The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-18
BEFORE LEAVE TAKING
By z. A. HOWRY.
Copyright. 1909 Daily Story Pub. Co.

The season at the national capita
was at its height; the whir of fashion
was In the air. and it seemed the socia
question would if possible absorb tn,
political one. K. street was crowded
for it was Cabinet Day." and two
members of the Presidents officia
family resided there within square OF
each other.
Some people just think they are
enjoying themselves" Richard Stacy
exclaimed, indicating with his cane
the stream of callers pouring into the
| Secretary's door.
They are not after pleasure" Har-
vey Johnston replied, smiling, they
are following the band"
The two men had walked into the
street together and stood in front of
Johnston's home watching the scene
oh. vanity of vanities
How maynard the DEGREES of fate are;
ft2w very weak the very wise,
How very small the very great are.
Stacy quoted-following his friend
into the house.
They left their top coats in the hall
and went directly to the library. The
low book cases lining the walls were
nlled with handsome volumes, some Of
them rare and difficult to obtain, and
the center table was covered with mag
az1nes and journals, scientific and po-
htlcal. bronze head of Minerva held
the letters and loose papers on the
desk in place.
Stacy seated himself in an easy chair
and appropriated a footstool
thoughts are battling with each
other for a channel of utterance in this
ROOM" he said, glancing up at the
busts of statesmen standing guard over
the books, mo wonder your editorials
are surprise to your friends!"
Harvey was amused. But my val !
liant illusions are launched from the |
office down town"
Nonsense the army officer per- |
sisted, Il do not care where they are |
written they are inspired in this room.
believe in this chair
Johnston was looking for a box of
cigars.
/ thought these could not be lost
ne said, placing the Havanas before his
guest.
1t was growing dark. and the fire
had become the significant light in
he library. Clouds of smole CURED
>~'Ats AcS'S tHSiI utduS.
Il wish you would not leave Wash
ngton tonight. l want you to go TO
ne Warrens with me, they made quite
point of your coming" Johnston
aid.
AT first Stacy way back in his chair
eemed too comfortable to reply, then
he leaned forward. 1T is out of tee
uestlon, old man. claim a social
through when away from home"
Tell me, Dick the editor watched
he rings of blue vapor as he spoke.
were you ever hard hit?"
IF l understand you. no"
But the question aroused his inter
ST. Harvey he continued, do you ,
ememb Der a picture that hangs in ny
pom to the right as you enter?"
johnston nodded. look of genuine (
musement showing in his eyes.
1t was copied from a rough draw
ig l made in war tines Stacy left !,
Is seat, and stood with his back to G
he nre. To-day ! thought | saw that !,
&c again; it was somewhat older and
cry much sadder l was going to .
e Navy Department to see McNa:-v =.
Id passed her as | crossed the Avenue
ON Lafayette Square"
The servant came in to light the gas =
any carriages rolled by outside an :,
'uncing the fact that the Secretar-'s -
me for the present had lost it's In "
rtance as the gathering place of -,
shion. ~
watched his friend with in .
easing interest. Il shall induce you ~
remain over another day" he de- a.
led mentally, upon the chance of w
'eting this love of long ago. ami "
Ie you with me to the Warrens' TO-
CHIT on
When Stacy was presented to Miss "a
arke OF Tennessee that evening. he -, ~
S conscious of sudden eXhilara- ~
n. III
OF Tennessee he repeated
me notes OF low music filled the
use, palms waved their graceful