The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-06-10
CHAPTER TX.
THE moment OF strained silence
that ensued upon Horrigan's en-

trance was broken by the IRE
1 pressible Perry, who. having
rescued Cynthia from Gibbs at the
close of their dance, was escorting her
triumphantly from the ballroom.
This Is my dance" he remarked
happily to Alwyn as he came up. "and
we're going to sit 1t out If Mrs. Ben
nett in her capacity of chaperon should
ask for cynthia. you can tell her we're
going into the glass house TO stroll
among the romantic vegetables"
And he departed with his prize In the
direction of the conservatory. The mo-
ment's interruption had sufficed for
Wainwright to whisper an admonitory
word in Horrigan's ear. Dallas, too.
fearing a clash took BENEFITS arm.
ITS so warm In here!' she murmur-
ed. perhaps we can find better air In
one of the other rooms. Shall we tryI"
wainwright" exclaimed Horrigan.
as the portieres closed behind the may.
or and girl. II don't like that! Is your
niece on his side or with us?''
81 don't know" answered VAIN
wright discontentedly. "and don't
like to force an issue by asking her.
1t doesn't especially matter, ! suppose.
In any case, ! can trust her"
you're in luck" snecred Horrignn.
"That makes two people you say you
can trust--first your secretary, Thomp-
son. and then Hello!' he broke or
as swarthy middle aged man hurried
in. Looking for me. Williams? What's
upT'
The newcomer was visibly excited.
and at first glance Horrlgan had seen
that something was amiss.
whats upY" repeated the boss.
ELLIS has gone-deserted!' cried VIII.
liams.
"Ellisw echoed Wainwright In dis
may, for the man Of whom Williams
spoke was one Of the aldermanic solid
thirteen on whom Horrigan counted.
The boss made no comment, but walt
ed impatiently for his henchman ia
continue.
ELLIS has gone" repeated williams
"He left n note for me saying his wifi,
is very III ana the doctors ordered him
to take her south. So he can't attend
Fridays meeting"
cant attend the meetingY' gusped
Wainwright But everything depends
on
"Oh. he'll he on hand, the cur!
growled HOrrlgan. "The rest are stand
Ing solid Of courseT''
II think so," hazartled Williams. "but
some of 'em are pretty scared. We've
never had such fight before as Ben
nett's putting up against us now
and
"I'll strengthen 'em up SO as I,
knock out any weakening" declared
Horrigan confidently. ITS Ellis we've
got to look after now. Go after him
, Williams, on the first train south ant
haul him back. Have him here b,
Friday II you have to kidnap him
I'll stand for any damage or expense
Only see he's here for that meeting
It's up to you. Now jump"
As Williams FASTENED toward thu
door Horrigan called after him:
ION your way out send word to Rob
erts that want to see him here. Well
Wainwright" he resumed, turnin,
back into the room, ut looks bad"
do you think"-
II think we're In tight place. ]!
our aldermen found out about Ellis
quitting, there's no knowing how man!
of 'em would bolt. II we could onl!
work Bennett!'
"Out Of the question. He can't b'
turned"
'There's no man who can't be turn
ed. I've one card up my sleeve We
that ought to land him. But Id ruth
er try something else first. wish w
could get line On his price"
HE can't be bought! He
Rot! Everybody can be bought
Only there's some that can't be bough
with cash. In wondering what Their,
is thatll buy him II money won't"
Gibbs, In search of an elusive part
me-, crossed the foyer and paused I,
greet them.
what newsI" he asked.
Wainwright surveyed the broker
well groomed figure with less approva
than usual.
"You seem to be industrious enough
tonight" said he. ITS pity some o
tonight's dancing energy couldn't hav
been devoted to your work this morn
ing"
Gibbs flushed at the reproof in word
and tone.
II don't understand" he repllet
stihly.
why didn't you notify me OF tn
hie block of Borough stock that wa
bought mp Just before noonf"
w. r. Ward, of Dyersburg