The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-06-20
BOBBS ne RRILL CO.

politicians. to create the very condi
tons we are tighting?"
Mut"hell did not finch. NO. | have
been If those who abused power. and
therefore have been the greatest
criminal of my day. add the force
that VIII lead you two to repair the
damage | have done"
Bob's mouth twisted into his sar.
donic grin. Its hopeless theory, Mr.
Murchel You make us all blind au
tomatons You take away from me
the crassest egoist you have ever
known-my individuality. my reason
for existence. my self. and you give me
in exchange n species Of sub!imated
socialism"
YES" Murchell said quietly. 1.-The
socialism of Christ when he command
ed Love thy neighbor as thyself.'
"Your force is as inexorable ms God!'
"The force is God" Murchell an
swered quietly.
"Yes," Mrs. Dunmeade said gently.
''for God Is love"
Bob turl 4 to her. and the sneer
faded from his mouth. what does
the force give us in exchange for our
sefishness? What have l. reduced to
an automaton, to make life and action
worth whileY'
THE happiness of seeing your fel-
lows happier" she replied. land love-"
He broke into a rasping, mirthless
laugh. Pardon me-" he said. recov-
ering himself. I'm not laughing at
you or your force. but at joke had
forgotten was introduced to your
force two months ago"
mo, my friend" Murchell said. Eat
your BIRTH
When the men were alone Bob pro
ceeded to explain his visit.
"Now tn we have reached verdict
convicting me of conspiring to uplift
humanity" he began, let's get down
to business IL you're ready to hear me"
"We are ready"
"The other day" Bob went on, 81
had an interview with Henry Sanger.
Jr. The in'nrview was at his request
He is backing Harland. Harland doesn't
know IT, but there's no doubt about IT,
Sanger was very frank, He informed
me that he and his fellow investors
intend to break with you openly and
finally and to select the next governor,
legislature and senator. He came to
propose thr | join with them. He
held out big inducements He offered
to contribute to my campaign fund;
also TO place the next governorship un-
der my control and to put me at the
head OF the new state organization,
subject to certain limitations, OF
course.
~ told him that I proposed TO line
up with you" Bob paused, looking at
the others inqurlngly.
81 suppose you didn't leave your cam
paign merely to tell us this" Murchell
said. $685.. ----- -.---
mo. AS told Sanger. choose to
join you people. But. Of course, my
doing so depends upon certain condi-
tions. / must name the next candi-
date for governor" Bob said coolly.
THAT" Murchell said decidedly. 1--WE
can't consent to unless your candidate
meets with our approval. Have you
some one in particular in mind?'
"Yes; Remington"
"Paul Remington Dunmeade ex-
claimed II had Suspected He
paused.
His ambition must fly high" Muir
chell said, looking at Bob In surprise
mo. He knows nothing Of the OBJ
ject of this visit. don't suppose he
has even thought of himself in con-
nection with the next governorship."
"Nor am | prepared for the sugges-
tion," Murchell said thoughtfully.
"Can he be elected|
"He stands as good chance as any
one we could pick. He's the most
popular man in the Steel City. He
has a clean personal record. He's well
and favorably known over the state.
He has spoken in every county. He's
a good campaigner, and his youth Is
In his favor"
"Then can we trust him?" Murchell
demanded, looking at Bob keenly.
Eyes" Bob answered firmly. almost
too firmly, Murchell thought.
"Well." Murchell said slowly, ''you
may be right; but, frankly, while I
like and admire Remington. haven't
absolute confidence in him. He's bril-
liant and enthusiastic, but he lacks
stability of character. and ] doubt II
he really has high conception of po-
litical responsibility. The next gov
ernor will have need of these quail
ties, as the present governor has had
need of them" He laid his hand
kindly on Dunmeade's arm.
"If we choose him ri be back Of
him." Bob said. meeting MurchelPi
glance steadily. "And-I know hin
better than you do-if l think there
ever Is or can be the least doubt as Il
his good faith or nerve l win with
draw my 7ecues.."