Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07

be laid before him and that you will be i'm
peached indicted, dismissed, imprisoned. And
this whether l am elected or not. You dog!
he cried with increasing heat, Il wish was
back in the West for few hours where men
take matters into their own hands and settle
their differences in the old fashioned way!
There wouldn't be any necessity for processes
of law where you were concerned
You'll find out, roared the chief, whose
feelings were compound of bafflement, rage.
and fear, before I've done with you'll!
A T this moment there was a ring at the door
of the apartment The electric bell had
been ringing before; but one had noticed it.
See who it is, Somes." said Gormly And
as for you keep silent!"
In a moment the Englshman came back.
followed by Livingstone Haldane in great
state of excitement.
"Mr. Gormly," he cried as he burst into the
room. not seeing the chief, who sat on the other
side of the open door and somewhat sheltered
by it. they are going to do you up! Ihey
have unearthed some cock and bull story and
are going to force you out OF the campaign
NY father gave it away to me tonight He
said you would be out of it in the morning,
and"
"This." said Gormly coolly to the chief "is
confirmation of your plan, if we needed it"
What" exclaimed Livingstone Haldane,
observing for the first time the other man.
Are you here?"
I'm going now" answered the chief,
rising
Before you 60. remember that here is an
other witness that YOU were here, said
Gormly, pointing to young Haldane.
So he's been here with his dirty story, has
he?" growled the young man.
"He has"
"And what have you done?"
"Chaloner is preparing statement that l
have issued for the press"
BE warned by me, Mr. Gormly," said the
chief, his voice singular mixture OF entreaty
and bullying. Don't send that fool stuff to the
papers. Perhaps we can deal on some other
basis. If we let you get the election and keep
quiet about this thing, maybe we can get to-
gether and"
Somes," said Gornly, "show this man the
door, and if he opens his mouth or says another
word, give you leave to accelerate his exit
in any manner you may desire.
The Chief of Police stared wrathfully about
him. His eye fell his pistol on the table.
He made m toward it. Haldane inter-
posed.
me-"
Thank you, Sir" said Somes quickly, but
I'm equal to the situation myself He pointed
to the door. "Go!" he cried imperiously all
the meekness with which he conducted himself
in the presence of Gormly vanishing
The Chief of Police opened his mouth.
Remember" said Gormly. if he says
single word, he is in your hands"
"At my feet, sir. beg pardon. Sir, returned
Somes.
Without making a sound, the chief turned,
and, followed closely by the valet who hung on
his TANKS like a bulldog. his fingers itching to
grasp his collar the officer sullenly strobe from
the room.
NOV, what is it all about" asked Haldane.
~ when the door had finally closed behind
them.
By this time Chaloner had finished one batch
of the statements. Without word Gormly
took one and handed it to the young man. He
read it through with staring eyes.
you are going to send this QUIT"
Instantly"
Its the bravest thing ever saw done"
ct has to be-" said Gormly. what will be
the result of it on the people?"
If l can judge by myself, it will settle the
question forever in your favor"
"Then you don't withdraw from me be-
cause"
81 am not the withdrawing kind" said Hal
dane. you're a man through and through.
You gave me new hold on life, new interest
You have made something of me. | am going
to stick by you to the very end. Let me get
my signature on that thing l want to testify
that saw the Chief of Police here, and that
know from what he said in my presence that
| what you say is true. They will see that the
Haldanes are divided. and that those on your
side are not afraid or ashamed to support
you"