Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-16

patiently, "but not here. Down town
tomorrow, any time. Next"
The secretary jotted down a note
against each name and then said:
There are some people downstairs
IN the reception room. They are here
by appointment"
THE national committee and Ser
geant Ellison of the secret service from
Washington" replied Mr.. Bagley.
who was here firstT demanded the
financier.
Sergeant Ellison, SIR"
Then I'll see him first and the COM
mittee afterward, but let them all wait
until ring. wish to speak with my
SOM
He waved his hand, and the secre-
tary. knowing well from experience
that this was sign that there must be
no further discussion, bowed respect
fully and left the room. jefferson
turned and advanced toward his ia
Their, who held out his hand.
well, Jefferson" he said kindly,
did you have good time abroad?"
''Yes, sir, thank you. Such a trip is
liberal education in ITSELF"
Ready for work again, Ell? I'm
glad you're back, Jefferson. I'm busy
now, but one Of these days l want to
have a serious talk with you in regard
to your future. This artist business Is
all very well for pastime, but it's not
career-surely you can appreciate
that-for young man with such pros
poets as yours. Have you ever stopped
to think Of that"
JEFFERSON was silent He did not
want to displease his father. On the
other hand. it was impossible to let
things drift as they bad been doing.
There must be an understanding soon
er or later. Why not now?
"The truth is, sir" he began timidly.
I'D like little talk with you now IL
you can spare the time"
Ryder senior looked first at his watch
and then at his son, who, Ill at ease.
sat nervously on the extreme edge of
a chair. Then he said, with smile:
Wen, my boy, to be perfectly frank,
can't-but-I will. Come, what Is it?'
Then, as II to apologize for his pre-
Vious abruptness, he added: 1--WE had
very busy day, Jeff What with
Transcontinental and Transatlantic
and Southern Pacific and Wall street
and rate bills and Washington l feel
like Atlas shouldering the world"
The world wasn't intended for one
pair OF shoulders to carry, SIR" re-
Joined Jefferson calmly.
His father looked at him In amaze.
ment 1t was something new to hear
any one venturing to. question or COM
nent upon anything he said.
why not% he demanded when he
had recovered from his surprise. "Ju-
ius Caesar carried it. Napoleon car
lied ito certain extent. However.
hats neither here nor there. What is
4, boy?"
unable to remain moment inactive,
1e commenced to pick among the mass
If papers on his desk while JEFFERSON
was thinking what to say. The last
word his father uttered gave him a
.ue, and he blurted out protestingly:
Ahnt . just ~, SIT. lou forget that
I'm no longer boy. It's time to treat
ne as If were man."
Ryder senior leaned back In his chair
md laughed heartily.
"A man at twenty-eight? That's an
EXCELLENT Joke Do you know that a
nan doesn't get his horse sense till
les forty?"
Il want you to take me seriously"
Jefferson.
Ryder senior was not a patient man.
Ills moments Of good humorf were of
'rief duration. Anything that sayored
4 questioning bis authority always an
'ered him. The smile went out of his
ace. and he retorted expIosiveIy:
60 on! Be serious If you want,
My don't take so long about Il. But