David Lockwin—The People's Idol

This is a biographical book. Esther Wandrell, of Chicago, will be worth millions of dollars. It is a thought that inspires the young men of all the city with momentous ambitions. If David Lockwin had planned to increase all his prospects, and if all his plans had worked with precision, he could in nowise have pushed his interests more powerfully than by marrying Esther Wandrell. It might have been said of Lockwin that he was impractical; that he was a dreamer. He had done singular things. He had not studied the ways of public opinion. But now, to solidify all his future to take a secure place in society, especially as his leanings toward politics are pronounced to do these things this palliates and excuses the adoption of the golden-haired boy. Lockwin hears this from his friend, the doctor. Lockwin hears it from the world. The more he hears it the less he likes it. But people, particularly the doctor, are happy in Lockwin. His popularity in the district is amazing. He will soon be deep in politics. He has put Harpwood out of the combat so the doctor says. And David Lockwin, when he comes home at night, still sees his boy at the window. What a noble affection is that love for this waif! Why should such a thought seize the man as he sits in his library with wife and son? Why should not David be tender and good to the woman who loves him so well, and is so proud of her husband.