The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-14
CHAPTER XIV.

Gloria's announced intention OF re-
joining Mrs. Hayes was not the only
motive that had brought her into the
library The angry hum of voices had
been borne to her even through the
closed door, and with woman's i'm
patience and curiosity she was anxious
to know what was going ON. Greater
than all else, however, was her desire
to be with Wright. She thought that
by appearing she could bring matters
to conclusion and carry off with her
the man she loved Now that she was
i'll the library and Wright had said
that he was ready to go whenever she
was, David Kerr's daughter forgot
about her desire to go to Mrs. Hayes
DR.. Hayes and his wife were return
ing to Judge Gilbert's Office when Clio
ria had seen them, and soon Williams
ushered them into the library. The
presence of the two women prevented
all open discussion OF political mat
ters Even had it not been for Miss
Kerr and Mrs. Hayes there could have
been no controversy, because after
Wright had made his position clear he
would not talk further about it. Now
he was merely waiting for Gloria.
Il thought you said you wouldn't be
long" was the way, in a playful at
tempt at seriousness. Gloria upbraided
her sovereign lord when they found
themselves a little apart from the
others.
at wasn't my fault" was all he
could say.
You haven't told father, have your"
NO. He wasn't in the mood for
such pleasing revelation | hope
you've thought about leaving for st.
Louis tonight. It's now imperative
that you 60"
81 thought about it, dear, but l can't
go. What would l say to father"
Wright was on the point of again
urging her to leave Belmont when he
heard the faint cries of newsboys far
down the street. Nearer and nearer
came the boys. Louder and louder
were their cries. Street sales in Bel
mont were SO small that the little
urchins who sold papers to chance
customers were never very noisy. An
unusual clamor on their part beto-
kened some extraordinary piece of
news. Their shouts at last began to
attract the attention of others in the
room. Kerr, Kendall and Hayes looked
at Wright questioningly. Then, as
they began to distinguish the cries of
one boy In advance Of the others. the
three men walked hastily to the win
dow and looked out on the street. Ey-
eryone was rushing for a paper, or
else standing with the sheet In his
hand staring at the first page with
its big black type
Recovering himself suddenly, Wright
tried to talk to Gloria to drown the
noise. but it was too late.
What is that noise? What are they
shouting for?" she asked. Listen"
She put her hand on his arm as e sig
nal to say nothing while she tried to
hear what the boys were saying.
''Extry Extry, Get a News! All
about the grafters! Extry! Read the
big steal! Full account O. the railroad
grab! Big men and boodlers in COM
bine! Extry! Extry!"
1t was now a food of sound as the
boys came under the window
whats it all about?" the girl
asked
That's nothing. only a crowd Of
newsboys raising a racket. Gloria,
listen to ne. We must get away from
here. Even If you're happy in Bel
mont, I'm not. Won't you do this for
me? Let's get away from this office
and talk it over"
She shook her head, and refused to
move
Gloria, you must do as | say with
out question. Just this once. please .
Both turned at this instant. as did
the others, startled by hubbub in
the outer office. Suddenly the door
was burst open violently by young jim
Winthrow, the Banners political re.
porter He rushed breathlessly into
the room. fourishing a copy OF the
Belmont News Following him came
Williams with a look of amazement on
his face as he read the headlines of
the copy of the paper he had.
Judge Gilbert Judge Gilbert"
gasped the reporter, with eyes for no
one else. Have you seen the News?
Big story bout the belt line railway
and the lection. Gimme the facts so
| can show the News up"
Let me see your paper.
| Here it is-with big headlines"
Wright knew better than anyone
else in the room what was in the pa
| per. What was written there was not
| for Gloria's eyes to see, nor for her
ears to hear.
You must go, Gloria Don't stay for
| this; I'll drive you to Locust Lawn"
| He was almost out of the room with
| her when something the reporter said
caused her to StoD