The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-06-19

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"Find Mr. Bennett" said the finan-
cier, land ask him If he will step here
for moment" -
YES" went on Horrigan rehectively.
rubbing his huge plump hands togeth-
er, hes 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 lis conversation
with Gibbs flashing across his mem
DRY. 'You see. have fairly good rca
sons for believing he's in love with ms
niece. Miss Dallas Wainwright
$50? That's
"And. as l control her fortune and
her brothers until Perry is twenty
five
ooh, it, :. ctnch!" chuckled Horri-
gan. H.
"AIr. : emmett is playing tennis" re-
ported /. a 1nf'er, coming to the door
Gle will We 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 "Oh,
good morning. Mr.. Horrigan," he added
on seeing the second occupant of the
room.
The young man was coatiess and COL
larless, his silk shirt being turned in at
the neck. In one hand he swung a 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 "I'm
sorry to interrupt your tennis set, but
we want to see you on rather impor-
tant matter. We've been talking about
you.''
''Thanks!' said Bennett, with puz-
zled smile from one to the other Of the
two older men. "What about?''
'Want to be mayor" queried Horri-
gan abruptly.
"Whats the answer" countered the
perplexed youth.
1T isn't a joke" interviewed VAIN
wright. ':Mr. Horrigan is in earnest"
"1n earnest? I hope the heat hasn't
gone to his head"
"You don't understand" put in Hor-
rigan. II control the party's nomina-
tons. The nomination for mayor is
yours if you'll like it,
"Not-not really?". gasped Alwyn
| aghast.
Yes, really. We
"But, with whole organization full
of good material. why do you come to
! me?'
because you're the man we want"
"As an answer that's excellent, but
as an explanation it's myst1fying."
"1'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, nor corrected Wainwright
"Mr. Horrigan thinks that you have a
| strong chance Of winning"
'That's right" corroborated the boss
eth be hard fight, but with the right
man Wen 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 8
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
boyl Now. *S7>2 Is: a:s.s -, j IT.
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