed me. That is the only reason I came to this dance. Belleve me, I'd rather have stayed away.” “Perhaps you are right. Let us have | no unpleasantness and no gossip about the affair by all means. 1 consent, then.” Conversing in a friendly man- ner, they followed the rest of the party, Kirk ignored Ramon's scowl as he requested the pleasure of seeing Chi. quita's program, then pretended not to notice her start of surprise. frightendd look at her father she timid- ly extended the card to him, and he wrote his name upon it. As he finished he found Mrs. Cort- | | alr Runnels approached with his wife, | Together they strolled off through the landt regarding him. “Will you dance with me?" he in- qnired. “Yes. I saved the fourth and the tenth.” As he filled in the allotted spaces she said in a low voice: “Youn are the boldest person! Did Mr. Gara- vel give you leave to do that or"— “Of course. Thank you.” e made his way out of the press that had gath- ered and toward the open air. Runnels pounced upon him just out- side. “Well, well, quick! Did you make it?" “Number nine.” “Good! 1 was gnawing my finger nails. Whew! I'm glad that is over. Now pull yourself together and don't forget you have the first dance with Mrs, Runnels. There goes the musie, I —I'm too rattled to dance.” Anthony found his friend's wife bub- bling with excitement and scarcely able to contain herself. “Oh, TI'll never live through it, I know,” she cried, as soon as they were out upon the floor. “How can you be so calm?” “I'm not. I'm as panicky as you are.” “And she, poor little thing! She seems frightened to death.” “But-isn’t she beautiful?” Now and then her eyes strayed to | Kirk with a look that made his blood move quicker. It boded well for the success of his plans and filled him with a fierce, hot gladness. But how the moments dragged! Genera] Alfarez entered the room amid a buzz of comment. Then, as he greeted his rival, Garavel, with a smile and a handshake a round of applause broke forth. The members of the com- mission sought them both out, and con- | gratulations were exchanged. At last the Garavel boom was launched in | earnest “The Spoilers,” “The Barrier,” nerve to try.” “Yes. than to you or to her. night.” “Suppose I don’t choose to accept what It pleases people to hand me?” “My dear Kirk!” She smiled. will have to in this case. nothing else to do.” He shook his head. seems we cun't be.” At this she broke out imperiously, her eyes flashing. “You can't afford to break with me.” “Indeed! Why do you think that?" “Listen! do in a few months. can be a great success. become a big man like your father. Well, Runnels will be out of the way soon, Blakeley amounts to nothing. You will be the superintendent.” “So! about Blakeley? Runnels is fired, eh?” “Yes.” “If I choose not to give up Chiq— Miss Garavel, then what? It means the end of me here, is that it?" “If you ‘choose? choice whatever in the matter. It is practically closed. You can do noth- I leave and inform the old gentle- ; opportunity. , ous to marry her. “Oh, I'm not going to kick up a fuss. | After @ | | struck up. man, in which case he will probably send the girl home at once, and take very good care to give you no further Ramon is only too anxi- As to this being the end of you here, well, I really don't see how it could be otherwise.” “And if I don’t agree you will tell Mr. Garavel that I'm going to make trouble?’ She said nothing, so he | went on cautiously, sparring for time. “Well, inasmuch as this seems to be a plain business proposition, suppose I think it over. When it comes time for our next dance, I'll say yes or no.” “As you please.” “Very well. The music has stopped; we'd better go in.” As they rose she laid her hand upon his arm and he felt it tremble as she . exclaimed: “Believe me, Kirk, this isn't at all easy for me, but—I can't bear to lose.” | CHAPTER XXII, Checkmatel NTHONY had no partner for the eighth dance and was very glad of it, for he could not have carried off the nec- essary small talk, As it was, he felt that his excitement must be patent to those around him now that the time had come. As the music ceased and the dancers came pouring out into the cool night crowd, disappearing in the direction of the north wing of the hotel. It seemed ages before the orchestra Kirk began to fear that something had happened to the musi- clans. e edged closer to the door and searched out Chiquita with his eyes. There she was seated with her father, Colonel Bland from Gatun and some high odicer or other—-probably an admiral, Kirk heard the orchestra leader tap his music stand; then as the first strains of the waltz floated forth he stepped into the ballroom and made toward his sweetheart. All at once he found that his braln was clear, his heart beats measured, Of course she saw him coming. She had waited all the long evening for this moment. He saw her hand flutter uncertainly to her throat; then as he paused before her she rose without a word. His arm encircled her walst, her little cold palm dropped into his as lightly as a snowflake, and they glided away together. He found himself whispering her name over and orver again passionately. “Why—why did you do this, senor?" she protested faintly. “It is very hard for me.” “It is the last time 1 shall ever hold you—this way." She faltered. her breath caught. “Please! My father is looking. mon"— ta- “Harve you agreed to marry him %" “Yes—no, no! 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