"The idea is too progressive and advanced to be considered at this
time," he stated, positively. "The encroachments of advertisers on
personal property may lead to a revolt in the future, but it is still
too early to direct popular opinion against them."
"Isn't Forbes a better man for the place than Hopkins?" asked Uncle
John.
"Undoubtedly, sir. And I think Forbes would have won, had not Hopkins
forced this unfortunate issue upon him. As it is, our young friend
cannot avoid the consequences of his quixotic action."
"He doesn't wish to avoid them," was the quiet reply. "We're going to
win on that issue or not at all."
"I'm afraid it's hopeless, sir."
"May I count on your assistance?"
"In every way."
"Thank you, Mr. Warren, I'm going to spend a lot of money. Put this
draft for fifty thousand to my credit as a starter."
"Ah, I begin to understand. But--"
"You don't understand at all, yet. May I use your long distance
telephone?"
"Of course, sir."
Uncle John had secured considerable information from Mr. Watson, and
this enabled him to act comprehensively. The advertising sign business
in this part of the state was controlled by two firms, who contracted
directly with the advertisers and then had the signs painted upon spaces
secured from the farmers by their wide-awake agents.
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