Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-10-23


trance was broken by the IRE.
4 pressible Perry, who, having
rescued Cynthia from Gibbs at the
close of their dance, was escorting her
triumphantly from the ballroom.
This is my Dance" he remarked
happily to Alwyn as he came up. land
we're going to sit 1t out. If Mrs. Ben
nett in her capacity of chaperon should
ask for Cynthia. you can tell her were
going into the glass house to stroll
among the romantic vegetables"
And he departed with his prize in the
direction Of the conservatory. The mo-
ment's interruption had sutficed for
Wainwright to whisper an admonitory
word In Horrigan's ear. Dallas. too.
fearing a clash, took Benefits arm.
"Its so warm in herew she murmur-
ed Perhaps we can find better air III
one of the other rooms. Shall we try =
wainwright" exclaimed Horrigan.
as the portieres closed behind the may
Or and girl, Il don't like that! Is your
niece on his side or with us?"
81 don't know" answered VAIN
wright discontentedly, land ! don't
like to force an issue by asking her.
1t doesn't especially matter, suppose.
In any case, can trust her."
you're In luckw sneered Horrigan.
"That makes two people you say you
can trust-frst your secretary, Thomp-
son, and then Hello!' he broke OF
as a swarthy middle aged man hurried
in. Looking for me, Williams? What's
up?"
The newcomer was visibly excited.
and at first glance Horrigan had seen
that something was amiss.
whats up" repeated the boss.
"Ellis has onna-desertaa" cried VIII
liams.
"Ellisw echoed Wainwright In dis
may, for the man of whom Williams
spoke was one of the aldermanic solid
thirteen" OH whom Horrigan counted.
The boss made no comment, but wait
ed impatiently for his henchman to
continue.
ellis has gone" repeated Williams.
"He left note for me saying his wife
is very I'll and the doctors ordered him
to take her south. So he can't attend
Fridays meeting"
Cant attend the meetingY' gaspei
Wainwright. "But everything depends
on
"Oh, he'll be on hand, the cur?'
growled Horrigan. "The rest are stand
ing solid Of courseT
81 think So" hazarded Williams, but
some of 'em are pretty scared. We've
never had such a fight before as Ben
netts putting up against US now,
and
"fll strengthen 'em up so as to
knock out any weakening" declared
Horrigan confidently. ITS Ellis we've
got to look after now. Go after him,
williams, on the first train south and
haul him back. Have him here by
Friday If you have to, kidnap him.
I'll stand for any damage or expense.
Only see he's here for that meeting.
It's up to you. Now jump"
AS Williams fastened toward the
door Horrigan called after him:
ION your way out send word to Rob-
erts that want to see him here. Well,
wainwright" he resumed, turning
back into the room. st looks bad"
do you thlnk"-
81 think we're in a tight place. IL
our aldermen found out about Ellis
quitting, there's no knowing how many
of 'em woulu bolt If we could only
work Bennett"
"Out of the question. He can't lie
turlIed."
There's no man who can't be TURF
ed. I've one card up my sleeve yet
that ought to land him. But Id rath'
or try something else first. wish we
could get line on his price"
"He can't be bought! He
"Rot! Everybody can be bought,
Only there's some that can't be bought
with cash. Pm wondering what there
is that'll buy him If money won't
Gibbs. IN search Of an elusive part
ner, crossed the foyer and paused to
greet them.
"What newsT" he asked.
Wainwright surveyed the brokers'
well groomed figure with less approval
than usual.
"You seem to be industrious enough
tonight" said he. "It's pity some OF
tonight's dancing energy couldn't have
been devoted to your work this morn
Ing"
Gibbs flushed at the reproof IN words
and tone.
81 don't understand" he replied
stifIly.
"Why didn't you notify me or the
big block of Borough STOCK tha' Was
bought up just before noon"