Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-09-13

action they took. He would drive Oak
ley out of Antioch. That was n of
his motives. He was also bent on cul-
al popularity as he could. 1t would be
useful to Kenyon and so advantageous
to himself. The congressman had
large ambitions. If he brought his
campaign to a successful issue it would
make him a power in the state. Count
ing IN this victory, Ryder had mapped
out his OWL areer. Kenyon had force
and courage. but his judgment and tact
were only Of a sort. Ryder aspired to
supply the necessary brains for his
complete success. Needless to say,
Kenyon knew nothing of these benev-
olent intentions on the part of his
friend. He could not possibly have be-
lieved that he required anything but
votes.
Oakley turned to Clarence.
Run into the carpenter shop and see
If You can find my father. If he is
there ask him to come here to me at
once
The boy was absent only a few mo-
ments. Roger Oakley had taken off
his work clothes and had gone uptown
before the men left the shop. He had
not returned.
Dan closed his desk and put on his
hat.
Il am going to the hotel" b. sail to
kpr- :If anrboI- r-,~., ~
you can tell them I'll be back this ar
ernoon."
Very we'll, Mr.. Oakley" The tro
urer was wondering what would be :
s~uperior's action. Would he r S:cA :~
leave Antioch or would he Try anl
stick it out?
Oar hurried uptown to the h !.
de found L:s father in his roo:.. 81
ed before an open window in lis SIT
sleeves and with his Bible in his !.a.,.
He glanced up from the book as his
son pushed open the door.
We'll. Dannie:' he said. AMI ~
tones We're mild. melitative and IN
curing.
was looking for you. father. They
old NE you'd come uptown"
so Gid. AS soon as l heard the,
was going to be trouble over my wo.,,-
ing in the shops l left"
Did they say anything to you:"
Not a word. Dannie. but kno-.
III was coming and decided to Quit
work"
You shouldn't have done it. daddy"
sald q seating himself On tle e., :,
oI me bed near the old man. II cant
lel uieln say who shall work in the
SHOPS n who not. The whole bust
ness was trumped up out of revenge
LOT the cut. They want to get even
with me for that, you see. If | back
down n yield this point there is no
teilih2 what they'll ask next-proba.
Oily that the wages be restored to the
old figure"
ne spoke quite cheerfully. for he saw
n4s laher was cruelty hurt.
1T was all a mistake. Dannv-my
coming 10 You mean Roger Oakley
salu, shutting the book r~everently and
laying 1t TO one side. The worlds =
z--- Az = Il
small place after all, and we should
na'e known we couldn't keep our Sc
cFe'. It's right should bear nv own
cross but its not your sin. and now If
presses hardest on you. I'm sorry,
Dannie And his voice shook wiz,
me emotion he was striving manful,v
to hide.
no no, father, To have you herr.
q been a great happiness to me-"
has it, Dannie: Has it really"
with a quick smile. Il am glad vo,,
can say so, for it's been a grea, hay,,i.
ness to me-greater than | deserved "
ana he laid a big hand caresslncly on
his sons. y
We must go ahead, daddy. as II
nothing had happened. If we let his
nuFt us, well end by losing all our
courage" ~"
Us been q knockout blow for ma.
p"'hi'' with n wistful sadness. and
!'e Rol 10 20 away It's best for Won
; hHou4d I've gone IN one dlrec,iou
u"u you We gone another You can,
~'s'o"c'!e opposites I've been thinking
=" 'N'' = good deal You're young and
so' your HE ahead Of you, and you1l
10 DIX things before you're dom. and
people VIII forget. rau,, arm. ,",