Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-07-23

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matters ended" reason that
won't bear the light. And warn you
to 60 carefully. Somebody's going to
prison before this matters ended"
I'm not answerable to any one but
my constituents" said Roberts. with
pitifu. attempt at cold dignity. and
they
And they shall demand an answer
from you" warned Bennett. "Ill see
to It that they do Now, you can 60 II
you want to-" turning bis back on the
confused Roberts. who eagerly took the
opportunity to escape.
I'm afraid friend Roberts amt
havin' the happiest time Of his life to-
night" remarked Phelan, going to the
doorway and looking after the depart
ing alderman. There's not much Of
what the poet geezer calls 'whoop up
the dance, fer Joy be unrefned' about
him. Poor fool. He never was cut
out TO he a crook. He makes punk
job Of 1t in spite of the trimmin's Hcr-
rigan's decorated him with. II hadn't
the sense to be crooked without maxim
monkey OF myself, I'm blest II l
don't believe I'd turn honest. Hey!
Here's couple Of folks. though. that's
gettin more fun out OF the ball than
ever had at dog fight!'
As he spoke Perry Wainwright pilot.
ed Cynthia in from the conservatory
At top speed, his jolly young face alight
with Joy that reflected itself in Miss
Garrison's own very flushed counte-
nance.
"Alwyn." shouted young Wainwright,
not seeing Phelan IN his excitement,
guess what's happened. I'll give you
three guesses and
"And can't possibly guess II you
gave me a thousand" retorted Ben
nett, with vast gravity. $50 / won't
Try. I'll Just congratulate you with all
my heart, old chap. and wish Miss Gar.
rison every happiness that
Gee! How'd you know? We haven't
told a soul. 1t only happened about
four minutes ago. was telling Gym
thia what a daisy little girl she was
and she said she thought was pretty
nice. too. and so l got brave and said
Then why don't you'"-
perry" reproved Cynthia sternly
Jerking his arm to show that Phelan a,
we'll as Alwyn was recipient Of the
highly intimate tidings
"Oh. don't mind me. childrenw put
in Phelan. I'm used to 1t. was
young myself once. SO I've been told
though I don't clearly remember II my
self. Can butt in with line Of con
CALCULATIONS
He extended his big hand with ar
honest cordially that quite won Gym
thia.
THANKS. alderman" grinned PER-!
effusively. Nov. Alwyn. we've got 4
60 and break 1t to your mother II VI
san find her. Come along and back VI
up"
Dragging Bennett between them, tn
two youngsters started OF on thei
quest Phelan was about to return +
bis beloved bar when he was checked
By seeing in the opposite doorway
man who stood as though petrine
watching Cynthia Garrison's departin
form. The intruder was about to with
lTaw when Phelan hailed him.
Good evening" called the Alderman
Good evening. SIR" said the new
conner respectfully. pausing on the poin
Of leaving the foyer.
1--WE met You before, I think" wen
On Phelan.
"soms days ago in the mayors o.
lcs." asssntsd tho other. II am ThomI
BON. Mr.. Wainwrights private seer
Ary."
Ppm Alderman Pheian Of the Eight
and I've seen you before We met at b.
honor's."
80 you said then, sir. But yen wei
mistaken. Good evening"
He turned again toward the doc
but Phelan resumed. without seekiH
70 stop him:
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