The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-11

sires Sylvester, too, would be Dene- dted in whatever business career he should take up, and the membership would enable hin 10 meet and make bis personal friends the most promi- nent men of the city the men he nat uraIy craved 10 associate with-on terms of equality. Then he spoke:
 Really, judge he said warmly, that's something that 1 never expect ed to hear from your lips
 Not at all; not at all! shall be delighted to put you up. and Dupuy will second me-"
 With pleasure" bowed the lawyer.
 Nolan hesiluted over his bual reply. He remembered what Brand had stat ed regarding the attentions of Judge Bartelmy and bis daughter. Probably this ouer was trick, a bribe, and 1t did not Improve the situation to have Dupuy brought into 1t by the jurist as secouder of his nomination. Still, the idea came luto his head-it be accept ed it he did it with his eyes open; he need not necessarily change the pol icy of the Advance toward certain pub lie men. Thus be reasoned, and still there fingered within him an lnsIdlous desire, even a prompting, in view of the advantages for himself and bis family, 10 accept at all hazards, under any circumstances.
 "Thauk you. gentlemen, thank you,' he said. tempOriziug, in an eudeavor to gain time before actually committing himself. He glanced across the room at Wheeler Brand, wondering how he was accepting the situation. Brand took a quick step forward, straight ened himself stinIy and shot a glance of warning over the shoulder of Bar telmy, whose back was turned to him. Nolan nodded bis head slightly to show that he understood Dupuy caught the interchange of signals, and be gIared indignantly at the young managing editor. He saw that Brand would do his utmost to swing Nolan away from the subtle snare. Nolan addressed the judge "IIl think 1t overland thank you once more'
 Bartelmy and Dupuy started toward a door.
 Now. if you will excuse US, Dupuy and will join the ladies'" said the jurlst. "WhceIer. you're not going away yet, eh:" be added.
 Brand moved toward the ball door and ignored the query.
 Whats your hurry, WheeIer?' ask ed Nolan as Bartelmy and Dupuy dis appeared.
 "Oh, it's time to get back to the of flee"
 "H-m. Whats the trouble?"
 "Whats the use of talking about it?"
 Come, get it on your chest"
 "I don't have to tell you. Mir Noan." He drew closer to his employer.
 You think Mike Nolan Is going back on you-isu't Ihut it:'
 The young mans voice rang out in his deep disappointment that Nolan was lingering on the verge of an &C., ceptauce of B"rteImys offer, which could mean only two things if his en- ployer yielded. and these were the muz- zllng of the Advance and the siIencing of Brand as long as he remained on the paper. He blamed Nolan bitterly for falling to spurn the offer outright on the moment.
 Do you think you can accept favOrs from BartcImy with one hand" he cried. and knife him with the other?"
 Nolan gave a spirited but kindly re- ply:
 Hold your horses, Wheeler. You know 1 don't care anything about this social stunt for myself 1t don't it into my life. but remember I've got family. and nothing comes ahead of them. Mother and l may have a jan gle now and then; but after all, We have been side partners for good many years. And my girl. There ain't finer educated or a prettier girl in New York. and she ought to be able to go anywhere. but sue cant in this town-thls cold mans town. Then. of course. there's Sylvester 1 know he aln't as bright as he might be, and I've spent-wel, more than twice your sal ary trying 10 get him through fresh man year at Harvard. and 1 couldn't, but still he's my son, and if he wants to run around with these other sports, why not? l can afford it, and 1 guess the kids got 10 SOW his wild oats any way. My wife and children ought to be happy with the money I've got, and, as l figure it. if join this Oak Door club can help them to get what they want. Do you follow me, Brand|
 "Yes; l understand" sighed Brand. At first you tool, up the side of the people. and you are continuing at it. But you and your family have become ambitious, or, at least, so far as you are concerned, you are ambitious for them. When you begin to associate familiarity with rich men as their friend you'll soon find yourself playing golf or billiards with one, drinking whisky with another, and your son will marry the daughter of a third. You will for get ell about the people. Your paper