The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
:OEYRIGHT, 1910, BY

cd States senator must be elected. They must be absolutely independent of Murchell and Dunmeade."
 .'But not independent of you7" E.
 Precisely. Which brings me to your case. Permit me to say. MT. Mo Adoo. have deep admiration for you. You have a remarkable genius for politics. You can be very useful to us, and we can be very useful to you. If you are elected. which is by no means assured, the city organiza- ton will be absolutely under your con- trol With this city and our share of the country districts and Adelphia, which you must admit we already control. we are certain of setting Murche1i and Cousin Dunmeade aside. I suggest" he concluded, that you come in with us.''
 Purely out of philanthropic belief fin the sanctity of individual property rights. suppose?'
 Not at all. We don't demand dis interested motives. In fact, we should suspect the sincerity of such motives if alleged. We expect to make it worth your while We will. to hagin with contribute liberally to your campaign funds."
 "As literally as you have already contributed to Harland's fund"
 You are we'll informed" Sanger said, his face betraying surprise.
 "It's my business to be well in- formed"
 Sanger eyed Bob narrowly before continuing. That proves the propri- ety of my next suggestion. We will put you in Murchell,s place as state leader" Kathleen started. her work arrested.
 sUpon 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? I 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 MurchellY'
 Frankly, no. We can't take that risk again with any man."
 'sNo, MT. Sanger" Bob answered coolly. 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 will be elected. And that's why you come to me Your of fer isn't honestly made.> MT. Sanger"
 My dear sir," Sanger protested ear nestiy, "the word of gentleman"- - ''The word of you gentlemen oi 2 finance" Bob interrupted, with sheer / 'is worth just what it has to be worth"
 "You are unjust" Sanger answered with upruf1ed serenity, ''but I'll not argue that. The last two years have cost you more than $20O,O0O. 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 ly. But 1t isn't impossible that she should come to share his feeling. O1 course I couldn't be expected to ap. prove of a match with one who is try. ing to injure me-"
 Kathleen saw BoI's face hght ep queeIsy. Like you, l don't allow per- sonal considerations to interfere with business policy" he said impassiyely.
 'sThink it over. The matter doesn't require immediate adjustment"
 Bob rose to end the interview. T can give you our answer now" he said coldly. Then he saw Kathleen looking up at him eagerly, proudly. His face relaxed in n whimsical smile.
 What shall we say. Kathleen"
 .Wtll you let me answer for youY'