The Washington times., 1905-07-09
CHAPTER XIII.

A few days later the new chief clerk
in the presidents Office looked with
supercilious disgust upon a party Of
three filling. with broad shoulders, the
little rated off space. A burly red
faced old fellow in loose, grease-stained
clothes over-topped by two towering
heads With a muttered "a nice place
for train hands, he leaned back into
his chair. then with hands clasped be-
hind his head contemporary said,
What do you fellows want in here?"
The contempt tinging the insoIent
voice was a whip-cord across the faces
of the two younger men. As they start
ed forward Mr.. Jasper gave each res
training look, answering calmly, I'VE
would like to see Mr. Coleman; is he
in?"
WHO are you and what is your bust
ness?"
II an Mr.. Jasper, master mechanic at
Red Canyon and these are two of my
engineers. We wish. if he is at liberty,
TO see Mr.. Coleman" The rough dignity
of the heavy voice seemed to have an
effect upon the clerk for in voice with
tinge OF unbending he answered, why
do you not transact your business with
your immediate superiors? Mr.. Cole
mans time is very va1ua Die and besides
how can he have interests in common
with you fellows?'
"In Mr.. Blanks time that door always
stood open to any man who said he had
i business with him" retorted Mr.. Jasper.
a dull flush creeping over his cheeks
Mr. Blank and Mr.. Coleman are two
different men. Mr.. Coleman pays sub
ordinates to attend 10 the details of
| discipline, etc. He, however. will con-
slider any communications you may for
ward him, but only through the proper
/ channels" Here the speaker turned to
| his desk with an air of flnality.
| Mr.. Jasper stood for a moment. a lock
! of almost comical resentment upon his
ruddy face. quietly surveying the i'm
| passive face before him, then turned to
| his companions. who. with twitching
hands, stood close behind him, saying
Turned down, good and proper, Come
on boys. whilst he yet lets us live
When they reached the street Brady
| said firmly: Here I wait until that
| quill driver comes OUT" Mr. Jasper
| caught the heavy shoulder in firm
| grasp, then said laughingly: Come on.
| Your Uncle Jasper has an idea" In
! half surprise they followed him across
ne dashed off a few brief words When
completed. he handed it to Gray. say
irg: We will try another jackleverT
| John read aloud. Mr. J. f. Coleman,
! Pres. ]. NJ. r. r. Unitah. Self and two
other citizens of Red Canyon would like
| to see you on business of Importance
! If interview can be arranged, answer
to Unitah. l. Jasper
| ~
"A truly Western way of going at it, =
laughed Brady, as they stood awaiting
the answer. In a few minutes it came,
appointing an interview at D. m. 1t
being nearly dinner time. they went to
| their hotel where. over their steak,
John asked: What do you propose to
| bring uD?'
I'VE can only deal with local condi-
tions," answered Mr.. Jasper, thought
fully. Our trouble there originates
with Mr.. Warner. Our visit here today
! is to, If possible, learn if his method
Is in accordance with the policy of the
| company. or personal character exer-
| cised in Czarlike autocracy'
! Il fear you viii find it the former"
said Brady slowly. Mr.. Jasepr returned
no reply, but continued his dinner in
silence AT the stroke of two they
again presented themselves at the office
The clerk looked at them in amazed
| silence.
we are here by appointment" said
Mr.. Jasper. curtly.
BY appointment and with whomP'
was gasped the amazed answer
with Mr.. Coleman and its two
minutes past time now. See if he is
awaiting us"
The young man in a state of percep-
tible daze disappeared through the
private door TO quickly reappear saying,
Mr. Coleman will see you" AS they
entered the inner Office they were con-
fronted by a burly parsonage whose lit
| tie pig-llke eyes slared over his fabby