Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20

~Ah, not very prominent citizen
Ihen2 fear ! shall have great diff.
Guilty In finding him. Who would he
likely 10 know something about him2
Can you suggest anyone ut all?'
The boy shook his head as II giving IL
up at the outset, but nevertheless re-
fiecting seriously for u moment Glanc-
ing Idly into the street, he saw n gentle.
man standing on the opposite corner.
Instantly the youths countenance
lightcned up with that peculiar illum-
nation which is the unmistalsablc indi.
cation OF new idea.
There's Mr.. Wymer, over there on
the corner" he said, with nod toward
the gentleman. ASK him. He's n
ward politician, and he knows all such
people. Hes better'n a directly, Mr.
Wymor Is. II anyone can tell you, he
can"
Such an opportunity was not TO be lost.
With thanks for the suggestion North
left the store and hurried across the
street
A gentleman, richly dressed In black
broadcloth, with glossy silk hat and n
dazzling gold watch chain, was leaning
against the corner lamp post, gazing
about him with an air OF supreme salts
faction. II required only a practiced
glance % discover the cause OF this
complaccncy.
"a ward politiciani lie looks like IT,"
thought North; then lifting his hat he
addressed the gentleman:
mr.. Wymer, believer"
blessed II tain'tV' was the graceful
response, as Mr.. Wymcr turned his
smiling gaze upon North without
changing his attitude In the least.
Jack wymer, Esq, worlin'mans
friend; here's or ticket for you, gentle
men. Pratt for may'r, Brown for treas.
urer, Wymcr, Jack Wymcr-hooray!
that's me-for city 'torncyl What's
matter with Wymerl"
"Ah, indeed" rcjoined North, with
an air Of interest. "City attorney? So
you aspire TO that office? DO you think
you'll get it?"
Get II? Dye mean TO shay won't
get IL? Come on, now, and back II up
" you dnrcl" cried Mr.. Wymcr, sudden
ly assuming n pugilistic attitude; then,
ns this brief paroxysm Of resentment
passed of and his ovcrpowcring good
humor returned, he subsidized into his
former attitude OF rcposc and inquired
stupidity but amiably: Get what?"
North did not wish To pursue the sub
jcct. so he merely responded In an
equally stupid and amiablc way: "Ah!
yes, very true, Mr.. Wymcr," which the
latter, In his sadly bcfoggcd state of
mind, looked upon us not only very
elegant, comprehensive and sntisfac-
tory, but likewise genial and friendly
style Of rcjoinder, and peace was inn
mcliatcly reestablishcd.
at Is useless to ask him any qucs-
tions," thought North, despairingly.
"lf Dennis o'Reilly were his own
brother he would scarcely know IL in
his present condition, 80 might as well
pass on. II Is n fortunate thing that he
doesn't know mel"
With this self-congratulation he had
turned away when he was electrified
by hearing his name pronounced by
Mr. Wymer In tones loud enough 10 at
tract general attention.
"Northl shay, North, hold on!
Lcmmo speak To you-tic'lar bish-
nush"
North paused irresolutely and looked
back ut Wymer; then, deciding TO pay
no attention TO tho man, he turned
away again and started down the
street at a slightly accelerated pace.
Instantly Mr.. Wymer, without stir
ring from his careless, lounging atti-
tude, raised his voice higher and called
more vociferously;
al shayl Hooray there, North, dye
hear? Lemme speak Z you just minute
-tic'lar bishnush, North, dye hcar2"
North heard, and 30 did everyone else.
Gentlemen In the surrounding business
places lounged up To the doors and win
dows and looked smilingly out; passcrs-
by turned their heads curiously To see
what was going on; small boys walked
backward very nearly off the curb
stone In their anxiety TO witness the
finale; and, TO add TO North's discom-
future, everyone whose eye he met as he
retraced his steps nodded in familiar,
friendly way.
Wymer watched his return with
smile OF stupid satisfaction.
snow, Wymer," said North, as he
stepped up close TO his tormentor, "let
me warn you not TO waste any words.
II You have anything TO say to me say
IL at once, in the shortest possible time,
DO you hear?"
"North, are you my friend?" in
quired Mr.. Wymer, In rcproachful
tones, as he regarded North with blink
ing eyes.
North's first impulse was TO respond
with slightly italicized negative, but
fearing that such course would only
exasperate Wymer and make matters
worse he conciliated instead
'Now, sec here Wymer," he said,
"Tm perfectly willing to use all my in
fluence TO elect you city attorney, and
doesn't that prove that I'm your friend?'
As he spoke shout of laughter
arose from every side lie could not
imagine what II was that gave such
point TO his remarks, but he saw that It
was at once perceived and appreciated.
wymer apparently did not heed the
laughter he noticed only North, b
whom ho Immediately addressed the
imperious Inquiry;
"Why did you run, then, II you're
friend err mine?"
"Tm not running" returned North
Bmazed
"You are" said Mr.. wymer, with the
ready and fearless spirit OF contradic
ton that a heated political campaign
usually develops. what have they got
you ON their dude ticket for, II you
amt runnin'2 tell you, North, YOU
nartvis IA nlava1.out snt er thiavns an