New-York tribune., 1908-12-27

have intimated several times that dleness was not
the proper career for Young man. How would l
do for a candidate for the office OF Mayor! under
stand that can be bought and you care to invest
the money shall live up to the opportunities
Splendid" said Miss Stewart. And then unless
Mr. Gormlv should withdraw, we should have
lively battle between them, and we should Know
both Of the candidates. think should Ike to get
out with a carriage and flowers and campaign like
the English women do, kisses for votes, and
L should not like that at all, SAID young Hal
dane qeniallv unless | could buy up the voting
privileges of the community and elect myself having
YOU do your campaigning entirely with me-
This kind of campaign, returned Miss stewart
is one in which money purchases no privileges
What do YOU think of that, Mr.. Gormly:' -,
Il have the highest respect for the purity OF Mr.
Haldane's motives, especially you offer to cam
1Daiqn for him in 50 charming a way; but IN the
circumstances l hardly think that could withdraw
from the position have taken. am sure that II
enlist YOU my side on the same leIlS am "
good as elected
Behold" said Dr. Deveaux. the undoubted
power Of woman in politics. For the bribe with
which Miss Stewart seeks to corrupt mankind. /
should De willing to vote for anybody even herself.
YOU are fully committed to the enterprise. see
Mr. Gormly,' said Haldane gravely.
"AbSOlutely
wen, / supposed as much after our conversation
last night Nothing check you in your resolu-
Nothing at least nothing that is likely to be
offered ,.-. C.,,,-
started violently, the word came in so patty
what 10 YOU think of this scheme
Father | think it is splendid, glorious! MI.
Gorm1v told me of his intention last night, as he
seems to have told you. have always SAID that the
man who does something IN large way lot MS
fellow men is after all fulfilling more nearly than any
other the highest instincts and privileges OF his man
Nv dear child" said Mrs. Hadane disaPProv-
inglv, ARE YOU intending to enter the political
feld?"
Not on the same terms as Louise; but so far as
wishing Mr. Gornly success in his enterprise, am
fully committed thereto .,
1t is the people that wish but do nothing else,
commented Dr.. DeveauX dryly, who are responsible
for present conditions
Exactly" answered Miss Stewart. Il always
thought that very thing, and am delighted to have
my proposed plan win the approval OF 50 active and
important political exponent as DIR. DeVeauX
You make me more determined than ever said
young Haldane amid the general laugh, to offer
myself
And 1 may have some influence" added Miss
Hadane earnestly.
TO wit" said her brother, with the Duke, and
the Count and the Baron and the BarOnet, and the
other SCionS of the eete aristoCracy upon whom
father Is spending his good money, and mother her
good taste, and l my good temper.
" Livingstone InterpOSed his mother lOttly,
these gentlemen to whom you refer have interest
whatever in the -er-politics of New York
AND vet thought Dr. Deveaux though he said
n nothing. they might have deep and abiding
interest since he alone of those present knew how
much of the Haldanes fortune was due to the fact
that Haldane not dlSlntereSted III municipal
affairs 5 he seemed.
Miss Haldane answered sharply. They are not
the only men of my acquaintance. Most of those
whom we know socially of Your mental caliber
and disposition, Livingstone; but there
earnest men among my friends whom l am sure l
interest.
If YOU wish to gain your sisters good opinion,
Mr.. Haldane." said Miss Stewart, L see that YOU
will have to do something.
Would that also gain yOurs?"
1T is very doubtful was the reply. You see,