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Never mind that. Go ahead and do
as you're told. At the first sign OF dis
approval from the galleries have the
motion passed and turn the police loose
Understand"
"All right" acquiesced Williams du-
biously and withdrew,
Wainwright opened his mouth to pro-
test, but Horrigan was already busy at
the telephone.
"Hellow he called. II want 900 F.
| 900 F. Yes-yes. Is that the captainT'
he went on moment later. "Then
! send him to the phone, Tell him Mr.
Horrigan- Hello. captain" after an
other pause. Eyes, IT'S Horrigan. At
city hall. In the aldermanic chamber
there's a mob. and we're likely to need
the police to quiet 'em. Yes. No, not
diet them, you fool! Quiet them!
Yes, Send us a squad at double quick,
AMI let the sergeant report to Williams.
Let the boys bring their night sticks,
and tell 'em they're to take no back
talk and not to be afraid to slug if it
comes to that, and guess 1t will. Pick
out the right sort to send. Yes. OF
course I'll back up anything they do
Sure. Rush 'em. Goodby."
But began Wainwright as Hor,
rigan hung up the receiver. The boss
cut him short. "Ill let that gallery
crowd see It amt safe to interfere with
my work"
But" protested Wainwright sure
ly 1t will not be necessary to-
ITO break heads? II probably will.
Why notY'
I'D rather use diplomatic tactics"
"Diplomacy's a game never took
the trouble to learn"
But those people you're about to
antagonize control votes"-
yes. The people may control the
votes, but we count them. See the diff
ferenceT
But doesn't the law permit the pub
lie to attend these meetingsT
only so long as they behave them
selves. If few of 'em get dubbed
they won't be so ready next time to
butt In where they aren't wanted.
They
The tinkle Of the telephone bell cut
short the boss public spirited remarks.
Horrigan unslung the receiver
Hello" he hailed who's Oh.
Roberts, eh?"
us it RobertsY' cried Gibbs excit-
edly.
mo" snarled HOrrigan in ponderous
sarcasm. ITS the car of Russia tele.
phoning to borrow a nickel. called
him Roberts just to fiatter him. Go
on, Roberts What's that? Yes. this
is Mr. Horrigan. Want to see me- do
your What for2 No. there isn't" he
went on angrily after a moments lis
tening. you and I settled all that.
Come and do your share of the Yes.
! tell you it's up to you to make good
Another pause, during which Gibbs
and Wainwright glanced at each other
In suspense. Then the boss continued.
In louder voice over the wire:
well come to my room in the CITY
hall. then. If you've got to see me. But
there's no need for It, It's all settled
and there's nothing more to be said
III be here. Don't keep me waiting
/ What's thaty No! won't come
to you! You'll come to me, and you'll
come on the double quick! Jump now!
If you don't No, that's all Hurry
up!
wouldn't 1t be wiser" suggested
Gibbs, TO humor the man by going to
him, as he suggests? Them
NO 1t wouldntp' retorted Horrigan
as he kept the telephone. IF I'd gone
on the principle of 'humoring folks,
ia still be working at eighteen Der sell.
Ing ferry tickets. Take my tip. friend.
Never go to man. Make hiIl come 10 +!
you. That's business. And II gives
you a 80 per cent better chance with
MIN. Now. then" pulling a paper from
MS pocket, Il told you about the re-
port ! had Morris & Cherrington dig
out showing up Benefits old man
Here 1t is. Like to look it over while
we're waitingT
Little enough good it seems to have
uone! returned Wainwright as the
tnree heads bent over the document
Hes still fighting us, tooth and nail
>, Yes" agreed Horrigan grimly. but
It's a satisfaction to know it isn't only
us he's lighting He's cutting bis own
throat too"