The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1909-12-18
Novelized BY Thompson Buchanan From the.
Successful Play Of the Same Name
1905

*I3 DuIdQS AOOheu dI MS young uldudSeC
keenly. He had no reason to suspect
that Pinckney would lie or do any
thing maliciously undetermined merely
to put u rival out Of the way. He had
known Edward from boy, and found
him always apparently devoted to; the
Durant interests. All this made him
Judge kindly when from another man
he would not have tolerated mere
backbiting. >.-,.~. l.. "a Isl >4 ).
"All right, Edward" he said kindly.
you've proved yourself devoted to
me. I think this Is just a little over
enthusiasm in the Durant interests
AS a general rule, I've found theSe ma.
val chaps straightforward. decent
young fellows, and I'd hate to believe
otherwise. However, we'll watch him
and see. Come to me IT, you get any
thing on him. but you KNOW will not
stand for mere rumors and suspt-
cions." A}.:s% ~: - ...~ = :....,;;s
He stopped abruptly. for the door
opened and the man Of whom they
were speaking, with Frances. came in.
The quick eye Of the girl caught her
fathers angry mood. r. ~
whats the matter, dad ?'' she asked.
The old man turned to her. with a
smile. r -.
''Nothing at ALL little one. except
Edwards been saying some things
that interest me greatly, and to show
him what think I'm going to ask him
to come to the study and continue the
conversation. I'll leave you to enter
tain Lieutenant Sommers If youth ex-
cuse me-"
mt. sommers was just going," said
Frances.
"Yes," broke in Sommers, that bad
time when l must say good night has
arrived" "
"How much longer will you be in
Pittsburg, Mr.. Sommers?' asked Du-
rant. *. -, :
"only until my gun is forged" re-
piled the lieutenant. -
Pinckney looked up in surprise.
"Oh. then you intend to remain to
see the forging Of the gun yourself?"
rs that surprising? I'm somewhat
interested, you know" - J..
"We're glad to have you. of course,
Mr.. Sommers," spoke up Durant. 'tEv.
erything is at your service. Good
night, sir" -, ~: -: :. 49,: -
f. The steel man shook hands and,
turning, started to his study, Pinck-
+ ney remained moment behind.
+ "Of; course - he began rather eau
tiously, I'VE are glad to have you. as
MI. Durant, says, Mr.. Sommers, but
with your gun 50 well under way /
don't see how you can possibly be of
any help to u.s." z. ..
Just slight hardening Of bis tone
made Pinckney's speech mean only
too plainly, '"There's-no use in your
staying, because we don't want you"
But the naval man overlooked entirely
the implication. Instead Of taking Of
tense he smiled courteously. y,
II had no idea of being Of any help,
Mr.. Pinckney. / only want to be on
hand when the tempering is DONE"
"You mean at the work in the fur
mace ROOM" gasped the manager:
Sommers smiled. .~ .'m:, .
'That's it exactly" .... -.
= Pinckney was beginning to lose his
temper.
MAY ask whyT' he said sharply.
'S0mmers. continued to smile.
"Only to be sure it is properly done"
he explained. d. =
Frances was standing by, watching the
men and in her mind comparing them.
She saw Pinckney, big, aggressive.
strong. an iron man, used to overriding
all who opposed him. now matched
and held by this quiet. smiling man,
whose GOODNESS and evident plant
strength reminded her more than any
thing else Of the finest tempered steel,
tough, elastic, unbeatable, that out
lasts iron every time. Now Pinckney
was losing more Of bis temper. <
y "Have you any idea we are not com
petent enough to handle this jobT' he
demanded. - - ~.
Sommers still smiled. .,.:.. 49,,
"Oh, no, Of course not, only pre-.
ter to see for myself, that's all. sAh!'
He turned to see Mrs Durant, who
had entered. MRS: Durant, Il fear
must say good night, much. az i hate
to. Thank you tor splendid evening" =
Mrs. Durant shook hands cordially.
GOOD night, Mr.. sommers. / hope
youth come up often while you're In
town. .: s ,, 81 .4 ,s;.* & * .4s H.
Sommers bowed. .%*a.s& sss=s#..< .1 w..
'eThank you. You may 10 sure I'll
come as often as dare.'' he said:
Then he turned and held out his hand
to Frances. .E h. ;z. NJ lz z:s
"Good night, Miss Durant.'e /. 2s%: q
The girl shook her head 3..ss s..:.. B 5es
I'm going to see You out, }" she said.
He smiled gratefully. ;555 1.
q Thanks" l 53 Ss<s
Next he turned to Pincknev. .Is Il
"Good night. Mr.. Pinckney. What
time Will that gun be Ia q II Il u
Pinckney hesitated . moment @
TWO o'clock sharp. Good night,
6ommers bowed, turned and follow.
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