El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-12

II alleged We expect 70 make IL worm
your while. We will, to begin with.
contribute literally to your campaign
funds"
.'As literally as you have already
contributed 10 Harland's fund.-"
You are we'll informed" Sanger
said. his face betray wing surprise.
Its my business to be well in
formed"
Sanger eyed Bob narrowly before
continuing. That proves the prOpri-
ETY. Of my next suggestion. We viii
put you in MurchelTs place as state
leader" Kathleen started. her work
arrested
Upon the condition, Of course, that
you will secure US the protection and
legislation we desire" Sanger contin-
ued. and as a guarantee OF our good
faith we will consent to your friend
Remington as next governor"
Consent? thought you were to
make me boss"
"Of course we should have TO be con
suited in all important nominations.
Then you don't propose to give me
the free hand you gave AIurchellP'
Frankly, no. We cant take that
risk again with any man"
mo, Mr.. Sanger" Bob answered
coolIy, you're not frank. You have
told me nothing I didn't know or sus-
pect You personally were responsible
for the nomination Of Harland with the
one intention Of breaking me. But you
don't believe he viii be elected And
that's why you come to me Your Of
fer isn't honestly made, Mr.. Sanger"
my dear sir Sanger protested ear
nestly, the word Of a gentleman
1.-THE word Of you gentlemen OF
finance" Bob interrupted, with a sheer,
ais worth just what It has to be
worth"
You are unjust Sanger answered
with unruf1ed serenity, but III not
argue that The last two years have
cost you more than 100000. Four
years more would see you bankrupt.
There is. Of course" Sanger con-
tinued significantly, your friend Rem
ington to be considered. If I may
Judge from appearances he is exceed
ingly anxious to marry my sister.
can't answer for her-that is, absolute
IL. But it isn't impossible that she
should come to share his feeling. OF
course I couldn't be expected to ap-
prove Of a match with one who is try
ing to injure me"
Kathleen saw Bob's face light up
dueerly. Like you, don't allow per-
sonaI considerations to interfere with
business policy" he said impassively.
Think it over. The matter doesn't
! REQUIRE immediate adjustment"
Bob rose to end the interview. 81
can give you our answer now" he
said coldly. Then he saw Kathleen
looking up at him eagerly, proudly.
His face relaxed in a whimsical smile
What shall we say, Kathleen"
"Wiu you let me answer for your"
Bob nodded Kathleen looked at
him long and searchingly. Then she
arose and turned to Sanger, who also
was on his feet
MIR. McAdoo says'-she spoke quiet
Iy-'that to try to bribe him through
his friendship is useless, because his
friendship is sincere. Nor does your
/ offer Of state leadership tempt him.
Mr.. AIcAdOo is pledged to certain poll
Z cies which he couldn't carry out if he
4 Joined you. he viii keep his word.
| Mr.. McAdOo says also that If you Op-
/ pose Governor Dunmeade and Mr..
/ Murchell he viii support them TO the
! end. Your money may win out, but
| there are worse things than losing a
/ good fight, Mr.. Sanger. One Of them
| is dishonest victory"
Sanger smiled And are these
/ views yours also. Mt. McAdooT"
Bob's answer was quietly spoken.
Miss Finn overstates my motives,
/ but as to your proposal and my sup
port OF BIurcheII and Dunmeade, she
is quite right"
Sanger shrugged his shoulders care
lessIy. II was quite sure OF it before
I came. I don't know just what you
want, Mr.. McAdoo. 1 only made the
offer because it was urged upon me
by others who are in this with me.
Ny own policy is to break, lot buy OF,
! opposition"
He bowed gracefully to Kathleen.
There can be no doubt as to the
genuineness Of your motives. Miss
! Finn. Good night IN sorry the
/ outcome Of the scrimmage must be
disappointing to you"
Bob followed Sanger into the hallway
and silently watched the millionaire
don his Overcoat AS he was pulling
on his gloves Sanger remarked:
It's a good thing for US. McAdoo
that you haven't fooled the world as
you have Miss Finn It's a better
thing that you aren't what she thinks
YOU. There is only one person in the
world that 1 fear-the fanatic. BE pos
sesses moral passion. Moral passion
is as uncertain and therefore as dan
gerous as lightning or women You
haven't it."
Good night" Bob answered as be