The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-21
SYNOPSIS

Attorney General Phillp Con-
rad dismisses from his mind
the allegation by Madeline Day,
Negro. that her brother had
been rallroaded 10 prison and
concentrates on getting the Ne
gro vote by gaining the sup
port OF the Rev. Mr. Barton, Ne
GRO preacher. After warning
his friend, Bruce Arnold, CUB
ernatorial candidate, that his
political opponent, Walberg, II
blahblng abont graft In GER
tain bridge deal. Conrad ne
cnses Arnold vi snubbing him
by purposely leaving his name
IN the lit oi Invited guests 10
his party. Both threaten 10
expose each others secrets.
Later Conrad i visited by San.
dra who i very much In love
with him and declares that II
she can't have Philip no 9TH
or woman can. Al the Arnold
party Caroline pays Conrad
much attention. Barbara senses
that something Is wrong and
asks her brother Why he re-
sents n relationship between
his daughter and his hest
friend. Feeling that her broth
or l. helng e,aslye and untrnth-
fnI. Barbara returns "a her
guests who are being royalty
entertained by vi,acions Fay
Walherg. former professional
dancer and vile Of politically.
minded Tony Walherg.
While the party continues.
Philip and Bruce plan "a offer
Barry Barton new school for
Negroes in exchange for votes.
Chapter Z
TONY was siockily built man
a around medium height with a
heavy florid faced thick iron gray
hair that had tendency 10 stand
up straight regardless Of the fire.
quently brushing il received a
nompous and oyerhearing individ-
nal with mouth that was hard
and ruthless. For the moment he
was in one OF his infrequent jovial
moods He was waiting for his
wife Fay. 4 knock sounded on the
door he called shortly Come In"
But no one appeared In the room
yei 2 voice said. Good evening Mr..
Wallherg Tony turned quickly and
faced tall slender man of middle
age and piercing black ewes. He
was almost completely bald except
for few black strans Of hair just
above his cars
Tony looked his surprise and an
noyance as he glanced al the
stranger allowing his eyes 10 wan
der past him to the open door that
led out into the garden from a
wide terrace.
What's the idea?' he inquired.
his voice sharp.
The man seemed confused as he
answered IL hope didn't annoy
yon sir was in the garden and
needed TO speak TO You
Tony shrugged his shoulders i'm
patiently. Forget IT, What do YOU
wani-are You tho new gardener
where's Terry
Terry sent message sir. That's
why I'm here. I'm the new gardner
well. whard Won want."
IT'S that spot down near the
garden wall"
What about IT," Tony's face
wore frown now.
You left orders for il 10 he sod.
ded hut Mrs WaIlberz said she
thought II would look nice as q
flower he'd. She suggested nansv
bed made up OF various tvnes ~
plants from the violet family-dif-
terent colors.
"If left orders for the sno, 70
ne sodded then sod IT, give orders
around here and they're not 10 no
changed ny anyone he snanned
contempinously 'Pansy been -
poppycock'
ne gardner started 10 leave the
room Tony stopped him.
What's your name?r
sam Carter. sir"
Tony appeared thoughtful az The
gardner departed. He turned back
70 me morning paper. hut evident
~ ms zest for the editorial had
vanished He showed the naner
away and reached for 2 TALL glass
hdmidor that stood near tho end
or ms lonc library table. He ex
iracied a cigar lighted IL and in
naied deeply He looked at his
STACK ~ mail hut made no move N
omen any Of his letters FINALLY no
looked V his watch. picked nm a
'"ng thin bladed letter onener
ATaln knock sounded on tho door
~, rms time II was the right door
Before he'd had time 10 answer ,bo
aoor opened and Fay entered
lony gave her sarcastic smile
We'll. hows the beautiful NJ.
Nallherg feeling this morning .,
ray didn't answer but sank
~'arll' into large chair opposite
Tonvs table ''"''''
ms eyes followed her.
Ind Peter bring Won home lac,
n'e.'' or should I saw morning -,
Fay nodded. yes"
seems 10 mo Peter Is overdolpy
'N' Romeo act these davs"
hofes nothing 10 prevent you
ION nfinRine your wife home" she
reminded him
= was busy" eurtiy.
iay shrugged her shoulders in
differently
= sight silence until Tony spoke
asain. Listen" he laid down LEI.
'er' took the cigar from the cor
ner OF his rnonth .nA -. -