The Huttig news., 1914-05-02

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 They knew 100 per cent of that game of which he knew absolutely nothing He had defied them, shied his hat into the ring. and now was obliged to chastise them drastically lie sighed, thrust his neck out stiffiy. and said trying to be cocky, but. now mat the excitement had died down. realizing that it would be easy to be gloomy:
 Funny Pembroke isn't here"
 He proposed to scorn that person. he was keyed up to mighty candle. power of hot contempt, but he wanted to get at it. get it over with, before. ais. energy had eozed away.
 Hell be along. sstiG " ailace.
 'Is if eleven. yet?"
 Just"
 Out came Broadways neck again He was even rather nervous "Whaf are we going to say to him when he gets here?"
 Remember that you promised to let me handle him." said Wallace warm ingly eiie thinks I'm your secretary.
 The judge saw that they were wor. ried. If you boys want to talk things over I'll skip along
 No stay here, judge" Broadway urged. We may need lawyer
 The iudge's face glowed with his satisfaction
 We're just waiting for Pembroke, '' said Wallace
 Pembroke! Oh. yes: some of the men told me that he is in town. What's he coming here for?'
 TO try to give us whole lot of money Wallace answered. But we're not going to take it." He grinned up at Broadway. We don't need it, do we?"
 Jackson looked at him with mourn had left behind in New York city Don't make me laugh. I didn't sleel well'
 The judge saw his young friends increasing discomfort. You've made the people of this town very happy to day, my boy. You ought to sleep we'll after this. They owe you a great debt"
 Jackson passed the compliment but winced. Please don't talk about debts, Let's get on a cheerful subject With a sickly effort to relieve his mind he nH n hn har ber?"
 The judge seized this opportunity 10 extel a local genius. "Ain.t he a nice fellow, though?"
 Yes said Wallace dryly, he cut Taft's hair once.'
 T shouldn't be surprise the judge assented heartily. Hes from Hart ford"
 His remarkable appreciation of the dignity and glories of the little cities was continual joy to the two friends. who smiled across his nodding head at one another.
 Wallace looked around appreciative- ly. The old gentleman had pretty nice offices here"
 Yes the judge agreed He nod ded toward the desk at which Broad. way had carelessly taken his position. Seems strange not to see him sit ting at that desk He sighed First. old Oscar Jones sat there, and he died; then John sat there, and he died :: then Andrew sat there, and he died: now--'
 Broadway. who had listened to the brief but tragical recital with expand ing orbs, got up, and, as he edged away from the too fatal piece Of office furniture, eyed it with suspicion and distaste. That's the last time I'll sit there" he declared.
 But Judge Spotswood had not seen the byplay and did not hear the youth s resolve. He was launched on reminis- cence. Every man in the plant loved the old gentleman. They all feel mighty bad. Just think he was alive 72 hours ago, and now tho whole towns in mourningi"
 It was at this juncture that Higgins, a new and happy Higgins, entered cap in hand, respectfully. He was smiling genially. Excuse me, Mir Jones, the men want to know if you have any objection to their celebrat- ing tonight
 He bowed respectfully to Josie. who entered at that moment
 They're thinking of having torch light parade and fireworks ia honor of your taking up things at the works. Is it all right?"
 The judge beamed happily. What could be more significant of the new day which had dawned on Jonesville than this. speech from Higgins, erst- while the dissatisfied. the complainer2 That's a bully ideal" he exclaimed enthusiastically
 Wallace and Jackson locked at one another in a pleased appreciation. It as Josie who instiEct ivrlv sae- the