Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-05-10
MignOn's
Political By
BELLE
Instinct sANATFs

X was ulIuCuU IOE MN 10 ueleIl llI!uc
which Of these positions 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 distance with
romantic interest.
That little silvcry patch on each
temple Is 50 distngue." ardently de-
clared Lucille.
Makes one think of the leading man
Ia d play when ten years are supposed
10 elapSe between acts" giggled MI
guon Gray.
IL was a source OF delight 10 the 9th
ers that even Mignon felt the influence
Of theA- hosts demeanOr and refrained
II his presence from Indulgence in friv-
olous conversation.
To Mlgnon Il was matter for cha
grin. She fortified herself continually
hv Impressive reminders that he was or
the people. FOR the people, by the peo-
ola even a. She, and that governor
was nor SO much anyway, but the gu
bernatorial dignity hung round him
Mtln and her forced courage oozed
away whenever he addressed her.
One morning tn retinue, with the ex-
ception OF Mignon. trooped away TO
the golf links Mignon remained at
home 10 write letters, but when she
knew herself 10 be alone Ia this big.
stately house she suddenly experienced
n sensation Of her childhood days and
was irnpelled by an irresistible desire
TO be naughty The daring Idea OF
calling upon Ruth's uncle seized her.
-Td Ike TO see him on duty, she
uused. L might-yes. | will-go incog-
nlto"
There was "A chest upstairs contain
ins garments belonging 10 Ruth's de
parted kin
Presently there emerged from the ex-
ecufive mansion quaint little figure
clad In an old fashioned flower sprig-
Red skirt. lace magrilla, a neat straw
bonnet and lace edged veil.
The capitol was only a short distance
from the executive mansion. and MI
gnon met few persons. The guard who
stood IN the broad corridor as she en-
tered ala not youchSafe her a second
glance as he directed her 10 the eKecu-
tive Office
Mignon did not follow his directions.
Ruth had told her how she gained his
private sanctum when she was in a
hurry aud 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
Lis private Office.
The governor chanced TO be alone,
and he turned IN surprise 20 see who
was go bold ia Intrusion.
did YOU wish 10 see me, madam
lie asked In courtly manner, placing a
chair for the visitor.
You are the governor" asked a
queer. high pitched voice.
Il am" be admitted.
y came 10 see II you would give me
q position IN the capitol. am the wild
ow OF soldier-and-I pay taxes
"a soldiers widow" asked the gov
@rnor. with interest In what war did
your husband serve. civil or Spanish
American
There was moments hesitation be-
fore Mignon decided 10 locate her
husband" In the civil war.
What was his company, and in
what regiment did he enlistF
Silence
Don't you know the number of bis
regiment:"
"Oh. yes: thirteen"
''And what statet'
Pennsylvania"
And what was the letter OF his COM
pauyT' lie asked. beginning TO make Il
memorandum.
"Why-Rr' triumphautly.
His pencil poised.
The companies were only lettered 10
X for infantry. you know"
Then probably Il was K" she said.
* looks Ike X. you know"
Yes. sometimes" he admitted, but
what kind OF a position did you wishT'
ANY position desperately.
What experience have you hadF'
Il have copied legal papers" remem
her fnther. who had wrathfully con
signed II TO the flames with the criti
cism that II resembled his Chinese
laundry check.
Have you. indeed he said in evi
dent surprise, and Mignon felt that she
had acquired importance IN his regard
Tie governor seemed TO be absorbed
In meditati ton, and Mignon began tc
feel the silence embarrassing.
Il don't know Of any vacancies oI
openings at present" be finally remark
ID, but IL you viii make a formal ap
plIcation and leave II here on flle VII
communicate with you as soon as the
opportunity offers"
"Oh. thank you"' she said gratefully
Il don't seem to have any blank
forms" Dc said. looking over the pa
pers scattered on his desk However
IN write one out. and you can sign +
and leave your address also"
Mignon had already decided upon {
name and address, so when he present
ly handed her a paper be had writer
abe removed her glove, and on the lint
1911 L Street"
He studied the signature carefully.
And what was your husbands ers
name. Mrs BettensF
Adam" was the glib response
You'll hear from me soon, Mrs. Bet
tens"
Mignon took this as a dismissal AIT
rose 10 90.
DO you think there is any hoper
she could not resist asking az she gain
"a the door.
Il do The fact Of your being sol
dier's widow and your having had e1
perlence in office work will lead me {
consider your application favorably.
shall offer you a position very soon,
be replied earnestly.
What fun | shall have telling tn
girls thought Mgnon as she spe