The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-05-14

as the saying goes. These men are
necessary; to fight them is 70 cut
your own throat. No one knows just
how they get their power; but one
morning you will wake up and find
them menacing you, and you have to
placate them and toss them sops."
II might at least have been con.
suited"
Il appreciated your antagonism be.
forehand. Politics is a peculiar bust
ness. A man must form about himself
she'll as thick as turtles, or his
feelings are going to be hurt Now,
If you would like to change any of
these smaller offices, the health de.
partment doesn't matter. What do
you say?"
ooh, if Matthews remains on the
slate, do not care to alter the rest
of it. But warn you that shall get
rid of him at the earliest opportunity"
Gust as you like"
The senator smiled covertly Mat.
thews was one of his henchl .en in the
larger matters of state. His name
had been the first to appear on the
slate and the senator was determined
that it should remain there. Not that
he had any liking for the man; simply
he was one of the wheels which mada
the machine run smoothly. The sen.
ator knew his power of persuasion;
he knew Williard's easy-going nature;
but he also knew that these easy.
pninC
at times. He was obliged to hold on
to Matthews. The gubernatorial cam
paign was looming up for the ensuing
year, and the senator was curious to
learn the real power that went with
the seal of governor of f1rst-class
state. -,
There fell an intermission to
the conversation. Willard smoked
thoughtfully. He recalled the years
during which he had accepted the
generous hospitality of this house, and
the love he held for the hosts daugh.
ter. Only since his return from
abroad had he learned the strength of
his sentiment Heretofore he had
looked upon the girl as sister, jolly,
talented, a fine dancer, daring rider,
a good comrade.- He had been out
OF the country for three years. On
his return he had found Betty Cor.
don beautiful woman, and he had
silently surrendered. AS yet he had
said nothing, but he knew that she
knew. Yet he always saw the shadow
OF Newcomb, old Jack Newcomb.
Well, let the best man win!
Il can find way to dispose of Mat
thews," he said, finally.
II dare say
But Willard did not know the ten.
acity with which some men cling to
Office. The senator did.
Here the servant ushered in two
lieutenants of the senator's. One was
an ex-consul and the other was the
surveyor Of customs, who was not sup
posed to dabble in local politics.
Everything is agreeable to Mr.. Will
lard" the senator answered in reply
to the questioning look of his subordi-
mates. He vows, however, that he
will shake Matthews as soon as he
: can get the chance"
The new arrivals laughed.
We'll put you through, young
man. said the ex-consul; land one of
these fine days we shall send you to
France. That's the place for man
of your wit and wealth."
Willard smiled and lighted a fresh
cigar. He did possess the reputation
of being clever wit, and in his secret
heart he would much prefer a consul.
ate or secretaryship at the French
embassy. He thoroughly detested this
indiscriminate Misunderstanding which
went with local politics.
But Matthews stuck in his gorge.
and he wondered If Newcomb was go
ing through any like ordeal, and II
Newcomb would submit SO readily.
Why the deuce didn't Betty re-
turn? It was almost nine o'clock.
Presently her sunny countenance
appeared in the doorway, and Willard
dropped his cigar joyfully and rose.
1t was worth all the politics in the
world!
Gentlemen, you will excuse me-"
he said.
go along!" the senator cried, jovi-
ally. I'VE can spare you"
AS indeed they very we'll could!
In minute Willard was lin the
MUSHROOM.
Il really do not know that ought
to shake hands with you, Dick" be-
gan Betty, tossing her hat on the
piano. "You have deceived me for
years."
Deceived you! What do you
mean?" nightly disturbed.
wait moment" She brought
forth paper. "sit down in front of
| me. This is going to be court of
inquiry, and your sins shall be passed
in review" He obeyed meekly. Nov
listen" the girl went on, mischief in
her eyes; this paper says norrld
things about you. 1t claims that you
have given riotous dinners to
actresses and comicopera singers. I
classify them because l do not think