The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-05-30
CHAPTER VII.
'gJtnE boss is turned down"
This startling news flew
lightning fast to every quarter
Il of the organization md in its

"H-G-tliE boss is turned down.
This startling news flew
lightning fast to every quarter
n Of the organization and in its
wake spread trail of mercdulous
amaze. Every member, from alderman
to "beeIer" knew why IIosrigan had
made Bennett mayor That the latter
should turn against his henefactor
seemed not only black tngratitude. but
something akin 10 insanity for II ap.
partntly spelled political suicide for
the Young man
While neither of the disputautsz had
repeated the details of the quarrel yet
those details with many another were
already passing from month to mouth
in the mysterious fashion whereby the
closest kept secrets are di,uged and
enlarged on. In the financial world
too. the veto came rs bombShell-
Borough Street railway stock fell with
a thud that shoo& more than one colos-
sal fortune Rennrit- central point of
the whole upheayal- was the calmcst
man Of all who We're involved He had
chosen his course, aud he was follow
ing ii with a doggrd quiet far more
dangerous than any loud mouthed blus-
ter He hal laid out Il campaign. and
that campaign he rlgdly followed
His first step was to send for Perry
Wainwright carly in the morning fol-
lowing the clash with Horrigan aid.
under strict pledge of secrecy. to eX
plain the whole complicated affair TO
that very Ecwildered young man
you're all right, Alwyn! You're all
the goods" crowed Perry in genuine
admiration But why didn't you
backhecl Horrignn and throw him
downstairs"
Il think | did" said Bennett dryly
81 taink I'm still doing it That's why
| sent for yon today"
Want me to lick him for you?" ask.
ed Perry in delight Hes Il bit over
my weight, but | wouldn't mind past
ing"
No." interrupted Bennett. amused
ut thu ads vehempnce. Il want you
TO play the melodramatic brother and
protect your sister"
Say" snorttd Perry. all the light
ness gone ont of his manner and his
Young frame stlrenng ominously,
"d'you mean to say the cur is framing
mp any game on Dallas; -
"Sit down." ordered AlWyn. and try
to Use what little human Intelligence
you nay have I've got to have your
hclp. and what use are You when all
pmehodyf Sit down now and listen
t. me
Perry meekly oheyed the new note
If 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 will
cause a slump in Borough stock IT
Horrigan fails To carry the bill through
over my hcad-and he will fail IL can
possibly block him-that viii mean the
practical collapse of the stock. 1t will
mean that you and Dallas will he al
most pennlless."
"Well," suggested Perry cheerfully.
"then you can marry Dallas, and little
brother Perry can come and live with
you. Don't worry old chap p
shut up, you young idiot. and sit
down and listen! Here's check. also
a note of Introduction 10 my broker.
He's close mouthed fellow, ana he'll
keep the secret want you to sell
Borough stock short to the amount
Of
ITO speculate7 Gee! never
thought
Il don't believe In speculation rs a
rule but this time It's the only way
out. Sell short. Then II the bill Is de
feated you and Gladys will stu be as
we'll of as you are now, even after
paying me back this sum I've advanc-
ed II the bill is passed over my head.
the stock will boom, aud you'll both be
richer thnn ever Understand the idea
| think I've arranged II so YOU aud
she won't lose dollar IN either cas- %
"Alwyu." cried Perry. the fun Idea
at last penetrating his youthful brain.
you're the widest ever The