The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-03-11
fenseless toiler was done within thee
four walls.

I IenSeleSS IOller was done within these
four walls.
When Jefferson entered, his father
was seated at his desk, long black
cigar between his lips, giving instruc-
tons to Mr.. Bagley. Mr.. Ryder looked
up quickly as tine door opened, and the
secretary made a movement forward
as If to eject the intruder, no matter
who he might be. They were not &C.
customed to having people enter the
sanctum Of the Colossus so unceremo-
niously. But when he saw who it was
Mr.. Ryder's stern, set face relaxed,
and he greeted his son amiably.
''Why, jeff, my boy, is that you
Just moment until l get rid Of Bag
ley, and I'll be with you"
Jefferson turned to the bookshelves
and ran over the titles while the f1nan.
cier continued bis business with the
secretary.
"Now, Bagley, come, quick! What
is it?'
He spoke in a rapid, explosive man.
ner, like man who has only few
moments to spare before he must rush
to catch train. John Ryder had been
catching trains all his life, and he had
seldom missed one
"Governo1 Rice called. He wants an
appointment" said Mr. Bagley, hold
ing out card
~ can't see him. Tell him so," came
the answer quick as a flash. "Who
else" he demanded. "Wheres your
1ist?'
Mr.. Bagley took from the desk a list
Of names and read them over.
General Abbey telephoned. He says
you promised"-
eyes, yes," interrupted Ryder i'm
patiently, 'but not here. Down town,
tomorrow, any time. Next?"
The secretary jotted down a note
against each name and then said:
'There are some people downstairs
in the reception room. They are here
by appointment"
The national committee and Ser
geant Ellison Of the secret service from
Washington" replied Mr. Bagley.
''Who was here first" demanded the
financier.
sergeant Ellison, SIR
''Then I'll see him first and the COM
mittee afterward, but let them all wait
until ring. I wish to speak with my
son."
He waved his hand, and the secre-
tary, knowing we'll from experience
that this was sign that there must be
no further discussion, bowed respect
fully and left the room. Jefferson
turned and advanced toward his ia
Their, who held out his hand.
well, Jefferson" he said kindly,
Ibid you have good time abroad?'
eyes, sir, thank you. Such a trip is
liberal education in ITSELF
Ready for work again, Ell? I'm
glad you're back, Jefferson. I'm busy
now, but one of these days I want to
have serious talk with you in regard
to your future. This artist business is
! all very well for pastime, but it's not
a career-surely you can appreciate
that-for young man with such pros
poets as yours. Have you ever stopped
to think of that?"
Jefferson was silent. He did not
want to displease his father. On the
other hand, it was impossible to let
things drift as they had been doing.
There must be an understanding soon
er or later. Why not now?
THE truth is, sir,' he began timidly,
I'D like little talk with you now if
you can spare the time''
Ryder senior looked first at his watch
and then at his son, who, ill at ease,
| sat nervously on the extreme edge of
chair. Then he said, with smile:
swell, my boy, to be perfectly frank,
can't-but-I will. Come, what is it?''
Then, as If to apologize for his pre-.
vious abruptness, he added: 1--WE had
a very busy day, Jeff. What with
Transcontinental and Transatlantic
and Southern Pacific and Wall street
and rate bills and Washington / feel
like Atlas shouldering the world"
THE world wasn't intended for one
pair OF shoulders to carry, SIR" re.
| Joined .1Q4forann lYn1v