The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-07
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"Oh, certainly, sir" said Mrs. Spots
wood and vanished within doors
while the judge advanced genially.
Have | the honor of addressing Mr..
Grover Wallace?"
Il am Grover Wallace"
I'm mighty pleased to meet you, sir.
My name is Spotswood-Judge Spots.
wood"
Pleased, I'm sure"
Your son has told me all about you.
You have a very fine boy, Mr.. Wallace
smart as a steel trap. I've taken a
great liking to him. Mr.. Jones has
just opened up the old house tonight,
and we all came over to superior
dinner, as he calls it." The Judge
smiled tolerantly. Perhaps you'd bet
ter come inside"
No; I'll wait out here"
Hello, %gov'nor!" Bob cried heartily
OR tried to exclaim heartily; he was
more than a little worried as he sprang
through the door, across the porch and
down the steps. We'll, you have
handed me a surprised"
His father answered coldly. You've
handed me a surprise, also"
Why. what's the natter" Bob
knew perfectly; but 1t is always best
to let your adversary state his grlev-
ance before you try to answer him. He
may forget a point or two in his ex-
element.
That's what I've come here to find
out. want to find out what the devil
is the matter with you"
Broadway had heard the voices, Mrs.
Spotswood had conveyed the news TIC
him, and now he himself hurried down
the steps.
Have your father come right inside,
Bob" he urged, and make himself at
home"
He went on TO the elder Wallace,
holding out his hand, and then. when
1t was not seized eagerly, gripping
earnestly for Wallace's.
by gracious, I'm awfully glad to
see you! Bob has spoken of you Sc
often and told me SO much about you
that | feel as IL | know you almost
as well as he does"
The elder Wallace showed no an
swering enthusiasm. He only tried tc
get his hand away from Broadway's
cordial grasp.
Did you know he was coming?'
broadway demanded of the visitors
son.
No"
"Oh, a little surprise, Ell? Well, just
in time for dinner! Come along inside
and meet the folks. Having a bully
time, aren't we, Bob?"
Yes; fine. This Is Jackson Jones
guv'nor. You've heard me speak OF
him"
Yes; I've heard of him" his father
answered dryly.
isn't 1t strange we never met be
fore?" said Broadway effusively. Bot
and | being such good friends. But
we're going to get better acquainted
aren't we. Come inside"
mo, thank you. I'd like to speak tc
my son alone, If you have no objec
tons"
"Oh, why, OF course"
AS Wallace turned AVA Broadway
had a chance to whisper in Bob's ear:
Anything wrong"
1T will be all right. Don't worry
Well" said Broadway cordially, as
the father and son began TO move il
silence toward the gate, TN expecu
you In as soon as you're through will
your little talk. Well wait dinner TO
you"
you needn't bother. SIR" said Gro
yer Wallace firmly.
oh It's no bother at all. I'm only too
glad to get the chance to entertain
You know this is my first day In a
regular home and I'm having the time
of my life" He warned Bob playful
ly: Don't you let him get away
Bob. I'll fix up something cute. |
know what he wants"
The elder Wallace looked at him for
scant two seconds with a glance
which indicated that he thought him
far too unimportant to receive more
copious attention. Then he turned
severely to his son.
Now. sir, perhaps you'd like to ex.
plain the meaning of all this damned
nonsense"
What ~nonsense?" Bob knew very
well that to which his father made
his very earnest reference, but he vas
sparring to get time to think.
What are you doing here?"
Didn't | phone o yesterday |
am here on business" The young
mans voice was full Of injured limo
cence.
Business! Humph! Fine business.
Do you realize the sort oil contract
you've sent in from this concern? Who
ever gave you the authority to sign
such an agreement for the Empire com
pany?"
You told me over the phone that |
could use my own judgment in the
matter and then wired me-"
Well, didn't suppose | was deal.
Ing with a crazy man! Do you know
you've guaranteed to cover every east
ern and middle western state at a
price that wouldn't pay for Pennsyl-
vania alone? What the devil do you
mean by making a statement to the