The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-10-06

Harlan would have gladly recalled
them. But those few words told Les
lie much. and by the time the flush
had faded from her cheeks a new reso.
luton had come to her
Not one word from him. she an
Swered calmly, "but a great deal OF
him-more of what he's done | don't
know what your position or power is
IN this company, dear, but I've wanted
You remember YOU told me about Mr.
Kennard, and afterwards | went to see
his factory; so, of course, | know how
successful he was and how interested
in the employees. And now every one
says he resigned from this new com.
pany because the workmeD's wages
were cut, and not at all as the newspa-
oers say. Don't you approve of his
management"
Il don't propose to discuss the mat
ter with you any further at this time
Leslie"
Why not. dear? It's not merely
curiosity You've always said was
more your chum than your daughter
md felt proud of that. Why won't
you tell me about this business?"
Because I-well-I don't approve
Of your general attitude OF distrust ana
criticism, Leslie"
But | don't know what you want
tn do, so | can't possibly be CRITICS
ha1 q
with Won when you tell me. Surely
you don't wish me TO sign this pa
per- or any paper, without knowing
what I'm voting for
Mr.. Harlan shot a swift glance at his
daughters face.
Leslie, are you interested in this
man." he inquired suddenly.
She might easily have gained time
by pretending not to understand, but
though her cheeks crimsoned again,
her voice never faltered as she an
swered-
tive always been interested in Mr.
Kennards work, dad, as | always
thought YOU were. He seemed earnest
md sincere. and, as far as l understand
his ideas, he is working unselfshly for
The best welfare of those under him.
Of late I've noticed you don't mention
his name and that he has ceased to
come here, so l suppose you and he
have disagreed. But, dear old dad, |
can readily understand that his theo-
ries, however honest or sincere. may
not be good from a business stand
Doint. and | trust your wise head. But
can't understand why you won't ex-
nlain the difficulty and want me to act
blindly in the matter. 1t isn't like
vou."
"And it isn't like vou to lack conf
ience in me- You may sign the pa
Der or not. Just as you prefer. Leslie.
shall certainly not condescend to ask
you again"
Nov you're offended Have I ever
allied to be interested or sympathetic
with your plans? Didn't you tell me
,vervthing about the Crotation COM
1any and the Milling Companies. and
he big fight in the Partition railroad?
Did ever talk about your affairs with
my one? Was 7 ever so dull that ]
'ouTdn't appreciate vo"r reasons for
hfngs? And now in tho nroud con-
ycfousness of M newly discovered re-
when I ask you to ton
ne for whom I'm voting. vou speak to
ne In tone I've never heard before.
Dad dear what is the ratter?"
u 10 IN fha
half-serious question.
Mr.. Harlan did not answer for few
moments. Then he slapped his maya
inc down upon the table impatiently.
1--WE told you before. Leslie" he ex-
laimed, that won't discuss the
ituation further until you display
roper confidence in me. only re-
ret I put those shares in your name
t all"
dad, dear, listen."
Leslie rose from her seat and
erched herself again upon the arm Of
lis chair.
"Put those shrrcs into some ones
lse name, and that will remove any
lea that I'm imposing conditions.
hen we can talk rs we always do"
IT'S too late"
what do ycu mesn"'
81 mean the shares viii have to be
oted in your nome. They cannot be
hanged before tho election, so let rs
nd this foolish talk"
Wont You tell me"
II viii not answer any further uues-
ions or talk any more at all about this
ubiect. When you are ready to sign
he paper"
But, father. don't you understand"
er voice was so serious that Mr.. Har-
an looked up suddenly as she hest
ated-"don't you understand, dear,
hat I shall not sign"
do you mean to say"
'I mean ! cannot take responsibility
vithout knowing what nv proxy is to
10, and why he is to do it,"
"Tnen YOU can pet your information
any one in whom you have
more confidence than you have in
1e,"
Mr.. Harlan rose as no sDo''e. and
wung out of the room without another
vord.