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THE HOUSE OF

ROTHSCHILD

(Continued from yesterday) The Deckton of The Conference

As Nathan entered the Confer- ence Room the meeting was being called to order. He nodded amiably to Buring. who returned his saluta- tich uncomfortably. Then he sat down, an "anticipatory smile on his face. But as Herrles rose and began to read from a paper before him, the smile faded from Na- than's face. An expression of in- "credulity crept into his eyes. Dazedly he listened as Herries con- cluded:

"It Is the decision of the con- ference that the highest author-

Լ. itative bid is that of Baring and Company, London. They will be awarded three quarters of the is sue, at seventy-one..."

Nathan turned to look again at Baring. Again with an expression of intense discomfort, Baring re- turned his glance.

"There being no further busi- ness Herrles was saying »

But Nathan rose. "You are mis- taken. Mr Herries," he said quiet ly. "There is further business."

All eyes were on him as he walk- ed toward the 'dais. Formally Herries recognized him: "Mr. Na- than Rothschild."

"I am compelled, my lords and gentlemen." Nathan said, "to call

your attention to what must cer- tainly be an over sight-"

inter-

But nervously. Herries rupted him: "I regret to say, Mr. Rothschild, the decision 11:131 stand."

"But my House," Nathan persist- ed, "sent its bid to take the entire issue at a point. better than Mr., Baring's. Why is that not record- ed?"

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Distressed, Herrics

hesitated. Then Metternich sardonically sug- gested: "Perhaps Count Ledranta would like to explain the situation to Mr. Rothschild."

The Reason

Nathan was visibly shocked. The mention of Ledrantź told him gure- ly that the slight had been cal- culated. In silence he turned. Mor- ed toward Ledrantz. "Your Ex- cellency," he said. And waited.

Ledrantz rose, cool, contemptu- ous. "Your bid, Mr. Rothschild, was received, but-to put it as de- licately as possible-it was thrown out," he smiled coldly, "let us say, on a technicality."

"A technicality which of course erose only when the war ended." Nathan's voice was aunve.

"You are at liberty to give my statement any interpretation you wish," Count Ledrantz returned. "You mean, in brief-I am Jew." Nathan's face was taut, his eyes hard....

Likewise, in brief-I do." Led- rantz slapped venomously.

"Gentlemen," Näthan said, "I must accept your decision." He studled their faces for a moment- cold fury in the eyes of Ledrantz. amusement on that of Metternich,

on the face. of Herries unhappy concern, other faces, openly hostile, or reserved. Then he added: "You say Barings take three-quarters of the loan? May I ask who takes the other fourth?"

"That is being taken by Count Ledrantz, Prince Metternich, Count Talleyrand, and-and others," Her- ries said uneasily.

"I

see a family party. Good day. gentlemen."

The Jews are bad losers.

You

are out of luck, Mr. Rothschild." Ledrantz laughed nastily.

"Am I?" Nathan returned. "We

Sad News for Julle

His thoughts, as he returned home, were a turmoil of anger and distress, of feverish plans for the

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Rowerth came in. "Excuse me, sir," he said anxiously. "I heard the result and came to offer my sympathy."

“Thanks,” Nathan said briefly "Save it for Baring, Ledrantz and company. They will need it. Do you realize that Ledrantz, Metter- nich, Talleyrand and the rest are taking a fourth of the loan with- out a penny between them?"

"But they will make millions on It," Rowerth said, puzzled.

Nathan was thoughtful for a mo- ment. Then he said. "They have taken this new loan at seventy- one. On the first of the month they will offer to the public at seventy-four. But there already is in existence a previous Govern-

future of anxiety-for Julie. After nat deliberate stoning, because he was a Jew, he could see no hope for Julie's happiness in her anti- cipated marriage. What could he meat bond that also pays four per do? How should he turn this decent., of which we have a large feat into victory? His hand touch-holding......Suppose. by, the first of ed the blossom in his button-hole Victory!

As he opened, the door of his house and walked slowly into the living-room, Julle and her mother Ilfted eager faces to his.

But

shall see." In silence he went out quickly a shadow clouded them. In of the Conference Room.

the terrible, proud anger of this es they read a dismaying mess- age. Hannan's heart tightened with the quick sympathy of "love and, long years shared. Julie's lips quivered at the thrust of fear for love denied, for hopes betrayed dreams shattered.

For a moment Nathan looked at them, sllently. But he could not spare them now. Could not com- fort Julle with new hope doomed only to be destroyed..

"Julie, you must give him up." he said heavily.

"Father!" Her head on his shoul- der, Julle wept.

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the month, the old bonds now sell- ing at seventy-three should fall to sixty-three?"

"They couldn't possibly float the new issue!" Rowerth exclaimed ex- citedis, "Nobody would buy it!”

"Suppose the old one goes down to Bfty-to forty," Nathan went on. "And, by gad, that's where it's go- ing! They'll never be able to float the new loan at all! Send word to my brothers to buy, secretly every bond they can lay their hands on......Work!"

To Julie and her mother, staying with Gudula Rothschild and Am- schel in Frankfort, word came of the panic on the Stock Exchange in London. Timidly hope beat new wings in Julle's anxious heart. Her father must win! And then...

Nathan stood by the Rothschild pillar on the Exchange floor. About him. pandemonium raged. But he "What is it, Nathai?" Hannah was calm, unperturbed, waiting. asked fearfully.

In the Conference Room. Led- Eriefly he explained what had. rantz, Metternich, Herries and happened. "And It shows how Ju-Talleyrand anxiously consult.

would be received among them, * ed together. Every passing be added. "In my heart, I liked minute more loudly proclaimed Julie's romance-but it can't-be." their failure. They were ruined-

"Why not? Hannah pleaded, as unless...They looked at each other. sobbing pitifully, Juliė ran from knowing well that one power slone the room,

could save them now.

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"What about the other fourth?” Näthan inquired. "Can you pay for it?" Then, as Ledrantz was silent. he went on: "Were you pre- "pared to pay anything? No? You took it for a rise...You are frian- cially irresponsible, the whole lot of you except Mr. Baring. And you are all ruined and dishonoured. including Baring. In rescue you 'on' one condition-that you pass

me the entire issue at sixty-six."

Ledrantz gasped. "What excuse could we offer to the pubile?" he demanded, when he could get his

breath.

"Just say," Nathan returned quietly, "that it was found neces- sary on a technicality."

"Tm damned if I agree to that!" Ledrantz raged.

"Very well." Nathan turned to leave.

But Baring stopped him. They had to have his help. They all were, as Nathan had pointed out. ruined, dishonoured, otherwise.

Nathan drew a contract from his pocket. I still ask you gentle- men to sign this," he said.

"You seem to have been "very sure of yourself," Ledrantz sneer- ed.

"I was quite," Nathan agreed. will you sign frst?”

As the Prussian hesitated a mes- senger came in from the floor. The old bonds now were selling at forty-three! Hastily Lerantz sign-

ed

"You've won your fight with me, Jew," he gritted. "But it will cost you dear!"

"Is that a threat?" Nathan ask- ed.

"Yes."

Menacingly

they faced each other, as hurriedly the others sign ed the contract.

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