The Washington herald., 1912-04-07

estimation OF self and the old fear possessed him
then as 1t had in other days He had been, dragged
into his college games the while he protested an
other more fit than himself should have the place;
and then, again, carried off the field on stretcher
or upon the shoulders of wild enthusiasts. Even
now. like then, as he weakened. single girl came
to the fore and dragged him from himself awak-
ened within him those dormant powers. How
wonderfully confident she had been OF him. could
he not indeed conquer worlds under the coaching
OF such girl. and thus again he entered
the game with all of his od-time fury
Seeking his cass-mate OF the good DAYS gone
by. they discussed the subject nearest their hearts
and which week before had been naught TO them
Because they were both sons Of financial men, and
Harrington held the that had been his fathers
on the Exchange. the prevailing question was not
what to do. but how to do il: yet the only answer
thus far had been an Office in which TO conduct
gnsinsss, shinsle to announce it. and fixtures to
Come, Tomr Harrington clustered after an
other unbearable lapse of time don't grieye things
win shape themselves before very long Your mar
raRe has just stirred the old gentleman up bit,
but ne will get over it; give him little time
Jack. you have been very kind IN doing all you
about as have, but -"
@Tut-tut' Harrington had risen and slapped his
partner on the back, saying as he did so;
Brace up. old man."
'I'm going tor Tom declared. and his fighting
jaws squared in evidence. However | can't be
the optimist you are, perhaps because | know the
governor better than you do"
This remark caused the other to laugh. "Oh
know. him well enough" he said, recalling his re-
"And we not alone; others know him to their
sorrow. You perhaps remember he Is termed The
Iron Man the Exchange. Insofar as I'm con-
cerned, the application is fitting" N
II can't say that | grasp your meaning
Hasn't he displayed the metallic quality OF his
heart toward me" Tom asked bitterly
TOM Harrington demonstrated, don't forget
he is your father, and Ill wager is grievng your
account ceI at this very minute"
Hardly that" For a moment he was Slost in
thought; his features relaxed as he continued:
But, nevertheless Jack you're rgbt and don't
mean to be rough on him. This feelinR OF resent
ment takes hold Of me by spells, I've always tried
to do the right thing, and ! can't understand why
fellow shouldn't be allowed to marry the girl he
wants"
Perhaps he should il he had gone about it diff
ferently."
"Oh rubbish tell YOU you don't understand
father Suddenly he peered earnestly into his
partners face, as though he hoped to find there
the answer to some perplexing problem See here
Jack" he demanded, has il ever occurred to you
never to cross words with the governor in the
stock market"
mo- that comes with the second lesson; Pm
still in the first: How to become a broker buy
fixtures, obtain an -"
"Oh, be serious' Tom interrupted; "at least let
me advise you to give him wide berth"
And your reason for doing so?"
IAN you want: While you have been comfort
ably EN- joying the luxury of your clubs" then IL
ward off he corrected, "()hI | don't