La Junta tribune., 1908-06-13

Gibbs was calling on Dallas when
stopped for her. AMI he asked leave 10
come along. I'm sorry. but
How are you. Benaett:" Gibbs WAS
saying. "And-Mr. rhelan. too. isn't
II. Alderman. I'm glad to see you
again. Yon remember me: Scott
Gibbs: met
Yes" sail phelan. II remember You.
all right. You was up to Wainwrigh,'s
last sumner that day me an Hort
Rxn sent the dove nf peace screechin'
up q tree | uidnt know you visre',
the city hall too
II don't. Ms n rule" answered Gibbs
II came here with Mrs Bennett and
Miss Wainwright I wanted a glimpse
of the man who ,Hn make one pen
stro,;e that Will send Borough Street
railway stock mp Ia la0 nr down to 10"
ID" you mean broac In Dallas.
.'fhat Mr.. Hcnnett can really have such
mn effect on the stock mnrketf"
THAT aud more" Gibbs assured her
"Wby. tho mere rmmor that he meant
10 veto the Rorough'S franchise BIZ has
sent the stock tumbiing eight points
since the market opened today
what power for one man. ex
claimed the girl. turning to Bennett In
surprise .And are you going TO veto
ity'
"Ofice secrets" rcproved Alwyn jest
ingly. ''Hauds or
Veto IT, echoed Gibbs. with
laugh "Of course he Isn't. II would
he too hard upon his fri"nis-unfair'
and unkind. to say the least
"Rui why:" Iueried Dallas. forestall-
Ing .,iwyn. who WAS about to speak.
because" cut In Gibbs before Rem
nett could interfere. the men who are
backin. the Borough bill, are the men
who made him mayor. II wouldn't be
square for hin to turn his new power
acaIns, the very men who gave him
that power. Now. won'd ne
by the men who are hacking the
bil' whom do you mean:'' asked Ben
nett.
"Oh. just spoke In grneralltiet. AZ
matter ~ fact the break in the price
today was lucky for tlios. who wanted
to buy"
can your, nrm's doin' most Of the
buyin'. I'm told" interpclated Phelan.
I'VE have n great deal Of the stock.
! admit" said Gibbs: 80 you see. Ben
nett. you can make me or break me.
place myself In your hands"
II see you are taking most unfair
advantage Of me. MIR. Gibbs" retorted
Aiwyn. with some heat. You have no
right TO thrust this Information on me
and to appeal
"Ruf I was only
-"You were trying to influence my ac-
ti0n toward the Borough bill. You can
not do It."
"why. didn't think you'd be angry
at
I'm not Let's drop the subject.
please"
II only answered Miss Wainwright's
questions. r.
We'll leave Miss Wainwrlsht's name
out OF the matter please" replied Ben.
nett.
.rertainly. II you like. assented
Gibbs, with shrng of his broad shout
ders. II am afraid my time Is up.
Good day. Bennett I'm sorry you mis-
construel"-
II didn't Good day
"I'll lie on my way. too" announced
Phelan breaking the awkward pause
that followed Gibbs exit. Ladies'.
I'm prolid to lilye met you. II either
Of yon knows a poor woman needin'
turkey or family wantin' an outing.
Just drop me u line. an III see they
get 1t. An they needn't come from my
ward neither.
..That.s bad politics. alderman"
laughed Bennett.
.It's good humanity. though. There's
two things ] iO.e to do-hrst. to down
the man who's me enemy. an. second.
to give good times TO folks who's stran-
gers to run. Goodby. your honor. I'll
ie In ag'in now I've found my way.
ladies'
..Aiwyn." said Mrs. Bennett as the
alderman bowed himself out with
many iiourishes, II want TO see Gym
thia. Can go into her ONCE now. or
IL she too busy? I'll be iDack In few
minutes. Dallas. ana bring her with
me. know how anxious she Is TO see
you again.
Il wonder what Pheian would think
OF that for raw work thought Al
wyn aa the old lady bustleti into the
inner room. leaving Dallas and himself
alone. Perhaps Dallas. too. under
stood, for her manner was less assured
than usual MS her eyes met his.
.It II SO gOod-sO good to see you
agaInr he said. 1T seems years In
stead Of months since you went way.
but how splendidiy you've filled the
time! And what magnificent fght
you made! was 20 proud OF you.
Aiwyn.'
"ReaiIy? I remember you once said
I was mere idIer--a rich mans SOD
and that yosi weren't at all proud Of
me-
THAT u past We must forget It