Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-11-20


 with restless energy into every task that presented itself only to drop il as speedily. Twice during the morning lie drove to the entrance of GlffordS inn. but each time lis courage failed him and he returned to GrosVenor square to learn that the expected message from Ioder had not come.
 It was q wearing condition of mind, tut al worst it was scarcely more than an exaggeraton of what his state had been for months and made but little obvious diff~-orce ill his bearing or Dlanner.
 H. the afternoon be took his place iii the house, but, though it was his first appearance since his failure O.: i've days ago, lie drew but small personal notice. When he chose. his manner could repel advances With extreme effect. and of late men had been prone to draw away from him.
 In one of the lobbies he encountered Fraide surrounded by group of friends. With lis usual furtivc haste te would have passed on. but moving away from his party tine old man ac- eosted him. He was always courtcousIy particular in his treatment of Chilcote, Ss the husband of his ward and god child
 Better. Chilcote," he said holding out his hand. At the sound of the low. rather formal toilts so characteristic Of the cid statesman. d hundred memo rics rose to thilcotcss mind. a hundred hours di>lHStcf1Il in the livin. and m ;,earthle in the Fee ,let.ton. and with them tlte new fash of hape. the new possibility of freedom. In a suddcl, rush eff confidence he= tsieftpd to his leader
 "l believe I've found Il rcl.lchy fer my nerves" he said. Il I believe I'm going to he :: new nl:ln. He laughed with a touch of excitement.
 Frade pressed his fingers kindly That is right. lie said. That is right ! called at GroSvenor square this moln- Ing but Eve told me your Illness of the other day was not serious She was very busy this morning. She could only spare me a quarter of an hour She is indefatigahle over the social side of your prospects. Chilcote. You owe her a large debt X popular wife means Il great deal to politician"
 The steady eyes of his companion dis turbed Chilcote
 He drew away his hand
 Eve is unique" he said vaguely
 Fraidc smiled That is ri iglt" he said again. Admiration is too largely excluded from modern marriages And with a courteous excuse he re joined his friends
 It was dinner time before Chlcotn could desert the house. but the moment departure was possible he hurried to Grosvenor square.
 As Il" entered the house the hall was empty He swore irritably under his breath and pressed the nearest bell. Since his momentary exaltaton in Fraides presence his spirits had steadily fallen until now they hung al the lowest ebb.
 AS he waited In unconcealed impa- tience for an answer to his summons he caught sight of his man AlSopp at the head of the stairs.
 
 fn1 some one upon whom to vent his irritation. Has that wire come for me-
 No. sir. inquired five minutes back
 Inquire again.
 "Yes, sir" Allsorp disappeared A second later after his disappear ance the bell of the hall door whizzed loudly. like all strong lights. affected him. He half moved to the door, then stopped himself with short exclamation. At the same instant Alsopp reappeared Chilcote turned on him excitedly. What the devils the meaning of this!' he said "A battery of servants in the house and nobody to open the hall door,"
 Allsopp looked embarrassed Crap l ham is coming directly. sir He only | left the hall to ask .Jetfries''-
 Chilcote turned "Confound Crap ham," he exclaimed "Go and open | the door yourself.
 Allsopp hesitated. his dignity strug- slng with his obedience. As he wait ed the bell sounded again
 Did you hear me- Chilcote said. "les. sir. AllSopp crossed the hall | As the door was opened Chlcotp passed his handkerchief from one hand to the other in the tension of nope and fear, then as the sound of his own name in the shrill tones of Il telegraph boy reached his ears he let the handkerchief drop to the ground. Allsopp took the yellow envelope and carried il to his master.
 "A telegram. sir. he said. And the boy wishes to know if there is an an SWer. Picking up Chilcote's handker chief he turned aside with elaborate dignity
 Chlcole'S hands Were So unsteady that he could scarcely insert his fin ger under tlp ti:5D Inf tho nr1y,I,t,,