The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-07-30
staring after him in dumb fury.

staring after him in dumb fury. Il
| meant 1t for the best and''-
"Mr. Wainwright" interrupted Hor-
rigan. venting his pent-up wrath on his
dismayed host, "this old world Of ours
is white with bones Of failures, of
fools, Of deadbeats. In other words,
of folks who meant it for the best
Now let's get down to business"
First let me Introduce Mr.. Gibbs.
He"-
''Glad to meet him, but he'll excuse
me when l say I never talk business
when there's third party around. No
ofense, Mr.. Gibbs. Just walk out and
take a look at the view, like a good
boy, won't you? Thanks"
Gibbs, at warning look Of appeal
from Wainwright, checked the angry
retort that sprang to his lips. turned
on his heel and walked out. Horrigan,
who had observed the glance exchang-
ed between the two men, grudgingly
attempted to soften the effect of his
brusqueness.
II didn't mean to snub your FRIEND"
said be, 'but Phelan riled me, and
took it out on the next man spoke to-.
What on earth set you to having Phe-
Ian here to meet me for, anyway"
"Just as said. 1 wanted to win him
over to US. We will need every strong
man we can get this fall. We''-
'You know a lot about finance, Mr..
Wainwright. But you're a rank out
ci6 IN
made such a break. I can't compro-
mise with Phelan even if 1 wanted to-.
He's stood out against me, and I've
got to smash him. If he could defy me
and get away with it, other leaders
would think they could do it, too, and
in less than no time the organization
would be split up into dozen factions,
and I'd be down and out. Understand?
I've got to look out for discipline if I'm
to hold the place I've won. When a
man in the organization starts a fight
against me, must down him. There's
no turning back. That's why I'm boss.
Every man in the crowd knows he's
got to obey me or fight me and that if
it's fight it's battle to the death. And
l. Now. you understand? So we can
get to business. WHAT
But business seemed this morning
fated to many Interruptions. The lat
est came in the form of Judge New
man, who, bustling into the room with
all his customary pompous dignity,
suddenly stopped in his tracks and
wilted at sight of the boss.
Good morning, Mr.. Horrigan," said
the judge ingratiatingly, wriggling un-
der the boss glover. II hope I'm not
here too early and that Mr.. VAIN
wright has interceded for''-
"For your denomination" queried
Horrigan, speaking as though to a dis
graced servant. IF that's what you're
here for you might have spared your
self the trouble. What I told you be-
fore still goes.''
But Mr.. Horrigan, consider how
long I've been on the bench, and''-
"And it's time you got your nose out
OF the feed bag and gave some one else
a chance. You are''-
"I'm growing old, Mr.. Horriganr
pleaded the thoroughly cowed judge.
'How can l go back to law practice
and compete with younger men? Be-
sides, Mrs. Newman declares"-
Il can't help that" returned Horri-
gan, quite unmoved. "You've had your
share. We've got to look out for our
own active workers-for the men we
can count on to do the right thing
"But, Mr.. Horrigan," protested the
judge, II always try to do what is
right"
Il said the right thing" corrected
the boss. ''See the difference?
Excuse me, judge" interviewed
Wainwright. IF you'll leave this mat
ter in my hands, will try to convince
Mr.: Horrigan of your fitness. Just
leave it all to me-"
"Oh, thank you so much, Charles!'
cried the relieved judge. "I'm sure
can count on you. Mrs. Newman will
be so grateful. Well, I won't detain
you any longer. Goodby."
"Goodby, judge" answered VAIN
wright tolerantly.
"Goodby, Mr.. Horrigan," went on
Judge Newman, with effusion.
A grunt from Horrigan, who had
turned his broad back on the visitor,
was the only reply, and the judge de-
parted to bear the message of hope to
Mrs. Newman.
"Have you any special objections to
NeWman?' asked Wainwright.
"No,'' said Horrigan, Except think
perhaps there's men who can do better
BY US. You know how much it means
sometimes to have the right judge han
die your case''
II think at pinch we can manage
Newman, and''-
"Oh, if it is a favor to you, all right.
But it doesn't do those judiciary fell
lows any harm to keep them guessing
awhile. 1t tames 'em and teaches 'em
to mind-sort of keeps them in their