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Show THE OGDEN SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 27, 1921. .. Ings, mostly representing edible objects, hung at regular Intervals around, the walls. The grate was inlaid with tiles of various colors and startling designs. The "furniture was of mahogany and upholstered in very stiff leather. There was a general air of newness and "varnish everywhere. The butler's shoes creaked and the caps and aprons of the two parlor maids rustled, About half way through the repast Mrs. Grunby, very fat, very comfortable, but a trifle blowsy as to complexion, asked her (Synopsis of preceding chapters.) "Mr. David," a mysterioas personage In London, meets MIbbs Clara Wren.secretary to Hon.Ilarley Parke. Cabinet Minister, and takes her with the hope of obtaining, If possible, the attitude of lion, Packe1 toward the Balkan States, in which it appears "Mr, David" dis-is deeply interested, Is He suddenly surrounded by covers that he Secrets Service men, who are about to arrest him. The girl quietly sends the approaching officers a card, Hafter reading which they suddenly withdraw. She takes the astonished "Mr. David" with her to the Government Building where the meets ;IIon. Harley Pacjt. In the conversation the fact Is revealed that "Mr. David" Is the exiled Crown Prince of Balkanland. Hoping to be restored to power he has been workstudy ing among laboring classes to manufacturing conditions, to help his own people later. He has secured a position in the big Grunby Shoe Factory. One evening he meets his old enemy, Paul Langrode, who recogniies him. Later he attends the factory he has met a beautiful American girl, Virginia Martin. They a dinner at Hon. Harley Packe's, and there meets the Prime Minister. At take a trip to the countrj tosether. and conBecoming very friendlysome of her fidential she tells him him to call past history, and Invites next evening and meet her stepfather, Israel Blackman, a refuges countryman of David's, and who is traveling salesman for the Grunby the pleasfactory. This he does,inbut ant evening Is broken on by Harry Grunby, who is infatuated with Virginia. He comes to tell her that his father has dropped Blackman from the-- factory payroll, partly for the interest he has taken in trade unionism. to-lun- ch j . . i U--1 . B - UCdUT ... . V V. I'. , 'j ' .( ' ' v shone viciously. He was a small man of stiff figure, who had been wiry in his youth, but was now rap- - ' - V - - ' . ; nhotm - VSJUU tr. though, la the evtnirji." he went on. discontentedly, "if your mother and me and Harry can get Into evening clothes I should hava you could smarten up a thought bit- W i Edith midt co reply beyoaa a slight shrug of the shoulders. With a faint but ecobtruslre curiosity she was watching the entrance of the fire men. who were belcg uia rd In by the butler. Mr. Grunby t V i - ... - crossed his legs with difficulty and tarsw himself back In his chslr with his Cnrers clasping the item cf --his wine jrls.it. You, Beasley. cf course," he said to a thick-set- . sandy tittle man who led the way. "I expected you and you. Holmes. God bless my soul. David, what are you doing In this bunch? Ttu haTen't been wttii me longer than a month. "I was-- asked to cone, David reMr. Beasley here will explied. .plain the reason for our vJsltThey stood, four cf them very and a little truculent, at tht end of the table. DaTld, on the ether band, slightly In the background, looked about him with an air of quiet amusement which somehow or other Irritated Mr.'Grunby. "Well, go ahead." the latter invited. "You are diaturblng me Just at that time of day when I do look forward to a little peace and Quiet, , .' a. if 4 .- - rit " s ,; iWbMJ& 77 . '))"- Jl!jo Vj JJ i"r ; r PVHS --11LL1K u JLJI JUy. i to-da- y, UIUUUVr u i; "Any trouble with the workpeo- pie Henry?" 1(11. I : &Ui 8 ."1 R i - jl 1 STANDARD-EXAMINE- ' M - t'y 4 - t. t4 U1-ates- se 1? S V. V - i j 1 but don't trouble to apoJodte. What is It you want, Beasley .Beasley, square and squat, twirling his hat In his hand, spoke up clTilly enough, but firmly. "Wt want to withdraw our prom-Jt- t cot to Join the trades union, sir.-- he said. r t 3 1" (Continued from Last Week.) CHAPTER IX (Continued) T i3 quite ah achievement, Blackman admitted quietly. "At the same time, the trades unions are reasonable propositions and they have great power behind them. Just now, for In- - stance, isn't there a little discontent in the factory?" "Oh, there always is that,M the young man assented loftily. "It's this infernal socialistic legislation which turns their heads. I can't eee the use of making, people discontented myself. They all earn more than's good for them already.". For so a man, v i Ar" I We've done with that two months ago," Mr. Grunby replied. -You had your votes and you plumped for an tncreaat la your wages Instead." "We are not exactly satisfied with -- that vote, sir." Why notr Beasley hesitated, Tra meaning no offense, sir." he said, "but it's the opinion of most of us that there was some bribery " about, -Bribery, ehf tht manufacturer V j mild-mannere- "V J i . f V? t ' . , - - . x K j con-aid- i' l! jj !i IT'This f , d Blackman's smile was becoming a little dangerous. "So that is your, opinion, " he eaid. "As a matter of curiosity, Mr. Grunby, how much do you that you are worth?" !"That'8 nobody's business except the firm's," he retorted. "I am a partner and a considerable shareholder.? "Precisely," Israel Blackman commented. "It is a matter of cap ltal. You would never earn enough in your life to buy that motor car outsideV but, fortunately for you, you are your father's son " Virginia intervened In time to Btop an angry outburst. i mattered. ? er ' - v ' - . . . 0 t cf chairs." - necessary," "Mr, Grunby, I think 4 f - - t V '.',1 f t i :. , ... s . ' : . i . . i ' . ' I- ' - ' r f' ' i 4 t. V , ; ' M i developing- signs '. h ofwcorpu- shirt gaped in sev eral places. He was ? a rapid eater, and f Just at the moment he seemed some- what out of breath i u in nis wun exeriiuus. ' "No more than if i usual," he growled.- Xi "I hear they're go- t 1 lng to challenge another vote as to whether they shall have a union man down to lecture them or not Unv.. grateful s c o u n - V t1 t Jit' ' ' idly ' I i w I. you." cold-lookin- drelsl" i i ; :.. w rroundings seemed . ... I : . ;;.,...(' "... :; 5 . :' ' ; i "They will probably be content to -- wait, sir," the butler suggested. They had better, then." his mat- she itr his slitsr asked, indifferently. "Is !"Yes," Blackman admitted, "I most untidily know who you are." dressed, in marked David leaned a little toward him. distinction to the , ' ("Listen," he said, "I will come white tie and coat of her and talk to you again about this. If you have prejudices against me father, and the un-- b acomlnglyof perhaps I may dispel them. In the her meantime- - I do not ask it from any gown , apprehension of danger, but for mother. To neither other reasons will you keep my of them did she bear the slightest 'j eecret?" resemblance. Her forehead was in- -' clined to be low, but her face wad "Yes," he promised, "I will keep your secret", Intelligent, the curve of her lipa Mr. Gmnby son nuts. "An Englishman' . ci ed 7 ' , CHAPTER X. T was the sacred hour of the day at the mansion which Mr. Henry Grunby'a. humbler neighbors had somewhat jpitefully christened "Tottenham's Folly, a week or so after David's supper party at Charlton Terrace. Mr. Grunby sat at dinner with his wife and family. His dining room was large and lofty. There were gilt cornices, a s great deal of gilt about the and a level line of oil paint- - I fres-icoe- . , discontented, her fine eyes rebellious. She had the appearance of a girl who was deliberately making the worst of herself. "Why do you call them ungrateful for. thinking abput Joining the trades union?" she asked. "They are fools, anyway, her - - . , watchd his glaas fillei with port and besm to peel ' swal-Jow-t- ali low-neck- g hours?" curiously out of place. Sh was carelessly, al- t , . father replied; "The trades union's no use to them, and It's cos me a matter of. five thousand pounds to stave off the thing up till now, but If it costs me fifty thousand I'm gomaster in my own ing to atay ' got to be mss-- jiuac,of "asdtumiitr in iii tie pro-- nouncsd, h!s own There's teen too , workpeople. much pandering to trade unions and tnch like. As to the workpeorlo deserving a o share la 'the proflu. that's all rot-t' the 5ho Beckoned David and "II our drains nd capital that maks the money," Mr. Grunby FV11 n Ha ! Ucnina Work a machin that mnmu has InTentrd." the Other. -Dd fool can't ire iU"h!a father .muttered. Tan the salt, Edith. What, eff port?" The girl thook her head. Harry Grunbj, mora pimply, , I don't like it." faced than ever, an indifferent re"Not like 1tr Mr. Grunby almcn plica of what his father rr.ht tiTe shouted. "Cost m three hundred been at bis age, nodded approving-17- . shillings a down ia Tall Mall. A port, too," "Guvnor's right, he declared. "If vintage "la lt? the r'rl replied, lUtless-ly- . you once kcticklc under ta thesa "Then I dont Ilka vintajs chaps the game's up." ports." International Feature Eervlo. inc. ; Great Britain rJgt.ta Jlemrtd - CO 1511, pointed. kId h f1a haa no objection." Grunby Iery fj, . ter snapped. Tell lata that I'm dining and HI see them presenlly- The butler departed wfth his message. Mr. Grunby tlanced around his table, at th pictures en his wills and at tht decanters of wine upon hi sideboard. He conceited a --new Idea. Tell you whst, he mid. Til have those fcllow come ta hire." -Won't ther feel a little out of place, dear? Mrs, Grushy "Ycj can pack cp ind go, Pxr.ma," her huihani rvplled. -- As to feeling out of place, that's thtlr lookout, not mine. If tbiy chooss to corns to my prlrste house they hall tee me Just how ud where I please. Show Vnj In, Jamei.- Mr. Grunby rest to her feet and glanced toward her -dsufhisr. I'd like to stay.- the Utter declared, a little ahrupfjj. "X want to hear what they hats to f sy "Stay rf yoti want to." Mr. Gruntv assented, suddenly rotlclnr. as though for the ffrst time, hts dtugh-ter- a attire. "Can't tblsk why ycu den't teg yourself out a IIUJs tsurv sug-gttft- d. ? " bIraU "If nd the ethers '"m'Ie- - rawng their circle. A spirit of mischief seemed to hare entered Into Edith, Her eyes suddenly fiaihed with anus, ment. She was watching her obviously dlsorarosed. "Wont you have a cigar she whispered to TaTld. Ht laughed back at her. . v, fath-rJLbo.,,- thicker than this a little, bat It was a 'beautiful fiaror. P a s t r ycook's her spouse port! groaned. 'Harry, we won't glre 'em convenient for them, to tee "A little streak of color stole Into ,31r. Grunbys cheeks. His eyes had filled with anger. He set down his glajs hastily. "God bless my soul!" he exclaimed, raising his volee so that he might be heard In the hall. "Can't these ignorant beggars leave a fentleman atone after business - V; ter, opened his mouth and closed It again. David bowed and accept- 12, ? ch!r to Bch Edith had day, Mrs, Oruaby aid amiably. -when I nied to go Into Parker's, the bun shop In High atreet, eTery Satur day morning and hiTe a cake and a class of port wine after I'd dono my jrhorping. It seemed r,, r rtotr fce "riled, nnder his vthf:J That might be your father a little too high. trying As any more. The butler, who had been out of the room for a moment, approached his master and leaned OTer hfci with a confidential air. ."Fire persons from tht factory have called, sir," he announced. "They wish to know whether it would be IV ? The girl who on his was seated and turned right looked at him with disapproving eyes. suIn her gee-ga- ' ; 'V? 'l am very much obliged"1 he said, "but r shall not seek another situation in the boot and shoo trade. I shall probably return to literature or. journalism, or one of the minor ways of making a living." Young Grunby made a more or less dignified exit. Virginia accompanied him to the front door. For a moment David was alone ;with his host. "Mr. Blackman." he said, "I am to understand, I believe, from something you said Just before supper, that you have realized my iden' i. i r - , . . tity?" ' i . Mr. Grunby stared at his daugh- ! mind the J t really isn't she insisted. there is nothing more to be said, .la there?" "Nothing at all, her stepfather agreed. "I accept my dismissal. I will even go so far as to admit that it lis deserved. I am a very bad salesman. Your father will no doubt be better served." It was obvious that this messenger of fate approved neither of Mr. Blackman's form of address nor of his attitude towards the great, firm of Grunby & Son. Virginia's appeal to him, however,- - was a slight sop to his vanity. f'Glad you take it so well, Mr. Blackman he remarked, picking up his hat from the table. "I was afraid you might find it awkward being out of a situation at this time of the year. If a reference signed by the firm is of any service to you, I'll see what I can do if Miss. Martin comes around to my office In the morning." , Israel Blackman shook his head. . .. Thert'a fifty cf tht rivetters scarcely been sober ilnce." Beasley continued, "and men will talk in their cups, as you know, sir." -Pooh I" Mr. Grunby What I say Js, prove ejaculated. rt. I can make a present if I want to. Thtrs'a no Question about brlberv. Here, James," he called out to that feotler, who was busying himself culetly at tht other end cf the room, "bring me a cigar.- Mr. Grunby clipped and lit the cigar solemnly which his servant handed him. Edith looked cp from the tablecloth at which she had been gating, and turned to David. "I do wish you would all alt down." she Invited. "You look o uncomfortable. There art plenty A anything but cigarettes Mr. Grunby looked doVn tht table suspiciously. you've come to accuse rat cf bHbery. ehr he said. "Ief, hear n:lUTOnZ f01 H this. 't Jun over from America, arent you? Are they all turning SocUllst ever theretoo. The i , atmosphere is dlstlnctlv ;v,rn2c.rUc'' DlT'4 replied, "and r that la the course few yftrs laert wn, of tht next olher band. th reiatlont between labor and capital Urn oa eounder basis lalTvr States, to tht need reform is, m a way, lest crylng-.2:- 1:for Cnby pinched his cigar and dropped tht ash. l need . !ee th t ht 'I'test .v St 1 defanffv -- rn9 re'stions netwYtn cart al and labcr !t hls country." ta think d ffervntlT v. Their idea toay Is that all production it inspired three elements trains, capitalbyand and thBt th rm' aVnnM Vlabor - . , Katlcally dlilded In Just propor n.4 uoos oetwetn tht thret. Eutt la rpotiaea cay be necessary st la wcramg crcer. -Huh!" Mr. Grunby seoffid. To all the skin sorters la America talk like laitr "Most of tht - think Ilk Intelligent David replied. It,- ones J. perhapa, r.tTt the csitterred tf a Uttle fuller education. am sure ycu art to rid cf us, Mr. Grctbr. shall rt: wt revert to our mUrlu? Mr. Pa-le- y Is charred to ask yen wbatasr you win cement, endtr the clrren. siacces, jo a freia rcte. x ctn as eure yen that bj far the rr.cr lr.- cf tsll'grnt Kr.d vahiaMt pc ad-vant- arxis crratlTf tJt!r thls." jour "I dart say. iir. Gr-nagreed ty (Continues rn h'est W v i i- Ps;sJ 7 . |