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But as long as they were not made direct and positive there was no chance for a libel suit, which is something all newspapers dread. "There, I guess that will do if Harvey can't get at Potter," spoke Mr. Emberg when he had finished. "Queer, though, that Potter keeps himself away from our reporters. He used to be willing enough to talk."
Emberg about it, and then you'll be in a position to act on what information you have, in case anything turns up." Larry followed this advice. The city editor puzzled over the matter a few minutes, and then decided nothing could be done at present. "We'll watch developments in regard to the Olivia wreck," said Mr. Emberg, "and it may be this mystery will fit in somewhere.
The city editor was soon informed of what Larry intended to do, and said he thought it was a good idea. "But keep in touch with us, Larry," cautioned Mr. Emberg. "We want all the news we can get on this thing. There's a rumor that the Scorcher is going to spring something to-day on the Potter story."
Emberg when he had read the short message, which was what newspaper men call a "flash" or bulletin, intended to notify the journals of the barest facts of the story. "This looks as if it would amount to something. I'll send a man down. Have we any one there?" "We've got a man in Ocean City," replied the telegraph editor, "but I'm afraid I can't reach him.
"Well, you can put it that way," replied Larry. "I'll make you!" and the politician arose from his chair and stood threateningly over the young reporter. For a moment Larry's heart beat rapidly in fear. Then he remembered what Mr. Emberg had said: "Don't let him bluff you." He was sure Sullivan was bluffing. "Are you going to tell?" asked Sullivan again. "I am not."
Now if you could discover whom Sullivan is going to support, and why, it would make a corking story." "I'll try," said Larry, a little doubtful of his ability. "It isn't at all like going down to a wreck and seeing persons rescued," went on Mr. Emberg. "You've got to nose out your news this time. A number of reporters have tried to pump Sullivan, but he won't give up. Go and try your luck.
I see some of the papers are denying our story. Our account is about correct, eh? Well, I'm glad of it. Yes, I'll send Mr. Dexter to see you right away. "Sullivan wants to see you, Larry," went on Mr. Emberg, hanging up the telephone receiver. "This may be a big thing. Go slow and be careful of what he says. Don't let him bluff you." "You're getting right into politics," said Mr.
He also realized that he was going to have his hardest work since he had become a reporter. It was a special assignment, such as any newspaper man might wish for, but it was not one that could be characterized as easy. "I've got my work cut out for me," thought the youth, as he turned away. "Here's an order for fifty dollars," went on Mr. Emberg, as he handed the young reporter a slip of paper.
Potter went. Hurry now!" As Mack was going out the telephone rang. It was a message from Mr. Newton to the effect that he could not find Mr. Potter, and that at his office it was said he was still in Europe. "Hurry to his house," said Mr. Emberg over the wire. "I have a tip that his family just got in on the Messina of the Blue Star line. I've sent Mack to the dock! You go to the house!"
"I've got to try," was Larry's reply. Larry had one advantage on his side. He was a new reporter in the political field. That was one reason why Mr. Emberg sent him. Nearly all the other available men on the Leader were well known to the politicians, they were familiar with them, and, as soon as they saw these reporters, the politicians were on their guard.
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