The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-13
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BY AMELIA E. BARR


Prudence declares that whenever 6
person is in that disagreeable situation
which compels them to ask, What shall
/ do?' that the wisest answer is Moth.
ing. But such answer did not satisfy
George Hyde. He was too young, toe
sure of his own good fortune, too rest
less and impulsive, to accept Prudence
as a counselor.
Il will go to my mother" he thought
And this resolution satisfied him so well
that he carried 1t out at once But II
was after dark when he reached the tall
stone portals of Hyde manor house.
The great building doomed up dark and
silent; there was but one light visible.
1t was his mothers usual sitting room,
and as soon as he saw it he began to
whistle. She heard him afar off and was
at the door tc give him a welcome.
"JOris, my dear one. we were talking
Of you she cried, as he leaped from
the saddle into her arms.
In his way the father was just as much
pleased He pushed some papers he had
been busy with impatiently aside, and
stood up with outstretched hand to meet
his son.
Kate my dear heart" he cried, '1et
US have something to eat. The boy will
be hungry as a hunter after his ride.
And George, what brings you home? We
were just telling each other-your moth
er and THAI you were in the height of
the city's follies.'
Indeed. sir, there will be few follies
for some days. Mr.. Franklin is dead,
and the city goes into mourning"
'Tis a fate that all must meet" said
the general, but death and Franklin
would look each other in the face as
friends-he had work to do, he did it
Well, and it is finished. That is ALL
What other news do you bring?"
somewhere for something, 1 did not hear
the particulars"
Il hate the French!' said the general,
passionately. at is a natural instinct
with me; just as tame animals are born
with an antipathy to wild beasts. If
thought I had one drop of French blood
in me I would let it out with dagger -
George WINGED a little He remember
ed that the Morans were of French ex-
traction, and he answered.:
After all, father we must judge peo-
pie individually. Mere race is not much -
George Hyde! What are you saying
Race is everything. 1t is the strongest
and deepest of all human feelings Moth
ing conquers its prejudices.''
At this moment Mrs. Hyde entered the
room, her fair face alight with love. A
servant carrying tray full Of good
things to eat followed her; and it was de-
Hghtful to watch her eager happiness as
she arranged meats and sweetmeats in
tempting order for the hungry young
man. He thoroughly enjoyed this pro-
vision for his comfort, and as he ate he
talked to his father of those things in
teresting to him, answering all ques-
lions with that complaisant confidence
Of youth which decided everything at
once and without reservation. No one
understood this better than Gen. Hyde;
but 1t pleased him to draw out his
sons opinions, and 1t also pleased him
to watch the pride of the fond mother,
who evidently considered her boy a par
agon Of youthful judgment.
And pray?'' he asked, what can you
tell me abou- the seat Of government?
VIII New Y, BE chosen?"
Il am sure will be Philadelphia, and
indeed l care not. 1t would however,
amuse you to hear some of the opinions
on the matter, for every one hangs his
judgment on the peg Of his own little in
tereSts or liktngs. Upon my word, sir, the
opinions are endless in number and
variety, but in truth Mr.. Hamilton and
Mr.. Morris are arranging the matter.
This IS without doubt. There is to be some
sort Of compromise with the Southern
senators, who are promised the capital
on the Potomac finally, if they no longer
oppose the assumption of the state debts.
1 hear that Mr.. Jefferson has been
brought to agree to this understanding.
And Mr.. Morris doubtless thinks, if the
government offices are once opened IN
Philadelphia, they will remain there
"A I'D Joris, the ladies'? What say they
on the subject?" asked Mrs Hyde.
Indeed, mother, some of them are la
menuing and some looking forward to the
change All are talking of the social po-
slIlon OF the beautiful Mrs. Bingham She
win lave TO abate herself a little before
Mrs. Washington 1 heard one lady say
while others declare that her association
with our republican court will be harmo-
NOUS ana advantageous, especially as she
Is beloved in the home of the president y
Our republican court! The definition
is absurd!' said Gen. Hyde, with borr
scorn and temper. IA court presupposes
both royalty and nobility"
We have both Of them intrinsicaIly
father"
DO not go too far. George. I Low.
democracy but hate Democrats! Now
L am sleepy, and as MT. Jefferson is on
the watch may go to sleep comfortably.
L Will talk to you more on these sub
jects In the morning. Good night" He
put his hand on his sons shoulder and
looked with proud confidence into the
bright face, lifted to the touch.
Then George was alone with his moth
er; but she was full of little household ar
tairs, and he could not bring into them a
subject so close and so sacred to his
heart.
But in the morning Mrs Hyde was still
more interested in "other things She
had an architect with her. her servants
were to order, and George readily felt
that his hour was certainly not In the
early morning. So he ate his breakfa ST
rapidly and went out to the new stables.
He expected to find the general there. and
he was not disappointed. George detected
IN his fathers manner an air of melan
choly. He looked into his sons face with
afection and pointed out to him with an
apparent interest the improvements In
progress, but George knew-though he
could not have explained why he knew
that his fathers heart was not really In
these things. Presently he asked: How
goes it with your law books. GeorgeY'
Faith, sir, 1 must confess, very fndif-
ferently. 1 have no senses that way
and It's only your desire tha+ keeps nv
books open. 1 would IA ner read
my Plutarch, or write with nv sword y
But, consider, George, that not onlv
this estate, but also the estate of you1
grandfather, Van Heemskirk, must even
tually come to you Much of both ha,
been bought from confiscated properties
and 1t is not improbable that claimant,
may arise who will cause you trouble
How necessary, then, that You should
know scmething of the laws affecting Ian,
and property in tbs country
My grandfather is in trouble FIR
got to tell you last night that his friend
Elder Semple, is dead"
'Deadr'
I was walking on Broadway will
young McAllister, and Dr. Moran sion
pea US and sent word to Elder McAIliste,
OF the death of his friend. tbinl- IN
deed, they were relatives"
WAS DR.. Moran his physician9,
Yes, sir. A very good Dhvcio;or ~