Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-09

proof if committed by any other engineer.
As he went on in the cool night air, he be-
gan to ask himself whether it was fact that
he was to be compelled to look for employ
ment elsewhere, simply because an official,
who was not the actual head of the company,
disliked him.
''At any rate, I'll find out before | make
up my mind to CO." exclaimed the young en-
gineer, striding down the street toward the
residence of Mr.. Livingston, the director who
had urged the promotion of Jarvis when he
was given "99."
He was fortunate in finding not only Mr.
Livingston at home, in the library, but Mr..
Worthley, another warm friend of Jarvis,
and also director, with him. They
were discussing railroad matters and both
welcomed the young engineer with such cor
diahty that his hopes rose almost to the
buoyant point.
When he had made known his errand, both
gentlemen we're SURPRISED and indignant.
"You are blamable," said Mr.. Livingston,
"for violating the rule about allowing per
sons to ride on the engine. Some years ago
a gentleman, who thought it was great treat
to be jolted about on a locomotive, was per-
mitted to share the cab with the engineer.
Just below Hadley the engine ran off the
track and the gentleman had both legs
broken; he sued us for damages and we had
a great deal of trouble. Then it was that
Superintendent Dunbar issued positive orders
against the practice"
81 don't suppose" added Mr.. Worthley,
'fthat il Jarvis had been warned, or possibly
had been suspended for few days, he would
have felt it was altogether undeserved, but
to be discharged for DONG that which /
know OF my own knowledge is done by the
oldest engineers on the road, is certainly
severe"
Il agree with you, and it looks to me as
though it must be due to some personal
cause"
$50 it is,' said Jarvis.
Explain what you mean"
Jarvis hesitated little, but finally told of
the cutting which he administered to Godfrey
the previous year He was careful to make
and the fact that Mr.. Dunbar declared his
approval of what Jarvis did.
Both the directors laughed right heartily
when Jarvis drew the picture of Godfrey ap-
pealing for help lest the two should kill each
other.
"That is the best story L have heard in a
long time" remarked Mr.. Livingston. 81
know Godfrey has given his father a good
ed since then. should not be surprised to
learn that that cutting you gave him had con-
siderable to do with it."
"Has there been any collision between you
since" asked Mr.. Worthley.
"No; he has never let chance pass for
showing his hatred of me, but | thought after
L saved him from robbery some time since he
would be willing to call quits"
"Sayed him from robbery" repeated the
amazed Mr. Livingston. "Let's have that
story"
And Jarvis told it, giving all the facts pre-
eisely as my reader learned them long ago.
When he was through he rose to his feet.
II have stated my business, gentlemen If
you can do anything to avert this humilia-
ton, and feel willing to do it, | shall be
much obliged. Good EVENING""
II would have made the ears of the Young
engineer tingle could he have heard the con.
versation of the two directors after his de-
parture. They eomplimented him warmly,
and denounced the meanness of Godfrey in
the most vigorous fashion, vowing he should
not attempt what he had done with impunity
They would notify him that if he persisted In
the injustice they would bring the matter be-
fore the Board OF Directors, in which event
it would prove bad thing for Godfrey him
self.
After Mr. Worthley went home. and the
two had agreed upon their line of action, Mr.
Livingston wrote long letter to the father
of Godfrey, telling him everything that had
taken place, especially dwelling on the per-
secution of the young engineer by the assist
ant in charge. The object of the letter was
to induce Mr. Dunbar to write to Godfrey.
warning him that he was treading on danger,
Gus ground
The next morning, the two directors. as
agreed, called on young Dunbar and stated
their case. The fact that both gentlemen had
slept over il had not lessened their wrath.
Mr.. Livingston emphasized his views by bang
ing his fist on the desk several times in front
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