Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-09

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in the vicinity and recuperate his fail
ing health.
1t was the first Sunday morning aft
er their return. Hillyer was having a
confidential talk with his wife in the
sitting room; George was smoking on
the yeranGa.
eyes. seed he was bothered" the
old man was saying, IAN havin' heard
the governor was expected on the 6
o'clock train this evenin', an KNOWN
George had an engagement to call on
Miss Lydia tonight, put two an two
together an got at what allied i'm. Me
an him talks pretty confidential some
times, an l axed I'm eff that wasn't
what be was thinkin' about an he adj
mitted that it was an openly axed my
advice as to what he ort to do under
the circumstances l told i'm I'd study
over 1t an let I'm know later"
"Why. tell the boy to go on. govern
or or no governor" said Mrs. Hillyer.
Hes got as much right to call tonight
as any night. Huh, sayr
That's about the way l put 1t up"
said the merchant in a tone expressive
Of considerable relief, and he went out
10 George.
IT look at 1t this away, George" he
began, leaning on the banisters and
crossing his fat feet Thar rally
hain't but one way gentleman could
act under them circumstances. You
see, she hain't never released you from
yore engagement, an fer you to pre-
sumo that you was out OF the game
lest beca'se you'd heard from Mrs. Du-
gan an her kind that another Teller
was due would make you seem sorter
green. No; as long as Miss Lydia
hain't axed you to excuse 'er thar
hain't but one thing fer you to 40, an
that Ia to 60. an when you git thar
don't you let Telfare root you out, moth
er. Ell he is the governor, I'd have my
rights
"Oh, / had decided to co." George re-
turned quietly. but feel that 1t may
be unpleasant met him once since
was introduced to him, and he looked
mad enough to bite my head of.
happened to be leaving the majors just
as he was coming In. and we passed
on the walk. He scarcely nodded"
well, you bet I'd CO." said IIillyer,
and he went to his room to prepare for
church.
The following evening was a pleasant
one, and as George entered the gate at
the Cranstons' and started up the walk
he saw Governor Telfare walking to
and fro on the grass near the house
smoking cigar. Hearing the latch OF
the gate click as George closed 1t, Tel
fare paused, stared at George for an
instant and then came toward him.
meeting him when he was half way
between the gate and the steps OF the
veranda.
81 want to speak to you, Buckley"
he said coldly. Lets walk ever to
that summer house."
Every WELL" and George and he
moved across the grass and entered the
nearest compartment Of the vine grown
building. The governor seated himself
on one Of the benches and nervously
pulled at his cigar, round flashes OF red
light showing intermittent glimpses OF
his dark, cruel face. George read 1t
intuitively and was prepared for what
was coming. His young blood was al
ready at boiling point Indeed, the
governors insolent manner Of address
ing him had been in itself an insult.
II simply want to say to you, Buck
ley" Telfare said, with a sheer that
you and l cannot visit under the same
roof
"Ah, that's badr' retorted the youn-
ger man. his fierce stare bearing, down
de6antly on his antagonist through the
half darkness. I'm sure / shall miss
you. Going abroadr'
Teifare looked at him in astoniSh-
ment. 1t was as II he had not dreamed
that Buckley would dare to maize any
thing but the most civil, even IL hum
BILE, reply. considering his power and
what he intended to propose
You know what mean," said the
governor, ws1fng more angry. You
know well enough why will not sit as
an equal in tho same drawing room
with you. You know what you are"
my knowledge also extends to some
most contemplate creatures. Gov
ernor Talfare--to an occasional meet
ing, at least, with one man. whom
certainly would consider beneath no
tice If did not meet him under the
roof OF most respectable, II blind, peo-
pie"
Telfare smothered an oath and stood
up, his short figure appearing dwarfed
beside the athletic young giant.
you say this to me?" he gasped. ITO
me?"
"Oh, no; didn't intend it for you,"
said George. "How could say such a
thing to his excellency the governor of
Georgian
In the deep silence that followed
George could distinctly hear Telfare's
violent painting.
i've GOT proposition to make to
you," the governor gasped in final
effort at calmnsss, as he sank to his
seat I'm In the position to do you
a favor-to grant something that any
man, situated as you are. would be
glad to accept. But we have begun
wrong. Perhaps I ought not t. have
been 50 ostspoasa. bst seeing you here