Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13

thought. His bedroom and his study
were lined with sketches Of the stu
pendously beautiful cathedral, the
most expensive in the world in which
he was to disseminate the gospel.
Suppose we come back to earth"
resumed Clark. who had built the
Standard Cereal company into a mon.
opoly of all the breadstuffs by that
process. IF we rebuild we set our.
selves back in the cathedral project
ten years. You can't wipe out what
you call our disgrace. even II you
give all these paupers free board and
compulsory baths. My proposition is
to telephone for Edward E. Allison,
and tell him we're ready to accept
his offer"
Not while I'm a member Of this
vestry," declared Nicholas Van Ploon,
swiveling himself to defy Joseph G.
Clark I'VE don't sell the property"
Il put Mr.. Clark's proposition a.
motion" jerked w. t. Chisholm, and
in the heated argument which en-
sued, the Good Shepherd in the win
dow, taking advantage of the shifting
sun, removed from the room the light
of the red robe.
In the end, the predetermined
members won over the sentimental
lists. If Nicholas Van Ploon could be
| classed under that heading, and Ali
son was telephoned Before they
were through wrangling over the de-
cision to have him meet them. ALI.
son was among them. One might al
most have thought that he had been
waiting for the call; but he ex.
changed no more friendly glances
with Clark and Chisholm, OF the new
international transportation com
pany. than he did with any of the
others.
We'll. Allison, we've decided TO &C.
cept your offer for the Vedder court
property" stated Manning
81 haven't made you any, but I'm
willing" returned Allison.
Jim Sargent drew from his pocket
a memorandum slip.
You offered us a sum which, at
three and a half per cent. would ac-
crue, in ten years, to forty-two mill
| lion dollars" he reminded the presi-
dent of the Municipal Transportation
company. THAT figures to a spot-cash
proposition of thirty-one millions. with
repeating decimal of one: so some
body will have to lose a cent"
THAT offer is withdrawn" said Al
lison.
Il don't see why" objected Jim Sar.
gent THE property is as valuable for
your purpose as it ever was"
81 don't dispute that; but in that
offer / allowed you for the income
| earning capacity Of your improved
property. Since that capacity is
stopped. don't feel Obliged to pay you
for it. or. in other words, to make VI
to you the loss which the city has com
PEELED you to sustain"
There is some show of reason in
what Allison says" observed Joseph G
| Clark.
Chisholm leaned forward, with his
elbows on the table, around the edge
of which were carved the heads OF
winged cherubs.
What is your present offer2"
twenty-five million; cash"
I'VE refused" announced Nichola.
Van Ploon, bobbing his round head
emphatically.
I'm not so sure that we do" re
turned Clark Il have been studyinl
property values in that neighborhood
and doubt if we can obtain more"
Then We don't SELL" insisted
Nicholas Van Floon.
Il scarcely thiuk we wish 20 take VI
this discussion with Mr. Allison unit
we have digested the OFFER" observed
the quiet voice of Manning. and. OF
this hint. Allison withdrew.
He smiled as he heard the voices
which broke out in controversy the
/ moment he had closed the door behind
him. Being so near, he naturally called
on Gail Sargent, and found her enter
tanning a little tea party OF the gayesi
and brightest whom Aunt Helen Da
vies could bring together
She came into the little reception
"cozy" to meet Allison. smiling with
| pleasure. There seemed to be a de.
gree OF wistfulness in her greeting
of her friends since the night of her
return.
"Of course couldn't overlook an op.
portunity to drop in" said Allison.
| shaking her by both hands. and hold
ing them while he surveyed her criti-
cally. There was a tremendous com.
fort in his strength.
so you only called because you
we're in the neighborhood. bantered
Gail.
Guilty" he Ia he'd. I've just been
paying attentio- to my religious du,
ties"
u wasn't aware that you knew you
| had any" returned Gail sitting in the
shadow of the window jamb. Allison S
eyes we're too searching.
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