Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-26

whom and her influence out of his life
be had come to find a weapon He
laughed.
a should say the worlds size de-
ponds upon whether you are trying to
find or avoid u person"
Her face lighted up mlrthfully.
Come. Mr.. McAdoo. We are under
the white flag here. | appeal to the
governor. Cousin. to my rescue. for
the sake OF your households peace.
Mr.. McAdoo and | always quarrel"
Then | solemnly declare a truce"
laughed the governor. But | doubt
her need of my protection. | fancy this
young lady is quite capable of caring
for herself, eh, Mr.. McAdooY'
"Quiter'
That's very generous" she smiled.
ut speaks well for a successful truce,
l hope?" And she held out her hand
with pretended hesitation.
His hesitation was genuine; but,
yielding to the necessity, he took her
slender white hand into his big strong
one-the hand, as 1t flashed across her
mind. that had once snatched her from
a hideous death. Perhaps her smile
became more kindly than she intended,
for he dropped her hand as though 1t
hsd been d hot coal.
And now" Mrs. Dunmeade said
promptly, peace having been estab-
lished all around, let US 60 in to din
ner." She took Bob's arm and led the
way into the dining room.
At dinner Bob sat opposite Eleanor,
to his considerable discomfort at first.
Perhaps Mrs. Dunmeade saw this, for
che guided the talk to subjects which
allowed him to be the audience. And
after awhile his discomfort was for
gotten In his interest In the conversa-
ton and in his covert study of Flea
nor, especially in his study Of Flea
nor. He watched her critically that
be might learn, if possible, the secret
Of her influence over Paul. His study
forced him to admit very grudgtngly
that any man might find it hard to
resist her charm.
ANY man Of Pau}s temperament,
that Is" he corrected himself hastily.
And he began to doubt the success Of
his mission to the capital In its ulti-
mate purpose.
Finally Mrs. Dunmeade turned to
Bob. Tell US, how is your campaign
progressing?"
"There is considerable opposition"
"If your friends good wishes count
for anything" she said kindly. you
viii win. We're all anxious to see you
elected"
Zone good indication" Murchell add
ed, as the viciousness of the news
paper attacks. They overstep all
bounds. That courthouse story. for
instance-I personally know that you
had nothing to do with it."
"No: 1 had nothing to do with It,"
Surely there must be some way to
stop such stories" said Eleanor.
what business is it of yoursT' Bob
aanted to say roughly. Instead he
said grimly: Yes. Bride the own
ers."
WHO are the owners of the paper
that published the courthouse storyT'
she asked, not seeing or not under
standing the danger signals flashed
across to her by Mrs. Dunmeade.
Bob was tempted. To tell her the
truth. to shame and hurt her before
her friends, would have been an in
cense of sweet SAVIOR to his hostility.
ao~ 40 ~~osn~HsS~ -rAsaa-
ing look.
THE opposition" be said carelessly.
He was repaid by a grateful look from
his hostess.
How do you arouse a people, Mr..
McAdoo?' Eleanor inquired quizzical-
~.
"Denounce the other side" he said
shortly.
Then in politics n depends for
success on the faults of the other side
rather than on ones own virtuesW
Precisely"
mo, no." the governor protested
kindly. "Mr. McAdoo isn't just to
himself. The truth is while he has
been at the head Of the Steel City or
ganization"-
lis that n polite name for bossY'
Eleanor interrupted.
I'm afraid 1t Is" the governor re-
turned pleasantly. 81 was going to
say that under Mr.. McAdoo's leader
ship the district attorneys office In
your county has been most efficiently
and honestly conducted and the pres
ent city administration Is the cleancst,
most economical the city has e
known"
why are you SO sure Of being
elected2" Eleanor asked.
(To be continued.)