The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-08-09

al popularity as he could. 1t would he
useful to Kenyon and SO advantageous
to himself. The congressman had
large ambitions. If he brought his
campaign to successful issue it would
make him power in the state. Count
ing on this victory, Ryder had mapped
out his own career. Kenyon had force
and courage, but his judgment and tact
We're only of a sort Ryder aspired to
supply the necessary brains for his
complete success. Needless to, say,
kenyon knew nothing of these benev-
client 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 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.
II am going to the hotel" he said to
Kerr. eff anybody wants to see me
you can tell them I'll be back this aft
ernoon.'
Very we'll, MI. Oakley" The treas
urer was wondering what would be his
Superior'S action Would he resign and
leave Antioch or would he try and
stick it out?
Dan hurried uptown to the hotel.
He found his father in his room, seat
ed before an open window in his shirt
sleeves and with his Bible in his lap.
He glanced up from the book as his
son pushed open the door.
''Weli. Dannie?" he said, and his
tones We're mild, metitative and in
quiring.
Il was looking for you. father. They
told me you'd come uptown"
$50 l did. AS soon as 1 heard there
was going to be trouble over my work
ing in the shops left
Did they say anything to youy'
"Not a word. Dannie, but / knew
what was coming and decided to quit
work.
You shouldn't have done it, daddy
said Dan. seating himself on the edge
of the bed near the old man. II can't
let them say who shall work in the
shops and who not The whole bust
ness was trumped up out of revenge
for the cut. They want to get even
with me for that, you see. If l back
down and yield this point there is no
telling what they'll ask neXt-proba-
bly, that the wages be restored to the
old figure
He spoke quite cheerfully, for he saw
his father was cruelty hurt
ut was all mistake. Danny-my
coming to you, l mean,' Roger Oakley
said, shutting the book reverently and
laying it to one side. ''The worlds a
small place after all, and we should
have known we couldn't keep our Sc
cret. It's right should bear my own
cross, but it's not your sin, and now it
presses hardest Oh you. I'm sorry,
Dannie" And his voice shook with
the emotion he was striving manfully
to hide
mo, no, father To have you here
has. been great happiness to me-
Has it, Dannie? Has it really?"
with a quick smile. 81 am glad you
can say SO, for it's been great happi-
ness to me-greater than l deserved
And he laid big hand caressingly on
his sons.
I'VE must go ahead, daddy, as if
hurt us, We'll end by losing all our
courage
Its been Il knockout blow for me,
Dannie,' with Il wistful sadness, land
I've got to go away. It's best for you
should. I've gone in one direction
and you've gone another. You can't
reconcile opposites. I've been thinking
of this good deal. YOU'RE young and
| got your life ahead of you, and you'll
do big things before you're done. and
people will forget. l can't drag you
down just because l happen to be your
father and love you. Why, I'm of a
different class even, but l can't go on
Pm just as am, and i can't change
myself
why, bless your heart, daddy" cried
Dan, Il wouldn't have you changed
YOU'RE talking nonsense. l won't lei
you go away"
But the girl, Dannie; the girl-the
Doctors daughter! You see, hear q
lot of gossip in the shop, and even il
you haven't told me know
I'VE may as well count that at ar
end" said Dan quietly.
do you think of leaving here?'
mo. If began by running, I'd be
running all the rest of my life shall
remain until I've accomplished every
thing I've set out to do if it takes tel
years"
And what about MISC Emory, Dan
ME? If you are going to stay, why is
that at an end?'
81 dare say she'll marry Mr. RYDER