The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-07-17

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and went downstairs. The secretary
looked up and saw Jefferson. His face
Redeemed, and his manner grew nerv-
GUS.
"Hello! Back from Europe, Jener-
son? How jolly Your mother VIII be
delighted. She's In her room upstairs"
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 getting more and
more like barracks every day. You've
got men all over the place. One can't
move a step without falling over one"
Mr.. Bagley drew himself up stifiy'
as he always did when assuming an
air of authority.
"Your fathers personality demands
the utmost precaution," he replied.
1--WE cannot leave the life Of the rich
est and most powerful fnancier In the
world at the mercy of the rabble."
what rabbleT' inquired Jefferson,
amused.
"The common rabble, the lower class,
the riff-raff," explained Mr.. Bagley.
"Pshaw!" laughed Jefferson. IF our
flnanciers were only half as respecta-
bic as the common rabble, as you call
them. they would need no bars to their
houses"
Mr.. Bagley sneered and shrugged his
shoulders.
your father has warned me against
your socialistic views" Then, with a
lofty air, he added: For four years 1
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 1 am" said Mr.. Bagley
haughtlly, IL am answerable to your
| father alone"
"By the way, Bagley," asked Jeffer-
son, when do you except father to re-
turn? l want to see him."
I'm afraid it's quite impossible" an
swered 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"
"I didn't ask you if 1t were possible.
I said I wanted to see him, and l will
see him." answered Jefferson quietly
but firmly and in a tone and manner
which did not admit of further opposl-
ton. "Ill go and leave word for him
on his desk" he added.
He started to enter the library when
the secretary, who was vislbly per-
turbed attempted to bar his way.
"There's some one in there" he said
in an undertone. Someone waiting
for your father
us there?" replied Jefferson coolly.
"I'l see who it is" with which he
brushed past Mr.. Bagley. and entered
the library
He had guessed Alright. A woman
was there. 1t was Kate Roberts.
Hello, Kate! How are you?" JEFF
ferson decided to say nothing of the
interrupted tete-a-tete. but mentally he
resolved TO spoil Mr.. Bagley's game
and save Kate from her own folly. On
hearing his voice Kate turned and
gave a little cry of genuine surprise
why. is it you. JEFF? ] thought you
were in Europe"
Il returned yesterday" he replied
somewhat CURLY. He crossed over to
his fathers desk, where he sat down to
scribble a few words, while Mr.. Bag
ley, who had followed him in, scowl-
ing, was making frantic dumb signs to
Kate.
81 fear l intrude here" said Jeffer-
son pointedly.
"Oh, dear no, not at ALL" replied
Kate in some confusion. IL was wait
Ing for my father. How is ParisT" she
asked.
Lovely as ever" he answered.
did you have n good timer" she in
quired.
II enjoyed 1t immensely. never
had a better one"
You probably were in good COM
pany," she said significantly. Then
she added Il believe Miss Rossmore
was in Paris"
Eyes, think she was there" was his
nOncommittal answer.
To change the conversation, which
was becoming decidedly personal, he
picked up a book that was lying on his
fathers desk and glanced at the title.
1t was The American Octopus"
IF you'll excuse me, I'll go and pay
my filial respects upstairs" said JEFF
ferson. "I'll see you again" He gave
Kate a friendly nod, and without even
glancing at Mr.. Bagley left the room.
The couple stood in silence for a few
moments after he disappeared. Then
Kate went TO the door and listened to
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