The National tribune., 1892-09-08

"Now, Mamma" Kate pleaded as they "eio
comfortably seated in the carriage after Tue
second call, if yon are to bring the family
history up to date, in all its ramifications' 90
let us send Robert home with the carriage ana
then you can take out your snuf ana khlttihg
work and make yourself comfortable.
Yes, dear; but in the meantime here we
are at Mrs Trumbulrs."
Mrs Trumbull was lady for whom Kate
had the warmest admiration AND, alter hef
mother, the deepest affection.
YES: well, / won't stay to day: see IL DO.
I'll make her lust as decorous and ceremonlouss
call as if did not love her at all" The door
was opened at this point, and the call might
have been the polite and frosty affair that Nate
had intended but for an unforeseen incident.
Mr.. Trumbull had received for the FIRST time
at the rands of his political party the Romlna'
ton for Congress- Election had taken place
two DAYS previously, but delay in the returns
from some of the remoter portions OF his ais
trict rendered the result still an open question.
The ladies avoided the topic; Mrs Trumbuil
from motives of delicacy, and Mrs. Langworthy
and Kate from reasons just indicated. They
felt that there were dangerous hlghts ana
depths In a subject so vast and so Interesting.
They were rising when Fred Trumbull burst
into the sitting-room as if he had been hred
from gun.
"Hurrsh! Where are you? Hail Column.
bia We're going to Washington. say. bess
called to him from another room. hurrah
for BENJAMIN Harrison and his grandfather
and Baby Mckee! e pl,eri5us unum. and all the
rest of 'em Why don't you sing outf" Twill
ing his small sister off the piano stool by one
of her long braids, and then turning somer-
sault from convenient cushion, he brought up
by standing on his head before the long mirror
Whatever chagrin Mrs. Trumbull might have
felt at this boyish outburst was covered by
Ka.es evident enthusiasm. Rushing up to
Fred she gave him vigorous twist, by means
of which he assumed an upright position.
What do you mean, Fred Trumbull? What
do you know? Have you any news?"
News? ] should say so! Not another
dsrned cid County to be heard from. We're
going 10 live with Uncle Sam and the Goddess
of Liberty"
Frederick" said the mother, with unusual
sternness, if you have any message from your
father, give it to me-"
"Nhv, Mother you look like another woman
already! The Great American Republic will
be here before long. I'd "a come home sooner,
only / had to stop and thrash Pat McGinty."
And tossing Kate c:umpled note he van
ished.
Mrs. Trumbulls face flushed with pleasant
excitement as she read her husbands message
aloud. Now, Kate" looking ruefully at her
friends calling attire. what shall DO with
out you? We shall have crowds of people here
this evening"
Kate was unhuttoning her gloves. 1--WE
should have made but one more call before
dinner time, and that would have been on old
Mr.. Lacy. Can you 60 on without me,
Mammal"
Certainly / can, and when get home I'll
SEND Robert over with some glass and silver.
He and Maggie can both come and help you
through the evening. Don't mind about see-
ing me out; go 10 work, both of you"
Kate was happy. No more congenial work
would ever fall to her lot than that Of helping
to dispense such hospitality as was suited to
the present occasion. Tying a large apron
over her fine array she went from parlor to
dining-room and from both to the largo con-
servatory Mrs. Trumbull having proved her
capabilities on previous occasions, was glad TO
leave to her judgment the decoration OF the
rooms. The floor cloths were speedily nailed
down. furniture again wheeled into place, the
flowers disposed about in lavish beauty, and
Kate was about to ask Robert to turn up the
gas for final survey when she saw Ray Law
renee standing In the hall door.
where's Mrs. Trumbull?"
ain the pantry. She's the busiest woman in
town just now"
81 suppose So"
"What is it, Ray? Is anything wrongf"
THERE'S always something wrong some
where. Come out here. Kate, and help me
think"
They walked to and fro on the broad garden
walk and Kate asked. what is it. dear?"
"You know who my employer isf"
"Mr Millngton X. Hunt? You look as
sorrowful as if he were your cousin instead Of
mine"
I've been at work for some time IN balanc-
ing the books" said Ray, "and to-day have
made ont TWO bills Of sale; one has Mr.. Hunts
signature affixed and states that he will give
20 Prescott A. Trumbull the amount now TO
bis credit on the books $4,000, for Trum-
bulls share OF the property. The other is to
be signed by Trumbull, and states that he will
give $4,000 for Hunts share: and to- morrow
Trumbull will be asked TO accept the terms Of
one or the other OF these papers"
Z" should think he could decide without
much delay. What does it meant"
II means that Hunt thinks Trumbull has
been using his money rather closely this
season aud can't raise the S50.000.-at least, not
on short Dotice,-and that he will be forced to
sell"
Why does he offer three time. the amount
he will takep"
"smply to force Trumbull out They re-
fused 500, 600 for the mill property not
month ago. They have spent q great deal of
money this year. aud the balance sheets show
ANAL sums. but the works are in prime shape
now aud Hunt expects to make pile Of money
there next year."
"What are you going to do?"
Nothing more. rm Hunts Secretary"
+" You leave il with mef"
ayes Mrs. Trumbull ought TO know II soon.
] must 90 TO dinner now. I'll etop on my way
10 the Office. I've some work TO finish up this
evening"
why, Ray, what Ia that forf You should
be here this evening"
mo; / don't think 80. Probably Mr.. Mil
nngton K. Hunt will be here, and give voice to
HE warm pleasure, etc, etc. You'll tell me all
about it to morrow"
al wish You had some other man for an en-
ployer."
" shall have some day, perhaps soon. Good
by, Kate"
Good be sure and call on your way
down town. Mr. TTumbull will not be here until
the s-o'cock train arrives; but I'll 20 now and
talk with Marcia"
After a somewhat hurried and unceremonious
dinner Mrs. Trumbull aud Kate went upstairs
10 dress Then, with various uptions,
Kate managed TO give her friend the situation.
What will he dor" she asked.
Mrs. Trumbull had taken down her hair,
VII ch was particularly long aud beautiful II
fell about Der figure in wonderful masses q.
abe sat with the brush in her hand absorbed