The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1897-12-17
The child's face frightened

The child's face frightened. "Oh,
we do want him awfully," she cried;
land we'd make lots of money, | know
And | thought perhaps he'd bring his
little girl with him, and we'd show her
round. We're going to have ice cream
you know. Don't you s'posc she'd
like 10 Gomez"
\ murmur of voices in the outer of
flee, and gruff voice calling. Sadie"
precluded any answer to this query.
Its Sam" said the child, slipping
out of her chair, land he's come for
me, and | shan't see the Governor.
| Now amt that just too bad" Big
tears rolled down her cheeks. And
Im-so-disappointed," she sobbed.
II might tell him f or you, the Gov
ernor said, drawing her toward him
"lou've told me all about it, so that |
understand perfectly, and III see that
he knows all about it, and I'll send
you word tomorrow"
Twill you really" The child voice
trembled with eagerness. You aren't
teasing, are you, seeing I'm a little
girl"
NO" he assured her ,gravely. Hon
est Iniun. That's what you say when
you mean it, isn't it? | thought so,n
as the child nodded. That's what
little girl makes Inc say sometimes.
Well, now you run along with Sam,
and be sure to go to the postofIice to-
morrow, so as to know whether the
Governor will come. I'm pretty sure
he will" he added, as she vanished
into the outer office.
The town of Mayfair was in Il state
of great excitement. The Grand Army
was to hold a big fair, and the Gov
ernor was to be present. He was
actually coming, despite his former
refusal.
A big official looking document had
come to the chairman of the commit
tee, saying that on further considera-
ton, the Governor had decided to give
himself the pleasure of opening the
fair, and furthermore, he would bring
two members of his staff with him.
Sadie had heard of it with great Joy;
but it was no news to her, for she had
received note from her casual friend
at the State House; and this she treas
ured, and slept with it under her pill
low every night.
At last the night of the fair came,
and the hall was crowded SO there was
scarce space left for the entrance of
the Governor and escort when became. |
Sadie's father was one of them. They
had gone to the station to meet him.
There was a thrill Of expectancy all
through the crowd, and eyes were
kept anXiously On the door.
Sadie edged to the center of the |
hall, and clasped and unclasped her |
hands nervously. Her cheeks were |
flushed and her eyes shone.
The people about the door were |
crowding back. Two men in uniform |
with gold lace appeared in the door
way. The Governor would come next. |
\ burst of music from the band
The people were moving eXcitedly. |
But where was the Governor? She !
looked in vain for more gold lace. Per |
haps he would wear purple robe |
such as kings wore.
Why, there was the man she had |
talked to at the State House. She |
gave happy laugh. How nice! He |
had come too.
She started forward to meet him, and |
he turned to the eager child, a bright |
smile Illuminating his handsome face. |
But the crowd held her back. wait |
till the Governor has passed. some |
one said.
The GOVERNOR she drew quick |
breath. Could he be the Governor? |
Why. she had talked to him the same |
as if he were any common man. What |
must he think OF her? He couldn't be 7
be angry, surely, because he had
come. Yes, he really had come, for
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