The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-03-07

Sherrod and Parrott entered, care
fully closing the door behind them to
the intense disappointment of the dele
gates outside Parrott went jauntiIy
up to MurcheII and shook hands.
Well he grinned. we've been hav-
ing fine little shindy, eh?" This for
the reporters.
Glad" grunted MurcheIl you're
enjoying it." There was a laugh. in
which PARROT did not join.
The senator waved his hand, and all
but Greene left the room, reluctant.
but obedient.
See here" said Sherrod. Cant we
get together? You've got to admit that
we've got you beaten"
If you think the delegates you've
been buying will stick you're mistaken
Sherrod. I've sold you more than fifty
myself"
Il don't believe it, snapped Sherrod
"Quit bIuffing and get down to cases
You know you can't beat US in the
convention. You aren't trying to. You
started all this racket over Dunmeade
| just to work up a sentiment that will
make it harder for me to beat Brent
| You're so anxious to get even" be ex-
| claimed bitterly. that you don't see
| you're in danger of stirring up revo
| luton. What will you take to quit?'
THE revolution has started. Sherrod.
| And you'll never beat Brent
Wont I? Well attend to that when
| the time comes"
| ~. you won't be nominated" He
turned to the governor Parrot. how
much have you paid Sherrod to support
| you for senator?''
Nothing" lied PARROT. albeit with
| evident uneasiness
Then you're lucky" Murchell COM
mented. Dan Hasland paid him
100000 for the same promise"
That's a lie." Sherrod declared
hotly.
Greene" commanded Murchell.
"call Hasland in, will you? He's in
the room next to mine. That is, II
PARROT and Sherrod think it neces-
sary?' He turned inquiringly toward
them.
II guess" Sherrod growled, Parrot
knows I'll not go back on him.
Does he?" Murchel inquired dryly.
LOOK at him.
| And. indeed, PARROTS face just then
showed anything but implicit conf
dence in the good faith of his leader.
You needn't go. Greene. And,
Murchell added, II may announce right
here that Hasland will succeed me as
senator"
Doesn't that depend sneered Sher-
rod. Ion who controls the legislature? 2
Well control it,"
Greene could have Rugged himself
with delight as he saw Parrot visibly
perturbed and Sherrod struggling to
repress the rising, passionate hate and
fear of the man before him. Greene
had been a gambler and he felt a pro
found reverence for the man whose
nerve in so big game showed no
tremor
long pause was broken by Par
rott anxiously Senator, what have
you got up your sleeve?'
"Sherrod's withdrawal"
who is going to make me with
draw" Sherrod sneered again.
Didn't Paine give you my messagei
John Health
Who" demanded PARROT, ''is John
| Heath?'
Murchell pointed to Sherrod's face.
which had suddenly turned pale HE
is a gentleman of whom SherrOd is
very much afraid. PARROT, did you
ever hear why l came to the capital
last March? | came because | heard
| Sherrod here was drunk and threaten
ing to throw himself into the river.
found out why-he had embezzled
100000 OF state moneys. We fixed
the matter up temporarily" He
paused. Strengthened up in his chair.
eyed Sherrod for a moment and went
on quietly: IF your name goes before
the convention. | will take the floor
and tell all about that transaction.
! don't think you will be nominated
And. If you are. Pm quite sure you
II do notT'
VERY we'll" MurcheIl rose TO fndi.
cate that the conference was at an end
"Come on. Parrott" Sherrod wheel
ed and marched toward the door. But
PARROT did not follow. Instead, be
dropped weakly into a chair, his glance
shifting uncertainty from Murchell to
| the departing Sherrod and back again
Sherrod's hand was already on the
| doorknob when be noticed PARROTS
detection. He stopped. looking back.
Come along" he repeated impa-
/ ti6ntly.
II think" said PARROT slowly. III
stay here. I've had one gold brick toe
] many"
"Whatr Sherrod turned sharply and
] strobe over to the vaciIIating governor
''You BOBBY: Scared by cheap hluf
/ like that. Do you think he means it
! He daren't use il. Here. I'll prove IL to
/ you. He whirIed to face MurcheH
| pointing. There is the door Bill
MurcheIi. and on the at beer side of il =
half dozen reporters Don't wait III
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