The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-04-18

II MS VOICE must reach 10 the facLOry
farthest end.
This focused the judges attention
upon something he had been consider
ing. He leaned above the desk and
spoke to Josie conhdentialiy. sI
thought Of something on the way over,
Josie Nobody but US knows that the
young fellow is in town He registered
at the Grand, you know, under the
name Of Jackson. Maybe the people
in the plant are getting nervous
yes, they are she granted There
have been so many Tumors OF the sale.
I'm worried
well, then, don't you think 1t might
be a good thing to spread the news
around among the men a little?"
She evidently agreed, for she vigor-
ously nodded and tapped bell Per
haps it would be a good idea"
Noting that she had Tung the bell,
the Judge held up a warning hand.
Don't do it that way. You leave it to
me- I won't have to tell more than
one or two of them" He chuckled- 'T'll
step in on my way out and tell you
what effect it has"
Yes. do, Judge"
Are you ready for Higgins?"
Yes; tell him to come in
Going to the door, the Judge beck
oned to the man, who was waiting in
the shop beyond, and the gangling,
plainly heavy-minded and exceedingly
intense foreman entered.
How do you feel today, Joe?" the
Judge asked kindly.
Il don't feel very well" Higgins an
swered gloomiIy and frowning.
The judge looked at him, smiling,
not entirely with approval. You new
er do, do you, Joe?" Higgins made no
answer; the Judge laughed and disap-
peared.
We'll, what is IT, Higgins ?" Josie in
quired without delay, looking up at the
unpleasantly faced creature as If she
had no time to waste.
He came forward Iurchingly, nerv-
ously' twisting his cap In powerful
hands; but there was nothing Of the
suppIiant about him; rather he seemed
almost to be inclined to threaten 81
want to ask you question, Miss Rich
ards.''
Go right ahead"
I'll expect You to tell me the truth
now!"
She flashed an angry look at him.
I'm not in the habit OF lying"
He gazed at her with lowered head
and frowning face. His words came
slowly, as if he found it difficult TO find
them: but he did not speak with hest
tation; indeed, there was that about
him which limited at the labor union
orator.
I'm talking for every man in the
plant" he began, with rising voice, en-
deavoring to be impressive. I'VE had
a meeting this morning, and We want
to know whether this concern is going
into the trust or mott We decided that
we're entitled to some information,
and that's what I'm here for; to ind
out what you know about it"
This naturally angered her. She
was not one TO be browbeaten, and he
was plainly trying to browbeat her.
She flushed wildly. 81 don't know
anything about it,
His voice reached a tone higher in
its pitch. well. if you don't, who
does go
I'm sure don't know"
Now, he was definitely bullying
We'll, we must have an answer, one
way or the other It's our work and
our living, and we've got to know
where we are at /"
She paid no attention to his definite
~ offensive manner now You'll have
to get your information from the man
| who owns the plant
well, where's he?"
Right here in town"
He was amazed He had not dreamed
OF this. Young Jones here in town.
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