Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-21

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 nert," said Pheldn." ed Phelan in wonder. Has the poor. dear man got swellin' of the heart, or is he maybe the advance agent of the millennium! To think of old Tightwad Vain. wright''-
 Ingram forestalled any reply from the financier by entering with the tid. ings that Thompson was in the ante room with an important message for Wainwright.
 May sec him in here?" asked the visitor. Tt is my private secretary, and"--
 Certainly" asserted Bennett. Show him in, Ingram"
 "Td like to see private secretary of mine come buttin' in like this,' con. fided Phelan to the picture. I'd chase him so far he'd discover a new street. Td"-
 The alderman broke off short. His eye had fallen on Thompson as the latter entered. Phelan stood rigid, with mouth open and eyes bulglng, taking in every detail of the qul :. pallid young mans appearance. The secretary meanwhile had gone up to Wainwright and begun to deliver his message.
 MT. Horrigan called you up, sir" said he, just minute or so after you left the office He wishes you to come and see him immediately if possible"
 "All right" answered the financier. "I'll come at once Pm sorry, your honor. that am called away just now. for I'd like to~iiscuss this Borough bill further with you. But what wished to express can be said in a nutshell. If I, who own the rival road. am in favor of granting the Borough fran chise. I can't see why any one else should object to it. Come on. Thomp- son. Good day. your honor. Good day, alderman"
 The financier passed out. Thompson was following when Phelan. who had never once removed his eyes from the secretary, stepped in front of him.
 Well. young manw said he.
 Well, sir" said Thompson in mild surprise.
 You remember meT'
 T don't think so, sir.''
 Huh, That's queerl I'm Alderman Phelan of the Eighth"
 I've read about you. of course, sir. but I"--
 But you don't know me? Never met me beforef"
 I'm sorry. sir. but can't recall it If I did. Good day. sir
 Tho secretary hurried out after his employer. Phelan. with a puzzled shake of the head. seemed trying to solve some elusive problem. But Bennett, who had not noted the brief scene be- tween Thompson and the alderman. broke in on the latter's musings with Ihe remark:
 You appeared to be amazed at Mr. Wainwrights attitude toward the Bor- Jugh Street railway franchise
 Amazed is a mild. gentle word for ny feeling" declared the alderman. -To hear that old flint heart prattlIn' about widows and orphans and fair elay-why. say. your honor. I know Charles Wainwright from way back, and tell you be has the same affec- ton for the money of widows and or phans that tomcat has for a canary. As for fair play. he wouldn't recognize It if he was to hear 1t through a mega phone He's Ep to something. don't know just what But TIT Come. conel- remonstrated Bennett good humoredly. I'm sure you do an injustice Her- Hes a fine old bird, Do you chance to remember the Garrison case nine years backs President Garrison of the israel Putnam Trust ecmpany-
 -Whe shot himself after being ruined hy a fnancisr vn0 wss his dearest friends Yes- What has that to do rffh--
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