Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09


rescued Cynthia from Gibbs at the
close of their dance. was escorting her
triulnphantly from the ballroom.
This Is my dance" he remarked
happily to Alwyn as he came up. "and
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 suficed 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 try?"
wainwright" exclaimed Horrigan.
as the portieres closed behind the may
or and girl. Il don't like that! Is your
| niece on his side or with us?"
II don't know" answered VAIN
wright discontentedly, land 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 luckv' sneered Horrigan.
'4That makes two people you say you
can trust-flrst your secretary, Thomp-
son, and then Hello" he broke off
as 6. 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 VII
liauls.
"Ellis!" 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.
"l1llis 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
ooh, he'll be on hand, the curv'
growled Horrigan. 1.-THE rest are stand
ing solid of course?"
II 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
'Ill strengthen 'em up SO as to
knock out any weakening!" declared
Horrigan confidently. "It's 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 jump"
AS Williams fastened toward the
door Horrigan called after him:
ION your way out send word to Rob
erts that want to see him here. Well.
Wainwright" he resumed, turning
back into the room, ut looks bad"
do you think''-
II think we're in tight place. II
our aldermen found out about Ellis
quitting, there's no knowing how many
of 'em would bolt. II 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 I 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 that'n buy him If money won't"
Gibbs, in search Of an elusive part
ner. crossed the foyer and paused to
greet them.
what news?" he asked.
Wainwright surveyed the brokers'
well groomed figure with less approval
than usual.
"You seem to be industrious enough
tonight" said he Its pity some Of
tonights dancing energy couldn't have
been devoted to your work this morn
ing"
Gibbs flushed at the reproof in words
and tone.
81 don't understand he replied
stifHy.
why didn't you notify me of the
big block Of Borough stock that was
bought up just before noon?
II hadn't hea1u about It," answered
Gibbs, with not quite all his e.stom-
ary assurance.
everybody else heard of It Youl
have to keep better tabs on the marsef
than that Il you're to be any nse TO u.