West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

won't bear the light. And / warn you
TO 20 carefully. Somebody's going TO
prison before this matters ended"
I'm not answerable to any one but
my constituents" said Roberts, with a
pitifnl attempt at cold dignity. land
-tliry"-
"And they shall demand an answer
from you." warned Bennett. "rll see
TO II that they do. Now. you can go II
you want to-" turning his back on the
confused Roberts. who eagerly took the
opportunity to escape.
"I'm afraid friend Roberts amt
havIn' the happiest time OF his life to-
night" remarked Phelan, going TO the
doorway and looking after the depart
Ing alderman. There's not much of
what the poet geezer calls 'whoop up
the dance. fer JOY be unrefined' about
him. Poor fool! He never was cut
out to be crook. He makes a punk
job OF II In spite OF the trlmmin's Hor-
rigan's dec'rated him with. IL hadn't
the sense to be crooked without maxim
monkey Of myself, I'm blest II
don't believe I'd turn honest Hey!
Here's couple OF folks. though, that's
gettIn' more fun out OF the ball than
ever l had at dog fightr'
Az he spoke Perry Wainwright pilot.
ed Cynthia In from the conservatory
at top speed. his jolly young face alight
with Joy that reflected itself in Miss
Garrison's own very flushed counte.
nance.
"Alwyn," shouted young Wainwright.
not seeing Phelan I'm his excitement,
guess what's happenedI I'll give you
three guesses and
"And ! can't possibly guess II you
gave me a thousand" retorted Ben.
nett, with vast gravity, 80 won't
try. I'll just congratulate you with all
my heart, old chap. and wish Miss Gar.
rison every happiness that
"Geei How'd you known We haven't
told soul. 1t only happened about
four minutes ago. I was telling Gym.
this Yhat daisy little girl she was,
and khe said she thought was pretty
nice. too. and so I got brave and said,
Then why don't you'"-
Perry reproved Cynthia sternIy,
jerking his arm to show that Phelan as
well rs Alwyn was recipient OF the
highly intimate tidings.
"Oh, don't mind me, childrenw put
in Phelan. 'T'm used TO II. was
young myself once. so I've been told,
though don't clearly remember Il my.
self. Can butt IN with line Of con-
gratuIationsY
He extended his big hand with an
honest cordialIty that quite won Gym.
thia.
Thanks. alderman" grinned Perry
efusiyeiy. Now, Alwyn, we've got to
go and break It to your mother If we
can hnd her. Come along and back us
up."
Dragging Bennett between them, the
two youngsters started on on their
quest Phelau was about to return 10
his beloved bar when he was checked
by seeing In the opposite doorway a
man who stood as though petrifed
wstching Cynthia Garrison's departing
form. The intruder was about TO with
draw when Phelan hailed him.
Good evening" called the Alderman.
Good evening, sir" said the new.
conner respectfully, pausing on the point
Of leaving the foyer.
I've met you before, think" went
on Phelan.
Some days ago I'm the mayors OF.
nee" assented the other. II am Thomp.
son. Mr.. wainwrIghts private secre.
tsryD
I'm Alderman Phelan Of the Eighth,
and I've seen you before we met at his
bonor's."
so you said then, sir. But you were
mistaken. Good evening"
He turned again toward the door,
but Phelan resumed, without seeking
70 stop him:
"a mistake. was it7 I'm not a man
who makes many mistakes, Mr.. Gar
rison."