Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25

depths of her dark eyes with the pene- trating glance which marked his most l powerful moments. You may set the date as soon after April 20 as you please the sooner the better. The legislature elects on the twentieth, and will be the man."
 You are confident" she said, smiling, I faintly.
 "I have gotten what wanted in this world thus far by paying the price," he l answered, calmly; whether the price was expressed in dollars sacrifice or work. I never wanted anything one- tenth as much as want you I will pay the price" He left her abruptly
 The campaign was short, sharp and decisive The vigor with which both Chamberlain apd Morton took hold of ] it soon drove all competitors from the field. But even the desperate energy which Chamberlain threw into it his as- pirations and the full exercise of his splendid powers were overshadowed and nullified by the tremendous force dis i played by Morton. Morton had dom I inant hold on the party organization and familiarity with men and methods l and details beside which Chamberlain proved mere infant, Morton knew the weakness, the strength, the associations ] and the relationships of every man in l the legislature He knew how to reach i the inner motives of every man of them and he left no stone unturned While 1 Chamberlain gave much of his time to the rallying of public sentiment, Morton went only after legislative votes. Itwas openly talked in political circles that l Morton was mortgaging his future in every way in his fight, that every inter- i est in the state that might want any fa- vors from the federal government was I receiving substantial assurances of his l cooperation in case of his election in ex- change for present help But what pug led the wise ones was the access to money which Morton seemed suddenly to have l acquired. The sums spent in his be- half approached those attributed to the l mining kings in the western states when l they decided to buy senatorship. And the puzzling part of 1t was that Morton I was known to be man of small means. He had always been eager for political j power and not at all thrifty in money matters-wanting only money enough to supply his personal needs and willing | ever to sacrifice pecuniary rewards in .E politics and elsewhere in order to attain greater political power.
 At any rate, money by the barrel was 5. spent in his behalf; every exertion was made by those in charge of special inter- ests with weather eye on Washington, and nearly every efficient politician in En r%o An iva iva Iai aich ha6 6o1F
 The result was foreshadowed. Nor ton was elected by an overwhelming vote.
 I It was the greatest scandal the senate ever encountered. Grave and reverend senators were nearly in tears about it. Senator Morton was charged in criminal proceedings with prostituting his high office for money price. It was charged that he had represented an illegitimate concern in an illegitimate transaction before department of the government for money fee.
 j The trial dragged wearily at first, but became more exciting as it progressed. Finally 1t was shown that Senator Nor ton had made it business of represent
 
 forts to slide under departmental regu- lations. before the heads of government al offices and that he had received money fees therefor. He was found guilty, sentenced to short term in the penitentiary, which involved the loss of his right to hold ofice and the further loss of his citizenship.
 After the sentence had been pro- nounced and Morton had returned to his hotel under bonds, he was visited by a woman heavily veiled--Helen Winston The interview was short.
 II release you from your pledge" he said to her in the same cold, clear voice he had ever used. T played for high stakes and lost, Only one thing have to ask of you believe that through 1t all have loved you honestly and un- selfishly. What did would have done for no other reason than my love for you. It was made the price for your hand that become senator. I became sena- tor and paid the price--but the load I assumed was too heavy, and in paying it have lost not only you but all else. do not regret 1t. If I had it to do over again would do the same-but you'are not interested in this; good-by."
 That night Chamberlain called upon her and made a last plea. You were dazzled with the glamour of apparent success" said he. Now you see the fu- tility of success won at the price of honor love you, Helen. Forget all 4 that has happened and come with me. We will travel the safe and the happy road-and it will not be without success and honor."
 She turned away her head and said: { "No, not now. Wait for few months 7
 On the day Morton was releaged from his Imprisonment three months later he found a carriage waiting. Inside the carriage was woman-Helen Winston. He started in surprise.
 What, you?" he gasped.
 "Yes, dear" she said, simply, land