The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-04-25
Mignon's
Political BY
BELLE
Instinct ntSI1Trs
Copyright. 1901, by +, G. PARCELS

We're pay liz hti-A WISH 1t the eNetu- l
/ tive mansion, the home Of her uncle, T
stephen Thorn governor uf the state, |
likewise guardian Of Ruth. Sometimes |
It Was difficult for him 10 determine |
which of these positions presented the
more intricate complications.
lie was past his youth. but had not
yet approached middle age. The ex
school friends found him awe Inspiring
and regarded him from II distance With
romantic interest
That little Silvery patch on each
temple Is ST. dlstlngue.s ardently de
clared Lucille
Makes one think OF the leading man
in a play when ten years are supposed
To clapSe between acts gigsled MI
| gnou Gray.
1t was II source of delight 10 the 9th
crs that even Mignon felt the influence
of their hosts demeanor and refralned
in his presence from Indulgence In friv-
olous conversation
To Mgnon il WAS II matter for cha
/ grin. She fortified herself continually |
/ 10y Impressive reminders that he was of |
| the people, for the people, by the peO-
| pie, even rs she, and that II governor
WAS not So much anyway. but the gu |
| bernutoral dignity hung round him
still aud her forced courage ooEed
away Whenever he addressed her
one morning the retInue, with the cx
cepton of Mignon. trooped away 10
the golf links. Mignon remained at
! home to write letters, but when she
knew herself 10 be alone In THIS big,
stately house She suddenly experienced
II sensation of her childhood days and
was Impeled 10y nn Irresistible desire
TO be naughty" The daring idea Of
calling upon Euth'S uncle seized her.
I'd Hike 10 see him ON duty" she
mused i might yea. will 20 lncog
uito'
There VAS chest upstairs contain
Ing garments belonging 10 Ruth's de
parted kin.
Presently there emerged from the eX
ecutiyc mansion II quaint little figure
clad In nm old fashioned Hover sprig-
ged skirt. Il lace mantllla, II neat straw
bonnet and lace edged veil.
The capitol was only IL short distance
llOItt llt fAf'uliNt hhu MI
gnon met few persons. The guard who
stood In the broad corridor AZ she en-
tered did not vouchsafe her second
glance rs he directed her To the exccu-
tive office
Mignon did not follow his directions
ruth had told her how she gained his
private sanctum when she was In u
+ hurry and did not have time for the
red tape channels Of approach through
private secretary and messenger. She
slipped Into The governors parl0r" 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.
ibid you wish Ia see nae, madam z"
be asked In courtly manner placing a
chair for the visitor
You are the GOVERNOR asked II
queer. high pitched voice.
Il ala" he admitted.
Il Z, ...e 10 see If you would give me
position IN the capitol am The Wild
ow Of soldler-and | pay taxes
- soldiers widow" asked the gov.
ernor. with interest In what war did |
| your husband serve. civil or Spanish
| Americana
There was Il moments hesitation be-
| fore MIgnon decided To locate ''her
husband In the civil war.
'What WAS his company, and In
what regiment did he enlstf"
Silence
"Bon't you know the number OF HIS
| regiment"
"Oh, yes; thirteen"
"Aud what state"
"PennsyIyanla. :"
And what was the letter OF his com
pany" lie asked, beginning to make II
memorandum.
! WHY X" triumphantly.
His pencil poised.
The companies were only lettered to
X for infantry. you know"
.'l'hcn probably It was *" she said
az looks Ike X, you know"
Yes, sometimes" he admitted, but
what Kind Of n position did you wish"
Any position" desperately.
"Nhat experience have you had"
Il have copied legal papers" remem.
lrrlhg It brief she had once copied for
her father. who had wrathfully con-
signed It to the flames with the crlti
ctsm that # rescmhled his Chinese
laundry check
"IIayc You, indeed" lie said In eyi.
dent surprise aud Mignon felt 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 Gf any vacancies or
openings ut present" he finally remark
! Cd, "but II you win make ii formal ap-
! pllcation and leave II here on file | will |
! communicate with you as soon rs the |
! opportunity effers "
"Oh, thank YOU" she said gratefully. |
Il don't seem Ia have any blank
FORMS he said. looking over the pa
per5 scattered on his desk However
I'll write one out aud YOU can sign It
aud leave Your address also"
Mlenon had already decided upon
name and address 50 when he present
~ handed her II paper he had written
she removed her glove. and On the line
Indicated She wrote, Nancy Bettens.
1911 l. Street"
lie studied the signature carefully.
And what was your husbands first
name Mrs Rcttensf"
adam" was the glib response.
you'll hear from me soon. Mrs. Bet
tons"
Mlgnon took this as n dismissal and
rose 10 90.
DO you think there Is any hope?"
she could not resist asking as she gain
ell the door.
Il do. The fact of your being sol
dler's widow and your having had ex-
perience In office work will lead me TO
consider your application fayorably. |
shall offer you position very soon,
he replied earnestly