Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-01
BY HENRY RUSSELL MILLER


admit I was fooled with the rese l
supposed that NcAdoo had refoemsd
his methods. at least. II not his idsals.
until I was informed that you bribed
the delegates whose votea nominated
you"
"You set this from sanserr'
Eyes. Even your enemies know Of
It You're at their mercy now"
" see,- Bob nodded thOushtfully.
''Some Of AIalassey's work, suspect"
"You mean to say It isn't trusT Paul
demanded quickly.
mo. The delegates were bribed. all
right Sanger through his agents had
already bribed them the other way.
supposed You knew that"
But Paul, rather heavily let down
though he was BY this phase Of the
matter. was too tar gone IN his mood
to retreat
NO." hs said surlily. Fl don't know
It. What's to hinder mo from saving
my reputation by disclosing the whole
transaction to the pubic7 I can Do il.
now you've confessed your guilt
Nothing In the world to hinder"
Bob replied. Only the fall OF his 81.
gar bitten through indicated any feel.
ing. rs there anything moreY' He
carefully licked the ashes from bis
coat.
"Yesr" Paul went on inpetsously,
his mood gathering momentum.
There's one thing more. TIT con-
Germs Mrs. Gilbert. connded to you
my regard for her. You took It upon
yourself to object to It You even went
20 far as to call upon hee."-
II did"
And you Eave her to understand.
how directly I can only imagine, that
you opposed our 1ntimacyr'
Yes"
You carried your Interference 70 far
that Ma Gilbert has refused 70 mar
~ me unless you withdraw your OPP
position I wish you 10 understand
that l consider your action an I'm.
warranted intrusion into my Private
affairs. don't propose to endure your
meddling. You understand" his voice
rose. II won't stand It"
"You mako yourself entirely eiear.
I think" Bob said evenly.
Furthermore. since you've intfuded
your opposition, expect you to With
draw it finally and absolutely. Other.
WISE His pause was ominous.
THAT'S hardly necessary. YOU'RE
not . minor. nor am your guardian.
that my consent Il necessary. You
will be able to persuade Ma Gilbert
to take that view. / think. and threats
do no good"
Bob made an effort to smile. Il was
not q smile you would care TO see
more than once, the smile Of a strong
man trying to conceal bitterest suffer
ing and humiliation. By trick Of
fancy Paurs angry, handsome face
seemed to fade away and in It's stead
Bob saw the face Of q stricken woman.
Both knew that they had come to the
parting Of the wayA Words had been
spoken that neither could forget
I think that even then Paul would
have retracted his words had Bob Of
fered him IN opening. He had not
planned the conversation. but when
It was begun Bob's composurs had
broke the silence with what was a.
most an appeal
Have you anything 70 sayT
Bob shook bis head slowly. mo:
there's nothing more 70 be said-now.
They wefe counting on you TO mako
Q speech 70 tbs executive committee
this afternoon. suppose yop viii noe
b. thesor
Paul shrugged his shoulders help
lessly. mo; have IN appointment
with my manicure. have q weak
ness for clean hands. you know"
He caught up his hat ana coat and
walked out Of the ONCE.
A. the door closed the mask Of Bob's
composure fell from him. The smile
disappeared Hi shoulders droopod.
and bis head Tell forward
"Pauir' no whispered "Paulr'
How no got through tho MT q To