The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-29
BY HENRY RUSSELL MILE


Murchell. You make US all blind au-
donations. You take away from me
the crassest egoist you have ever
known-my individuality, my reason
for existence. my self, and you give me
in exchange a species of sublimated
socialism"
EYES," Murchell said quietly, "the
socialism of Christ when he command
ed Love thy neighbor as myself
"Your force is as memorable as Godw
1.-THE force is God" Murchell an
swered quietly.
"Yes," Mrs. Dunmeade said gently,
'.for God is love-"
Bob turned to her, and the sneer
faded from his mouth What does
the force give US in exchange for our
selfishness? What have 1. reduced to
an automaton, to make life and action
worth whileY'
1.-The happiness OF seeing your fell
lows happier" she replied. land love-"
he broke into a rasping. mirthless
laugh. pardon me-" he said. recov-
ering himself I'm not laughing at
you or your force. but at joke had
forgotten. 1 was introduced to your
force two months ago.
mo, my friend" Murchell said. Eat
your birth"
When the men were alone Bob pro-
ceeded to explain his visit.
"Now that we have reached verdict
convicting me Of conspiring to iuplift
humanity" he began, Tets get down
to business If you're ready to hear me"
Eve are ready"
'sThe other day." Bob went on. 81
had an interview with Henry Sanger,
Jr The interview was at his request.
He is backing Harland. Harland doesn't
know 1t, but there's no, doubt about it
Sanger was very frank. He informed
me that he and his fellow investors
intend to break with you openly and
finally and to select the next governor,
legislature and senator. He came to
propose that join with them. He
held out big inducements. He offered
to contribute to my campaign fund;
also to place the next governorship I'M
der my control and to put me at the
head OF the new state organization.
subject to certain limitations. Of
course.
Vat told him that 1 proposed to line
up with you" Bob paused. looking at
the others inquiringiy.
Il supposeyou didn't leave your cam
paign merely to tell Us this" Murchell
said
@No. As I told SangeA I choose to
Join you people. But. of course, my
doing so depends upon certain condi-
lions. I must name the next candi-
date for governor" Bob said coolly.
THAT" Murchell said decidedly. I'VE
can't consent to unless your candidate
meets with our approval. Have you
some one in particular in mind?"
Yes; Remington"
''Paul Remington Dunmeade ex-
claimed. II had Suspected He
paused
His ambition must fly high" Muir
chell said. looking at Bob in surprise.
mo. He knows nothing of the OBJ
ject OF this visit. l don't suppose he
has even thought Of himself in con-
nection with the next governorship."
Nor am / prepared for the sugges-
tion," Murchel said thoughtfully.
"Can he be eiected?"
.He stands as good a chance as any
popular man in the Steel City. He
has clean personal record. He's well
and favorably known over the state.
BE has spoken in every county. He's
a good campaigner. and his youth is
In his favor"
Then can we trust him?' Murchell
demanded. looking at Bob .keenly.
YES" Bob answered firmly, almost
too firmly. Murchel thought
'sWei3." Murchell said slowly, ''you
may be right; but. frankly, while ]
Ike and admire Remington, haven't
absolute confidence in him. He's bril-
liant and enthusiastic. but he lacks
stability of character, and doubt if
he really has high conception Of po-
litical responsibility. The next gov
ernor win have need Of these quail
ties. as the present governor has had
need of them" He laid his hand
kindly on Dunmeade's ARM
IF we choose him I'll be back of
him." Bob said. meeting Murchelps
glance steadily. "And-I know him
better than you do-if / think there
ever Is or can be the least doubt as to
his good faith or nerve will with
draw my request"
The governor reached his hand
across the table to Bob. "Your word
Is good enough for me-"
Tor an hour they discussed the mat
Ter in detail. Bob remaining very firm
in his, demand. At last Murchelps
consent was won.
Then it's settled" he said. LET us
hope we never regret it."
You will never regret 1t, Mr.. Mur-
chell," Bob replied earnestly. IF
. should change my mind about Reming-
ton I'll support whomever you choose"
do you really believe there is any
chance of your changing your mind r.
81 hope not" Bob answered quickly.
sIn the meantime, gentlemen, be so
kind as to keep this quiet for the prea-
ent. 1 prefer that Remington shouldn
hear Of it at once"
You have no objections to my wife
knowing. hope" said Dunmeade. II
have no secrets from her, you know"
'No. But please see to it that Mrs.