The Ordway new era., 1911-08-11

for politician. The chief function
OF the politician is to attend to the
business of other people. and the sue.
cessful politician Ia the one who can
drst OF all persuade the people that
their business needs attention.: and
secondly. that no one can give it such
attention as he himself: tha. 80 is the
one Indispensable man."
Il do not assume to be the only man
who can give New York a business ad-
mtn1stration: who can stop graft and
abuse: who can safeguard the rights
OF the people; who can stand for JUS
tice and equal opportunity, the admin.
istratlon of the law. and the abolition
Of privilege. There are doubtless
thousands OF men who could be trust
ed TO do those things. or at least to
make brave attempt in that direc-
ton: bu, none OF them has come for
ward with an offer to do So
"You are fully committed to the en-
terprise. | see. MIR. Gormly." said Hal
dane gravely.
"Absolutely"
well. | supposed as much ntter our
conversation last night. Nothing can
| after your resolution
Nothing; at least nothing that is
likely to be offered"
Eleanor" said Haldane-at which
Mr.. Gormly started violently. the word
came in so pat,-"what do you think
Of this scheme?"
Father. think 1t is splendid, glor.
ious! MIR. Gormly told me of his in.
tention last night. as he seems to have
told you. have always said that the
man who does something in a large
way for his fellow men is after all full.
filling more nearly than any other the
highest obligations and privileges OF
his manhood"
'My dear child" said Mrs. Haldane
disapprovingly. ARE you intending to
enter the political field?"
"Not on the same terms as Louise:
but SO far us wishing Mr.. Gormly sue
cess in his enterprise. | am fully com.
mittcd thereto"
''lf you wish to gain your sisters
good opinion. MIR. Haldane." said Miss
Stewart. Il see that you will have %
do something
| Would that also gain yours?"
ply. You see | haven't that innate
predisposition to like you which
would naturally be family character
istic"
'Jcsting aside. Mr.. Gorm!y." said
Haldane. Il suppose that you realize
the tremendous nature of the under
taking you have set to yourself. II
you are In earnest"
81 never was more In earnest in my
life. think l realize perfectly"
Every vested influence. every po-
litical influence. will be against you"
"Certainly."
"And what will be for YOU
81 shall be-" said Miss Haldane i'm.
pulsively.
Gormly bowed. with you and right
on my side. Miss Haldane." he said
net ungracefully. Il nm sure of ma
jority."
Don't delude yourself" continued
the older man gravely. with the be-
lief that because your gallant. II some
what quixotic. declaration wins the
support Of a certain section OF the
community. which like my daughter
dreamers and theorists. that you are
thereby making possible the achieve.
ment Of your desire
Il think" returned Gormly. that
all my life have been something of
dreamer" When was young
clerk in an obscure store on the east
side. l dreamed Of that Broadway
building. and the dream has come
true.
And I dream dreams OF n regen.
Grated New York as WE'LL" continued
Gormly swiftly. There Is one power
which Is above every other force or
organization In communities like ours.
II It can only be awakened to Its re-
sponsibilities and made to feel it,
force: and that power"
He stopped and looked smilingly at
the elder woman.
rs the people," cried her daughter
with enthusiasm. And that power l
am sure you nrc going to have.
She stretched out her hand to him
impulsively. Gormly took 1t. bowed
over 1t. all but kissed 1t.
Il am going to try for 1t. at least"
he said smiling gratefully at her.
Sir" said the quiet voice OF the
butler at this moment. breakfast u
served"
I'VE will breakfast with you. Mr..
Gormly." said Haldane. "on condition
that you will take your Christmas
dinner with U.S." He spoke with the
utmost geniality and cordially. In a
manner SO foreign to his usual bear
ing that his son and his wife looked
at him with amazement Il am sure.
continued the older man. that my
wife Joins mo most heartily in this
My dear