The Washington herald., 1907-02-24

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This is getting on my nerves, he said.
If Pennsylvania goes for Grayson,
what them" asked Hobart
1T means that Grayson is elected; an
hour ago could not have dreamed of
such a thing
Down the street the crowd was roaring
and cheering. and the roars and cheers
were about equally divided between the
two parties.
When they returned to the room the
volunteer secretary was just announcing
that Iowa was safely in the GraysOn
column. II was conceded 10 him by 1000
Further news from Pennsylvania was in
decisive, but IL continued good.
Mrs. GrsysOn was in the room. and
Harley looked AT her and her husband.
| The faces Of both had become grave
and Harley knew why. The Presidential
chair was not wholly out of sight. after
all and the chance was sufficient 20
bring upon them both a sense Of mighty
responsibilities. There was a great shout
down the street
They have posted a bulletin. said HO-
bart, who was at the window. 1T says
| that California has gone for Grayson by
10000. and that all indications point TO
his carrying Ohio"
fornia, said Sylvia
Again Jimmy Grayson and his wife
exchanged that grave look. 1t seemed
that each was frightened a little. But
Mr.. Dexter did not notice H. He was
reading a telegram from New York say
ing that CONSERVATION over the news
from Pennsylvania. Massachusetts. and
Iowa prevailed in the hostile ranks
they no longer claimed the election. they
/ merely asserted that it was ia doubt
IL was admitted that while Goodnight.
Cray0n and their friends had taken
many votes from Jimmy Grayson. he
was making up the difference and per
haps more elsewhere.
IF Jimmy Grayson were TO come so
near and vet miss. II would be more
than mortal flesh could bear" whispered
Hobart.
1T would have to be borne" replied
Harley.
Il was far past one O'Clock in the
morning The room was hot and close.
The floor was Uttered with envelopes and
kilograms. The two lines 81 tele-
graph boys had trodden two trails In the
carpet and Harley began 20 ceel the
long strain. All the men had red eyes
and black streaks under them Yet they
tail. ii seemed 10 every one that the
fate Of Jimmy Grayson was now hang
ing in the balance; q feather would tip
1t this way or that. and the room sank
into an unusual silence, the silence Of
painful suspense
There was "a long wait and then came
"a telegram rather thicker than the others.
Somehow all Of them felt that this told
the story. and the fingers OF MT Dexter
trenbled as De tore open the envelope.
He paused, holding IL a moment between
his fingers, and then, in a quivering voice.
hc read;
Complete returns from the State of
PENNSYLVANIA give IL 90 Grayson by 1&CGJ.
and he is chosen President Of the United
states hy majority of s. i'm the Electoral
College Our enemies concedc their de-
feat We send our heartiest congratu-
lati0ns 10 ar GraysOn on his victory.
and on the great campaign he made.
Everybody here recognizes that IL was
Graysoa who won FOR Graysou.'
Il was signed with the name Of tie
chairman Of the national committee. and
with a deep All the reader let il fan
upon the table where IL lay Then there
was half-minute of intense silence in
the room That for which they had long
fought and for which they had scarcely
hoped had come at the eleventh hour.
Mr.. Grayson was the President-elecL
They could not speak. they were awed.
il was Mrs Grayson who first broke
the silence. She ran 10 her husband.
threw her arms around him. and ox-
claimed.
oh Jimmy! Il Is almost too much for
US TO undertake."
Pint I5r7,r1rr- Cr-1v--..v, r-..s7
He stood up and Harley saw "a glow Of
deep emotion come over his face.
As God IS my Judge" he said. Il shall
try with my utmost strength TO fulfill
the duties OF this high place.
Sylvia. not knowing what else 10 do.
put her hand in Harley's. and he held h..
There was a tremendous burst Of cheer
ing IN front Of the house. and q band be-
gan 10 play. Above the music swelled
d continuous roar for the PreSident-elect
"Grayson," "Grayson" "Grayson" They
were all for him now. There was no
need for Harley TO wake up the children:
the thunders OF applause already brought
them, triumphing ip result Of which
they had never felt any doubt
You Will have TO speak 10 the people.
Mr. Grayson," said Mr.. Dexter. 1T is
their right. You are no longer a free
man: you belong to the nation now"
The President-elect went our on the
veranda and spoke TO item with a GER
tain solemnity and majesty. while they
listened in respectful silence. Mean
while kilograms of COngratulation we're
pouring into the house from all parts of
the world. and out In the distant noun
tains men came down 10 the camp and
spoke 10 each other about the President
tO-be
Harley's last dispatch was sent. the
crowd was gone. the other correspond
ents were on their way 10 the hotel and
the people were turning out the lights.
but he vet fingered at the Grayson home
II was Jimmy Grayson who asked him 20
wait n moment. and they stood alone on
the dark vcranda
Harley" said Jimmy G-ayson. and
there was much feeling in his voice you
have been the best friend / ever had.
and I am 50 selfish that I do not want
To lose you. Stay with me: he my seer
tary. In these later days the Office OF
the Presidents secretary has grown 20
be a big one. I think that YOU are tht.
best man in tho world for if. and if I am
reelected YOU shall go into the Cabinet.
You will be old enough then. Remember.
Harley. that it is I who ask a favor nov.
and it is for YOU TO grant IT,.
The hands Of the two strong men met
in Il strong grasp.
Il accent the offer. said Harley.
The President-elect turned away. faded
Into the darkness OF his own house. and
another figure took his place y small
warm hand slipped into Harley's. and he
held 4 fast
What was he saying to you?" asked
Sylvia.
He was asking me to be his secre-
tary.
And your reply?"
Il hesitated and asked for bribe."
.Oh. John
i said that If. one month from to-day
and with the assistance OF minister. he
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