The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-29
CHAPTER XIV.
sANGER's OFFER.

sANGER's OFFER.
= ATE in the evening a few days aft
er his call on Mrs. Gilbert Bob
returned home from hard
days work. The election was
o0ly month away, and the campaign
was in full swing. There had been
little in the reports to annoy him. His
organization was intact, working like
the we'll oiled machine it was Re-
ports from the enemy's camp gave fur.
Their cause for satisfaction. The indie
pendent Democratic candidate was not
making the Roadway expected. Yet
Bob went home disturbed in mind.
The day had been passed among men
who were devoting their time and en-
oegy In his interest But through all
their conferences he had been con-
ecious Of an unaccustomed, oppressive
sense Of loneliness, and he bad not
seen Remington since their interview
In bis Office
When he entered the house he saw
Kathleen sitting In the library sewing.
Die looked up with bright smile as
be hesitated before the door.
MAY come in?' he queried as
though not quite sure Of his welcome.
'+since when this hmidityT' she
laughed. ''Of course. come in. was
Just thinking about you. Mother was
bswailing today that We don't see
much of you now the campaign has
started"
WELL" he looked at bis watch, If
& won't make you sleepy. I'll let you
administer your company for half an
hour"
"You speak as though my company
were bad medicinev
| But before he could answer the door
bell rang. He frowned.
Il had forgotten" he exclaimed re
gretfully. II have an appointment
with Sanger at TO-"
Kathleen gathered up her sewing and
arose. He looked at her .doubtfully.
IF you don't mind. wish you'd stay.
1t may be just as well to have third
person present"
But Mr.. Sanger may not like it."
she objected hesitatingly.
"Alr. Sanger may like it or not" Bop
| observed carelessly. ''Sit down."
He went to the door himself and let
| Sanger in. A minute later the two
men entered the library Kathleen
saw tall man in evening dress, who
1 k,1~ h
ddence.
"Miss Finn" Bob introduced him,
''this is Mr. Sanger. He's my immedi-
ate enemy just now"
Sanger bowed genially and laughed.
"A very friendly enemy Just at pres
ent."
Il am very glad to meet one of our
enemies-especially if he be friendly"
she smiled. Won't you sit down. Mr..
Sanger?" ...
Sanger looked inquiringly at Kath-
leen. ..,
miss Finn will be present" Bob
answered the look, lat my request"
Sanger reclined comfortably in his
chair and placed his hands together,
finger tip accurately meeting finger tip.
circumstances of which l am per.
haps the victim" he began, make it
necessary for me to take an active
part for the future in our local and
state politics"
Haven't you already been somewhat
active?"
| 20 40 hon nd cp
Tentatively, tentatively only. Mr..
HcAdoo Hereafter propose to be
more active and to better effect. |
hope. Certain ventures in which |
am interested, individually and in con
nection with other large investors of
our state. make this imperative. I'm.
fortunately in the present campaign
find myself compelled to oppose your
election regret it exceedingly, and,
frankly, I'm here to propose that we
work in harmony in the future"
\ 'That comes rather late
4 "Please don't refuse until you have
heard nae out. Allow me to explain
our position For several years Ger.
tain gentlemen, all large investors
have kept William Murchell in power
in this state ut considerable expense
to ourselves La return we had the
right to denand protection for our IN.
z terests. Nureheil, however, has d
late proved very unGrateful He aGa
passed nader the influence Of johf
A Dunme4da nunmeade. Mr.. McAdu1
Is a dangerous man. an otter radicaI