The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-06-28


nse VIA sara bagies. ana wnen she
discovered that he was serious Ia his
attentions she felt faiiered rather than
indignant After all, she argued, he
was OF noble birth II his two broth
ers died. hc would be peer Of England,
and she had enough money for both
He might not make had husband
But she was careful TO keep her own
counsel and not let her father have
any suspicion Of what was going on
She knew that his heart was set ON
her marrying Jefferson Ryder, and she
knew better thQ any one how impos
sible that dream was. she herself liked
Jefferson quite enough to marry him,
but II his eyes were turned IN another
direction she knew All about his
attentions TO Miss Rossmore she was
not going to break her heart about It,
SO she continued to ilirt secretly with
the Hon. Fitzroy while she still led the
Ryders and her own father 10 think
that she was interested In Jefferson.
"Jorkinsp Mr. Baglry was saying TO
the butler. "Nlr. Ryder will occupy the
library on his return. See that he Is
not disturbed"
"Verv good. sir" The butler bowed
and went downstairs. Tho secretary
looked up and saw jefferson. His face
reddened, and his manner grew nery-
ous.
Hello. Back from Europe, Jeffer-
SOM How iollyl Your mother will be
delighted She's in her room upstairs y
Declining to take the hint and gath
ering from Bagley's embarrassed man
ner that he wanted TO get rid Of him
Jefferson fingered purposely. When
the butler had disappeared. he said:
This house Is gettipg more and
more like a barracks every day. You've
got men alE over the place. one can't
move a step without failing over Que"
Mr.. Bagley drew himself mp stilly
as he always did when assuming an
air Of authority.
"Your fathers personality demands
the utmost precaution," he replied.
eve cannot leave the life OF the rich.
est and most powerful hnancier In the
world at the mercy OF the rabbIe."
"What rabblegT inquired Jefferson,
amused.
"The common rabble. the lower class,
the rlG-raT," explained Mr.. Bagley.
"Pshawi laughed Jefferson. III our
flnanciers were only half as respecta-
BILE as the common rabble, as you call
them. they would need DO bars to their
houses"
Mr.. BagIey sneered and shrugged his
shoulders
"your father has warned me against
your socialistic views" Then, with a
lofty air. he added "For four years I
was third groom of the bedchamber TO
the second son Of England's queen ]
know my responsibilities"
"But You are not groom OF the bed
chamber here" retorted Jefferson.
"Whatever / am" said Mr.. Bagley
haughtily, Il am answerable to your
father alone"
"By the way. Bagley,f as.sed Jeffer-
son. "when do you except father to re-
turn? | want TO see him"
Tin afraid it's quite impossible" an
swcred the secretary with studied in
science. "He has three important peo-
pie TO see before dinner There's the
national Republican committee and
Sergeant Ellison OF the secret service
from Washington. all here by appoint
ment It's quite impossible"
II didn't ask you IL It were possible.
I said wanted to see him. and viii
see him." answered Jefferson quietly
but firmly and in a tone and manner
which did not admit OF further opposi-
ton, 'I'l go and leave word for him
on his desk" he added.
He started to enter the library when
the secretary, who was vlsibly per-
turbed, attempted TO bar his way.
"There's some one in there" he said
in an undertone Someone waiting
for your father"
els thereY replied Jefferson coolly.
"I'll see who it IS" with which he
brushed past Mr., Bagley and entered
the library.
lie had guessed Alright 4 woman
was there. II was Kate Roberts.
"E,llo, Katel How are youT JEFF
ferson decided TO say nothing OF the
llittihilltu ttie-d-ttiF. bhi iititthll lt
resolved 20 spoil Mr.. Bagley's game
and save Kate from her own folly ON
hearing his voice Kate turned aud
gave little cry OF genuine surprise.
"Why, IS It you, Jcfff ] thought you
were In Europe"
81 returned yesterday" ne replied
somewhat CURLY, lie crossed over 10
his fathers desk, where he sat down TO
scribble a few words, Mhile Mr. Bag
ley who had followed him IN, scowl-
ing, was making frantic dumb signs to
Kate
Il fear / intrude here" said Jener-
son pointedly.
''Oh, dear no not at ALL" replied
Kate In some confusion. u was wait
ing for my father How is p she
asked
Lovely as ever" he answered.
"Did you have a good timeT SHE in
quired
Il enjoyed It immensely. 1 never
had a better one"
.Y0u probably were in good com
pany, she said Significantly Then
she added: Il believe Niss Rossmore