The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-02-18

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while / like and admire Reming-
lton, L haven't absolute confidence
in him. He's brilliant and enthu.
Isiastic, but he lacks stability OF
character, and | doubt If he really
has a high conception of political
responsibility. The next governor
Twill have need of these qualities.
AS the present governor has had
need of them" He laid his hand
kindly on Dunmeade's arm.
But this isn't a matter for
hasty decision" he continued. sis
there any reason why we should
Igiye an immediate answer"
Eyes. For private reasons
(which don't care to discuss,
the matter must be settled before
return home tonight"
Murchell looked at Bob
thoughtfully before he answered.
What guaranty have we that he
Twill play fair with us?"
| IF we choose him, I'll be back
of him." Bob said, meeting Muir
EchelPs glance steadily. And
know him better than you do-if
think there ever is or can be the
least doubt as to his good faith or
nerve, | will withdraw my re-
quest"
And what guaranty have we
that You will play fair?"
Bob smiled grimly. isn't the
Guaranty of your Force suffi-
lcient?"
"You profess not to be a disci-
ple."
you have my word. l guess
you'll have to depend on that"
Bob said quietly.
Murchell turned to the COVER
nor. What do you say, John? 1t
is your concern more than mine,
In all probability you'll be fight
ing alone then"
II pray not" Dunmeade said
gently. He leaned forward and
looked at Bob intently. "You
realize what this means? Open
fight against the railroad, the
Steel Trust and the Standard Oil
with no compromise.
Governor Dunmeade," Bob an.
swered harshly, they have seen
fit to make war on me. Well
keep 1t up until they are finished
10 ri am"
THAT isn't the highest or most
Trustworthy motive, my friend,
Murchell said in reproof.
Its the best l pretend to-" Bob
answered curtly.
The governor reached his hand
across the table to Bob. "Your
word is good enough for me-"
For an hour they discussed the
matter in detail, Bob remaining
very firm in his demand. At last
Murchell's consent was won.
Then it's settled" he said
Let us hope we never regret it,
You will never regret it, Mr.
Murchell," Bob replied earnestly
IF l should change my mind
; about Remington, I'll support
whomever you choose"
DO you really believe there is
any chance of your changing you1
mind?"
) II hope not" Bob answered
quickly. "In the meantime, gen.
tlemen, be so kind as to keep this
quiet for the present. 1 prefer
that Remington shouldn't hear OF
it at once"
you have no objections to my
wife knowing, l hope" said Dun.
meade. 81 have no secrets from
her, you know"
mo. But please see to it that
Mrs. Gilbert knows nothing about
1T. Especially Mrs. Gilbert" Boil
added emphatically.
Dunmeade looked at Bob curl
ously, but asked no questions
"Certainly your wishes shall be
respected, he said courteously.
He rose from the table. "Thi!
being settled. shall we go into the
library? You both have some
time before your trains are due.
Tothis proposal Bob demurred
He would have preferred to go t.
his hotel to wait until train time
thus avoiding another meetinf
with Eleanor. But the governor
insisted.
II won't take no. My wife
will be very much disappointed
If you run away. Especially now
he added gently. And Bob reluct
antly accompanied the others into
the library.
AS they walked through the
hallway, they heard shouts OF
childish merriment. At the dool
of the library they halle d tt
watch a pretty little group, Flea
nor sitting on the floor rompinf
with the three children-consider
ably to the disarrangement o.
hair and gown-while Mrs. Dun
meade and maid looked laugh
lingly on.
Murchell nudged Bob. zone o.
the things we bachelors miss, err
McAdoo?"
The entrance of the men broke
up the merry group, the two old
'er children running to their fathej
and climbing into his arms. Flea
nor, flushing slightly, hurriedl,
rose to her feet, holding the baby
Now beautiful woman never an
peals SO strongly to man a,
when she has little child in he,
arms-
Come, you children" Mrs
Dunmead commanded with mocl
severity, Ito bed with Won Thast