Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-13

"Hc's-he's madw cried the f1nancler.
Don't let him mt me!''
For Thompson seemed about to hurl
himself on his foe.
go easy, SON." adjurcd Phclnn, lay
ing a restraining hand on the secre.
tnry's shoulder.
The latter. recalled to himself by tho
pressure, relaxed his tense, menacing
attitude and. with hystericnl revulsion
his face In his arms on the table before
him.
mine horrible years." he sobbed bro.
kcnly. "Nil.c awful years Of slavery,
of debasemcnt! Watching, hating,
longing to crush him. and, oh, the time
has come, thank God. Thank God"
You're all in, lad" nuttered Phe-
Ian, passing an arm about the shaking
youth and lifting him to his feet
Come with me. III send out and get
you a braccr."
Thompson, exhausted by his emo
lions. obcyed mechanically, but at tho
farther door paused for moment and
again fixed bis wild, bloodshot eyes on
Wainwrights haggnrd face.
Remember" he threatened, his
voice dead and exprcssioness. when
you get out Of jail I'll be waiting for
you. And as sure as Gods justice lives
III kill you as I'd kill dog! Nine
years waiting and-I'll murder you as
you murdered my
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threshold, and the slamming of the
door behind the two seemed to break
the strange spell that had fallen on all.
Wainwright Strengthened himself.
glanced fearfully about. tried to re-
gain his shaken composure and opened
his mouth to speak. But the hurried
entrance Of Williams prevented him.
Mr.. Horrlgan." gasped tho excited
newcomer, 1--WE been looking every.
where for you"'
What's wrong noww snapped the
boss. Has
The Borough bills come up at last,
and
THE gallery crowds rough housing
the place! Then
mo. they're quiet as death; too quiet
And they have long ropes, and theyr re
stringing them over the
Call in the police. them" ordered
Horrisnn. "Now's the time for them
II don't dare" protested Williams
"Thosc men in tho gallery are desper.
ate. They're dangerous. r.
THE police?" interrupted Bennett
sharply. What are you talking
about?"
"My orders" returned Horrigan. 81
sent for them. Tell them to-
Don't do IT." commanded Bennett In
anger.
do as say, Williamsw counter
manded Horrisan. Have them In
and
"Phelan." intcrposcd Bennett as tho
alderman, having left Thompson In 9th
er hands, came into the room. go tC
the sergeant In charge Of the police
Mr.. Horrigan sent for. Tell him l say
he must keep his men where they art
and take no orders except from me
Understand"
II sure do" grinned Phean. with q
delighted grin at the wrathful Horri
gan. AN III see they
"You need not trouble" croaket
Wainwright. his throat dry and con
stricted with fear. The bill Is with
drawn"
That goesr' corroborated Horrigan
do you hear that. Williams? Mr.
Wainwright withdraws the Borough
bill. Attend to 1t In q rush. man. Never
mind about the police"
"Well. Friend Horrigan." blandly OBJ
served Phelan as Williams hastenct
out, II told you I'd cross two sticks Of
dynamite under you some day. Like
wise l done It,"
What had you to-
10 do with smashin' You? Only tina
l put his honor on to the bill in tho
first plnce an then sicked him on t.
Roberts an discovered Thompson an
turned him over to Mr.. Bennett. That'
about all. But guess It's enough t.
make your p'litical career feel like 4
had long line OF carriages drivln' slow
behind It. Chesty Dick. my old chum.'
Horrigan had turned his back on hi.
victorious tormentor and was facins
the mayor.
Bennett" said he. you forget ",
still got that report about your father
and
"Tomorrow's papers will publish it,
supplemented Alwyn.
mo. they won't" contradicted Hor
rlgnn' THAT would be bad politics
The report will hold over tip
You're mistaken" Interrupted Ben
nett calmly. "I'vs sent a copy of tina,
report today to every paper In the city
and have accompanied It with a state
ment that shall make good to thu
city treasury every penny ovsrcharged
In the library and aqueduct contracts
0e''--
| Horrigan was staring at him speu