The Irish standard., 1910-05-21

he 10 q dishonest citizen. Yes, I am
ambitious; but would forego Wash
ington rather than reach it by shak-
ing Murphy's hand The blood Of the
old, war-governor tingled in his veins
at that moment. ia
1T must be replaced" quietly. =
'1n face of that document?"
I'm spite Of it." ..~-.. 80
,"1 refused" ......,- ~.
Listen to reason, my boy; you are
young, and you have to learn that in
politics there's always a bitter pill
with the sweet. To; elect you I have
given my word to Murphy that: he
shall have the Office
you may send Mr.. Murphy to me-"
said Newcomb CURLY. "Ill take all
the blame"
"This is flnal?"
1T is. And am surprised that you
should request this of me-"
"He will defeat you"
$50 be It,"
McDermott was exceedingly angry,
but he could not help admiring the
young mans resoluteness and direct
honesty.
you are making fatal mistake. I
shall make an enemy of the man, and
I shall not be able to help you. l
have great deal at stake. If we
lose the eighth, we lose everything
and for years to come"
Perhaps. One dishonest step leads
to another, and if 1 should sanction
this man, should not hesitate at
greater dishonesty My honesty is my
bread and butter a.. and my con.
science"
Corporations have no souls; poll.
tics has no conscience. Will
My name is ,Newcomb," abruptly.
I TN matter OF this kind i cannot per.
NIT myself to be subjected, to COM
parsons. You brought about my pres
ent position in municipal affairs
1--WE had need of you, and still need
you" confessed the other reluctantly.
"The party needs new blood"
"You are a clever man, Mr.. McDer-
mott; you are leader; let me appeal
to your better judgment. Murphy is
BLACKBOARD, and he would be in any
party in any country. In forcing him
on me, you rob me of my self-respect."
McDermott shrugged. I'm this case
he Is necessary evil. The success of
the party depends upon his good will.
Listen. Will you find, in all this wide
land, ruling municipality that is in
corrupt? Is there not a fly in the oint-
ment whichever way you. look? Is not
dishonesty fought with dishonesty;
isn't it corruption against corruption?
Do you believe for minute that you
can bring about this revolution? No,
my lad; no. This is a workaday world;
Utopia is dreamland. You can easily
keep your eye on. this man. If he
makes dishonest move, you can find
it in your power to remove him eff.
fectually. But I swear to you that he
is absolutely necessary"
well, I will assume the risk Of hic
displeasure."
"Show him your document, and tell
him that if he leaves you in the lurch
ct the polls, you'll send him to prison.
That's the only way out" McDermott
thought he saw light.
Make blackmailer Of myself?
Hardly"
II am sorry" McDermott rose.
"You are digging a pit for a very
bright future"
Politically; perhaps"
IF you are defeated, there is no pos.
sible method of sending you to Wash
ington IN Miller's place. You must
have popularity to back you. Il have
observed that you are very ambitious
young man."
mot so ambitious as to obscure my
sense Of right
II like your pluck. my boy, though
1t stands in your own light. I'll do
all can to pactfy Murphy. Good night
and good luck to you" And McDer-
mott made his departure.
Newcomb remained motionless in
his chair, studying the night. So much
for his dreams! He. knew what Nc
Dermott's 'I'll do what Il cam meant.
If only he had not put his heart so
thoroughly into the campaign! Was
there any honesty? Was it worth
while to be true to oneself7 -,
From among some old papers In a
drawer Newcomb produced the por-
trait of q young girl Of 16 in fancy
dress. When he had studied this .
certain length of time, he took out
another portrait; it was the young
girl grown into superb womanhood.
The eyes were kind and merry, the
mouth beautiful, the brow fine and
smooth like a young poets, q nose
with the slightest tilt; altogether .
high-bred, queenly, womanly facss
such as makes a man desire to do
great things in the world. Newcomb