Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24

happily to Alwyn as he came up, land
 we're going to sit it 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 clash, took Bennett's arm.
 Its so warm in herer' she murmur- ed. Perhaps we can find better air in one of the other rooms. Shall we try?'
 Wainwright" exclaimed Horrigan, as the portieres closed behind the may or and girl, T don't like that! Is your niece on his side or with us?"
 'I don't know" answered Vain wright discontentedly, and 1 don't like to force an issue by asking her. It doesn't especially matter, I suppose. In any case, can trust her.
 You're in luckw sneered Horrigan. ''That makes two people you say you can trust-frst your secretary, Thomp- son, and then Hello" he broke off as swarthy middle aged man hurried in. Looking for me, Williams? What's up?'
 The newcomer was visibly excited, and at first glance Horrigan had seen that something was amiss.
 Whats up?" repeated the boss.
 "Ellis has gone-deserted" cried Will Hams.
 '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 wait ed impatiently for his henchman to continue.
 ''Ellis has gone" repeated Williams. "He left note for me saying his wife is very i'll and the doctors ordered him to take her south. So he can't attend Fridays meeting'
 Cant attend the meeting? gasped Wainwright. But everything depends on''-
 "Oh, he'll be on hand, the cur~ growled Horrigan. "The rest are stand ing solid of course?'
 T think so," hazarded Williams, "but some of 'em are pretty scared. We've never had such a fight before as Ben netts putting up against us now, and''-
 I'll strengthen 'em up so as to knock out any weakeningr declared Horrigan confidently. Its Ellis we've got to look after now. Go after him, Williams, on the first train south and haul him back. Have him here by 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 to you. Now jumpw
 AS Williams hastened toward the door Horrigan called after him:
 ''On your way out send word to Rob- erts that want to see him here. Well, Wainwright" he resumed, turning back into the room, it looks bad"
 Do you think"-
 T think we're in a tight place. If our aldermen found out about Ellis quitting, there's no knowing how many of 'em would bolt. If we could only work Bennettr'
 "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 I'd rath- er try something else first. 1 wish we 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 bought with cash. I'm wondering what there Is that1l buy him if money won't"
 Gibbs, in search of an elusive part ler, crossed the foyer and paused to greet them.
 What newsg' he asked.
 Wainwright surveyed the brokers well groomcd figure with less approval han usual. You seem to be industrious enough said he. Its a pity some of onight's dancing energy couldn't have ,een devoted to your work this mon- ng." Gibbs flushed at the reproof in words md tone
 q don't understand" he replied tiny.
 Why didn't you notify me of the Jig block of Borough stock that was ought up just before nOOnT'
 "I hadn't heard about f." answered Gibbs. with not quite all his custom ny assurance.
 Everybody else heard of if. You'll lave to kesp better tabs on the market han that if you're to be any use to us Do you know who bought itY'
 No returned Gibbs. with growing lneasiness. 'Of course I don't. How hoHId I knowr What are you driv. ng atY~ This is what I'm driving at: Several ig blocks Of inc stock have been un- paded on the market during the past ew days and have been quietly snap ed ID. Somebody's evidently tslling a to cur game. You don't know rhoY
 I've told you twice that I didn't now" blustereI Gibbs. masking his gncern under a show of vIrtuOus fu- izaati0n-
 The eTOIt called forth all the astute 0Gng brOker's nerve. for a certain lrswd scheme of his showed signs Of ,Wzu- fF-u-ch p- hFs r.-s-s-.r .-