The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-08-06
By ALBERT PAYSON TERHUNE.
CHAPTER III CONTINUED)

fulfills all our qualifications. Besides,
his father used to be big man in the
organization. Got some fat contracts
from it in his time too"
"But young Bennett has never
Hes we'll off, we'll educated, clever,
and all that. ran across him last fall
when he came over to help Lorimer in
his fight in the Fourteenth. He made
some rafting good speeches, and the
boys all took liking to him. A swell,
but not snob; good mixer, good fel-
low, popular, clear headed, no past
yes, he's our man. More think it over
the surer I am"
II shouldn't wonder if you're right.
How would you like to talk 1t over
with him nowr
"Now?
Eyes. He's still around the place
somewhere, I think"
Wainwright rang bell, and the but.
Ter appeared.
Find Mr.. Bennett" said the fnan.
cier, "and ask him If he will step here
for moment"
"Yes," went on Horrigan refectively.
rubbing his huge plump hands togeth-
er, "he's the man for us-that u.s." he
added, with less assurance, "if we can
handle him.
IL think we can," answered Vain
wright, fragment Of his cow ersation
with Gibbs flashing across his men,
DRY. "You see, have fairly good rea-
sons for believing he's in love with my
niece Miss Dallas Wainwright"
$50? That's
"And, as I control her fortune and
her brothers until Perry is twenty
fve''-
ooh, it's a cinchw chuckled Horri.
gan. He
"Mr. Bennett is playing Tennis" re-
ported the butler, coming to the door.
"He will be here at once"
"Now," resumed Horrigan, ''the only
thing that remains is to find out if
he'll consent, and them
"You wanted me, Mr. Wainwright?'
asked Bennett, stepping through the
long window from the veranda. ooh,
good morning, Mr.. Horrigan,' he added
on seeing the second occupant of the
room. 49,
The young man was coatless and COL
larless, his silk shirt being turned in at
the neck. In one hand he swung ten
mis- racket. With the other he mopped
his flushed face, for the day was hot
and the game had been swift.
EYES," answered Wainwright. "1'm
sorry to interrupt your tennis set, but
we want to see you on a rather impor-
tant matter. We've been talking about
you"
''Thanksy' said Bennett, with a puz-
zled smile from one to the other of the
two older men. What about?''
want to be mayor?" queried Horri-
gan abruptly.
"What's the answer" countered the
perplexed youth.
ut isn't joke" interviewed Vain
wright. 'Mr. Horrigan is in earnest"
''In earnest? hope the heat hasn't
gone to his head"
"You don't understand" put in Hor-
rigan. II control the party's nominal
lions. The nomination for mayor is
yours if you'll like it,
"Not-not really?" gasped A]wyn
aghast.
eyes, really. We''-
"But, with whole organization full
Of good material, why do you come to
me-"
Because you're the man we WANT
LAS an answer that's excellent, but
as an explanation it's mystifying."
"I'll tell you. We're looking forward
to risky fight and"-
And since you see no chance Of
winning you pick me out as the victim
instead of some organization man?
Good idea as far as you're concerned,
but beg to decline, without thanks"
mo. MOI" corrected Wainwright
"Mr. Horrigan thinks that you have a
strong chance Of winning" ~'
That's right" corroborated the boss.
It'll be hard fight, but with the right
man We'll win, and we believe you're
the right man. Even If you lose, you'll
show the world what you're made Of.
Folks admire a fighter. They haven't
much use for an idler"
The coarsely spoken words brought
back with rush Dallas Wainwright's
plea and his own yearning to do some
thing to make her proud of him-to
win her by great deeds-to prove his
love worth her acceptance Was this
the chance-the chance he had so eager
~ longed for? It seemed providential.
His face alight with the Joy Of battle
and the hope Of his hearts reward,
Bennett turned upon the waiting boss.
II accept"
Good" yelled Horrigan, slapping
him resoundingly on the, back. Good