The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-02-01

remington, | like you. l don't give
a personal interest to many people.
I'm not sentimental; I'm as unroman-
tic as a cold in the head. But you're
an exception. That was why ! con-
frmed Browns tip. 1t was my only
reason. l want you to understand
that ii had no connection with what
I'm going to say. | expect you to ac-
cept or refuse my proposal without
considering this stock transaction. |
don't know what you think Of ne
probably that I'm a mere money grub
Der and that my political interest Is
purely financial. That is wrong. |
want to be the next senator from this
state"
"Senator!" Paul exclaimed In IN
feigned amazement.
Yes. Remington. Twice l have ask
ed you to help me. Twice you have
refused. Will you tell me frankly
whyT"
You have yourself charged M with
being a friend of the people," Paul
parted. trying to speak jocularly.
Sanger leveled an accusing finger ut
Paul, his face twitching mirthfully.
Remington. I'm o a fool. You
don't care "a twopenny d. for the peo-
pie"
Still there are honor and loyalty,
you know" Paul said gravely.
Honor? Whose honor?"
Mine"
"Loyalty-to whomT'
"To the man who has made me polit.
ically valuable to you-to McAdOo."
"Why should you be loyal to himT'
Because he has been loyal to me-"
Honor, Loyalty! McAdoo! Hal!
Sanger's snort. a departure from his
usual suave manner. expressed the
very depth Of disgust.
"Mr. Sanger. your tone
IF my tone doesn't speak the high,
est regard for you" Sanger interrupt
ed forcefully. 81 express myself poor
ly. | admire your loyalty and respect
you for it. You're the victim Of base
Notwithstanding. | call 1t. You
may not know how strong l am in
oAd'S Ici'iNo AohC "t "oiu " IL,
l am so strong l could 20 to McAdoo,
as ! did. and offer to make him boss
of the state, but he refused. When q
man like him refuses the chance to
realize his pet ambition he can't lay
it TO noble ideals. He has lower mo
tives. His motive in this case isn't
hard to find. He hates me and my
sister," The last words were a chance
shot. Paul stirred ~uneasily In his
seat
Yes. he hates you and Mrs. Gil
bert"
THAT isn't all. Part Of my offer was
to make you the next governor
what! Me governor! 1t is more
than | have dared to dream of so
soon"
But not more than you're worthy
Of. However. there's no use discussing
that. since it was included in his re
fusal. He placed his hate Of me and
my sister higher than bis loyalty to
you"
Man. don't" The cry told Sanger
that he had at last penetrated a joint
in Paul's armor. "Mr. Sanger. IL
beg Of you
Sanger sprang to his feet. his fin
ger leveled at Paul. bennington.
wait! You talk of honor. Is it honor
that let's you be played the fool by n
nan who uses you to lift himself to
political heights. but refuses to carry
you up with him2 You talk of loyalty
Loyalty is a fine thing when mutual
But what is 1t when the man to whom
you give it ana from whom you have
earned 1t won't ignore a petty hatred
when by doing so he could make you
governor of this state?'
A pen which Paul had been fumbling
snapped suddenly. "Mr. Sanger" he
cried plea dinghy, II must ask you to
end this
Remington. you shall hear me out.
Oh. he has played a pretty game! He
says. Let US be friends Of the people,
becaus it's going 10 pay some day
He teaches you to be a hypocrite like
himself. But what" Sanger conclud-
GU dHIdlIIdlly- Wudl uO yOu tuIIlk
the people-the dear, dear people-will
think of your friend next Monday
when they learn that the great re-
former won his nomination by bribing
the delegates of the conventionT"
Paul rose uncertainty to his feet,
staring wildly at Sanger. MY God!
No; that can't be true"
"And do you think" Sanger insisted
triumphantly. that you, his chief sup.
porter, can clear your skirts Of the
mud?"
"Mr. Sanger, what proof have you
Of thisY'
Read that, and that. and that. and
these" Sanger caught up and tossed
to Paul a sheaf OF documents. They
were afidavits of delegates. setting
forth the facts of their bribing.
Good God!' Paul groaned. covering
his face with his hands. Good Cod!
"It's hard on you, | know" Sanger
said gently, and it adds to my deter
minafion IN cr1Sh tho man who socks