The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-10-12
CHAPTER XXIX.-CosT1NuEn.

CHAPTER XXIX.-CoNTINUED
Finally it was over, and the news Of
the result came. Mr.. Cornell was elect
ed by rousing majority, Bernard fall
ing far behind any candidate on his
ticket, and Anderson receiving such u
few votes that they were counted as
scattering.
Charles accepted his success, and the
long string of congratulations that fol-
lowed, with a quiet dignity that well
become him. He repained calm and
unruffled through It all, showing no un-
easiness before election and no undue
elation afterwards He made the peo-
pie feel his appreciation of their sup
port, but he did 1t in quiet, unostenta-
tious way that marked the greatness of
the man.
AS for me, was wild with delight,
and, despite my efforts to control them,
my feelings bubbled up and overhowed
all bounds. My joy over my husbands
success must have vent. 1t pleased
Charles to note the interest manifested
in his behalf, and once he said to me:
agnes, it is worth running for an
office to see the pleasure you feel in my
success. That is worth more TO me
than all the honor and salary COM
bined, for it shows how deep your love
is"
ut is because love you that want
you to succeed" replied, land because
you are far above other men, and de
serve honors."
He smiled, drew me to him and Kissed
me, then, patting me on the cheek, re-
marked:
'I'm afraid you have too high opin-
ions of me, little wife. Other people
may not consider me quite such para
gon of greatness and perfection"
''They think it strongly enough to
give you the election, anyhow" / an
swered.
"Yes," he replied, but the honor is
due you rather than me. You induced
me TO accept the nomination and urged
me into the race, and but for you l
wouldn't be where am to-day. You're
most unmerciful in urging me to the
front, for you drive like taslSmaster."
"Well, l did want you to succeed so
much. 1t would have broken my heart
II you had been defeated. You will
forgive me If was too anxious and ur-
gent, won't you?"
''Forgive you?" he cried, folding me
in his arms and kissing me time and
again. What In tho world Is thore to
forgive? You have made me what /
am. and / owe you a thousand debts of
gratitude. I'll forgive you when have
something to forgive. You're the one
who ought to havo the seat in congress-
for you did more than l TO earn IT,"
'Well, shall DO worry content with O
seat on your knOes," replied, perching
myself up there as spoke. THAT may
not be quite 30 prolific of honor as a
seat In congress, but it Is full as satis-
factory 10 me"
Then you are not very ambitious on
your own account; 1t takes so little TO
satisfy you"
you are mistaken there, my husband
am so ambitious that / must have q |
congressman's knees TO SIT on. think |
Aat Is quite aspiring. myself; and then
the time may oops when I shall want
osk on the knees Of governor or q
senstor. You don't know TO what
flights my ambition may lead yet"
Charles looked s+ me moment then
drawing me forward until my head
rested on his shoulder with my faoe
against his, and with our baby betwsen
as, he said:
"Agnes, here In my arms Is the best
and the highest happiness this world can
ever give. You arc my Joy, MY honor,
and my life; and your love L. the bright
est and best boon ever can claim
You and our baby are my best tpeas-
ureS"