The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-11-09
CHAPTER MI.
Discomfort.

TN the tallnst of the city's skyscrap-
ers. in the highest story of said
building. were, as the letters on
the ground glass door announced
the law offices of Paul Remington.
The term "aw offices" was perhaps a
misnomer. for upon Paul had fallen
the distrust which the business public
often feels for the political lawyer,
and the bulk of his practice consisted
principally in caring for the legal end
OF Bobs business ventures and in help
court scrapes.
Only the presence of Miss Myrtle
ZONES. stenographer. reminded you that
this was a legal center.
On this particular morning some
/ two weeks after the convention Miss
| Jones was early at her post. Bob en-
tered with a curt greeting. He was
accompanied by Haggin, who wore a
sheepish grin.
well" he said, they sure did put
the bug on us last night"
80 I've been told" Bob remarked
dryly. "Sit down"
Haggin sat down on the window sill
it was more comfortable than BOb's
chairs-and crossed his hands over his
capacious paunch. "Malassey's out
there" he said.
"Yes." And Bob's teeth came to-
gether with an audible click. Hes
been waiting there for some time.
That's why sent for you. Tom, how
much is he worth in the Seventh"
well. he's worth a good deal. All
that Democrat bunch follow him like
sheep. An the Seventh is Democrat
ward"
Then you think he's really impor
tant?'
"Un-huh" Haggin agreed. Biggest
man in the ward Paups the only man
that ever could touch him. An even
Paul can't knock sense into a Demo
crat when he gets set. But, say. you
ain't"-
I'm going to knock a little sense
into one Democrat" He touched
button, and Miss Jones opened the
door.
miss Jones, will you ask Malassey
to step in? And. Miss Jones. if Mr..
Remington should come in. please hold
him until l can see him. l rely on
you"
Malassey was type of the profess
sional mixer" big, red faced fellow
with a bluff. boisterous manner that |
passed for good fellowship among the |
undiscerning. One eye was set slight
ly lower than its fellow. Bob greeted
him with curt nod and lolled back
in his chair. Haggin grimly ignored
the entrance of the newcomer. Ma
lassey seated himself awkwardly on
the edge of chair.
I'm mighty sorry about the conven-
ton, Mr.. McAdoo," he began eagerly.
'I"-
Bob chuckled. 81 see. l really think
he'd better hunt another job. Tom"
Malassey sprang to his feet, pale and
Before God. Mr.. McAdoo,"
he began with nervous vehemence. II
didn't
Bob came sharply upright in his
chair.
ptAbAt NNNs hbiti1NtNS TIC StlAd
"you did You were to go
into the Democratic nominating com
mittee and help get me their indorse-
ment. But you didn't"
Its a lie. whoever says it," Malas-
sey cried 81 voted for you, and the
record1l prove it,"
Eyes, you voted for me when the
was safely against me. You
took a dler in double dealing Malassey
II has Melted you thousand dollars,
and that's all. The mayor expects your
at once. Good morning
An hour later Paul came in and
threw himself YEARLY on one OF Bob's
chairs
"Well," he said moodily, you lost
that trick"
I'm not infauble," Rob returned
'almy. And they played this hand
better than the last one"
Paul nodded Yes. But why. in
name did they pick out Har
and? He's a good man and indie
pendent They can't control him"
Eyes, he's all that. And he'll make a
good run, which is more to the point
He's the only man in the city who
stands a chance against us"
But where do they come In between
'ou two?"
Bob shrugged his shoulders ANY
,ort in a storm. They prefer to take
heir chances with him rather than 4"
With me" i
Paul sprang to his feet and began
0 pace the floor nervously. They'll S