The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-12-01

We only ask you IN 70 talk IL over
calmly"
THAT man has hit me in the dark
before" exclaimed Brand. This is
the FIRST time that he has come into the
light"
II desire to say that my clients put
in Dupuy. like great many other Of
the - ah - subscribers - to this paper.
were disappointed at what they con-
ceived to be an unwarrantabie attack
full Of insinua tons about one Of the
most distinguished members Of the
United States bench. and 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 morning 3
article entirely-to. III fact. regard 1t
merely as a mistake, mistake made
without malice"
"You mean l am to have another
chance to hold my job If III be good
from now on:" asked Brand.
Dupuy once more became complacent.
such, I believe. Is Mr. McHenry's
decision" he announced calmly.
AOu yOuA Sdiis Luz
puy." cried Brand in mepacing tones.
Ito think you can muzzle me for $40 q
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 60. McHenry,"
ne suggested. Hes crank"
Wheeler Brand was amazed at the
way In which McHenry allowed Du-
puy to influence him.
Does he give you ord Fsw he asked
meaningly of the manaa Ing editor.
Yes. my boy; he does. and l 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." he advised the
young newspaper writer.
Reserve your sympathy for Bar
telmy; he'll need It before long" was
his cutting retort.
'Oh! 10 that soY' Sneered Dupuy.
Go west and grow up with the coun-
try. for IL you hang around here to
hurt Bartelmy don't forget that crimi-
nal libel il punishable with arrest"
SORRY. old man." spoke McHenry
kindly. III didn't have . family I'd
70 west with you"
III 1t wasn't for men having fami-
lies" put In Dupuy philosophicaliy.
"there'd be q revolution"
Brand Strengthened up and. with a
contemptuous expression on his face.
started toward the door.
You've got more. heart than sense,
McHeury." was the parting shot
which he hurled at the managing edi-
tor.
Pretty tough on q reporter to fire
him for 'scooping' the town on q big
story" said the managing editor.
"Oh. pshaw!" granted Dupuy.
A boy entered With a card. Dupuy
crossed to q chair and picked up his
overcoat.
mfr. Nolan. SIR" the lad announced.
with an amusing grimace. Hes the
new boss, aud he's got a couple O.
mitts on I'm like Jim .Ienries. Gee.
but I'll bet Nolan is there with tn
wailop. all righti''
Dupuy pu: hie overcoat back on the
chair. His luck was still holding good
he congratulated himself. Here was q
chance to make the acquaintance OF
the new owner Of the influential Ad-
v0ocA on -c0pOe%vp;<v En- no~> 49,
way possibly to secure future favors
from him for his clients when emer.
gencies arose. Needless to say. emer.
gencies frequently arose to disturb
the peace Of mind Of the varieties OF
people who sought the versatile aid
Of Mr.. Ed Dupuy. he turned to face
McHenry and said:
'Oh. the new owner. I'd like to
meet him. II you don't object III
wait" Dupuy seated himself at the
extreme left hand corner Of the Office
close to the rack containing dies OF
the daily papers. He~took down a fiji
and began to read. McHenry. laugh
ing ut the patent anxiousuess Of the
lawyer to meet Nolan. put on his coat
A heavy step was heard. and the
bulky form Of the new owner of the
Advance stood before the managing
editor.
Il an Mr. McHenry." explained the
latter.
II am Mike Nolan" the newcomer
remarked bluntly.
At the sound Of the big mans bis
voice Dupuy, whom Nolan had no.
noticed In the corner. stirred and turn
ed his head to gain a better view o.
him. There was something familiar
in the ring Of that voice. There wa.
something familiar in the feature.
and the poise Of Mr.. Mike Nolan. Sure
~ he had met him somewhere. BE
pondered and poudered and finally
gave up the problem in disgust.
This is a nice looking place you've