Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-05-10

Half-past eight and no dinner. Then
Aunt Martha went In the Kitchen to
convince him that We were human
beings with appetites.
She found Careful James counting
the roe to see n the fish dealer had
sent the right number.
He was up to 2.1s6.4s3 and still
had a half a pound to 90.
James left that night followed by
shouts Of approval from all present.
I'm telling you all this Bunch. Just
to prove that fate is kind while It de-
lays your wedding until some genius
invents an automatic cook made Of
aluminium and electricity"
Bunch laughed and shook his head.
I've waited long enough. he said.
"and l intend TO marry Alice before
November in spite Of Mr.. William
Crayl"
wait, Bunchi" ! yelled suddenly;
I've got an idea! and it's a corker!"
"Your ideas usually are" Bunch
came back at me.
Drop the hammer and be good" I
admonished. This idea is a kick
apalaz all right. Get a committee to
induce Uncle William Gray % run
against Uncle Peter for mayorl"
Bunch jumped to his feet. Where
does that help me-" he asked.
why. you can be Uncle Williams
campaign manager and make such a
hit with him that al the finish he'll
smother you and Alice in orange bios
sons" | went on. Take my tip,
Bunch; it's the royal road to Cinch-
town, and I'll help YOU on your way"
You'll help me-" he repeated in
astonish m ent; against Uncle Peter"
"Bunch!" ! said. uncle Peter is a
wise old gentleman. but he has no
business sloshing around in the po-
litical puddle. II he wins this local
election he'll get ambitious, and II he
gets ambitious he'll go broke. Be-
sides, he has ignored me completely
in the whole matter. When the sub
ject first came up ! tried TO cut In
with some sound advice. but he went
away out on the Ice. He told Clara
]. that he would conduct his own cam
paicn because he knows he is a born
diplomat. So the fence for mine. Now
take my tip, Bunch; get a committee
after Uncle William Cray"
Perhaps he won't rum" Bunch
said.
Wont run when he's told that his
opponent is Uncle Peter Grant," /
shouted. why you know as we'll as |
do that Uncle Peter is old Bill Gray's
most cherished enemy. Both Of them
have spent the last ten years hiding
up the road and hoping each others
hearse will come along so they can
scars the horses."
Pm beginning to like the idea"
Bunch answered. And you'll help
me. John?"
threw a willing mitt at Bunch, but
before he could reach for 1t Uncle
Peter rushed breathlessly around the
corner.
John" he painted: I've come to
my senses In this matter. Young blood
is best after all. I've just decided to
make you my campaign manager. and
you'll steer me on to victory"
But. just a moment, Uncle Peter"
I began, and he stopped me.
mo argument, John!" he shouted;
the honor Of the family is at stake.
I've just heard that old Bill Gray will
accept the nomination to run on the
opposition ticket and we must beat
him! For the honor OF the family,
joint"
81 looked sheepishly at Bunch and
Bunch looked at his hat.
For the honor of the family"
Uncle Peter repeated. land confound
old Bill Gray"
IT'S all off," whispered to Bunch,
as I took Uncle Peters hand In mine.
Bunch took TO his heels.
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