The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-07-11

nSf ulcip. SteDuSL noi! N'oN
ernor OF the State. likewise guardian
of Ruth. Sometimes it WAS difficult
for him 70 determine which OF these
nositions presented the more intricate
complications.
> He was past his youth. but had not
yet approached middle age. The eX-
school friends found him awe-inspiring
and regarded him from 4 distance with
romantic interest.
That little silvory patch on each
Temple is so diStingue." ardent!y de-
clared Lucille.
Makes one think Of the leading
man in play when ten years are Sup
posed TO elapse between acts giggled
Mignon Gray.
1t was source of delight to the oth-
ers that even Mignon felt the influence
of their hosts demeanor and rcfrained
in his presence from indulgence in friv-
OiouS conversation.
[ To Mignon il was q matter for cha
grin. She fortified herself continually
by impressive reminders that he was
of the people. for the people, by the
people. even as she. and that a Gov
ernor was not so much anyway, but
the Cubernatorial dignity hung round
him still. and her forced courage ooZed
away whenever he addressed her.
= One morning the retinlte, with the ez-
cepti0n of A1ignon, trooped away to the
golf links. NIignon remained at home
Ito write letters. but when she knew
herself to be alone in the big, stately
house she suddenly experienced a SEN
sation of her childhood days and was
impeiled by an irresistible desire ito be
naughty" The daring idea of calling
upon Ruth's uncle seized her.
I'D like to see him 'ol duty" she
unused. Il might-yes, L will-go in
cognito."
There was q chest upstairs contain
ing garments belonging to Ruth'S de-
parted kin.
Presently there emerged from the ez-
ecutive mansion quaint little figure
clad in an old fashioned flower sprigged
skirt. lace mantilla. neat straw
bonnet and q lace edged veil.
The capitol was only short distance
from the executive mansion, and Mig
non met few persons. The guard who
stood in the broad corridor did not
Torchsafe her second glance as he
directed her to the executive Office.
T. Mignon did not follow his directions.
Ruth had toldr!er how she gained his
private sanctum when she was in
hurry and did not have time for the
red tape channels of approach through
private secretary and messenger. She
slipped into the Governors parlor'
and boldly opened the door from there
into his private Office.
The Governor CHANGED to be alone.
and he turned in surprise to see who
was so bold in intrusion.
DO you wish to see me, madam"
he asked in court.y manner. placing a
chair for the visitor.
You are the Governor?" asked
queer. high-pitched voice.
II am" he admitted.
"l came to see if you would give me
a position in the capitol. 1 am the
widow OF a soldier-anG-I pay
SaEeS-"
"a soldiers widow" asked the Gov
ernor, with interest in what war
did your husband serve. Civil or Span
iSh
There was q moments hesitation be-
fore Mignon decided to locate ''her
husband" in the Civil War.
What was his company and in what
regiment did he enlist:"
! Silence.
Don't you know the number of his
regiment:"
oh, yes: thirteen"
"AnG what State:'
pennsylvania.
"And what was the letter o. his COM
pany:" he asked. beginning to make a
memorandum.
{, Why" triumphantly.
; His pencil poised.
NSiC oIiy iSNtS-NN
TO X for infantry, YOU know
Yes. sometimes" he admitted, ''but
what kind Of position did you wish?'
Any position! desperately.
what experience have you had?'
=: 81 have copied legal papers, remem-
bering brief she had once copied for
her father, VINO had wrathfully con-
signed it to the flames with the criti-
cism that it rasembled his Chinese
laundry check.
Have you, indeed" he said in evi-
dent surprise. and Mig9on feit'that she
had acquired Importance in his regard.
The Governor seemed TO be absorbed
in meditation. and Mignon began to
feel the silence embarrassing.
Il don't know of any vacancies or
openings at present. he finally re-
marked. but if you will make a for
NAL application and leave it here on
file I will communicate with you as
soon as the opportunity Offers
oh, thank YOU" she said, CRATE
fully:
II don't seem to have any blank
FORMS" he said. looking over the
papers scattered on his desk. How
ever. I'll write one out. and you can
Sign it. and leave your address ALSO"
Mignon lad already decided upon a