The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-18
CHAPTER XXXIV.
AGAINST A STONE WALL

AGAINST Il "a o-NA- w ALL
r. OR a moment Fanshaw was too
- taken aback by Weeden's on
sIaught to make any reply.
Are you going" the manager
added cor must I throw you out2
Langdon half turned and felt for the
door. but stiU Fanshaw did not move.
The action Of the stricken man caused
Weedeu's tone to soften as he added,
'T don't mean you, Mr.. Langdon. You
STAY. but this other mani can't stand
him.
IF ne goes, ] must so, too Lang
don said.
'.Verv well, then, but i want you 10
understand I bear you no III feelins-
The case is simply this. With all my
announcements ready, and the trouble
and expense to which I have gone, II
is impossible for me to give MP this
production. T am sorry but that is
final"
ut means so much to met Langdon
exclaimed. Couldn't you return us the
play?"
ut means much TO me to keep IT., Mr.
I.angdon." The managers voice had
lost its harshness and was now calm,
almost sympathetic. 81 regret that
matters have turned out as they have.
KVere il a personal favor to you
What else would you call it?' Fan
shaw broke in
ct would do 1T, and be glad NJ the
opportInity.' VYeeden continued, with
out any apparent notice OF Faushaw's
information But It is q. business mat
ter. pure and simple. think you have
eaxgrerated the case. Surely no man
aver would seriously object TO our
/ giving the play when the circumstance
are explained to him. Most certainly
not. if he wants IL very badly
Perhaps you are right Laugdon
/ ventured.
And perhaps YOU are wrons,' an
shaw mumblcd.
Look here, Mr. Laugdou," Weedeu
/ said anErily. take that" he pointed
/ his forehuger at the other play
I wright take that out of my sight.
I'd hate TO do him any personal harm.
+ but he hurts my eyes every time ]
I look at him"
Come Horace, take me home, Lang
don directed, feeling his way 10 the
others side.
.Then your decision is hnal7' Fan
shaw oueried edging toward the door
About what you or the Dlay2
.sThe PLAY" Faushaw sputtered.
yes. decidedly. and about you. too"
Very well. sir," Faushaw snapped.
/ Good night"
I same 10 YOU" Weeden laughed sar-
casticaIIv Good night, MT. Langdon.
/ Come out the Monday previous to the
/ opening Of the play depend upon
4 your help al reneaFsals. but leave
that ar home.
The two playwrlgh-s made their way
/ across The now deserted stage ana
/ passed into the street As they reach.
ed the caF-lhe' aIs-a" u
lf L.s'tl > your -l.a
beg 10 alner WIN you
he ias ai"as u ''-'t -ii0 g..
Langoo2 TeiAaIasl ''''p7 80.
not unaefalaha NM anu
matter TOO ial7i''s -.... ,..--.
"I regret i DO not possess your "'h.
. maic 1ualles' ali7i'@~ a.l1-- g1
"But Why ddn you use Il1I-. " ny
did you leave an LHe laiALns 10 VIC
+ You know MN better nan l.
We'll because / tillhk "eedeh i7 iU
the right the other returned
And ] think him iE the wrong he
is certainly TOO hlgh-handed, ana II j
had the money to spare I'd spend IL
gladly 10 bring the case 10 court AN.
force MIN 70 give Up 1HS F-@S'
you're a lawyer ana the Cotl'7 ai'
your bread and butter. L-aIsoo" "s
clarea- IN Ao1 ave N' o''.1
one OF tao7e poor MOI 'a-7 -'o-'
the courts ca" take DIea' anu p1-'''
when the opponent mas DenIhd MN
good counsellor.
Hang 81 alb Laugdoh, you PC 80
blamed annoying al times that T.
"You Whatf' the oiher demanded.
.Oh. nothing Fanshaw snapped