The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-07-16
CHAPTER VIII.

CAto VI iuC uiIu. AAC . IAC uluCl Luu
that Horrigan's trying to put the In
dian sign on. We've got to nail him
If we can"
you're sure it's RobertsY' asked
Bennett in the same undertone.
The administration ball was in full
swing. Mayor and alderman had
Glanced to meet for moment in big,
crowded reception foyer just off the
ballroom.
Gam l sure it's Roberts?" echoed
Phelan. Am sure? Might as well
ask me am l sure Chesty Dick Horri-
gan is crooked. I've got the facts down
straight. Them secret service chaps OF
mine''-
IF they get Roberts they will be
able to pass the BILL
They amt goin' to get him If jim
my Phelans hand don't turn out to be
ali deuces an trays. AM
keep an eye on him and don't let
him go away without my knowing it.
l must see him tonight and learn posi-
lively how he stands in regard to the
matter. He has reputation for being
honest. If only
::Here's Alwyn, Mrs. Bennett" came
Perry Wainwright's voice from the
doorway. In here. Say, your honor,
your honorable honor's honored moth
err has been looking everywhere for
you. And now that I've reunited the
long lost mayor and his anxious man.
ma I'll chase off and find my partner
for the next waltz. wish it was
Cynthia. Ever dance with Cynthia,
Like swan or-or a-oh, good eyen-
ing, alderman. 1 didn't see you? Are
you dancing tonight?'
"Dancin':" repeated Phelan in high
disgust. do l look it? It's bad
enough to be harnessed into this open
faced suit that feels like ! was goin'
to slip through of it every minute.
without tryin' to dance too. At a
show of this kind feel like pair Of
yellow shoes at fun'ral. 80 long,
your honor. Even, Mrs. Bennett.
There's the music startin', son." he
added to Perry as he started for the
barroom.
81 heard it," said the lad, "but I'm
in no wild hurry"
Thought you said you had part
per to look up"
II have-one of Judge Newman's
daughters. Ever see her? thought
not or you wouldn't have wondered
why | wasn't in hurry. Better late
than
Are you having a good time, moth
er:' Bennett was asking the little old
lady as he found seat for her.
yes" she answered. Aren't you?"
"Of course am. Why do you asks"
The foyer was thinning out as peo-
pie trooped to the ballroom. For the
moment mother and son were alone
together.
You aren't having a good time, AL
wynn" she contradicted gently. "You're
unhappy about something. Tell me-
Nonsense" he denied, with forced
laugh. "I''-
'You are thinking Of Dallas, my boy.
/ Ao any tIilS hiCiS DclhCCu Ou
her? What has happened?'
Nothing" he answered sullenly.
Brat the mother was not content Her
heart ached for the grief her son was
trying to hide.
Something has happened, AIwyn,
she declared, land l want to know
what, so that can help you. You love
her. And that day she came back from
Europe felt sure she loved you. What
is holding you two apart?"
Nothing that can be helped"
But you never go to see her or
How can /? You know my attitude
toward her uncle. How can I call or
her while she is in his house? / ex'
posed his relations toward the Borough
Street railway franchise BILL I ar
fighting him and his Ubiquitous bill
with every means in my power! Dial.
las lives
81 hadn't thought of that. You poor
boy! But surely
"And something more. Her money
and Perry's are invested in Borough
stocks. By beating that bill seem
outwardly to be willfully wreckine
their fortune. told you the plan ar
ranged with Perry to avert this, but
she doesn't know of that. And"-
| "Why don't you tell her. then? o.
let me tell her?''
Because it isn't her gratitude
want. l want her to love me-"
"But don't you see in the meantime
what weapon you are putting into
Mr.. Wainwright's hands? Suppose b.
1 tells Dallas of your enmity to him and
let's her know you are seemingly trying
to impoverish her and her brother? liz
might prejudice her terribly against
"I've thought of all that. must bt
content to wait. Next Friday the re
vised Borough bill comes up before the
! aldermen again for the final fight
When it's settled one way or the othel
l can go to her and explain. Mean
/ time
/ Meantime she is here tonight witt
Mr.. Wainwright. Have you seen herr
"Only for minute"
did she treat you with the same
/ friendliness, the same interest, as Of
old? Don't think Pm inquisitive. dear
I only ask all these questions becaus.
| l love you"
81 know" he answered, pressing hel
hand as it lay on his arm. yet I cor
hardly answer you, for l hardly know
In her presence l am not at ease be
cause can't tell her everything. ant
! Sha Seams I'll ot o.So haoo ,,cn che l,nox~,.