The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-06-10

matters ended" reason that
won't bear the light And warn you
to go carefully. Somebody's going to
prison before this matters ended"
I'm not answerabe to any one but
my constituents" said Roberts, with
pitifu attempt at cold dignity. and
they
"And they shall demand an answer
| from you," warned Bennett. "Ill see
to it that they do. Now, you can go II
you want to-" turning his back on the
confused Roberts, who eagerly took the
opportunity to escape.
I'm afraid friend Roberts amt
havin' the happlest time Of his life to-
night" remarked Phelan, going to the
doorway and looking after the depart,
ing alderman. There's not much Of
what the poet geezer calls 'whoop up
the dance. fer JOY be unrefned about
him. Poor fool! He never was cut
out to be a crook. He makes punk
job OF It In spite Of the trimmin's HOr-
rigan's decorated him with. II hadn't
a monkey Of myself, I'm blest II
don't believe I'd turn honest. Hey!
Here's couple Of folks. though. that's
gettin' more fun out of the ball than
ever had at dog fight!'
As he spoke Perry Wainwright pilot
ed Cynthia In from the conservatory
at top speed. his jolly young face alight
with Joy that reflected itself In Miss
Garrison's own very flushed counte
nance.
"Alwyn.' shouted young Wainwright
not seeing Phelan in his e"t!rnrnt
guess what's happened! I'll give yoa
three guesses and
And l cant possibly guess II you
gave me thousand" retorted Ben
nett. with vast gravity. 80 l won't
try. I'll just congratulate You with all
my heart. old chap. and wish Miss Gar
rison every happiness that
Gee! How'd you know? We haven't
told a soul. 1t only happened about
four minutes ago. | was telling Gym
thia what daisy little girl she was.
and she said she thought ] was pretty
nice. too. and so got brave and said.
Then why don't you'"-
Perry" reproved Cynthia sternly,
jerking his arm to show that Phelan MS
well us Alwyn was recipient Of the
highly intimate tidings.
"Oh. don't mind me. children" put
In Phelan. I'm used to II. was
young myself once. SO I've been told,
though don't clearly remember 1t my
self. Can l butt In with line of con
gratulationsT
He extended his big hand with an
honest cordially that quite won Gym
thia.
Thanks. aldermnn." grinned Perry
effusively. Now. Alwyn, we've got to
go and break II to your mother II we
, can find her. Come along and back us
up"
Dragging Bennett between thea the
two youngsters started Off on their
quest. Phelan was about to return 10
his beloved bar when he was checked
| by seeing in the opposite doorway a
man who stood MS though petrihed
watching Cynthia Garrison's departing
, form. The intruder was about to with
draw when Phelan hailed him.
Good evening" called the Alderman
Good evening. SIR" said the new
conner respectfully, pausing on the point
OF leaving the foyer.
1--WE met you before. | think went
, on Phelan.
Some days ago In the mayors of.
nee" assented the other 81 am Thomp.
son, Mr. Nainwrights private secre-
tary."
? I'm Alderman Phelan Of the Eighth
and I've seen you before we met at his
honor's."
| 80 you said then, sir, But you were
, mistaken. Good evening"
He turned again toward the door
, but Phelan resumed. without seeking
, to stop him:
, "a mistake, was It? I'm not man
who makes many mistakes, Mr.. Gar
rison."