The herald., 1894-08-08


clammy," and the senator gave an in
voluntary shivor.
"You are not yet friends?" queried
Friederichs II had hoped you would
be.
friends? No, but we understand
each other better There is a way to
deal with cold people. On, yes. If you
make it hot enough, they're sure to
thaw. He's melting little" and the
senator nodded his head in the direc-
ton Of the president s room. Then with
hearty "goodby" he hurried out, and
Friederichs thought he heard a soft
chuclzle as the senator passed into the
main hallway.
Friederichs was shown into the pres
ence of the great man. The president
greeted him in manner meant to be
cordial, but somehow Friederichs did
not feel wholly at ease. The great man
had changed. There was an air of con-
scious exaltation and power about the
chief executive that he did not like.
"By the way" said the president aft
er they had exchanged formal greeting,
"this is the first chance l have had to
thank you for your assistance in my be-
half during the campaign and at the
convention. appreciate what you have
done, and intend to reciprocate when
occasion offers"
"When occasion offers?" thought
Friederichs 'What better occasion
would there ever be than the present."
But he only said, 81 am glad to have
been Of service. "
The president continued, eff 1 had a
place left verify Of your superior abil-
ities-but l ha on't, SO it is not worth
while to discuss that"
"But, MI. President, did not ex-
pect"- Ho was going to say that he
did not expect one Of the best offices,
when the president interrupted him:
"Of course not. You did not give me
your support with the expectation Of
reward. Your motives were wholly I'M
selfish and patriotic. That is why so
warmly appreciate your friendship and
support. "
Did the president purposely misun-
derstand him or was this but an honest
exhibition Of obtuseness? A feeling Of
Indignation and resentment came over
Friederichs, but he repressed it. The
president did not understand his condi-
ton politically or financially. Of course
not, or he would cheerfully offer him
some post under the administration.
Then he thought he would tell the pres
ident that all his friends expected him
to receive some distinct mark of favor;
that he would be Inundated in the eyes
Of the people of his state if he failed to
receive it; that his efforts in the presi-
dents behalf would be q jest for his
enemies. He was on the point of saying
all this, but his pride overcame HIM. If
the president was so insensible Of his
services, he would not run the risk of
further rebuff by asking favors. His
face was flushed and hot. The president
mistook the flush of resentment for the
blush Of modesty.
IA man Of your attachments, Fried
erichs," the president continued after a
pause, SHOULD be in public life-not in
an executive or time serving place.
You should be in congress. I am sorry
you did not run this last time, but two
years soon slip away. There is no rea-
son why you should not represent your
district in the lower house two years
from now. If you decide to make the
race, let me know, and I will help you.
never go back on my friends, and I
count you one of them"
Friederichs put up his hand in prot
estation, but the president continued,
"The lower house is the place for man
like you to make name"
"Mr. President, cannot afford it.
The cost of campaign is as much as
the salary for term. am not a rich
man."
"True, but see how many men have
entered congress poor who are now rich
and many Of them there now. Of course
they get out Of the house into the SEN
ate as soon as possible. It's true the sal
airy is not much, but there are opportu-
mites, Observation-Disclosures opportuni-
ties-for bright man like you in con-
gress. -
The flush on Friederichs' cheeks deep
ened. He felt parched and choked.
''It is out Of the question, Mr.. Presi-
DENT" he replied as soon as he dared
trust himself to speak. 81 thought it
possible that you might He could
60 no further. He would not have said
more had he been able. He was angry
with himself for beginning the sentence.
What? Ask this man for place? Beg
an Office? He would rather face his po-
litical adherents and have them know
the truth. Yes, he would die in a gut.
ter before he would further humiliate
himself. The president, however, divin-
ed what he was going to say.
"Offer you something? Quite right,
Friederichs, quite right, but l really
think you would do yourself an injus'
tice to accept an appointment. think
we can arrange it--a consular appoint
ment. Before. we decide, however,
want you to see Senator Black and ar
range tho matter with him."
"Why should l see Senator Black?'
inquired Friederichs, with an effort to
conceal the amazement he felt.
"What / am going to say must be
confidential" replied the president.
"Senator Black has always been op-
posed to me. He has caused me much
trouble Of late. I sent for him. He was
here few moments ago. lie has agreed
to withdraw his opposition If 1 give
him absolute control Of the patronage
in his s.efe. I felt that l could afford