Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-01-05
Then Philip would know his

"Of course
And his mother? What about her?'
Haggleton was ready for him. He
never made proposition without hav-
Ing prepared it in all details, foreseen
all objections. So now he answered
eadily:
I'VE will tell Philip that there was
trouble years ago between his mother
and me. I'll admit that / was much
in the wrong absorbed in business;
too keen about money. That ought to
fx it,
"Oh. no. not with Philip. 1t is too
vague. He must know exactly what
the trouble was
''Out with it.'' exclaimed Haggleton.
"You mean that Philip must see that
statement"
Il mean chat justice must be done
to noble woman"
But HaggIeton presented his argu-
ments with restrained vehemence.
You talk about my wife and the
wrong l did. l can't atone to her.
can -? For she is dead. If | atone
to anybody I've got to pay to the liv-
ing. have not? After all, that was
what his mother wanted-to have Phil
ip do good with my money. Now he'll
do more good than she ever dreamed
of. I'll put aside-what did | say?
Five millions? III put aside ten mil
lions for a great battle against power.
ty."
Ten millions!'
Ten millions. but not one dollar I'm
less get my SON.
There still remains your wife's
statement" said Gentle.
You are bound by your promise to
see her wish carried out. are you not o.
argued Haggleton. Now. if it is &C
complished without the statement
See! You think that | ought to Ge-
stroy it,"
Don't you?"
Haggleton followed up the advantage
already won.
You have considered yourself and
my dead wife in the matter" he point
ed out. But what about Philip? Sup,
pose he preferred not to see this state
ment-suppose he hesitated? You would
advise against it, would you not?''
In the circumstances IL think l
would"
Haggleton bent. held out his hand
Then We'll leave it to him." be CON
cludPd. but not until | say the word. -
Gentle nodded assent. The practical
| man Of affairs had shown him how to
carry out the dead wOmanS wishes
without unnecessary harm to the liv-
ing
Philip entered.
Well did You succeed?" asked Hag-
gleton. watching Gentle out of the cor
ner of his eye.
Indeed | did, exulted the young
man. Il got the kneading machine on
credit with hundred dollars paid
| down."
and how about the four?"
1.-THE Wisconsin mills will furnish it
to the combination at Is per cent off
the jobbers' price"
They will accept thirty day notes
from the different bakers?'
Exactly. No trouble about it at
ALL"
Haggleton turned to Gentle.
You see." he pointed out. 1--WE shall
save on wages and material. Well do
a bigger business because Wen sell
better bread-and cheaper bread"
Then he turned to Philip again.
How many bakers have come into
the combinations" he asked
six so far. but we can get more"
Get more?" echoed the millionaire
why. within ten days all the little
bakers on the east side will be tum.
bling over themselves to get in."
They've got to come in," began
Philip grimly. "or"-
"Or what?"
| 1t was Gentle who spoke, and there
was world of meaning in his voice
This was Philip. the friend of the
poor. Indeed, the boy had drifted fan
away from his teachings in these few
days under Haggleton's influence.
/ Philip looked at him; then his eyes
wavered. He saw the accusation in
his old friends face.
| LEY We 6OL W SOkAC AuS Va ~ OUi
| Of business"
Philip" said Gentle quietly and
very gravely-"P my boy. do yor
realize that you are building up lit
tie trust? That you will turn men out
of work?"
/ The young man looked uneasy.
"a few men will be thrown out OF
work. But we'll give better bread
and cheaper bread to the whole east
side
"Just so." declared Haggleton. And
he added. Incidentally / will prove
that poor man like Moran can con
quer these tenement house conditions
if he has any gumption."
Haggleton went on.
WED better take that empty flat
across the hall for sleeping rooms. We
shall need this one for Offices"
In a little while" he asserted
you'll see Joe Caffrey at work in q
clean shirt, with pool rooms cut out