Putnam patriot., 1908-07-31

happily to Aiwyn as he cane up. and we're going ta sit | out r Mrs. Ben nett tn her capacity of rhapercn should ask for Cynthla yon can tell her we're going inse the giass haase to stroll among the nemaatje vegetables
 And he departed with bis prize in the direction of the conservatory The mo ments interruption had sufficed for Wainwright to whisper an admoaitory word in Horrigan's eur Dallas. too. fearing clash. took Beunetts arm.
 Its so warm in herer' she murmur. cd Perhaps we can ind better air in one ef ;h- other rooms Shall We tryf"
 Wainwright exclaimed HorriS gan. as the portieres closed behind the may or and girl. T don't like that. Is your niece on his side or with usf''
 "l don't know" answered wain. wright discontentedly. and don't like te force an issue by asking her It doesn't especially matter, suppose h any case. l can trust her.
 You're in iuck- sneered Horrigan. That makes two people you say you can .rust--nrst your secretary, Thomp- son. and then Hellor' he broke ofY as a swarthy middle aged man hurried in. Looking for me Williams? Whats upY'
 The newcomer was visibly excited. and at first glance Horrigsn had seen that something was amiss.
 Whats upT" repeated the boss.
 Fills has gone-dssertedr cried Will Hams
 '.Eliisf" echoed Wainwright fin dis. may for the man of whom Williams spoke was one of the aidermanic solid thirteen' on whom Horrigan counted The boss made no comment. but walt ed inpatiently for his henchman to continue
 Ellis has gone" repeated Williams He left T note for me saying his wife is very III and the doctors ordered hIm te take her south. So he can't attend Fridays meeting"
 Can't attend the meetingY, easped Wainwright. But everything depends on
 "Oh, hell be on hand the curr growled Horrigan. "fhe rest are stand ing solid Of coursef''
 .'I think SO" hazarded Williams. but some of 'em are pretty scared We've never had such fight before as Ben netts putting up against us now. and
 m strengthen 'em up so as to knock out any weakeningi" declared Horrigan confidently. It's Ellis we've got to look after now. Go after him. Williams. on the first train south and Friday if you have to kidnap him I'll stand for any damage or expense Only see he's here for that meeting It's up 10 you. Now jump"'
 AS Williams hastened toward the door Horrigan called after him:
 "On your way ont send word 10 Rob erts that l want to see him here. Wei. Wainwright he resumed. turning back into the room. 'it looks bad"
 "Do you think
 "I think we're in a tight place II our aldermen found out about Ellis quitting. there's no knowing how many Of ,em would bolt If we could only work Kenneth
 "Out Of the question. He can't be turned"
 "'There's no man who can't be turn ed. I've one card up my sleeve yet that ought to land him But Id rath- CT try something else first. 1 wish Vt could get line oa his price"
 He can't be bought. He"-
 Rot. Everybody can te bought Only there's some that can't te bought with cash I'm wondering what there is that1l bay him if money won't"
 Gibbs. in search of an elusive part ner, crossed the foyer and paused fe greet them
 What newsY' he asked.
 Wainwf = surveyed the brokers well greofi Vi figure with iess approval than usual
 You seem te be industrious enough tonight" said he. Its q pity some of tonight's dancing energy couldn't have been devoted To your work this morn ing
 Gibbs flushed at the reproof in words and tone.
 T don't understand, he replied stifiy.
 aWhy didn't you notify me of the big block of Borough stock that was bought ID just before noon!
 .I hadn't heard about it," answered Gibbs, with not quite all his custom ,ry assurance.
 "Eyervisedy else heard of it- You'll nave to keep better tabs on the market than that If you're 10 be any use 10 us Do you know sho bought tt."
 Nc" returned Gibbs. with growing uneasiness -0f course 1 don't How should I knowf What are you driv- Ing atf'
 This is what I'ps driving at: Several p4x blocks Of the stock have been nn- loaded on the market darisg the past few days and have be<a quietly snap- ped ap Somebody's esideety taiiing on ts our game You don't know wboy'
 -i.re told you twice that ! didn't kpox." bIsstered Gibbs. masking bfs concern uSajes a show of virtuous iDr tignatien-
 The efYort called forth ali the asfute young brokers nerve. for certain shreud scheme Of his showed signs Of falling through. By his original ar with Wainwright he was to have manipulated all the Borough .,o..t r,urcha.Ss of fbe exchange floor and 10 receive 30 rer cent Of the pront on the condition that be invest not one dollar in the stock on his private ac- count
 Having strong faith in tii< deal's sue ,esx and having DO equally strong ln-