Morris tribune., 1901-08-24
WHEN THE 1
SERPENT ENTERED.
Row Mr.. Brown Got Into and Ont
of Politics.

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my DEAR" said Mrs. Thomas Brown
''this is the twelfth anniversary of oul
wedding day. I believe you had for
gotten it" - -.
2 "Well, 1 haven't" replied the Hon
! Thomas Brown, with fine show Of in.
dignation.. ''I'm, not likely to forget
the day when got you. I remember
every detail with perfect clearness."
"What kind of dresses did the brides
maids wear2"
"And," continued Mr.. Brown, artful-
" 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,a little celebration"
After this pleasing episode the Hon.
Thomas Brown started down town to
his office On his way to the train he
made up his mind that he would send
home basket of fruit and some roses
and later in the day he would stop at
the jewelers. to look at the bracelet his
wife had admired. (.
1t was strange, he reflected, how lit
! tie happiness some people get out of
Fife. Here was he, still on the sunny
side Of 40, with a sufficient income, a
devoted wife, two beautiful children
and not 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
half dozen men were waiting. He
recognized one as a well known poll
tician and reeted him with some
what chilly nod as he closed the door
of his priv: tie room. A clerk, however,
followed him and ushered in the dele
cation.
"We'Ee come" said the spokesman,
''to ask you to be our candidate for
the state senate.
TIE Hon. Thomas Brown thanked
nor money to spare.
"But it will take hardly any time
and less money! was the answer.
"You can be elected without a bit of
trouble. You know the situation. Now
think it over and let us know. tomor-
row." szssS
: AS a result of the succeeding excite
ment, which Mr. Brown could not con-
ceal, at least from himself, he forgot
the fruit, the roses and the diamonds.
Senator Thomas Brown" did have an
ear filing sound, as he repeated it I'M
der his breath.
At 5 o'clock he started to go home.
Four professional friends met him at
the door. They called him Senator
and 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.
t'Why, Tom, what's the matterY she
said. 81 asked you to get home early,
and here it is after Z o'clock and din
ner half spoiled"
"I'Ee been asked to run for the SEN
ate, my dear" said the Hon. Thomas
Brown impressiyely.
''And what did you sayY
''Told them I'd give them an answer
after l had consulted my wife," said
Mr.. Brown, who had already begun to
use the wiles Of a politician.
81 hate to think of your going into
politics, Tom, and''-
"But the senate isn't exactly politics.
I am assured that I can be elected |
without an effort on my part. IL it |
was going to make any. change In our
nome life, wouldn't think Of it. And,
besides, it's my duty, you know. It's
my duty to the state. That-Will prob.
IDLY decide me-"
~ thought you were going to consult
FOUR wife?
I 'srhat's what I'm doing now. II
you''-... 8 @ ali
Lets go in and see If any. OF the
Inner is fit to eat. We can talk 1t
yer afterward." II
The soup was served, when there
anne a ring at the bell. The maid an
party Of gentlemen to see
il. Brown.
Tell them Mr.. Brown is at dinner"
aid his wife. "and ask them to sit
lown." ~
'Don't you think had better go out
or a second and see who 1t is r. inter-
upted the prospective senator. ut
night be somebody from the Office on
important business, you know" So |
uickly had the virus Of political am