The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-11-25
THE Man
HIGHER UP
By HENRY RUSSELL
MILLER

Copyright. 1910. by Bobbs Mes-
rili Co.

shant in'lict YOU with hystercal We
rroaches. | realize there has been
nothing in my life--nothing you are
aware of. at least-to lead you to be-
lieve your proposal distasteful to me-
But really ! must decline. OF course
quite understand IL would be use.
less for me to try to dissuade you
from attacking Mr.. McAdoo unfairly.
although IT might be more to your
credit to cease" She spoke indiffer.
emily.
Sanger rested his folded arms on the
table and looked at her steadily. When
he answered there was an edge to his
voice she mad never heard before.
you're quite correct II 1t takes
twenty years intend to crush that
man. Whatever means are necessary
l shall use. The end justifies them
But that is neither here nor there
give you the chance to better both
yourself and the man you love.
hope you won't no so foolish as to re-
fuse it."
Left alone. Eleanor went up to Der
sitting room She threw herself on
couch in profound disgust
"And thar man is my brother! He's
a thousand times more relentless than
than the other And the shameful
part Of IL is" she cried IN bitter self
| accusation. that two weeks ago his
offer would have tempted me. No won
der Mr.. McAtioo hates u.s."
When Sanger reached his office he
telephoned To Paul, asking him to call
on him Mt soue convenient time. Paul.
! who had eagerly perused the morning.
! stock market reports. appeared with
exemplary protDptness, Sanger met
him PLEASANTLY.
II merely wanted the pleasure OF Civ
ing you this myself" And he banded
! Paul check
| Paul took II ano stared at 1t as
though fascinated Then his face
broke into n boylsh gleefu smile.
! Mr. Sanger" he laughed, this is the
finest biz o. literature ever written.
You can't know what 1t means to me.
I don't know how TO thank you. can
never repay YOU"
Nonsense charged you interest
for the margin money. You owe me
nothing-but a box of cigars" He
pushed box across the desk toward
Paul Here's the brand | smoke.
Try one?
He chose a cigar for himself and
pointed il peremptorily at Paul.
Remington like you ! don't give
personal interest to many people.
I'm not sentimental; I'm as unroman'
tic as a cold In the head. But you're
an exception. That was why | con-
firmed Browns tip. 1t was my only
reason want you to understand
that II had no connection with what
I'm going to say. | expect you to ac'
cept or refuse my proposal without
= considering this stock transaction.
don't know what you think of me-
probably that I'm mere money grub
Der and that my political interest Is
purely financial. That Is wrong.
want To be the next senator from this
state"
SENATOR" Paul exclaimed in un
feigned amazement.
YES. Remington. Twice have ask
ed you to help me. Twice you have
refused viii you tell me frankly
why?"
"You have Yourself charged me will
= being friend q the people Pau
parted. trying TO speak jocularly.
8 Sanger leveled an accusing finger a
: Paul. his face twitching mirthfully
'Remington. I'm not fool, You
don't care twopenny d. for the PEG
pie"
still there are honor and loyalty
you know" Paul said gravely.
Honor? Whose honorT"
Mine"
Loyalty-to whomT
'"ro the man who has made me pOlit
= ically valuable To you--to McAdoo'
"Why should you be loyal TO himr
Because he has been loyal to me"
Honor. Loyalty! McAdoo! Ha!
Sanger's snort departure from hi
usual suave manner, EXPRESSED Tn
very depth OF di gust
"Mr. Sanger, "enr tane"-
IF my tone doesn't speak the higi
est regard for you" Sanger interrup
ed forcefully, II express myself poo
y ~ admire your loyalty and respet
- Won for H. You're the victim Of bas
,ngra titude-t reachery. I call II. 70
may not know how strong | am
state politics Take my word for
d | am 50 strong I could 20 to McAdo
as | did. and ofer TO make him hos
of the state. bnt he refused. When
man like him refuses the chance
realize his pet ambition he can't Ia
IL TO noble ideals. He has lower M
lives His motive in this case ism
hard to find, He hates me ana II
sister" The !ast words were chan'
shot. Paul stirred uneasily IN II