Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-18
The Merr11oer From Utah ,
By VIM. PERRY BROWN
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Copyright. 1908. by Daily Story Pub. Col

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 NTHEN the member from Utah wv stepped fo6yard into the open space before the speakers desk, as his name was called by the clerk of the house, he at once became the center of observation for all eyes, both on the floor and in the thronged galleries. The curious spectators were then treat ed to the view of & tall, broad-shoul- dered, elderly man, whose square jawed, handsome face was cleanIy shaven, except for a heavy mustache. Clear, large eyes looked boldly out from under 8 high, white forehead: thick, curly brown hair, streaked with gray, protudant ears, and an air of grave composure, were also easily d9s- cernible to all beho1ders.
 AS he repeated the oath in firm. sonorous voice, a stylishly dressed wo- man leaned forward from the ladies' gallery and smiled triumphantly. oth- ers noticed her, though she seemed conscious only of the ceremony going on below.
 "His wife, I'm told" whispered g lady visitor from Philadelphia to her escort, a young attache from one of the foreign legations, who shrugged his shoulders, as he mentally wondered what new social or political idiosyncra- cy those Americans" would develop next. They say he actually has two more, judge" commented tall Texan to 8 noted legal Iuminary from the Pa cif1c slope. What in hades is the country coming to?''
 The Jurist smiled, murmured some~ thing wherein such catch phrases as 'mutual compromise" "state rights" legal interpretations" and "the con- stitution" frittered themselves into nothingness.
 Meanwhile, on a back seat in the general public gallery sat thin, faded woman in rusty black. wearing an old- fashioned veil that left little visible of her features but a pair of sad. tme-worn eyes. No one noticed her. nor did she appear to have eyes for but one parsonage. This was the mem Der from Utah, who presently returned to his seat, glowing with the con- sciousness of triumph. The bitter struggle was over at last and despite the moral prejudice of mighty na- t1on, he would soon take his seat as the undisputed representative of & sovereign state.
 The remainder of the session was brief and unimportant After the house adjourned, the member from Utah was joined in the lobby by the stylishly garbed woman, who took his arm. Az they passed through the corridors 8 black shadow followed them, venturing to draw near only when they halted before a Iuxuriously appointed car- Tiage that was waiting in the driveway without. The stylish woman nodded coldly, while the congressman's brow. settled into disappearing frown.
 This is too bold, Elfza," said he sternly. eff my wishes are not binding. you should at least respect public opinion"
 "I know, Joseph" said the woman in black timidly, "but the child is really very i'll, and I thought you ought to know"
 Send for the doctor, then," inter- rupted he, impatiently. Secure 8 nurse, if you need one, but do not bother me. am much occupied. If you need money, go to my secretary. He will supply you within reason, and how-shall I help you in, dearest?"
 This to the lady on his arm, to whom the other woman's intrusion seemed extremely distasteful. He as sisted her into the carriage and was getting in himself. The woman clasped her hands.
 "You ought to see the child" she protested. Forgive me, Joseph"
 "Home!" called the congressman sharply to his coachman, and the car- riage whirled away.
 As the woman stood looking after it, her helpless, passive aspect was so pronounced that more than one passer- by noted it and wondered. But as she slowly walked away her dumb desp-ir seemed to harden itself with despera- tion.
 Looks like an old servant out of a job and ready for suicide" remarked one of the attendants. Glad she is leaving the grounds"
 A week later signs of unusual prep arations were noticeable in and about "a luxurious mansion in Lafayette Square. The member from Utah, hay ing broken into congress was about to storm society. Social recognition seemed essential in order to round out his victory and render his position se- cure. Twice during the week mes- sages had arrived for him, which read: s'The child is no better" 'the child is 'worse;" but the handsome, stylish mis- itress of his house bad laid them aside, saying to herself:
 After my reception is over he can Ego. It may disarrange our plans to disturb him now"
 But that night, as he entered his brilliantly lighted house, messenger boy handed him in person third yell how envelope and darted away. Before he could open it his wife took it away It fn I~