The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1905-03-30
Copyright. 1909, by Frederick A. Stokes & Col

derrick A. Stokes & Col
Homans don't want nobody chased for
inquirin' after him. So ] move that
the chairman. bein' an impartial party
m havin' nothing to lose, act for us as
This committee"
Second the notion" sang out half
4 dozen voices from different parts of
the room
"lf anybody wants to debate this
notion" announced McMannis, II sur
render the chair"
But no one apparently cared to de-
bate it, and Peter McMannis was ap-
pointed the committee of one so easi-
Y, that he smiled as he thought of the
needlessly elaborate plans he had for
nulated to accomplish the result.
That the Fates were favoring
him Peter McMannis knew, but
he failed to appreciate at once
the full extent of their good will.
Even while he sat in Kcnnard's hall
way. the next morning. growing an
rrier and angrier with every minutes
delay, he little realized the trend of
events. His card had been delivered
soon after the boss had reached his
office, and five minutes, ten minutes,
twenty minutes. half an hour had
slipped by without result. Then he
stopped hurrying messenger and sent
In second card, which ELECTED no
reply. 1t was more annoying than be-
To-,
Harlan's labyrinth. There at least he
received some attention; here he was
utterly ignored Messengers and clerks
walked in and out of kennard's room,
and once or twice mechanics favored
he committeeman with grin as they
passed the visitors bench. One went
20 far as to ask him how things were
progressing, and McMannis swore in
answer, and rising began to pace i'm
patiently up and down.
At last the door swung open, and
the committee of one found himself
'ace to face with tall, youthful-look-
ing man, dressed for travelling and car
rying valise.
you wish to speak to me?"
The tone was particularly brisk and
cheerful, and McNannis' answer
sounded the more surly in contrast.
II want to see Mr.. Kennard. I've
sent in my card twice"
II got them. I'm Mr.. Kennard
Please be as brief as you can. I'm in a
hurry"
my business can't be talked out
here Anyway, it won't be-"
McMannis' face had an ugly look,
and his tone was menacing.
might ask what your business is?"
81 represent the employees Of this fac
tory as committee of inquiry. That's
what my"
Kennard looked at the man in sur
prise.
"Why, you're not employed here" he
exclaimed; "how can you represent my
mem"
"Well. do represent your men, as
'ou call en- retorted McMannis, with
: sneer, "and guess that's enough for
you. amt it?"
Kennard moved a step nearer the
speaker and lowered his voice.
"It's more than enough for me, Mr..
MoMannis," he answered positively;
"in fact. it's too much. I'm feeling
pretty good-natured this morning or
| wouldn't have listened as long as
have. If you've anything more to say
speak up. for I'm off to town and have
only a few minutes left"
McMarnis listened with an evil leer
on his face.
ID you mean to say he asked be.
tween closed teeth, that you refuse &c
receive a deputation from the work.
ing-men of this place."
mol" laughed Kennard, 81 merely
refuse to receive YOU"
The ego in McMannis fiared up a,
! anger.
"D' you know who am?" he blurtet
forth. "D' you know I'm the commit
tee of one from this lodge. and dele
| gate at large from the Central asso
citation that can shut up you and YOU
damned factory quicker than"
| But Mr.. Kennard was already NOV.
ing toward the entrance.
"Good-day, Mr.. McMannis," he called
back, as he reached the door. :"
wouldn't wait for you this morning 4
you had a dozen missions, and twice
as many aliases! Good-day, Barton
Ring me up on the telephone if any
things wanted"
Surely Peter McMannis, Esq, hat
cause for congratulation, as he stood
and watched Kennard hurrying away