The Huttig news., 1914-03-07

 would never sell out to the gum trust; fl he did not sell out to the gum trust the factory W0uld operate; if the fac tory kept running JonesVille would continue to eat. drink, and, in it's crude, undeyolped way, be merry. Now that he was dead, 2 feeling Of uncer- tainty spread mid panic through the little town.
 The judge was waiting for the two men iii the hotel corridor. His worry over what the new owner of the fac tory might decide to do about the per feetly well known trust plans WAS quite as keen as anyone's, but his dig .tty forbade that he should make dis play of 1t.
 It was something of a relief to him when Broadway hurried to him from the hotel ofiee and held out his hand although the boys appearance was a shock to hin. he remembered him as Higgins mother had described him and as the dapper, boyish youth who had aroused the wonder of the town with patentIeather shoes and new dance steps This pale, extremely urban man, young stiIi, naturally, with face which told untoward tales of night experiences such as were not written upon any face in JonesVille, no matter what it's age. nonplussed and confused him. lie had expected nor maj changes; ne saw metamorphosis.
 Judge" said Wallace, who, although a stranger, was first to grasp his hand I'm glad to see you There was a harassed look upon his face as if he might have had difficult time with Broadway on the train.
 The judge took Broadway's hand. And this Is little Jacksen! Broad way, We used to call you Well, I'm glad to see you!"
 Thanks. judge" Broadway really was glad, and shook hands heartily, al though the sybarite in hlm already was in strong revolt against the old i hotel.
 I'll go in and register, Broadway said Wallace. And I'll put you dowr as MT. Jackson. No nse in--''
 Yes" said the judge approvingly the town is all upset. There might 1 he-er--'
 T understand"
 If it should get around that the old mill would be sold to the trust.''
 The desk was near the door which led into the tiy-specked corridor and the judge WAS listening as Wallace made terms with the clerk
 Wbat'll you take now, Mr. Wal iaee?" said the clerk, after careful study of the signature upon the regis ter. Or are you MT. Jackson?"
 No: Wallace. I'm Mir. Jackson s secretary. And we'd like two rooms with--'
 @Two!" said the clerk, astonished That was such extravaganza as never had before occurred in that hotel
 Yes; two connecting rooms, with a hath between, if possible
 The clerk gazed, oren-mouthed. We'll, now" he explained, T dcn't guess I can do that We got bath room. Years ago a barber leased the shop and had it put in next to it Thought he'd rent it out to strangers. But he didn't. It's still there bur lord. he's dead, and guess th' lead pipe has been used sem'ers else. Know it has, il fact
 Well"
 Lead pipe, ye know, is varable."
 ssIs it? Well do the best you can for IS. Telephones in the rooms. arc there?"
 Tn the rooms? No. They's one acrost the street at tn liy'ry stable .
 Well, we'll have to make that do, then. Can we get some dinner?'
 Dinners overt two o'clock. Sup per's over new. Might fix up some thin, I suppose
 "All right do the best you can fos IS and send it to the rooms.'
 What? Send it to the rooms. Want I should come along to fdad ye?e The clerk Was definitely angry. These city folks!
 The judge stepped in. q want VOL and Mr.-er-er-Mr. Jackson should come to my house for your supper, he suggested
 Wed better not, tonight, judge. To morrow, possibly"
 Broadway cast at Wallace a pathetic .lance. Could it be possible that he meant 10 stay in JonesyiEe till tomar- row night? Wallace sent him a look of warning.
 well, if we can't have supper in our rooms. 1 suppose we'll take t where We caa," he granted, determined that if Broadway really came back to Jonesyiile, IS he intended to compel him to, some changes should be mada in the hotel.
 "Ninniei" shouted the clerk. in a reYerberatirg voice, calculated to ex. press itself, though niles might inter. yene. Two sur-p-er-r.s!'
 .All rishts lie said to Wallace. Want to wash? Wash basins"
 Well as that, anyway, Up iI our rooms"
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