The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-05-30
CHAPTER Iv.-fContinued.l

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The old lady and the young one live
together In great apparent comfort: TO
they probably got through more none.
than any one in the town. and there al
ways seemed TO be plenty more where tina
came from The Signorina was now abou
rs years of a<e. and of remarkably pre-
possessing appearance. She became al
most at once a leading figure in society
her parlor was the leading meeting plac'
Of all parties and most sets: she rcceives
many gracious attentions from the Colder
House. She was also frequently tbs
hostess Of members Of the opposition. anG
OF no one more often Than their leader
Colonel George McGregor, a gentleman
Of Scotch extraction, but not pronounced
ly national characteristics, who had at
tanned high position In the land of his
adoption; for not only did he lead the
opposition In politics. but he was also
second in command of the army. He en-
tered the chamber as one OF the Presi-
dents nominees (for the latter had re-
served to himself power to nominate 1--WE
msmbers) but at the time of which / write
the Colonel had deserted his former chief.
and secure in his popularity with the
forces. defied the man by whose help he
had risen Naturally the President dis
liked him. feeling cordially shared.
But his excellency's disapproval did not
prevent the Signorina receiving McGre-
COR with great cordiality, though here
again with no more than his position
seemed 10 demand
I have as much curiosity as my neigh
bors, and / was proportionately gratifed
when the doors of Mon Repos," as the
Bignorina called her residence, were open
Cd to me- My curiosity. I must confess.
was not unmixed with other feelings: for
was q young man of heart. though
events had thrawn SOLDERING responsible
ties upon me, and the sight of the Sig
norma In her daily drives was enough to
inspire q thrill even In the soul Of a
bank manager She was certainly very
tall. fair girl. with Straight
features and laughing eyes / shall not
attempt more description. because al such
sound commonplace. and the
EiEDorina was, even by the admission of
her enemies, at least very far from COM
nonplace- 1t must suffice to say that.
Ike Father O'Flynn, she had such a
Tay with herr that all Of us men in Au-
,eataland. old and youngs rich and poor.
Fers at her feet. or ready to be there on |
he least encouragement She was, TO |
ny thinking. the very genius of health.
'eauty and gaiety and she put the crown
ng touch to her charms by very openly /
md frankly soliciting and valuing the
Idmiration she received
1t may be supposed. then, that
bought my money very well invested
yhen 1t procured me an invitation to
Mon Repos," where the lady of the house
vas in the habit Of allowing genteel
mount Of card playing among her male
riends- She never played herself, bat
TODD and looked on with much interest
IN occasion she would tempt fortune by
be hand Of a chosen deputy, and nothing
ould be prettier or more artistic than
er behavior. She was just eager enough
Or girl unused to the excitement and
ond Of triumph. just Indifferent enough
, show that her play was merely pas
me- and the gain Of the money or its
'ss matter of no moment All, Sig
orina. you were a great artist
At Mon Repos7 / soon became an ha-
tual, and. / was fain to think, well
,me guest Mrs. Darlington. who enter
lined deep distrust of the manners Of
was good enough to consider
e eminently respectable, while the Sig Q
,rina was graciousness itself. II was
en- admitted to the select circle at the {
inner party, which. as a rule. preceded
r Wednesday evening reception The
,lonel was, not to my pleasure, an
ually invariable guest, and the Presi- o
Mt himself would often honor the party
th his presence, an honor we found rath- y
expensive, for bis luck at all games of
III or chance was extraordinary. a
Il have always trusted fortune" be L
'uld say. "and to me she is not tickle" II
who would be tickle If your exceIlen-
were pleased TO trust herT' the Sig Il
rina would respond, with glance Of
most fond admiration. Il
This sort of thing did not please Nc 81
esor. He made no concealment of the b
I that he claimed the foremost place Ia
ong the Signorina's admirers, utterly 90
lining to make way even for the Presi- 81
It. The latter took his boorishness very
etly and ] could not avoid the conclu- =,
n that the President held. or thought II
held, the trumps. | was, naturally, nj
ensely Jealous of both these great men, X
]. although | had no cause to complain
my treatment, could not stifie some ..1
eminent at the idea that l was, after a.
an outsider and not allowed a part
the real drama that was going on. Ny pr
opiness was further damped by the fact
t luck ran steadily against me, and I m
Y my bonus dwindling very rapidly.
suppose / may as well be frank, and nj
fess that my bonus, to speak strictly, "a
lished within six months after | first
foot in Mon Repos," and I found il IN
essary to make that temporary use of
interest fund" which the President mi
indicated My uneasiness was light M
d when the next installment Of inter
was punctually paid. and, with youth
confidence, l made little doubt that "a
would turn before long.
CHAPTER v.
limo passed on, all leading an appar- wi
" merry and untroubled life. In pub lor
Affairs the temper was very different. va
scarcity OF money was intense, and de,