New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1916-06-21

the death of James Pollock.
Everyone knew now that Daniels
himself had lost all he possessed and
had also lost the money Pollock had
promised him through the death Of the
latter.
Who, then. was the new angel,
whose name did not appear In the
carefully worded announcement from
Daniels?
Was it not possible. after all, that
Daniels had secured more money from
Pollock than anyone knew of. and
chose this method Of using it to avoid
clashing with the lawyers Of Pollock's
estate?
Was it not possible. too. that Daniels
knew far more about the tragedy than
anyone suspected? That he had turn
ed this information to very good ac-
eeoysaEt G f. g :.E and that there we're
Influential people identified With tie
under world Of the. city who for per-
sonal or political reasons were willing
TO put up large amount Of money pro-
vided they could thereby silence the
theatrical manager and keep him from
revealing any more On the witness
stand? -sss-...+sseasg..
Daniels, .Langdon knew, was ruled
by a very Lax code Of morals and was
not above profting from the suppress
sion of evidence, that had great finan-
cial value.
He had got no further than this point
IN his soliloquy, when the office boy
appeared at the door, little flushed
and apologize.
II know you don't want to be dis
turbed, Mr.. Langdon," he said un-
easily, "but there's man out here in
sists on seeing you. Says he'll wait
till it's convenient for you to talk to
him.
Tell him I'm very busy now, and
must go into court soon. Ask him to
talk to Mr.. Barrett or Mr.. Rogers"
The boy went out but in a moment
or so returned.
He says they won't do, sir. He
must see you. He says to tell you his
name is Daniels and he has come about
the trial"
Langdon lifted his head quickly.
"A short fat MANI he queried, and
the boy nodded. "Tell him to come
in said the young attorney, and
smoothing out the crumpled morning
paper he laid it back with the others
and smiled, trifle grimly.
Prosperity had already laid it's hand
upon Daniels-at least his clothes
made that evident He was sprucely
dressed S:see and a. recently shaved and car
ried cane. There was indeed an as
sumption Of jauntiness about him that
would have deceived almost anyone,
but Langdon's keen eyes saw the harsh
lines at. the corners Of the mouth, and
the sombre anxiety in the restless eyes.
You didn't expect to see me, did
you. Langdon?" he said as the lawyer
rose to greet him. Philip smiled.
NO." he answered II didn't hone
for anything so opportune. 1 was Just
wondering where could get you on
the phone. I've just seen this morn
ing's paper" he added significantly;
and Daniels shifted uneasily in his
chair.
You mean about the theatre?'' lie
said. well. it's kind of good news for
me- l lost about all had on the Page
Venture and I was beginning to feel
the rocks when this new syndicate Of
Tered to give me chance to put over
a musical comedy"
"Who IS in the syndicate?"
They don't want the names known.
They are men pretty high up in poll!
tics and don't mind telling yea, in |
the liquor interests. THAT s5rt Of FL
low. loves to take a flyer iii the show
business, and for once ] was johnnie
IN the spot He laughed. and pulled
out a cigar. You don't mind if
smoke, do you? Have one?'
Langdon declined. but produced be-,
# matches for his visitor.
I'm very glad. for your sake, that
you were,' said Langdon drily; then,
VIII stFAuen cnahge or tone be lean
a across the desk crying harshly
Has that anything to do with Won,
estimony IN court: Was that the req.
easoh you came back TO the cityY-
Daniels WINGED. That's what catne
see you about-'' he said huskily. q
OMIT didn't tell everything that !
mght have on the stand. What | hold
ack may have nothing to do with this
ase. held It back" lie added sig
iflcantlE. ~for several reasons, sonY
which 300 may know
What I know. or don't know h0s
othtng to Go with the natter r.,
'rted l-angdon- but with a change Of
ne 4Tos' hateA't answered nv aues
on yet
I'm not gttna to answer it,. said
aniels after long pause. Maybe I
II have to later Oh. but not now {
My. see here. Langdon. I've got to !
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