The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-09-13
VOL. XXXVH.--NO. 47.

uoctor toio MIN that he must go away from
the capital, and the farther he could get
from railroads, newspapers, Legislatures,
and the affairs Of men the better. A rest
for few weeks under such conditions
would restore him completely, and then he
might return and attend to the bills.
! The whole eastern part of this State is
mass of wild and tangled mountains, almost
a primitive wilderness, and there the Gov
ernor and Lucy went, Tom Carter having
placed at their disposal his comfortable
hunting lodge on the side of the highest
peake.
1t was wonderful world to them, this
world of the mountains in its winter robe
of white, and there in the keen, frosty air,
aided by his youth and good constitution,
the Governor health and spirits returned
rapidly There was not much for them to
do, but the log cabin with the great, blaz-
ing fire and its two attendants was always
cheerful. Tom Carter too had left!plenty of
books, and with them they whiled away
part of the time. But they talked often
of their prospects now, and their courage
came back. They would return to the lit
tie town in the hills when his term expired,
and no one should think chat they were not
content He would work with all zeal,
and perhaps he might come to the front
again; it would be long struggle, but it
was worth trying, and at least they had
each other.
When they were there about two weeks
the snow melted, the earth was dried by
strong wind, and day so beautiful came
that they climbed to the very top of the
mountain, the highest peak of the State,
and looked far out over range ofseventy
miles, embracing parts Of four States, a
view not to be surpassed east of the Mis-
sissippi.
s'How near one feels to heaven here,
said Lucy.
''One surely feels above earth, . replied
the Governor
She glanced down and along the path by
which they had assended.
"Why, there's man coming, she
said.
ga hunter, or maybe one of our own
men from the house., he replied.
s'No, it is not, she said; she is not
dressed like either; it Is somebody from the
city, and l believe | know him. Why,
it s Mr. Guthrie, of the Herald Record. -
$50 it is, said the Governor. "What
on earth can he be doing here 7
1t was Guthrie sure enough, and when
he saw them he hastened his steps and
gave joyful halloo.
The Governor was standing then direct
ly upon the crest of the highest peak, his
tall straight figure outlined black against
the red gold of brilliant sun.
Guthrie came up to them, stopped a
moment to recover his breath, then bowed
to the Governors wife, but spoke directly
to the Governor.
"Mr. Senator he said, s.I am happy
to find you at last.
ssWhy, what do you mean, Billy?' ex
claimed the Governor.
Guthrie took acopy ofthe Herald Record
from his overcoat pocket, held it up, and
they read the flaming headlines ON the first
page:
STILL LOST IN THE WILDs.
No ONE YET ABLE TO REACH THE UNITED
STATES SENATOR ELECT,
Our CORRESPONDENT Hopes TO GER
THROUGH WITH THE News WHEN
THE Snow MELTs.
"Why, what does this mean, Billy?'
repeated the Governor.
sit means that you are the new United
States Senator elect from our State, re-
piled Guthrie jubilantly. ''It was sur
prise, but everybody says that it has come
right. You know old Mr. Litchfeld was
so sure of denomination that nobody ep-
posed him. Well, the old gentleman
he's seventy two next March-had par
alytic stroke, and the doctors told him he
must retire. 1t was so unexpected that
the Legislature was at loss. A half
dozen candidates, all weak, sprang up.
Then Walker, of Fayette, proposed your
name. 1t took like a house a-fre. Sort
Of poetic justice, everybody said they
knew why you had lost the nomination for
the Governorship Besides, you were the
real timber for the United States Senate,
and the State couldn't do better And
I'm happy to be the first to reach you with
the news. | offer my sincerest congratu-
lations to you and to your wife.
Lucy put her hand softly upon her hus
band arm.
'sYou have found repayment, Paul, .
she said
The Governor took off his hat, and stand
ing there on the crest of the peak, he said
humbly,
Gas God is my witness, | shall strive
the best may to be worthy of this great
honor. -