The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-12-26

enough 10 really Deg1n 10 90 tDlngs.
give me one billion answerable tc
my will alone and can rule this
nation. Give me four billions and
no king or emperor. president or par.
: lament on this globe dare to make
, pence or war without consulting me.
"How long could this republic stand
II such man should see fit to change
its form? Even now our petty million
aires buy courts and legislatures. and
the control OF great cities. But the
new king would know no limitations
to this power II Europe now cringes
at the feet OF our present millionaire
king OF Wall street. emperors beg his
favor and princes wait at his door
what could the real ruler of the world
dof"
Bivens' voice again sank into low.
passionate whispers. while his block
eyes again became two points of fierce
cleaning light
When the crucial moment came for
Stuart's manhood to answer the
speech of brave denunciation died on
bis lips. At the door OF this yellow
] iblkullti iliHU klHkN III DUTIllt
rule. his conscience halted. hesitated
and stnmmered. He found himself.
! In spite Of honor and character. for
| the moment measuring himself with
! Bivens In the struggle for supremacy
which would sooner or later come be-
tween them n he should enter such
an alliance.
Aaff Ngl, a f.Gr
Jim Take your time Think II over
from every point OF view. You're
bound to accept IN the end"
Stuart flushed and his hand trembled.
tits no use In my qulbbing. Cal.
your offer IL stirring one. II tempts
me immensely. | feel the call of the
old blood struggle In me. I'm begin.
ming to see now that the worlds battles
are no longer fought with sword and
gun"
Take your time. IIm." Bivens broke
In, rising. I'm the meantime I've got
10 see more OF you Nan wants II. and
| want II. The politicians have turned
you down. but the big men who count
are afraid or yen and they'll go out |
dinner with us tonight. want you to
make my home your home whether you
accept my offer or not"
Stuart hesltated
REALLY. Cal. oughtn't to go to-
night I'm afraid I've let you take
100 much for granted. I've got to fight
this thing out alone. It's the biggest
thing physically and morally I've ever
been up against. I've got to be alone
for awhile"
"Oh. nonsense. be alone as much as
you like later. Nan insisted on my
you tonight. and you've got
to come. to save me from trouble IL
nothing else. I've an engagement down
town after dinner. You and Nan can
talk over old times. ! promise you
that not word OF bust
ness shall be spoken"
Stuart felt the foundations OF life
slipping beneath his feet and yet he |
couldn't keep back the answer:
"All right. I'll come"
As Stuart dressed for the dinner that
hight he thought OF Harriet with a
,ang. He had promised her to try to
Seep out of danger. But could she
tnow or understand the struggle
through which be was passing? He
wondered vaguely why he had seen so
little OF her lately. She had become
more and more absorbed In her music,
nd her manner had grow shy and
Yet whenever he had
esented II and stopped to lounge and
hat and draw her out, she was always
Ter old sweet self. The doctor. too,
ad avoided MIN OF late. and he motto
q that his clothes had begun TO look
habby. He caught him hurrying from
he house and laid his hand affection
tely on his arm.
'sThese are tough times. doctor. and
I you need any help you must let
ne know"
The older mans voice trembled as he
eplied:
THANK you. my boy. that's a very
nusual speech to hear these days. 1t
enews my faith in the world
You're not In trouble?"
The doctor lifted his head gently.
MY troubles are so much lighter
han those of the people l know |
ant think of them. SO many of my
riends and patients have given up
/ this panic. So many have died for
ne lack of bread I'll let you know
I'm In trouble myself"
He paused and pressed Stuart's
and.
''I'm glad you asked me. The sun
Ill shine brighter today. | must b,
urry." n
With a swing of his stalwart form
nd a generous wave of his hand he G.
as zone