The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-08-22

in. This he did not mind especially ex-
cept as 1t would interfere with the car
tying out of his plans and increase his
difficulties. After thinking 1t over he
concluded that he would better see Ry-
der and have u talk with him. 1t would
do no harm. he argued. and It might do
some good. provided. Of course. that bel
could keep his temper.
He went directly to the Herald ONCE,
and found Griff In and alone. When
Dan strobe into the Office. looking
rather warm. the latter turned a tribe
pale, for he had his doubts about the
managers temper and no doubts at|
all about his muscular development,
which was imposing.
Il came to see what you meant BIZ
this. Ryder" his caller said, and hel
held out the paper folded to the insult.
Ing article Ryder assumed to ex-
anime 1t carefully. but he knew every
word there
"Oh, this? Oh. yes! The story Of
the reduction in wages down at To-
car shops. There! You can take It
from under my nose. can see quite
clearly"
"Well?"
Well repea ted Ryder after him,
with exAe,eratil,g cOmposure. The ed
itOr was no stranger to intrusiOnS of
this sort, for his sarcasns were fire.
Quently personal. His manner varied
to suit each individual case. When the
wronged party stormed into the Office,
wrathful and loud lunged, he was gen.
orally willing to make prompt repara-
ton, especially II the visitor had the
advantage of physical preponderance
on his side. When. however. the caller
was uncertain and palpably In awe Of
him, as sometimes happened. he got
no sort of satisfaction. With Oakley
he pursued a middle course.
'Well?' he repeated.
"What do you mean by this!''
II think it speaks for itself, don't
your
Il went into this matter with you.
and You know us well as do why the
men are cut. This"-strlking the paper
contemptuously with his open hand
us the worst sort Of rubbish, but II
may serve to make the men feel that
they are being wronged. and 1t IL an
attack on me-
Did YOU notice that: didn't know
but 1t was too subtle for YOU
He couldn't resist the gibe at Oak.
ley's expense.
disguised. Of course, but intended
to give the men less confidence IN me.
Now, I'm not going to stand any more
of this sort of thing
He was conscious he had brought his
remarks to decidedly lame conclu-
sion.
And I'll tell YOU one thing. Mr..
Oakley. I'm editor OF the Herald, and
don't allow any man to dictate to me
what shall print. That's a point I'll
pass OH FOR myself"
"You know the situation. You know
that the general will dispose of his in
terests here unless they can be made
self sustaining. and, whether you like
him or not. he stands as speciall
providence to the town"
II only know what you have told
me-" sneeringly.
Oakley bit his lips He saw 1t would
have been better to have left Ryder
alone. He felt his own weakness and
his inability to force him against his
will to be fair. He gulped down his
anger and chagrin.
II don't see what you can gain By
stirring up this matter"
Perhaps You don't"
"Am to understand you are hostile
to the road:"
III that means you, yes. You haven't
helped yourself by coming here a.
though you could bully me into your
way of thinking. didn't get much
satisfaction from my call on you. You
let me know You could attend to your
own affairs. and can attend to mine
just as easily. hope you appreciate
that"
Dan turned on his heel and left the
Office. cursing himself for his stupidity
In having given the editor an oppor.
tunity to get even.
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