The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-11-16

) Their cause for satisfaction. The ind
pendent Democratic candidate was nj
making the Roadway expected. W
Bob went home disturbed in mine
The day had been passed among me
who were devoting their time and er
ergy In his interest But through a
their conferences he had been cor
scious of an unaccustomed, oppressiv
sense of loneliness, and he had no
seen Remington since their interview
in his Office.
When he entered the house he saw
Kathleen sitting in the library sewing
She looked up with a bright smile al
he hesitated before the door.
May | come in?" he queried a,
though not quite sure of his welcome
"Since when this timidity?" she
laughed. "Of course, come in. | was
just thinking about you. Mother was
bewailing today that we don't see
much of you now the campaign has
started"
We'll" he looked at his watch, 'if
1t won't make you sleepy, I'll let you
administer your company for half an
hour"
you speak as though my company
were bad mediciner
But before he could answer the door.
bell rang. He frowned.
81 had forgotten" he exclaimed re-
gretfully. Il have an appointment
with Sanger at TO-"
Kathleen gathered up her sewing and
arose. He looked at her dOubtfully.
IF you don't mind. | wish you'd stay.
1t may be just as well to have a third
person present"
But Mr.. Sanger may not like it."
she objected hesitatingly.
Mr.. Sanger may like it or not" Bob
observed carelessly. "Sit down."
He went to the door himself and let
Sanger in. A minute later the two
men entered the library. Kathleen
saw a tall man in evening dress. who
bore himself with an air of quiet con-
fidence.
Miss Finn" Bob introduced him,
"this is Mr.. Sanger. He's my immedi-
ate enemy just now"
Sanger bowed genially and laughed.
"A very friendly enemy just at pres
ent."
II am very glad to meet one of our
enemies-especialIy if he be friendly"
she smiled Won't you sit down, Mr..
Sanger looked inquiringly at Kath-
leen.
Miss Finn will be present" Bob |
answered the look, lat my request"
Sanger reclined comfortably in his
chair and placed his hands together,
inger tip accurately meeting finger tip.
Circumstances of which l am per-
laps the victim" he began, make it
for me to take an active
part for the future in our local and
tate politics."
Haven't you already been somewhat
Ictive?"
Sanger waved his hand carelessly.
Tentatively, tentatively only, Mr..
1cAdoo. Hereafter l propose to be
more active and to better effect, /
ope. Certain ventures in which |
m interested, individually and in con-
ection with other large investors of
ur state, make this imperative. IN :
in the present campaign 1 /.
nd myself compelled to oppose your .
lection. l regret it exceedingly, and. .
rankly, I'm here to propose that we .
'ork in harmony in the future,
"That comes rather late" .
''Please don't refuse until you have
card me out. Allow me to explain
IT position. For several years GER I
lin gentlemen, all large investors, ;
ave kept William Murchell in power
this state at considerable expense
ourselves. In return we had the !,
ght to demand protection for our in Z;
rests. Murchell, however, has of ),
tie proved very ungrateful. He has =
used under the influence of John
Dunmeade, Mr. McAdoo, !
a dangerous man, an utter radical.
/ impracticable dreamer, a man Of
cialistic tendencies. His influence
our politics is a menace to indi-
dual property rights. My dislike of
is only political. His wife
my cousin. l myself never allow !
rsonal considerations to influence
siness policy. We are determined !
at Murchell and Dunmeade must go
t of politics completely" !
'Humph! How are you going to do 7
y,
Sanger smiled confidently. 1--WE shall
d the means. Two years from now }
new governor, legislature and Unit :
States senator must be elected. -
ey must be absolutely independent .
Murchell and Dunmeade." =
But not independent of your? :
Precisely. Which brings me to :
IT case. Permit me to say, Mr.. Nc J
90, l have a deep admiration for :
!. You have a remarkable genius !
politics. You can be very useful
us, and we can be very useful to J
l. If you are elected. which is by
means assured, the city organiza- J
4 will be absolutely under your con-
|. With this city and our share of J.
country districts and Adelphia, \
ich you must admit we already
troll, we are certain Of setting
rchell and Cousin Dunmeade aside.
suggest" he concluded, that you