The National tribune., 1900-10-04

the door, gave him q curious stare, ant
said that his MASTER was engaged witt
some some ''gemmen' and muSt not be dis
come at his invit.iio abb insisted tha
he must wait until he couldisee him. Th,
Colonel, in another apartment, hearing tn,
voice of the newcomer, came to the hal
to see who it was.--
why, it is my,friend Granger" de
clared Col. Burr. fIt is III right, Alexis
walk right in, Harry; have some friend.
to whom wish to introduce you"
Had Harry beer n person of the ut
most consequence Col. Burr could moi
have given him more attention. He con
| Quoted him with much genteel ceremony
to his parlor, where he introduced him t
Mr.. John Swartout, William Z. VanNes.
| and other prominent Burrites, as the
young man who, though not voter, had
| come from New Jersey to aid in the elec
| ton ''of A. Burr"
Aaron Burr had fondness for initials
| 1t was with degree of mild egotisn
mingled with natural secretiveness that
he preferred to speak of himself as "A
Burr" a. b. ''the Colonel" or the
'Vice-President."
Now, Harry, just make yourself at
home for an hour; then will talk with
you; Have you dined?'
"Then you can spend an hour in the
library to your advantage, after which
will see you."
Aaron Burr lighted one Of his extra
long cigars, offered one to each of his
companions, and they proceeded to lay
their plans for the coming battle, while
Harry, immersed in the volumes Of Glib
bon's History" which were just appear
ing, striking the orthodox world with
wonder and dismay, took no note of time.
An hour in such company seemed but a
moment. The door opened, but Harry,
supposing that it was only Alexis COM
ing in to see if the lamps were properly
trimmed, did not look up until voice
said:
Now, my young friend, A. B. is ready
to talk with you. Pardon me for inter
rupting you. Reading Gibbon; delightful,
added the busy, brisk and ever jolly man,
whose fate would be settled forever in
il few days. You came to help me?
Il have come to do all l can"
VERY excellent, indeed. No man can
do more. This warfare will soon be over
and l assure you that A. Il. will triumph
He will have his heel on the necks Of
those who seek his ruin, and A: Il. is not
one to forget his friends. Would you
like to see Maude Livingstone
Harry, abashed at the sudden change
in the train of the Coloners thoughts, af-
ter stammering and blushing for mo-
ment, intimated that it would be very
agreeable to him.
Il knew it would. Now, A. B. is noted
for promptness and rapidity of move
mcnt. Never delay, my boy, after your
mind is made up; delays are always dan
gerous. Strike while the iron is hot is
the best motto to adopt. Here is a packet
Of papers to be delivered to Judge Peck,
Of COoperstown, Ostego Co. This packet"
giving him a second, Il wish you to give
in person to Mr.. Paul Livingston" Harry
felt his heart give a great bound. He
might have an opportunity to see Maude.
The Colonel saw the look of pleasure on
his face, and with n smile added: "A
pleasing task, no doubt; Miss Maude her
self may answer the door bell. She some
times does. But this note" and the
Coloners voice dropped down to con-
iidential tone, as he handed delicately-
pcrfumed envelope to Harry, Il must in
sist on your being most particular about.
1t is for Mrs. Alice Chick, of Albany. 1t
mast be given to her hand and to none
other. You know her"
Il have seen her." he said.
"Giye it to her yourself. There will be
an answer, which no one must see. If
her husband is at home, go to Mr.. Datch-
ery's Office, have him send for her as if
she came to him on business; he is shrewd
and can manage the matter, and when
she is in the office give the note into her
hand"
This was very strange way of doing,
Harry thought, but having such implicit
in the great man, he could not
question the act. He had received many
of the character of Aaron Burr,
out he dismissed all as the unsound opin-
Ons of prejudiced people. He had sew
,ral times had it in his mind to speak to
he Colonel about the curious old woman
whom he had met, but the Colonel talked
80 fast and made so many pleasant insin
Iations about Maude Livingston that he
lrove the subject entirely out of his mind
When can you start" the Colonel at
asst asked.
DO you wish me to go in the morn
ng?"
"A. Il. never delays. The carriage is at
he door, the driver is in the box and you
will find relays of horses along the road,
50 you can make it to Albany in n com
short time. VIII you start?'
AT once" Harry responded.
'Egad! my boy. like that. You are
| lad after the Coloneis own heart. We
will have n glass of wine, and then |
will bid you adieu."
Almost before he knew it, Harry
Granger was in the close carriage drawn
Dy four splendid horses, speeding from
Richmond Hall to the Albany road The
hight was dark, the air crisp and frosty,
Dut he was well provided with robes,
wraps and cushions, and he tried to COM
,ose himself for comfortable sleep while
he carriage bumped and rolled along the
Tot very even road.
How many times the carriage changed
iorses and drivers during the night he
iever knew, but late next day he reached
Albany. 1t was too late to accomplish |
lnything that day, so he went to tavern |
Kept by friend of Hamilton, as Burr had |
lirected. Here he was enabled to play |
he part Of n spy,.and as some of Ham |
lions friends we're there he overheard |
omc of their plans.
Next morning, ascertaining that Mr. |
chick was at home, and, according to or |
Iers, he repaired to the office of Mr.. Will |
am r. Datchery. A hatchet-facc man,
With narrow forehead, nose decidedly Ro- |
nan, lips thin and pale blue eyes close |
ogether, answered to the call for Mr.. |
)atchery. Money lender was written in |
very line of his face. Mr. Datchery was
character i'll his way. He was an ar
lent church member; he could pray and |
xhort; he loved money more than his |
iod, and he worshipcd as the great high
'rest of the universe Aaron Burr. The
colonel had aided Mr.. Datchery in many
Ways. His knowledge of laws and skill |
n technicalities had made many queS-
transactions of Mr.. Datchery
egal. -
$50 you are from Col Burr, are you?'
sked Mr.. Datchery, nodding and smiling
4 L.