Putnam patriot., 1908-07-24
 CHATTER Nu-

" MI F. boss is turned down.
 This startling news flew
 lightning fast to every quarter
 of the organization and in it's wake spread trail of iueredulous amaze. Every member, from alderman to "heeler." knew why Herfigan had made Bennett mayor. That the latter should turn against his i,enefactor seemed not only black ingratitude. bat something akin to insanity. for II ap- parenty spelled political suicide for the young man.
 While neither of the disPutaBts had repeated the details of the quarrel, yet those details with many anotber were already passing from mouth to mouth in the mysterious fashion whereby the closest kept secrets are disulged and enlarged on. In the financial world toe, the veto came as a bonbsheli Borough Street railway stock fell with thtid that shook more than one colos- sal fortune Bennett-central point of the whole nphea val-was the ealmest man of all who were involved He had chosen his course, and he was follow ing II with dogged quiet far more dangerous tlan any loud monthed bus ter He had laid out q camF<ign. and that campaign he rigidly followed
 His first step was to send for Perry Wainwright early in the morning fol- lowing the clash with Horrigan aud. under strict pledge of secrecy. to ex plain the whole complicated affair to that very bewildered young man.
 You're all right. Alwyn, You're All the goods., crowed Perry in genuine admiration But why didn't you hackheel Horrigan and throw him downstairsE'
 Fl think did" said Bennett dryly. II think I'm still doing it. That's why I sent for you today.
 Want me to lick him for youf' ask ed Perry in delight Hes bit over my weight. but wouldn't mind past ing
 No" interrupted Bennett, amused nt the lads vehemence. T want you te play the ineloiraniattc brother and protect your sister
 Say" snerted Perry. all the light ness gone ont os his manner and his young frame stitfening oin!nously, 4d'you mean 10 say the eur ss framing up any game on Dallas? F.
 '.Sit down." ordered Alwyn. and try fo use what little human intelligence you may have Eve got 10 have your hein. and what use are you when all vou can think of is getting thrashed by someIodyf Sit down now and listen to me
 Perry meekly obeyed the new note of command in his friends voice, and Bennett resumed:
 .Your uncle has tried to hamper me by putting all your fortune and Dallas into Borough Street railway stock. The news of my veto will reach the exchange almost at once. That VIII cause a slump in Borough stock IT Horriran fails to carry the bill through over my head-and he will Tall II can possibly block him-that will mean the pracficai collapse Of the stock. II Will moan that you and Dallas will be al most penniless-
 Well, suggested fefts cuceiiuH-. then you can marry Dallas, and uftie brotber Perry can come and live with you. Don't worry. old chap. i'-
 -Shut up. you young idiot and sif down and listen. Here's . check: also a note of introduction to my broker Hes a close mouthed fellow. and hell keep the secret want you 10 sell Rorougb stock short to the amount of
 ITO speculafef Gees n1' thought
 ..t aon.t believe in speculation as yuIe hui this time It's the only way out. Sell short Then If the Dill IS oe- feated you and Gladys will still De as well of as yoa are now. even arfef having me back this sum I've advane- ed If the bill Is passed over my bead the stock win boom. and you'll both pe ,s.her than ever. Understand the ideaf I tbink I've arranged il % you and she won't lose a dollar in either case
 -AIwyn.~ cried Perry. the fun Idea at last penetrating his youtnfui ofaln' ..vo.,.re inc whIfest ever The
 HI id ou. l do this on one conA tioE"
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