The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-11
WHEN THE SERPENT
ENTERED,

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"My dear said Mrs. Thoma
Brown, "this is the twelfth anniycrsar,
Of our wedding day. | believe YOU ha,
forgotten it,
well, l haven't" replied the Hon
Thomas Brown, with fine show of in
dignation. I'm not likely to forget tn,
day when got you. l remember every
detail with perfect clearness."
What kind of dresses did the
bridesmaids wear?'
and continued Mr.. Brown. art
fully evading the question, I'm sure
that we have plenty Of cause to be
thankful and happy. Certainly no man
ever had better wife"
THANK you, my dear, and come home
early tonight. so that we may have o
little celebration"
e After this pleasing episode the Hon.
Thomas Brown started downtown to
bis Office On his way to the train he
made up his mand that he would send
home basket Of fruit and som. roses
and later in the day he would stop at
the jewellers to look at the brace
let his wife had admired.
1t was strange, he reflected, how it,
tie happiness some people get ont of
life. Here was he. still on the sunny
side OF forty. with sufficient income.
devoted wife, two beautiful children
and not a worry in the world. His
place In his profession was assured.
His neighbors respected him. He could
see no cloud on the horizon OF his
hopes. He was as near complete con
tentment as men get.
In the reception room of his office
halt dozen men were waiting, He
recognized one as well known poIi-
tcian, and greeted him with a some
what chilly nod as he closed the door
OF his private room. A clerk, however.
followed him and ushered in the dele
cation.
we've come" said the spokesman.
10 ask you to be our candidate for
the State Senate"
The Hon. Thomas Brown thanked
them and said he had neither the time
nor money to spare.
But it will hardly take any time and
less money" was the answer. You
can DC elected without bit Of trouble. |
lou know the situation. Now think it |
over and let us know Tomorrow"
AS result Of the succeeding excite
ment, which Mr.. Brown could not con-t
ceal, at least from himself. he forgot
Inc fruit, the roses and the diamonds.
senator Thomas Brown" did have an
ear filling sound, as he repeated it un-
DER his breath.
AT D o'clock he started to 60 home.
rour professional friends met him at
'ne door. They called him Senator"
ana escorted him out to drink his
health. 1t was O'clock before he got
OUT to the South Side.
his wife met him at the door. Her
usual placidity was somewhat shaken.
Why, Tom, whatse the mattery''
sue said. Il asked you to get home
sariy' "a and here it is after o'clock and
olnner half spoiled"
I've been asked to run for the Sen
.u' my DEAR" said the Hon. Thomas
otown, impresslvely.
And what did you say?" .
Aoid mem I'd give them an answer
.Iter l had consulted my wife," said
W. brown. who had already begun to (
use the wiles Of a politician.
: nate to think of your going into
politics, Tom, and''- t
Out Inc Senate isn't exactly politics. t
an assured that l can be elected |
an effort on my part. If it a
vas going to make any change in cur
loae life l wouldn't think of it. And. '
'esioes, It's my duty, you know. It's l
w duty to the State. That will prob /
loiy decide me-" /
\ thought you were going to con- t
ult me-" h
ihats what I'm doing now. If
0H'- !
Let's so in and see if any of the s.
inner Is TT to eat. We can talk 1t over y
ftefward."
"e soup was served, when there Il
aMe ring at the bell. The maid an Il
ounced party Of men to see Mr.. n
'rown Il
lei them Mr.. Brown is at dinner" il
ia his wife, "and ask them to sit II
own" $
Don't you think had better so out b
D second and see who it is:' in \
HFupted the prospective Senator. 1T h