The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-12-04

pressed closely together and she stared Mr. Barker
in sort OF fascinated horror Then her gaze turned
up at her. his face expressing much the emotions
hers.
Mr. Barker spoke on, his speech increasing alike in
beauty and he not only thrilled his audience but
thrilled himself well, and he grew in confidence and
strength By and by he turned his from the speaker
10 the audience about him and behind HIM. He the
white stricken face OF Whitney and pang OF
shot through him. Then, despite himself he glanced up
into the balcony and behcd tho face OF Evelyn Carter,
also white and stricken.
But he would not look again at either OF them;
he rcsolucly turned his face all the while to the speaker
the gone and IN ITS place came defiance
that held him to his task; lie went with undimnished
power the end saying the whole speech, every word
OF It, and delivering such terrible blow the bill that
nothing seemed left OF that unhappy measure.
Mr. Barker sat down, white and trembling from his
effort but triumphant He knew that he had swept the
House off its feet. he knew 1t IN the brcathleSS silence
that followed it had preceded his great effort and
then the blood suTged to his head in wild burst of
cxutaon the cheers deep rolling following in
upon each other. like waves OF the Mr.. Barker
forced to rise and bow more than once. 1t was
before the applause died. and then he with
his head modestly bent over his desk. He would not
meet the looks of those two faces agana least not
The silence came once more and then up rose tall
figure 1t Whitney and he too. was recognized BY
the speaker Mr.. Barker glanced quickly him, and
despite himself he trembed He had before
Whitney look and also strong His features
seemed somehow to be drawn together If his whole
being were powerfully concentrated purpose: it
the lion about 10 spring But What could ne do!
II he proclaimed the truth all would laugh him
and say he the widest OF romancers. No. such
declaration impossible, and Mr.. Barker steadying
himself awaited the with curiosity that literally
burned him
Whitney began to speak in notes low at FIRST but full
OF music and beauty and the great assembly listened in
cnchdned attention Gradually his voice rose, and all
bent forward in interest and delight But desk
far away face suddenly turned white, and down
an obscure corner the same whiteness oVerspfead
another face
Whitney was speaking for the bill And he was
speaking for it with a force, power and matchess
charm. that endowed the with the very breath
of life and made the most necessary thing
all the world 10 the State Everybody wondered why
they had not seen before such obvious for
passage. All the effect of Barkcrs great effort
swept away at and people knew now that the bill
would pass, that 1t ought TO pass.
Whitney demolished Barkers argument clause by
clause and point by point Barker shuddercd. He too
was convinced. The arguments that had seemed
good to him thin and hollow. At last he stole
look at the balcony and there he saw a flushed and
happy face and brilliant eyes gazing down love, tri-
umph and admiration at Whitney. Lower sank the head
of Mr. Barker and he did again until the
orator done
When Whitney sat down the applause burst forth in
mighty roar, and 1t lasted much longer than that for
after the climax, and when the taken that after
the bill passcd-as all the world knew, through
Whitneys magnificent speech IN favor OF it,and was
passed by the Senate the following day, becoming
law with the Governors signature week later.
Whitney sitting that evening In the parlor at the
house of the Lieutenant Governor, He had asked the
great question and he had received the right answer
His triumph was complete and his face expressed his
pride and JOY Evelyn shy, blushing and loyccr than
express his approval OF his future Son-in-law.
While, the Lieutenant Governor. was speaking.
servant brought card, and before they could say
anything the of the card followed
1t was Mr. Barker, his face white but with
strength and resolve in his eyes. Whitney and Evelyn
gazed at each other IN astonishmen but r Barker was
the first speak
81 know that YOU consider my coming here an in
truSlon and impcrtnence. nc said God knows that
ri0,t 10 and Of me 10n't
60 Mr. Carter; YOU should hear this Listen. Whit
ney- tempted, sorey tempted; and you. in your
strength do not know what terrible temptations can
come to weak man like me-.
There was a pause. The Lieutenant Governor, yet
understanding nothing, looked amazed Whitney and
Evelyn touched already IN some strange manner, moved
little closer each other. Mr. Barkcrs face worked
pitiably, but he went resolutely.
81 was the Court OF Appeals room that afternoon
YOU made your speech to Miss Carter and heard every
word of it how strong 1t was, and 1t filled me
with envy. Then you went away, forgetting the manu-
script saw there the desk; but 1T first did not
mean to steal it. my oath | did not took it. and
then came the terrible temptation that too strong
to-day yours. and you publish the fact to the
world ii you will Why you spoke afterward on the
other side, and why you did it we'll on the moment,
do not understand but have told you the truth,
you know and have more to say"
He stood before them, sclf-immoatcd. in expation,
but now not without certain pride It is to his infinite
no blame upon him. but taking 1t all to himself The
three stood in silence for little while, and then the
You did great wrong. Mr. Barker, she said, but
you have done what few would do to undo it You are
i very brave man
A small warm hand laid lightly upon his for
moment. and then. i'll sudden gush tears rose to his
eyes With a quick movement he bent and kissed the
hand that soohcd his wound.
She stepped back and put her hand in Whney's.
Tell him Bob" she said.
Whitncys fine face cleared
It's come out right, Barker" he said After all.
you gave my great opportunity. Whenever | am
gong to make speech on an important question, write
out the best speech that ] the other side. and
then undertake TO it forcstai it / find it
splendid pan because then have located my enemy
and meet his weapons with my And, Barker
old man-the speech You took the suppositious
that credited 10 the other side Don't you what
chance you gave me, because had my ready for
every point i'll that address !"
He little and put his hand lightly
Mr. BarkerS shoulder.
Barker, old man" he said the Governor gives one
of his receptions tonight Ii is the duty of all
look i'll, for at least few minutes. Won't you come
along with US"