Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-11-25

looked up and saw Jefferson. his face
Redeemed, and his manner grew nery-
Gus.
.'Helloi Back from Europe, Jeffer-
son? How jollyi Your mother will 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 a 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.
I'VE cannot leave the life of the rich
est end 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-rafT." explained Mr.. Bagley.
"Pshawr' laughed Jefferson. ''If our
fnanciers were only half as respecta-
BILE 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
lofty air, he added: For four years l
was third groom of the bedchamber to
the second son Of England's queen. l
know my responsibilities
"But you are not groom of the bed
chamber here" retortod Jefferson.
whatever I am" said Mr.. Bagley
haughtily, Il am answerable to your
father alone"
"By the way, Bagley," asked Jeffer-
son, when do you except father to re-
turn? / 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"
II didn't ask you if it were possible
said I wanted to see him, and will
see him." answered Jefferson quietly
but firmly and in a tone and manner
which did not admit of further opposi-
ton. "I'll go and leave word for him
on his desk,' he added.
He started to enter the library when
the secretary, who was visibly per-
turbed, attempted to bar his way.
"Theres some one in there" he said
in an undertone. Someone waiting
for your father
''Is there?' replied Jefferson coolly.
cpl see who it is" with which he
brushed past Mr.. Bagley and entered
the library.
He had guessed Alright. A woman
was there. It was Kate Roberts.
Hello, Kate! How are your" 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 little cry Of genuine surprise.
"Why, is it you, jeff? ] thought you
were in Europe
81 returned yesterday" he replied
someNh hat 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 1 intrude here" said Jeffer-
son pointedly.
ooh, dear no, not at ALL" replied
Kate in some confusion. 81 was wait
ing for my father. How is Paris?" she
asked.
Lovely as ever" he answered.
did you have a good timer she in
quired
ST enjoyed it immensely. 1 never
had better one"
''You probably were in good COM
pany," she said significantly. Then
she added: 81 believe Miss Rossmore
was in Paris.''
Eyes, l think she was there was his
noncommittal answer
To change the conversation, which
was becoming decidedly personal, he
picked up book that was lying on his
fathers desk and glanced at the title
1t was 1.-THE American Octopus"
eff you'll excuse me, I'll go and pay
my filial respects upstairs said JEFF
ferson "Ill see you again. He gave
Kate friendly nod, and without even
glancing at Mr.. Bagley left the room.
The couple stood in silence for a few
moments after he disappeared. Their
Kate went to the door and listened tt
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