Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 October 1908 — Page 6

BY ALBERT PAYSON TERHUNE

CHAPTER XI. w T sound of the breaking fan all /\ three participants in the F % strange reunion turned. For A A a second or more they faced the crimson faced, dumfounded Perry without a word. Here was an element In the affair on which neither Phelan nor Cynthia bad counted when giving Thompson their promise not to reveal his Identity. They gradually realized this, and it left even the ready wltted Phelan speechless. Perry himself was first to break the spell. “Well," he observed, with an assumption of airy scorn that was meant to be annihilating, “you all seem quite happy. Don’t mind me! I’m sorry to butt in on this cute little love fest, but I left a fiancee here. Perhaps one of you can explain what’s happened to her since I” “Oh, Perry,” exclaimed Cynthia, “don’t be silly! I’ll tell you all about it some time. It Is”— “Some time!” squealed Perry, rage battering down his attempt at sarcasm. “Some time! Maybe it might be just as well if you did condescend to explain. Here you promise to marry me, and ten minutes later I find you in a catch-as-oatcb-can bug with this ugly little shrimp and Phelan looking on as happy as if he’d eaten a canary! And then you’ve got the gall to tell me you’ll explain ‘some time!* ” He glared at Cynthia in all. the majesty of outraged devotion, only to surprise on that young lady’s face a look that Indicated a violent struggle with the desire to laugh. . .“This is f'anny all right, I guess not!” tie snapped. “Cynthia, you've mauled and smashed a loving heart, and I’ll make a hit with myself by forgiving you, but as for you,” wheeling about end thrusting his furious face to within three inches of Thompson’s Immobile countenance—“as for you. I’m going to do all sorts of things to you the moment Miss Garrison will have the kindness to shassay out of the room. Your sorrowful relatives will have all manner of fun sorting you out when I’ve finished with you! Steal my sweetheart, would you, not ten minutes after I’d”— M “There!” interposed Phelan, shoving his powerful hulk good naturedly between the two younger men and linking bls arm In Perry's. “Now you’ve got quite a bunch of hot words off your chest, an’ you’ll be In better shape to hear sense. Ain’t you Just a little bit ashamed?” “Ashamed?” sputtered Perry. “Who? I? Well, that’’— “Yes. you, youngster, and if you holler like that in comp’ny I’ll sure be forced to wind up by spankin’ you Now, stand off there —no. over there where you can see Miss Garrison—an' listen to me. So! Now, first of all, did you happen to be in love with this young lady?” . “It’s none of your measly business, tout I did.” ‘ “Why’d you ask her to hitch up with Won for keeps?” . I loved her and”— “Because you had a lot of faith In her, too, hey?” persisted the aiderman “Yes, and a nice way she’s”— “Pretty girl, too,” mused Phelan as if to himself, “In my young days if I could ’a’ got a little beauty like that to sign articles with me I'd ’a’ thought I was the original Lucky Jim. I'd”— “So did I!” interrupted Perry hotly

But Phelan was continuing in the same abstract monologue: “An' if 1 could ’a’ seen from her eyes (like any dough head could see from Miss Garrison’s) that she had a heart as big as a watermelon at)’ as true as a Bible text an’ as warm as a happy man’s hearth Are—well. If I’d seen all that an’ got wise to the gorgeous news that that same heart was just chock-a-block full of love for my own ornery, cheap skate self I’d ’a’ flopped down on both knees an’ sent UP a. bunch of prayers to be allowed to go on dreaaiin’ an’ never, never wake up.” Phelan paused. This time Perry did not break in. and the half audible monologue continued: “I’d have had the sense to know that • girl with eyes like those couldn’t tie * flirt an’ couldn’t double cross the man she loved if her life depended on her doin’ it I’d ’a’ licked any guy that said she could, an* If I’d seen her kUsin’ another man I’d ’a’ punched myself on the jaw an’ called myself a liar. That’s what Jimmy Phelan of the Eighth would 'a* done. An’"— “Say,” broke in Perry in a curiously

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subdued voice. “These eyes of mine do funny things sometimes. I’ll bet $9 they played a Joke on me Just now. And even if they didn’t I don’t believe ’em. Cynthia. I’m dead stuck on you! You’re all right even If you did happen to be acting a trifle eccentric a few mlhutes ago. You can explain or not. as you like. If you'll just say you love me, that’s ace high with yours truly." He slipped an arm about her waist as be spoke, awkwardly seeking to atone for bis recent anger. The secretary looked at them for an instant, then said briefly: “you can tell him, Cynthia. He’s a good fellow. Come on, aiderman. 1 think you and I still have something, to say to each other." Cynthia and Perry drifted away to ward the conservatory again, quite ob llvious of the others, while Phelan and the secretary made their way to a deserted alcove off the ballroom.

"I've been looking all over for you, Mr P>< iiuett." called Judge Newmea, hurrying out through the chain of antet(xi:i)s as Alwyn wandered out of the ballroom into the foyer a few moments later. “Anything important?” asked Bennett. piutising in bis stroll and greeting the older man cordially. He had known the Judge as long as be could remember and had always had a decided liking for the pompous henpecked little dignitary. Surrounded as he was by political Intrigue, heartache and association with rogues, the harassed young man rather welcomed the variety promised by a chat with his old friend of his boyhood. “Anything Important, Judge?” he repeated. “Or are you Just taking pity on a lonely chap and giving him a chance to chat with you over old times?" “Well,” began the judge, his custom-

He slipped an arm about her waist as he spoke.

ing, and the least 1 can do Is to repay such pleasure by”— “Did you, really ?” beamed the Judge, on whom the unmarried state of bls four fast aging girls rested heavily. “I’m sure Mrs. Newman will be pleased. But this business matter. You—you won’t misunderstand me”— “Of course not,” replied Alwyn heartily. “You and I are too old friends. Judge, to”— “I hope so; I hope so,” conceded Newman, with growing anxiety in his tone. “You see’’— “I see you have some trouble coming to the point.” said AJwyn, pitying the judge’s evident discomfiture, “and I'm sorry you feel so. You were my father’s friend, and I like to think of you as one of my own best friends. There surely should be no hesitation in asking anything in my power to grant.” Thus emboldened Newman blurted out:

“I—we—that is. seems to me yon have been a little hard upon this Borough franchise bill, if you don’t mind my saying so. Bennett Couldn’t you let up on them now?" “Why. no, judge, I can’t” replied Bennett, still failing to connect Newman with the Walnwright-Horrigan clique and attributing the judge’s interest in the matter to an amateur’s love of dabbling in politics. “I can't let up on that fight" he continued. “AJI perpetual franchises are wrong, and this particular franchise bill is rotten to the core. In sheer justice to my oath of office I must light it.” “My boy.” said the judge in a fatherly manner that be bad often found successful in argument. “I was in politics long before you were bom. speaking for your own good when 1 say I deeply regret the stand you’ve taken in this matter. You objected to the bill in its original form. Almost every change you demanded has been made in it. As the gentlemen who asked me to speak to you said”— lie cbeektsl himself a minute too late. The narrowing of Bennett’s eyes and the vanishing of the friendly light in the young man’s face warned New man he had made a fatal error. “So you come to me as an emissary, not as a friend,” said Bennett slowly, “and the ‘gentlemen’ you come from”— “Are the men who represent all that can mak<\or break your career—capital and political organization.” “In other words. Wainwright and Horrigan?” “Yes. All they ask is that you remain neutral; that you”— “That 1 look the other way while they rob the city?” “I am an old man, Bennett," evaded the judge, trying another tack, “and I’ve seen one rash step wreck many a

bright career, just as’ this will wreck yours. Never antagonize wealth and the organization. The public for whom you sacrifice yourself will forget you in a month. Capital and politics never forget.” “I am not catering to the public. I am acting as my own conscience”— “But this is stubbornness not conscience, All you have to do Is to remain neutral. If you do this I am authorized to promise you—now, listen —to promise you the nomination tor governor when your term as’’— “That’s the bait, is it?” cried Alwyn angrily. "If I consent to betray my trust I’ll get the governorship. The bribe is golden, and I don’t wonder at Horrlgan for offering it The only thing that surprises me is that he should have chosen such a man as you for his lackey and go-between.” ‘“Lackey!’ ‘Bribe!’ ‘Go-between!*" echoed the Judge in real Indignation “How dare you. sir? This”— “Isn't it a bribe.” insisted Alwyn, “and weren’t you the man chosen to offer it? It will do you no good to bluster or grow indignant In your ®irt you know the words I used werv deserved. The governorship offer was a bribe, pure and simple, and worthy the modern highwaymen who made it. but that you, a Judge—a former friend of my own blameless father—that you should come to me on such a vlie errand turns me sick. Heaven help Justice and right when our judges can be controlled by a political boss and a roll of bills! That’s ail! I don’t care to go further Into the subject!" Btennett walked away, leaving the little judge to stare after him. pink with wrath, speechless with amazement In all his sixty years no man had thus laid bare to Newman his own heart, stripped of Its garments of respectability and self deception. And. as usual in such cases, now that the truth had been driven home to him. Newman wrathfnlly denounced it even to himself, as a lie. Still flushed and incoherent, he wheeled to face a trio who were Just returning from room. They were Dallas, Gibbs and Wainwright “Hello!” exclaimed Wainwright in surprise. “What’s the matter with you, judge? Are you 111?” “Is—ls Mrs. Newman should come to know of this," sputtered the Judge, glaring from one to the other, “she”— “To know of what?” queried Gibbs. “What has happened?” “Happened?” fumed Newman. “I have been insulted—grossly, vulgarly insulted!” “Insulted, judge?” repeated Dallas. “By whom?” “By Alwyn Bennett!" snapped the judge. “Outrageously”— “Impossible!” ' exclaimed Dallas. “There must'be a mistal > somewhere. Mr. Bennett is too well ured to Insult any man. much less a man so much older than”— “A gentleman, is he? I should not have believed It He has insulted me most”— “I’m not surprised,” observed Wainwright “I am,” announced Dallas.

ary air of pompous nervousness tinged by an almost concll iatory manner, ‘‘l would like to have a little business talk with you If you don’t mind discussing work at a ball.” “Not at all. I’ve had the honor of dancing with three of your daughters this even-

“Naturally.” sneered Wainwright “If you can remain on speaking terms with him after bls abominable treatment of me you can easily overlook any other brutality of his.” “Tell us about it, judge." interposed Gibbs, seeking to avert any further dash between uncle and niece. “I went to him.” began Newman, “bearing a request from—from” The judge paused. It was not wholly easy to present matters to this honest eyed young girl in such a way as to bring her in his way of thinking. But Wainwright felt no difficulty. His shrewd brain caught at a means of turning the affair to account “You see. Dallas,” the financier broke in, with a warning glance to Newman, “I begged the judge to Intercede for' me with Bennett to ask him to bury the hatchet and let us be friends again for the sake of old times. I thought Judge New'inan’s age and his high office would compel a certain respect even with a man of Bennett’s character./ But I was wrong, and I am sorry, judge, for the unjust humiliation I caused you.” “1 don’t understand,” said Dallas, looking in bewilderment from one to the other. “Judge, my uncle sent you to make overtures of peace? And Mr Bennett refused to”— “He not only refused, but called Mr. Wainwright a highwayman and”— “But why?" demanded Dallas. “He pretended to misunderstand what I said about the conditions.” “Oh. it was a conditional offer, then? I thought”— “Certainly there were conditions," cut in Wainwright, again coming to the emissary’s rescue. “I asked that he take a position of neutrality tn regard to this Borough bill. Simply neutral, mind you. Not to change his attitude in favor, or"— “That was a splendidly fair offer.” cried Gibbs enthusiastically. “So it seemed to me," agreed NeWman, “but Bennett would not listen when I tried to point out his proper line of duty. He called me a go-be-tween and”— ■ “Even after you told him we were granting practically aU the concessions

he tiad asked tn the bill?" queried Gibbs. “Yes,” said Newman. “He must have some motive behind it all. I can’t”— “Nonsense!" exclaimed Dallas. “What ulterior motive could be have?" “That is more than I know positively," returned the judge mysteriously. “But I do/’ declared Wainwright pointing at Dallas. “There are the reasons!” “I?” exclaimed Dallas, Incredulous “Explain, please.” > “Willingly” replied her uncle, “if you’ll give me a fair hearing. Bennett

“How dare you, sir t" said the judge.

bade me to tell you. He waSj afraid you might think he”— “I don’t believe one word of It!” cried Dallas, her big eyes ablaze. “Alwyn Bennett could not stoop to such a thing.” “No?” said Wainwright "Then you probably will refuse to believe what I am about to tell you now. 1 considered Borough stock a safe investment and I put all your money and Perry’s in it Bennett knows this, and in spite of the knowledge he is trying to kill the franchise even on the certainty of beggaring you and Perry along with Gibbs. If only he can ruin Gibbp ne cares nothing about making you and Perry paupers too. That is the sort of man you are defending against your own uncle. I have Just learned besides that he has secretly, through his brokers, sold large blocks of Borough stock short. Thus his veto ruins us will make him a very rich man." “It isn’t true!” aflirmed Dallas in dogged certainty. “Mr. Gibbs, do you confirm this story of my uncle’s?” “Please leave me out of this. Miss Wainwright.” answered Gibbs gently. “I prefer to say nothing to prejudice you. When I fight I fight fair.” “Even at the cost of all your money.” amended Wainwright. “Gibbs, this Is carrying your sense of honor to an absurd point And Bennett will”— “Pardon me.” broke in Alwyn, entering the foyer and going up to Dallas. “I’m a little late for our dance. 1 was detained by”— “Alwyn!” exclaimed Dallas in relief. “I’m so glad you came here just when you did. Now we can clear this up in a word.” “Clear what up?" queried Bennett, glancing about In suspicion at the three silent men

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“You know Mr. Gibbs Is favored In the Borough Street railway affair,” began Dallas. “He told you so at your office/that day we were there. Well”— “Yes, but don’t let’s discuss business tonight” replied Bennett. “This Is our dance, and”— “Walt, please. You knew his fortune Was largely tied up tn Borough stock.

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but here is something you didn’t know. My uncle says my money and Perry’s la all Invested ih that stock and that if you defeat the bill we will be dependent on'Mr. Wainwright’s charity. If that is true, you didn’t know it, did you?" Her voice was almost tremulous in its eager, confident appeal, but Bennett forced himself to answer: ' “Yes; it is true, and I knew it" The eager glow died from her eyes, leaving a look of dawning horror. “And, knowing this—knowing Perry and I shall be made paupers by your action—you still insist on”— “On opposing the bill? Yea. 1 am sorry, but it is my duty." “Duty!* sneered Wainwright “Your ‘duty’ was done when you vetoed the bill. That act made your position clear and showed the public bow you regarded the measure, so why go on fighting It after”— “I won’t discuss this with you. Mr. Wainwright,” interrupted Bennett “We already understand one anothey, you and I." “My uncle says.” pursued Dallas, “that you made your broker secretly sell/ Borough stock short, knowing the deal would enrich you. Won’t you even deny this?" “No." “You realize what all this foolish stubbornness must mean to me—to all. of us,” continued Dallas, “and you still persist In your opposition?” “I must,” said Bennett “I can’t turn back. Oh, Dallas." be added, dropping his voice till none but she could bear, “can’t you trust me—only till Friday? I’ll come to you on Saturday morning and tell you the whole miserable story. I only ask you to wait until then. Please”— “1 see no need of waiting for an explanation." retorted Dallas aloud. “I understand everything.” “But you don't understand!" insisted Alwyn. “I" “I understand only too well,” repeated Dallas. Checking bls reply and ignoring the anguished appeal in his eyes, she turned to Gibbs. “I have kept you waiting iong for your answer, Mr. Gibbs,” she said, speaking in a level, firm, emotionless voice. “I am prepared to give lt«£o you now—publicly. You have often asked me If I wotold be your wife. My reply is, ‘Yes.’ ” “Dallas!” gasped Bennett In horrified surprise. i (To be continued.)

W ill IV »v WllU you. He knows Gibbs also wishes to marry you. He knows, too. that Gibbs’ fortune depends on the success of the Borough franchise. If the bill Is beaten, Gibbs will be practically ruined and thus in no position to marry. We’ve known all along of this reason of Bennett’s for fighting our bill, but Gibbs for-

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