The Washington herald., 1912-04-07

iHB hhpdtlenCe' Oan l you understand
that your dealings to-day had no bear
ing on my action unless, perhaps, it
forced my hand prematurely?' The ex-
preston of doubt on his listeners face
plainly evinced that he could not, and
he continued, Indignantly: "You flatter
yourself il you think | recognize more
than the hot, impulsive youth in you.
Had you been thousands of miles away.
this slump in the market would have
occurred just the same"
Harrington's fury sputtered against
suppression, his self-control fast ebbing,
and he dared not trust himself to speak.
Believing he had at last tanned this
young lion, Mr.. Winslow began once
more and now with some trace of toler-
ance in his voice. From all accounts
OF your purchases, | judge you are
mortgaged to the hilt Is it not soi"
Pausing a moment and receiving no
denial, he continued: Can you with
stand another drop Of ten points1'
Not five," Harrington admitted
The indications arc"
"Unfavorable for me-"
"Very-unless"
Unless" Jack repeated tensely.
You accept immunity from the
blow"
Il don't understand you"
came here to take over your hold
ings."
You mean-you would have me
transfer to you, privately, the purchases
l have on the open market%
EXACTLY am willing to do SO for
reasons you may readily understand"
"My Godp Harrington exclaimed,
his voice low and trembling, "are you
blind to all else save your passion for
conquest? Would you think me worthy
OF your daughter? Do you think she
would not despise me were | to crawl
out from underneath this wreck, un-
harmed, and stink away, while other
men lie buried in the ruins of defeat?
If | have forced this slaughter, as you
say, do you believe | could hold my
hand up among men after it had been
said | fell on my knees at your feet,
begging for mercy? Mol A thousand
times no. Give my name-my honor
in exchange for immunity for your
damnable power-never!"
Young man, do you know who you
are talking tor" Mr.. Winslow almost
shrieked. He stood as if apoplexed,
purple with rage, veins protruding in
little knots on his broad forehead
Know youl I'm just beginning to,
but the knowledge has not stricken me
to the soul with terror. | don't fear
you because you exult in your power to
crush the spirit and strength out of
your victims to aid your own purpose.
Force me to the wall If you can, that
thousand times rather than submit to
your conditions. I've gone into the af-
tair with my eyes open, and | see but
one way out of it. I'll fight to the last
bitter minute and take my medicine,
when you have finished your" He
left off speaking abruptly, the violent
burst of passion wrought itself into con-
sciousness of its own ugly, ungaining
imprudence. A great wave OF remorse
went through him and words of con-
triton sprang into his heart. as for the
first time he saw the twitching lips and
drawn, white face OF his elder. His
features softened and flushed scarlet;
with embarrassment he shifted awk-
wardly, "My temper got the better of
me-. he said quietly, Il ask your par
don"
Never before had this Monarch of
Finance" been spoken to thus, and his
dignified bearing of command gave way
under the unexpected battery of this
towering young giant. A trembling
hand passed over his eyes as il to wipe
away the unreality of it all, his lips
moved without giving utterance. "Ohp
he poSDpI and hurriedIv Iaft tho room,