The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-29

N WENT TO THE DOOR HIMSELF AND LET
SANGER IN.
ed States senator must be elected.
They must be absolutely independent
Of Murchell and Dunmeade."
But not Independent of your
Precisely. Which brings me to
Jour case. Permit me to say, Mr.. Me-
Adoo. have a deep admiration for
you. You have q remarkable genius
for politics. You can be very useful
b Us. and we can be very useful to
you. If you are elected. which u by
no means assured, the city organiza-
lion will be absolutely under your con-
troll. With this city and our share of
the country districts and Adelphia.
which you must admit we already
control, we are certain Of setting
Murchell and Cousin Dunmeade aside.
suggest" hs concluded, that you
come in with u.s.
Purely out Of philanthropic belief
in the sanctity Of individual property
rights, I supposeT
mot at all. We don't demand dis.
interested motives. In fact, We should
suspect the sincerity Of such motives
II alleged. We expect to make It worth
your while. We will, to begin with,
contribute literally to your campaign
| funds"
"As literally as you have already
contributed to Harlands fund.-
You are well informed" Sange,
said, his face betra wing 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 guarantee of our good
faith we will consent to your friend
Remington as next governor"
Consent? thought you were to
make me boss"
| "Of course we should have to be con
suited in all important nominations"
''Then you don't propose to give me
the free hand you gave Murchelly'
! 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
Tor 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. 1.-The word Of 4 gentleman
1.-THE word of you gentlemen OF
finance" Bob interrupted, with sneer,
us worth just what it has to be
worth
with unruff]ed serenity, but I'll not
argue that. The last two years have
cost you more than $2OO,OOO Four
years more would see you bankrupt.
"There is, of course Sanger con-
ttnued significantly. your friend Rem.
ington to be considered. If l may
Judge from appearances he is exceed
ingly anxious to marry my sister.
can't answer for her-that is, absolute
~. But it isn't impossible that she
should come to share his feeling. or
course couldn't be expected to ap.
i prove of a match with one who is try
ing to injure me-
i Kathleen saw Bob's face light up
/ queeriy Like you. | don't allow per
sonal considerations to interfere with
business policy he said impassively.
i Think it over. The matter doesn't
1 require immediate adjustment"
Bob rose to end the interview. II
can give you our answer now, he
said coldly. Then he saw Kathleen
looking UP at him eagerly. proudly
His face reiaXed ii Il whimsical smile
II What shan we, say. Kathleen z,
Il will YOU let me answer for you?'
Bob nodded Kathleen looked at
him long aud searchingly Then she
arose and turned to Sanger. who also
was on his feet
10 b coptinued.