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By HARRY KING TOOTLE Wustradona By Roy Walters Copyright By A.C. MeOurg & Co..1912 = Jr (Continued from Yesterday.) Wed* test u5 k repreafiaiaTjvo of large | alone? 1 don’t want to 'Sol^errapted.'* Internet* be thought beet to let him [ “We can go into the library. No *»w whit stand the New* might be j one will disturb us there.” expected to take. It was Just as well ! To this Kerr made no reply. He that Gilbert should hire it clearly In ! toiled heavily up the steps and Into mind also. If the clients of these men j the house. Gilbert’s surprise increased were, playing the game fair and j on finding, when bis Visitor removed '■wait IT* pur best and certainly •nr cheapest way If Karr will put through a franchise for us.” Kendall maintained stubbornly. "I'll oome back again. ^tb^me!i*?n^lotTc^tJlk "?“*** 0167 wou,d welcome Ms kind 1 his overcoat, that he had on evening 2T’E ap ' r " *“•» weren’t, and cloth*.. It « more an Intnltlre fao‘ Wright knew there had been lapses ing than observation which made Gil- “° m kraoe on the part of some of bert understand how uncomfortable them, he hoped they would recognise the boss found his unaccustomed rai- la the paper the power which would meat. flm seek to prevent, end, felling In ! A. Kerr welked throngh the hell ““ tI T *» correct. Judge Oil- end Into the library, hls own thoughts bert s allusion to the good mechanical did not weigh so heavily upon him *® lzed upon ,or a text - i to prevent him ;from satisfying hls That s true, the News has a good curiosity by gazing about him. &t mechanical plant” He paused to let ;was the- first time In hls life that h# that sink In before he continued, had ever set foot in Gilbert's house. Somehow or other when I think of a fhe Invitation had been extended newspaper I never think of that side many times, but Kerr knew his social ■ thoroughly with Kerr. He may have something to say by that time.” "It hardly seems likely. He seldom changes his mind.” “He may this time. I've got to get •way now and go by the hotel before X go to the train. Let's go back to the drawing-room, where I can have a few more words with Wright W# may be abio to win him over." "That’s what I*m going to try to do,” replied Judge Gilbert as they rose to rejoin Mrs. Gilbert and her big guests. ■ _ , _ . •—J , ... MVII uww U1D Din, The attorneys entered the drawing » # 1 « T ® 111 mind ° nlT the fe * 1_ llm 4*tlons and ha<T always refused room totted. di.oui.ii ton regard^ ‘ ’"<» ">»<* * »•*., The Judge pu.hed forwnrd . I . newspapers Ju* drawing to n cl0.0 j “ m ! le » thor chalr “ d ln <« “ K «rr dropped with victory still unoertatn on which ' 7 th,nk th * ldo * 1 new9 ' without a word. His hands rested standard to perch - j »*** * llk * V ' ***** Jud *« Gilbert, listlessly on the arms of his chair, the "Von jtut mined honing Dr h.__ ' _!* *° know *? what kln<1 of bosom of bin utalrt wub romplcd and pay hi, respects to newspapers Judge Btlr **** yOUn * m “ had blt<:iled *>*• , bulged out of hts waistcoat, bis Gilbert,” cald Joe Wright With a smile i , breath came heavy and last, and he The layman’s opWou. Uway. tate^' a..™ „ ' one which gazed dully at the fire in the grate, est and usually amuse a Journalist. , “J no “ to and no personal Gilbert had never seen him in such "What’s the matter? Have you told an,mu * ln *** discussion of private af- a condition before. Until now he had him you wont publish the box soorea ***” ° r pubilc *l ue8UonB . Mat only s always been the man of iron, accept or the ball cama this i coa * tant re P ird tor the truth and the ing his many triumphs and bis few -ril do that tor him. ^d gladly - *““ n * ' al, » r « ot " “Then there’s no occasion TO Me*, . f " to what h6 cossldcrcd That’s the only thing that can trouble I ? of the m “ tter ’ JI fAi man - trouble j Aren t you leaving out of consid eration. Mr. Wright, that everything— this government, even—is but a com promise?” "No, I recognize that, and I believe a fat man. “This time I waa speaking general- explained Hayes. '1 don’t like ly/ some of the waye reporters her a” “That's only a small part of the “1 tried to get yon by telephone several times today,” Gilbert began. “I know it, but I wasn’t ln the mood for nothin’.” The very tone in which he spoke betrayed that fact. “I promised Kendall I’d call you up complain only about thsT[ shall have T! dweller »- 11 18 exactl7 yen far a staunch adherent" ! ba . cau " ot «“» vverpresent coinpro- staunch adherent' ayes saw that Kex. at a loss to understand the drift of the conversation, and accordingly •aid, 'Dr. Hayes la coroner. Mr. Ken dall, and* the Banner man calls •t most unearthly hours.” Tbo Befanont Banner was the morn ing paper, and its editor. Deacon Jerry Withrow, was always at the beck and eall of the boa*. Kerr let lilm think that he had something to do with directing the affairs of the city. This was a harmless delusion, sinoe Its pliant attitude always made him eonsMer a suggestion let tall by the boss as a scheme which he him self had hatched. "I think it Is dreadful for nice men to be mixed up In potties,” said Mrs. Gilbert. Perhaps It was no more dreadful than was tbo lack of knowledge of politics displayed by the nice women of Belmont. This would have been difficult to Impress upon Mrs. Gilbert. Bhe knew well enough that her hus band was consulted by that odious David Karr, but that was ln a legal way and Karr paid well for the ad vice be received. Even the tone in which she spoke showed bow thank ful she was her husband was not ln politics. Mrs. Kayes waa quick to say what she thought along the same line by adding: “And Dr. Hayes doesn’t have to at nil. you know. He says he does It for the good of the party.” This would have been all very in teresting to Kendall If be had had the entire evening to spend ln such pleas ant company. Time was pressing, ‘however, and in the few minutes still at bla disposal he wished to sound Wright at greater length about the Belmont News. Kendall looked closely at the young •man whom he had already set down na an opponent. Physically Wright •oemed no shirker of a combat Hls shooldors were broad and bis body wall developed. Led to believe from hls knowledge of the reformer type that he would find Joe Wright a long haired theorist and Utopian dreamer, the lawyer found Instead a self-pos sessed, well-balanced young man. The newspaper owner's manner, even ln repose, waa Judicial. To Kendall’s thinking he had the air of a man who would not be swayed by prejudice or liking. It was bis part, however, as a special pleader, to make Wright think himself too much an idealist— If he could—In opposing the just claims of the stook-yard company. ”1 suppose you found the Nsws somewhat run down when you took hold of It." Kendall remarked casually. ”Tes, the name waa about all I bought.” ”1 thought the paper had a pretty good Mechanical plant," Interjected Gilbert. Instinctively Wright felt the con certed action masked under the Inno cent question and th* remark.by Gil bert Just what Kendall had to gain he did not knoWj hut since he recog- a saloon trades of interests; not that kind of compro mise, which after all is a sale of some thing one does not legally own to one who oannot or will not secure It hon estly. I tell you that the majority must rule fairly and with a proper deference Cor the rights of the minor ity. that’s where a newspaper can be of service.” Having decided to deliver a broad- w mii _ u uio side, Wright had gone about It with j ths bora's purpose, before, in hls usual srant enthusiasm. .The W»ht of Mrs. i lndfroct fashion, he disclosed the ob- Hajee sialng wonderin*!, at him, tor | jeet of hie vl.lt. The question was easily answered, albeit with aome she did not understand what he meant, caused the editor to break off %tth a laugh. He recognised that Judge Gilbert's drawing-room was not the proper plaoe for a lengthy exposi tion of hls views. Tm afraid I'm preaching," he apol ogised, “and there’s nothing I hate more than that" "Not at all." protested KendalL "Tour views Interest me greatly, Mr. You Should make it a regular habit to read Her ald “Want Ads,” You’ll find them profitable. - "He May This Time." Wright. When I come again I am go ing to see how far along yon are the road to the ideal.” With this Kendall announced that be must be’ going, and! blade hla adleux. To have a few last words about Wright, Judge Gilbert accom panied the visiting attorney even to the front gate. Hls very last asser tion was that he himself would have nothing to do with the proposed fran chise grab and that he was morally certain David Kerr was of the same frame of mind. t f . CHAPTER III, As Judge Gilbert was about to en ter hls front door, barink- accom panied Mr. Kendall as far as the gate, he saw a carriage stop in front of the house. The man who got out and eame up the walk he recognized Ih- None the less he,djg cot TOik like the David Kerr of yesterday; !£• seemed in every motion as'he came Into the light cast by the porch lapip to be the David Kerr of tea years > ence. Realizing that only something inusual could bring the master of l-ooust Lawn out at night, and to his louse, too, the lawyer went down th* porch steps to meet his visitor. "Good evening, Mr. Kerf,” <was Gil bert’s greeting. “This is an unexpect ed pleasure.” "Evening. Amos. Qan I see you • - - 4SV-*’-. ' i’.ViV surprise. "Why, a little more than twenty years.” Kerr continued to gaze Into the lire, seemingly oblivious to his surround ings. Gilbert could not have sworn that the boss bad heard him reply. Then came another question, still seemingly apropos of nothing. "Remember your first office—after you quit keeping it ln the top of your hatr "Yes, very well. I paid you two dollars a week for desk room in a corner of your real estate office—ln that same old office you still have on Fifth street." "That’s what I charged you—but I don’t guess you’ve got a receipt for every week. Was It you or Bill Stoner ln them dayfc used to use my big atlas for a Ironin' board?” "Both of us, I believe.” Kerr moved restlessly in his chair, then went on. "Many’s the time I’ve opened that book to show a man the plat of an addition and out would drop your other handkerchief. I guess the mirror in your room wasn’t big enough to bold a handkerchief on your wash day.” He looked about the library, absorbing Its quiet elegance. "Things mighty different now, ain’t theyf’ “Then I was struggling to get a start.” It seemed to be a monologue Kerr was delivering. His questions were answered, but he made no sign that he heard. His remarks were delivered at random, and he never took hls gaze from the fire, except the one time he had looked about the room to note the contrast of th* present with the time when Gilbert had first come to Belmont. “ 'Bout that time yotk wanted to git married to a mighty nice girt” “Yes, that waa about the time I was elected prosecuting attorney.” “Exactiy,” then after a pause, "and you got married.” Gilber; could not undemtand the drift of the conversation, but he rec ognized that Kerr was reviewing the past step by step. "Then I gave up my desk in your office, and moved to the courthouse.” “But you still came to see me. This was said as quietly as had been his previous remark*;. Taken by itself it was a harmless'utterance, but in connection with what had gone before it was of great significance. Yes, Amos Gilbert, the rishig young prosecuting attorney, had gone to see David Kerr after he had moved his of fice to the courthouse. The boss let that remark sink in well before he asked. 'After that how long was yon on the bench?" "Six year*." (To Be Oootiimea Tomorrow) and A Great Big Beautiful Doll and 2 smaller dressed dollies for every boy and girl in the city. Hurry and get yours Her Two £>oll^ anxious for you to support.” ”Thatll keep." “I told bim that personally I could not be interested.” , This drew no answer from the bews. It rnustn t be the give-and-take trade ' Gilbert made no further attempt at of low politicians in the back room of j making conversation and for a time the far more dangerous the two men sat In silence. When ilgher up and powerful Kerr launched hls first question it that kind of compro- seemed apropos of nothing. "How long you been in Belmont, Amos?” Gilbert’s brain went through a se ries of rapid thought transitions in an effort to divine whither the ques tion led. 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