The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1908-05-08
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he made in every section of the city
in half built suburbs, in halls where
nine-tenths of his hearers were in
evening dress and where familiar
faces dotted the place; in overcrowded,
smoke reeking auditoriums, where not
one man in three wore a collar and
where score of nationalities We'd for
precedence.
With a versatility that delighted
Horrigan the candidate managed to
adapt himself to every audience and,
moreover, to impress his hearers with
a sense of his absolute sincerity and
honesty. In the crowded, polyglot
meetings he hit on the plan of speak
ing to representatives of each race in
their own language. In a single even
ing, so the papers recorded, he had
made speeches In English, French,
German, Italian and Spanish. At some
meetings toughs had tried to confuse
him by interrupting with questions,
joking comment or insult For each
Alwyn, without breaking the thread of
his discourse, found some quick reply
so apt as to turn the laugh on his tor
mentor and turn the audiences SYM
patty to himself.
At last election day came and went
And Alwyn Bennett by a fair major
fly carried his entire ticket to victory.
Even his severest critics in the organ
ization were forced to admit that Ben
nett, and Bennett alone, had saved the
party from severe defeat. Horrigan's
judgment and choice of men for the
thousandth time in the boss crooked
political career was indicated, and
Horrigan himself was overjoyed be-
yond measure. Nor did the fact that
he had failed to GUST Alderman Phe
Ian in the primaries wholly cloud the
boss delight.
There was, however, a slight cloud
on Alwyn's triumph, for Dallas Vain
wright was not present to share that |
triumph Within few days after Hor-
rigans visit to the Wainwright place
Dallas had gone with an aunt on an
eight months tour of Europe and the
Mediterranean. But Perry, who at her
secret request had kept her posted on
every detail of the stirring campaign,
cabled her the result on election night,
and the following day a reply mes
sage Of congratulation crossed the At !
lantic TO gladden. Alwyn's heart. In
letter that followed a week later Dali :
las asked the first political favor the
future mayor was called upon to grant I
She begged that 10 his office Bennett 6
would try to find a place for Cynthia S
Garrison, in consequence Of which {
when the young man made up his list
of personal appointments Miss Garri- S
son found herself listed as assistant
private secretary at a decidedly com {
Portable salary.
1t was while she was working in that r
capacity in the mayors private room /
In the city hall during Benefits lunch q
hour one day in midwinter that her
solitude was broken by the entrance of /
a visitor. G
Perry Wainwright, redolent Of band
box and soap as ever, found his way I
past the doorkeeper and burst into the {
sanctum.
'HelloW was his greeting. His s
honor isn't around?" {
No" answered Cynthia demurely, Q
looking up from her work with the
most businesslike air she could as
sumo. Hes out at lunch"
Il knew he would be-" grinned Per q
ry. Il timed ii fine didn't ~ c
IF you knew he was out, why did {
you come" she asked severely. you
know | never receive callers during |
business hours. If you didn't come to {
see Mr.. Bennett
But did Honest did. | have a '
message for him. It's awfully impor- 9
tant He mustn't miss it." 9
Perhaps you'll leave it with me? J
can
mo; it's got an answer to 1t. I'll
have to wait suppose" /
He sat down, unlimited, with an air !
of mock resignation that was too much G
for Cynthias gravity.
"Perry Wainwright" she exclaimed |
in evaporation, how often am l to
tell you you mustn't bother me here l
in Office hours?'
Now you've hurt my feelings" an !
nounced Perry in solemn conviction. /
But" he added generously. I'm for
give you, and to prove it I'll give you a }
peace Offering See? Your old Boston )
terriers Betty and Prince Charlie. and
me holding them" L
And he laid before her photograph. {
She caught it up. with a little cry Of |
pleasure. c
"Oh, the beautiesg' she exclaimed.
1--WE do look well in that pose" he {
admitted modestly.
81 was speaking of the dogs" she j
reproved him. with lofty scorn. I
But I'm in the picture, too" he ex- |
planned. I'm the one with the hat
on. And
THANK you so much for the picture.
l shall keep it always. They're the
incest dogs | ever had" &c
"1'm nice too. And it isn't my fault I
I'm not a dog. r.
Il told you once before not to give
up hope. You'll grow. ~ U
Il told that to some fellows at the
club, and we tried to figure it out, and b
we decided you were guying me-" A
what clever men you must be at c
that clubl Are you going to the ad- .
ministration ball next week. /
"Are your
"VhyT e
Because that's the answer. I've
never been to an administration bail, u
but II you're there guess IT.
Don't be silly. The administration 81
ball is a very great function indeed. Il
I've been asking questions about # 81
Not only every one connected with the
goes buf an SORTS of a