The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-11-14
contribute literally TO your campaign


funds"
"As literally as you have already
contributed TO Harland's fund.-"
you are well informed" Sanger
said. his face betraying surprise
ITS my business to be well In.
formed"
Sanger eyed Bob narrowly before
continuing. THAT proves the propr.
ETY. OF my next suggestion. We will
put you In Murchell's 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 MurchellT'
Frankly, no. We can't take that
risk again with any man"
mo, Mr.. Sanger" Bob answered
coolly, you're not frank. You have
told me nothing | 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 will 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
"The word Of you gentlemen Of
finance," Bob interrupted, with n sneer.
"is worth just what II has to be
worth"
"You are unjust" Sanger answered
with unrufiled serenity, but I'll 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. II l may
Judge from appearances he is exceed
ingly anxious to marry my sister. |
can't answer for her-that is, absolute
ly. But II isn't impossible that she
should come TO share his feeling. or
course | couldn't be expected to ap
prove Of match with one who is try
ing to inture me-"
Kathleen saw Bob's face light up
queerly Like you, | don't allow per.
sonal considerations to interfere with
business policy" he said impassively.
Think 1t over. The matter doesn't
require immediate adjustment"
Bob rose to end the interview. II
can give you our answer now" he
said coldly. Then he saw Kathleen
looking up at him eagerly, proudly.
His face relaxed in whimsical smile.
What shall we say, Kathleen
"Will you let me answer for your
Bob nodded. Kathleen looked at
him long and searchingly. Then she
was on his feet
"Mr. McAdoo says"-she spoke quiet
ly-"that to try TO bride him through
his friendship Is useless, because his
friendship is sincere. Nor does your
offer of state leadership tempt him
Mr.. McAdoo is pledged to certain poll
cies which he couldn't carry out If he
joined you He will keep his word
Mr.. McAdou> says also that IL you op
pose Governor Dunmcade and Mr.
Murchell he will 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, Mr.. McAdoof"
Bob's answer was quietly spoken
Miss Finn overstates my motives
but as to your proposal and my sup
port Of Murchell and Dunmeade, she
is quite right"
Sanger shrugged his shoulders care
lessly. Il was quite sure of 1t before
came don't know just what you
want. Mr.. McAdoo. l only made the
offer because Ii was urged upon Inc
by others who are In this with me
My own policy Is to break. not buy off
! opposition"
ne bONtu SluNtlulIy W hathlceh'
There can he no doubt as to the
genuineness Of your motives. Miss
Finn, Good night, I'm sorry the
outcome of the scrimnage must be
disappointing TO you"
Bob followed Sanger into the hallway
and silently watched the millionair,
don his Overoat As he was pulling
on his gloves sanger remarked:
Its good thing for us. McAdOo
that you haven't fooled the world M
you have Miss Film. It's a better
thing that you aren't what she thinks
You. There is only one person in th,
world thar fcar-t the fanatic. He pos
sesses moral passion Moral passion
Is as uncertain and therefore as dan
gerouS ~ lightning or women, You
haven't II"
Good night" Bob answered as M
held open the door
When lie returned 10 the library
Kathleen yus snuiuU 1uiatlv pu,a