The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-02-07

United States bench, ana they WISH
merely as readers of the paper to eX
press the hope that nothing Of the sort
will occur again, in which case they
are willing to overlook this mornings
article entirely-to. in fact. regard it
merely as Il mistake. a mistake made
without malice"
You mean l am to have another
chance to hold my job if I'll be good
from now on" asked Brand
Dupuy once more became compliment.
"Such. ! believe. is Mr.. McHenry's
decision" he announced calmly.
You certainly have your gall. Du-
puy," cried Brand in menacing tones.
Ito think you can muZZle me for $40
week. I've paid more than that for the
privilege of fighting you
The lawyer turned quickly to the
managing editor.
You better let him go. Nell enry,'
he suggested. He's crank
Wheeler Brand was amazed at the
way i'll which McHenry allowed Du-
puy to Influence him.
Does he give you orders" he asked
meaningly of the managing editor.
Yes. my boy; he does. and accept
your resignation"
The reporter was by no means
| daunted by his discharge.
I'm sorry for YOU" he cried. inclin-
| ing toward McHenry.
Dupuy laughed significantly.
RESERVE your sympathy for your
| self, young man." be advised the
young newspaper writer.
Reserve your sympathy for Bar
telmy: he'll! need it before long" was
his cutting retort.
] "Oh. Is that SO?" sneered Dupuy.
Go west and grow up with the coun-
try. for if you hang around here to
hurt Bartelmy don't forget that crim;-
nal libel is punishable with arrest
'Sorry. Old man." spoke McHenry
kindly. '1f didn't have a family I'd
go west with you"
"If it wasn't for men having fami-
lies" put in Dupuy philosophically.
'there'd be a revoution.'
Brand Strengthened up and, with a
contemptuouS expression on his face.
started toward the door.
you've got more heart than sense,
McHenry," was the parting shot
tor.
pretty tough on a reporter to fire
him for 'scooping' the town on a big
story" said the managing editor.
"Oh. pshaw.' grunted Dupuy.
A boy entered with card Dupuy
crossed to chair and picked up his
!, overcoat.
Mr.. Nolan SIR the lad announced
| with an. amusing grimace. Hes the
new boss. and he's got couple o
pitts on I'M like Jim Ieffries. Gee
< Ebut I'll bet Nolan is there with til
o wallop. all right"
d Dupuy put his overcoat back on til
chair. His luck was still holding goat
:. he congratulated himself. Here was
4 chance 10 make the acquaintance c
the new owner of the influential AZ
k vance. an opportunity to pave I'll
is way possibly 10 Secure future favor
le from him for his clients when eme
gencies arose. Needless to say. eme
II gencieS frequently arose to distul
d the peace of mind of the varieties
r. people who sought the versatile a
u of Mr.. Ed Dupuy. He turned to fa'
X McHenry and said:
ne "Oh. the new owner. I'd like
" meet him. If you don't object l
wait" Dupuy seated himself at Il
extreme left hand corner of the Off
close to- the rack containing files
Dr. the daily ipaperS. He took down a
1t and uegan to read McHenry. laug
nd ing at the patent anxiousness Of t
en lawyer to meet Nolan. put on his co;
1ro heavy step was heard. and t
ia bulky form Of the new owner of t
es. Advance stood before the managi
editor
-- :! am Mr.. McHenry." explained t
We latter