The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-04
THE Man
HIGHER UP
BY HENRY RUSSELL
MILLER
Copyright. 1910. by Bobbs Mer.
rill Co.
CHAPTER IV-Continued

LAS literally as you have already
contributed to Harland's fund.-"
You are well informed" Sanger
said. his face betraying surprise.
ITS my business to be well in
formed"
Sanger eyed Bob narrowly before
continuing. That proves the propri-
ETY. of my next suggestion. We will
put you in Murchell's place as state
leader" Kathleen started. her work
arrested.
Upon the condition, Of course, that
you will secure US the protection and
legislation we DESIRE" Sanger contin.
ued. And as a guarantee Of our good
faith we will consent to your friend
Remington as next governor"
Consent? l thought you were to
make me boss"
"Of curse we should have to be con
suited in all important nominations"
Then you don't propose to give me
the free hand you gave Murchellr'
Frankly, no. We can't take that
risk again with any man"
mo, Mr.. Sanger" Bob answered
coolly. you're not frank. You have
told me nothing | didn't know or sus-
pect- You personally were responsible
for the nomination Of Harland with the
one intention of breaking me. But you
don't believe he will be elected. And
that's why you come to me. Your Of
fer isn't honestly made, Mr.. Sanger"
My dear sir" Sanger protested ear
nestly, "the word Of a gentleman
THE word Of you gentlemen of
finance" Bob interrupted, with a sheer,
"is worth just what it has to be
worth"
You are unjust" Sanger answered
with unrufled serenity, but I'll not
argue that. The last two years have
cost you more than 100000. Four
years more would see you bankrupt.
There is, of course" Sanger con
tinued significantly, your friend Rem
ington to be considered. If | may
judge from appearances he is exceed
ingly anxious to marry my sister, /
can't answer for her-that is. absolute
ly. But it isn't impossible that SHE
should come to share his feeling. OF
course | couldn't be expected to ap
prove of a match with one who is try
ing to injure me"
Kathleen saw Bob's face light up
queerly. Like you, | don't allow per
sOnal considerations to interfere with
business policy" he said iInpassively.
Think it ver The matter doesn't
require immediate adjustment"
Bob rose to end the interview. II
can give you our answer now" he
said cOldly. Then be saw Kathleen
looking up at him eagerly. proudly
His face relaxed in a whimsical smile.
What shall we say, Kathleen?"
will you let me answer for youf"
Bob nodded. Kathleen looked at
him long and searchingly. Then she
arose and turned to Sanger. who also
was OF his feet.
"Mr. McAdOo says"-she spoke quiet
ly-"that to try to bride him through
his friendship Is useless. because his
friendship is sincere. Nor does YOU
offer of state leadership tempt him
Mr.. McAdoo is pledged to certain poll
cteS which he couldn't carry out if he
joined you. He will keep his word
Mr.. McAdoo says also that If you op
pose Governor Dunmeade and Mr.
Murchell he will support them to the
end. Your money may win out. but
there are worse things than losing a
good fight, Mr.. Sanger. One of them
is dishonest victory"
Sanger smiled. And are these
views yours also, Mr.. McAdoo?"
Bob's answer was quietly spoken.
Miss Finn overstates my motives
but as to your proposal and my sup
port Of Murchell and Dunmeade, she
is quite right"
Sanger shrugged his shoulders care,
lessly. II was quite sure Of 1t before
| came. ! don't know just what you
want, Mr.. McAdoo. l only made the
offer because it was urged upon me
by others who are in this with me.
My own policy is to break, not buy of
opposition"
He bowed gracefully to Kathleen.
There can be no doubt as to the
genuineness of your motives. Miss
Finn. Good night. I'm sorry the
outcome Of the s%crimmage must be
disappointing to you"
Bob followed Sanger into the hallway
and silently watched the millionaire
don his o%vercoat. AS he was pulling
ON his gloves Sanger remarked:
IT'S a good thing for us. McAdoo
that you haven't fooled the world as
you have Miss Finn. It's a better
thing that you aren't what she thinks
you. There Is only one person in the
world that | fear-the fanatic. he pos
sesses moral passion. Moral passion
is AZ uncertain and therefore as dan
gerous as lightning or women. You
haven't It,"
Good night" Bob answered as be
held open the door.
When be returned to tho library