Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-28

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exalted idea of my Importance after I was
elected
Lord calculated Schelling with a snort
And Mr.. Apple himself joined In the
laugh.
For a few moments after this the talk
drifted amicably. and Col. Foxboro came
at Seedlings elbow. Mary leaned back in
her chair with renewed feeling of ease,
and glanced into the glowing fire before
them. Then the millionaire turned sharp
ly on the congressman.
Il say, Apple. when is that ratio bill
amendment to be reported to the House?'
he asked sharply.
II Mr. Apple fitted the smile of a ball
loon with a broken string at the lunch
table, he certainly now resembled one that
had been pricked. He started and his face
shrunk; the hand that held the wineglass
quivered so that he had to set 1t down on
the table. II really can't say. ne re-
piled with hesitation.
Seedlings creased eyelids lowered and
his fat cheeks puffed out as he pursed his
lips and looked at him. We'll have to
come to an understanding about that. APP
pie he said significantly; wen have to
talk that over"
The representative rose: he was very
pale I've an engagement this afternoon"
he said hurriedly. land l must BID MIS-
Whiting goodbye.
Schelling said nothing more, he merely
like those of most large animals, especially
elephants. and there were creases around
them; they tw nkled now with some secret
amusement.
Mr.. Apple; her smile was sweet and her
manner delightful.
Dear Mr.. Apple. we shall expect you to
that game of cards some time soon she
said pleasantly.
Mr. Apple was not above feeling a GER
tain elation at her condescens!on. Mrs
Apple had already schooed him in the
necessity of making the most of his social
opportunities; She had found hers, poor
woman. infrequent as GASES in the
Desert of Sahara. He murmured his thanks
now, conscious of a deep-seated longing to
have his hostess include Mrs Apple In the
invitation, but Mrs. Whiting was not social
ly aware of her existence beyond the eX-
change of cards. She had uses for Mr.. APP
pie. but she drew the line there.
AS the door closed the congressman
Mrs Whiting called Col. Foxboro to the
study to read letter from old and mu
tual friend In Virginia, and the two d!sap-
peared through the drawing rooms to-
gether.
Mary understood the maneuver and felt
that Schelling did Also for she saw his
furtive smile She flushed hotly. conscious
that her hour was probably close at hand.
and vexed to think that this decision was
forced upon her at moment when she was
tortured with May hadding's .mEortunities
and Leonard Bishops proximity.
Inc WllOHdiTe glass VI WiIic
with deliberation. and taking out a white
silk handkerchief proceeded to slowly re-
move the stains from his lips and his dou-
BILE chns. while Mary watched him with the
cat whose swinging tail announces her in
tention of final pounce. At last he leaned
forward resting his hands on his knees.
and looked at her in his turn
You get my flowers every other day, l
hope" he said Il left the order at the
florists but those fellows are so careless"
You must pardon my care,essness In
stead" said Mary quietly; nave been
neglectful in not acknowledging them as
j they were received. The flowers have all
been beautiful
She was purposely Indifferent IN her
thanks and tried to discourage him by
iuattentive look which would have warned
a man of more delicate perceptions. but
Schelling had a definite purpose in view.
and saw no especial reason to be dis
couraged by the aloofness of her express
sion He was not sentimental and he did
not expect her to be; as business matter
there could be no possible question of the
advantages he could offer her. and he
could not imagine that she would ia. to
see them He leaned further forward now.
bringing his elbows to his knees and plac-
Ing the tips of his fingers carefully to-
gether. 1t was his favorite attitude when
closing q successful deal on the stock ex-
change, and he was usually successful.
Il have them sent up to my house in
New York once week now-thats enough
when no women IOiRS are lncTe, ne OD-
served. regarding her with his appraisng
glance: az l had a wife I'd have EN- up
every day; I've always liked decorations.
and my halls done in red. the flowers
show. I'd like you to see II all, Miss Had
ding. and l hope you will soon. It's a
! pretty good house for the money; it cost
| me about half million and I'd be will ng
| to put some additions. The front ia
done in Vermont marble an Italian Re-
4 na!ssance facade. and the Lord knows what
| all: can't keep up with these architects:
4 but l did have one thing | wanted or
! rather two, and those some bronz> lions
| each side of the steps: l got me idea when
/ | was in Venice a couple of years ago"
| Mary leaned further back on her cush-
| ions: in spite Of the impending declaration
! she was kecnly amused, The vision of the
| elephantine millionaire descending the steps
of his palace between bronze lions fili@d her
with delight. 1T must be imposing" she
yentured mildly; did you pro er the lions
J to the famous bronz> Eors ) of San
Marco
Horses ara going out; l only use auto
mobiles myself" lie sad. without sus-
! pic!on: i've just bought Few motor
! car. and / think you'd enjoy a spin in il:
| fastest in the state and the safest. | don't
take any risks either in motors mar
| gins he added chuckliag
! Then he Strengthened himself ard met
| her glance without detecting it's arnuse-
/ ment. There's Only one IN ngs | seem 10
| need" he said. and that's a wo-aans