The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-12-10

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a matter Of fact. the break in the price
today was lucky for those who wanted
to buy"
"An' your firms doin' most Of the
buyin', I'm told" interpoated Phelan.
I'VE have great deal Of the stock,
| l admit" said Gibbs; 80 you see. Ben
nett. you can make me or break me. |
place myself In your hands"
Il see you are taking most unfair
advantage Of me. Mr.. Gibbs" retorted
Alwyn, with some heat You have no
right to thrust this infqrmation on NE
and to appeal
"But | was only
"You were trying to influence my ac-
ton toward the Borough bill. You cam
not do it."
"Why. didn't think you'd be angry
at
I'm not. Let's drop the subject,
please"
Il only answered Miss Wainwright'S
questions. T.
Well leave Miss Wainwright's name
out of the matter. please" replied Ben
nett.
Certainly. if you like" assented
Gibbs, with a shrug Of his broad shou,'
ders. Il an afraid my time is up
/ Good day. Bennett. I'm sorry you mis-
construed"-
II didn't. Good day."
"I'n be on NY way, too" announced
F-Phelan. breaking the awkward pause
that followed Gibbs exit. Ladies'
I'm proud to have met you. If either
of you knows a poor woman needin' a
turkey or family wantin' an outing,
Just drop me line. an III see they
get il. An they needn't come from my
ward neither"
That's bad politics, alderman.
laughed Bennett.
Its good humanity, though. There's
two things l love to do-firSt, to down
the man who's me enemy, an, second,
to give good times to folks who's stran-
gers to fun. Goodby, your honor I'll
Dc III az III Ho" ! 'S 'o""u ny ""s'
ladies'"
"h,wyn," said Mrs. Bennett as the
alderman bowed himself out Win
many fiourishes. 81 want to see Gym
thia. Can 90 into her office now, or
is she too busy? I'll Dc back in few
minutes. Dallas, and bring her with
mo know how anxious she is to sec
you again"
Il wonder what Phelan would think
of that for raw work. thought Al
wvn rs the old lady hustled into the
inner room. leaving Dallas and himSeif
alone. Perhaps Dallas, too, under
stood. for her manner was less assured
than usual as her eyes met his.
1t is so good-so good to see you
again. he said. 1T seems years IN
stead of months since you went away.
But how splendidly you've filled the
time, And what magnificent hght
you made, l was so proud Of YOU
Alwyn"
Really? l remember you once said
I was a mere idler-a rich mans SON
and that you weren't at all proud OF
| me-"
"That is past. We must forget It,
You are awake now
Forget it: Not for worlds. l owe
all my success to you, Dallas. 1t was
YOUR face that strengthened me when
there seemed no hope. 1t was the
memory of your words that kept me
brave and made me resolve to win
against all odds. You were my in
spiration. the light in my darkness. At
each step l thought Dallas would be
glad or Dallas would not approve or
this And / steered my course ac-
| cordingly to victory"
mo. now murmured the girl. 1T
| was your own courage, your strength
Not mine. 1t was your faith in me.
Do you know, 1 think no man ever ac-
complishes anything by himself. There
is always woman, l think, behind
every great achievement. The world
at large does not see her-does not
know, Of her existence-but she's in the
heart of the man who is making the
fight. He battles in her name as did
the knights of old, and the triumph is
hers, not his. Whether his reward Is
the crown of love or the crown OF
thorns, she is the inspiration"
| "Then II l had share in your sue
cess am very happy, Alwyn, for your
name is in every mouth. You are the
man of the hour, even as you were in
the olden days on the football field
Oh. I am proud of you-very, very
nroud, There is a glorious future be,
fore you"
That all rests in your dear hands,
| cried Alwyn.
"Future or present, Dallas, it's all
the same. If only YOU
"Say, Bennett" roared dec