Pueblo chieftain., 1921-06-26

turned burdened with bundles, bozes
and rod-caseA After that, the two
old boys sat In the living room. we'll
boo together. strinGfng reelA trying
the strength Of great tarpon fods and.
IN general. admirfng the equipment
with tho same delight that two small
boys would have shown In . new
gun A. they put the reds into their
which the floor was Uttered, David
glanced at the clock.
Great bunch Of stuff. Andy. but
that strike knocks It all crooked.
:: What say We try to have
. talk with the boy., tmorrowy"
afford to let them strike. now; IL
means too much loss to them and US.
too Idle men spend all they have
saved up. you know. and that's tough
on the women an kids. Il
Well. goodnight: sec you at the shop
tmorrow."
Tho coming Of . new day did not
servo to erase the gloom from tho
features OF Andrew Drayton Break
fast was quiet affair. and hurried
As her father departed. Janet went
to the phone for another long con-
think things are coming out ali
right The fishing trip is knocked in
tho head. now. and with that and the
strike. dad is worrying his head eff.
That's tho worst part OF it. dear" shc
said. and there were tears in her
voicc-"dad you know. We must
hurry. on his account. as.wcll as our
own. No. don't you say one
word: he'd Just ny into 4 rage and
insist that We walt. even II nc con-
scntcd. He hns enough wor-
ries-the strike. and tho fishing trip
. - III ~
more little worry laid out for him.
though. but he can laugh over II.
afterwards. II he over finds out
Now. listen - And.
she whispered into the receiver In
tones 80 low that even we could not
remember. keep a stiff backbone thru
dad do anything II you 70 after him
right. that's the way tho strike will
end. IL they arc wisc-just max, dad
think nc is giving II TO them instead |
Il. Surely: that's great
tip. Don't forge, about the
old backbone, Coodbyo dear"
At tho plant. Drsyton found bu, a
handful of his mon at |
work. Tho usual rumble OF the
great factory was diminished: labor
WAS hibcrnnting. and. In the spring. |
when they shoyld have been awaken
ing 10 the breath of life about them. |
A. his desk. Drayton took up the
phone.
'Hook- as up ~;:sa -. s;.eiey.- he
directed. Then. sid he asked.
"can you come In hero for "A minute,
Yes. right away" He leaned back in |
his chair. wearily. and xazcd out over
tho silant yard. until Sid Mabiey, cx-
trcmoly youthful Assistant to- the
president, entered.
sid" Dray,on asked. -have any
Of tho boys talked with you about
this striker Heard any of their
views7"
Just in general way, Mr.. Dray-
ton; They havc all tho usual com
There don. ,.em to be any poln.
where VIC can hay our hands. quick
Mo-
'Um-m,' The old man looked his
assistant over casually. then. II was
borne to his perception that Sid was
confused-his gaze wavered from the
imrn cd iate vicinity OF the deak and
wandered over tho floor and walls
His fingers were nervousiy picking at
the spers that lay at his side.
''Um-mi" Drsytor grunted again.
Then. narrowly: What's tn matter
with you7 You wan; to strike. too?"
No" sid's confusion was becom
Ing greater.
We'll. what is i.7 Spit 4, oue.-
Sid took d long, dep breath. He
hesitstod.
FIR. Drayton.' he blurted. II
want TO quit you--1 want to leave"
The silence that followed this an-
nounccmer, seemed to hold minutes
that were spaced into years.
'Wslii-You want TO aui.'--rou
want-to 1uit'' The old mans
words were heavy with unbelief"-l
Why" Tho last came with the sud
denness Of shot
'I-dop't know. I have n better
offer from the Mills people. they want
me for general ssies- manager. OIL
course he added. hastily. Il would
not consider that think t'll' go
into bushes for myself
Another great silence while the
young man stood at the desk. eyes
averted