The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-11-18

pecame more kindly than she intended
Tor he dropped her hand as though it
had been hot coal.
And now" Mrs. Dunmeade said
promptly, peace having been estab
lished all around, let us go 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
she guided the talk to subjects which
allowed him to be the audience. And
after awhile his discomfort was for
gotten In his interest Ia ,hs son,ersn
ton and in his covert study of Flea
nor. especially in his study of Flea.
nor He watched her critically that
he might learn. II possible. the secret
or her Influence over Paul His study
forced him to admit very grudgingly
that any man might find it hard to
resist her charm.
ANY man OF Paurs temperament,
that is he corrected himself hastily.
And he began to doubt the success of
his mission to the capital in its rlti-
mate purpose.
Finally Mrs. Dunmeade turned to
Bob TEL us. how Is your campaign
progressing"
There is consider able opposition
IF your friends good wishes count
for anything" she said kindly, you
will win We're all anxious to see you
elected"
'One good indication" Murchell add.
ed. sis the viciousness of the news
paper attacks. They overstep all
bounds. That courthouse story. for
instance-l personally know that you
had nothing to do with It,"
"No; had nothing to do with It,"
'Surely there must be some way to
stop such stories" said Eleanor.
What business Is II Of yours Bob
wanted TO say roughly. Instead he
said grimly; Yes. Bride the own
ers."
who are the owners Of the paper
that published the courthouse storyY'
she asked. not seeing or not under
standing the danger signals flashed
across to her 10y Mrs nunmcade
Bob was tempted 10 tell her III,
truth. TO shame ana hurt her hefor,
her friends. would have been an IN
cense of sweet SAVIOR to his hostility
But he caught Mrs. Dunmcadc's plead
ing look.
THE opposition" he said carelessly
He was repaid by grateful look from
his hostess.
How do you arouse Il people. Mr.
McAdooT' Eleanor inquired quizzical
ly.
"Denouncc the other side" he sait
shortly.
Then In politics one depends fol
success on the faults of the other sid,
rather than on ones own virtucsr
Precisely"
mo, no." the governor protcste,
kindly. "Mr. McAdoo isn't just e
himself The truth Is while he ha
been Mt the head of the Steel City or
ganizatlon
lis that a polite name for bossY'
Eleanor interrupted
I'm afraid il is the governor re
turned pleasantly ~ was going q
say that under Mr.. McAdoo's leader
ship the district attorneys office il
your county has been most eiiicientl.
and honestly conducted and the pres
ent city administration Is the cleancst
most economical the city has eve
known"
why are you so sure Of beini
electedY' Eleanor asked.
Because | play the better game"
Suddenly Murchell, who had takel
little part IN the conversation. leane'
forward and leveled an accusing fin
| ger ut Bob
That's not true" he said sternly
"lt's false TO the people of your cit.
and to yourself. You're the shrewd
est aud boldest politician in this state
But your knowledge OF the game alon
| would never make you mayor OF you
city. nor will 1t be due to the fac
| that you are boss with an ironcla'
machine at your back. You're NOR
than boss. You have made yoursel
the leader of the people in their fgh
against the railroad-steel trust. There
fore you will win. Not the mnste
politician or the boss OF machin
will be elected. but 'Rober, McAdoe
leader of the people. The responsible
ity win be yours. but it will not b
your victory, but the victory of til
cause you represent, the victory OF tn
force"
"The forcei" Bob and Eleanor eN
claimed together.
Murchell's hand dropped TO the Ia
BILE. His lean. haggard face showed
red spot IN each cheek. Yes. th
great social force in whose grip we N
are: the force that makes the mar
the social unit, find his happiness, hi
welfare in the happiness and welfar
Of his brethren, OF society; the fore
that has given John Dunmead
strength TO struggle. Iibeled and mil
understood. against those who def
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