The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-08-20

too, the veto came as bombshell.
Borough Street railway stock fell with
q thud that shook more than one eolos-
sal fortune. Bennett-central point of
the whole upheaval-was the calmest
man of all who were involved. He had
chosen his course, and he was follow
ing it with a logged quiet far more
dangerous than any loud mouthed blus-
ter. he had laid out campaign, and
that campaign he rigidly followed.
His first step was to send for Perry
Wainwright early in the morning fol-
lowing the clash with Horrigan and,
under strict pledge Of secrecy, to ex-
plain the whole complicated affair to
that very bewildered young man.
you're all right, Alwyn! You're all
the goods" crowed Perry in genuine
admiration. But why didn't you
backheel Horrigan and throw him
downstairs?
II think did," said Bennett dryly.
II think I'm still doing it. That's why
I sent for you today"
"Want me to lick him for youY' ask
ed Perry in delight. Hes q bit over
my weight, but wouldn't mind past
ing''-
NO." interrupted Bennett, amused
at the lads vehemence. Il want YOU
to play the melodramatic brother and
protect your sister,"
"Say," snorted Perry, all the light
ness gone out Of his manner and his
young frame stiffening ominously,
"d'you mean to say the cur is framing
up any game on Dallas? r..
"Sit down." ordered Alwyn, "and try
to use what little human intelligence
you may have. I've got to have your
help, and what use are you when all
you can think of is getting thrashed by
somebody? Sit down now and listen
to me.''
Perry meekly obeyed the new note
Of command in his friends voice, and
Bennett resumed:
"Your uncle has tried to hamper me
by putting all your fortune and Dallas
into Borough Street railway stock.
The news Of my veto will reach the
exchange almost at once. That will
cause a slump in Borough stock. If
:Horrigan fails to carry the bill through
over my head-and be will fail if can
possibly block him-that will mean the
practical collapse Of the stock. 1t will
mean that you and Dallas will be al
most penniless."
"Well," suggested Perry cheerfully,
then you can marry Dallas, and little
brother Perry can come and live with
you. Don't worry, old chap. p
"Shut up, you young idiot, and sit
down and listen! Here's a check; also
note Of introduction to my broker.
He's a close mouthed fellow, and he'll
keep the secret. I want you to sell
Borough stock short to the amour.
off,
ITO speculate? Gee! never
thought
II don't believe in speculation as a
rule, but this time it's the only way
out. Sell short. Then if the bill is de-
feated you and Gladys will still be as
well off as you are now, even after
paying me back this sum I've advanc-
ed. If the bill is passed over my head,
the stock will boom, and you'll both be
richer than ever. Understand the idea {?
I think I've arranged it so you and
she won't lose dollar in either case"
"Alwyn," cried Perry, the full idea
at last penetrating his youthful brain,
you're the whitest ever. The
Hold on! do this on one condi-
tion."
"Ohw
ION condition you promise solemnly
that neither Dallas nor any one else
shall know my share in it,
But
"Promiser'
"Oh, we'll, all right, then. But Dal-
las ought to-
mo, she oughtn't. Now clear out.
I'm busy. Don't waste any time going
to my broker. I'm holding back the
official announcement of the veto as
long as I can. But
I'm on. So long, old chap. Enter
Perry the Lamb into Bear and Bull
Vile. Let Horrigan & Co. indulge in a
timely trembe!'
Scarce had Perry departed on his
mission when Phelan was announced.
"Your honor" he shouted as he first
caught glimpse Of Bennett. you're
all aces! Nothin' to it. Friend Horri-
gan's bitin' holes in the ceilin'. Hes
oh, you needn't look so mum. I'm
wise. I haven't spent ten years and
close on q million bucks in scrapin' to-
gether private secret service system
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