La Junta tribune., 1908-06-06

ciub. and we tried to ngnr- IL on,. ana
we decided you were xmyinE me-
what clever men you must be at
that club. ARE you going TO the ad-
ininisiration ball next week."
Are yon.'
why
Because that's the answer. I've
never bcen To an administration ball.
but tf You're there ! guess it,
Don't be silly The administration
l,sll Is very great function indeed.
I've been asking questions about II.
Not only every one connected with the
administration goes. but all sorts OF
-Gapiralirsx and other people Ike Thai I.
I've henrl thai some Of the biggest
financial deals are arranged during
that ball. Isn't 1t queer"
Not especially. There's deal I'm
thinking OF putting through myself
ear ier--s deal that means lot tn
me
Then why walt I'LL the ball: Why
not
-I'd do II now. ouly Renneit might
come In before
What worker Mr.. Bennett is!'
broke In Cynthia. turning very pint:
aud hasteuing to change the subject.
I'm the old days We thought he was
the soul Of laxineas. but now he's
working here night and day. He's not
only the youngest mayor this city ever
had. but I think he's the busiest too.
He
The eulogy on the new mayor wa,
cut short by that di2nitary's appear
ancc from the center room. As .tlwy'
paused TO hang up his coat aud hT
and pull on his gloves Cynthia ben,
once more over her work. while Perry
Strengthened up and tried to look as
though he really had business Of press
Ing Importance with his honor.
The months had brought changes to
Bennett There were care lines on his
face. and his eyes we're tired. A few
silver strands, too had crept into the
darker hair on his temples There was
little now about HIN TO suggest the
idier
wei. old man he exclaimed on
seeing Perry. whats the excuse this
timer"
The WHAT asked the youth un-
easily. M
! ..The excuse. You come here when
I'm likely 10 lie out abo,;. four times
. week. and always with u perfectly
new excuae for your intrusion. toll
crate you for the originality Of those
L. nr.se
II have no need OF an excuse" re-
piled Perry. with an air OF hurt dig
nifty. u am the bearer Of q most I'm
por1ant message to you"
"from whomY'
"From-from- Dallas is home; land
ell this morning"
A light came Into the mayors tired
eyes AT the news
And the message:' he asked ca
gcrly.
That's the message. She's home"
..shc sent yon to tell me that:"
"No: not exactly that" evaded Per
ry. wriggling uncomfortable.
We'll. what WAS her message then"
''She--siie didn't send any"
Then who sent the message that
she has come home:''
We'll. the fact Is sent II myself.
That's why brought It."
.Oh. you poor idiotr laughed Ben
nett. The same old excuse in new
shape Well. now you're here. you can
stay Just five minutes. I'm too busy
TO play with little boys today
Little boys, I'll be twenty-five next
Spring. r.
..Any messages while | was ont. Miss
GnrrIsoD.''
Yes. one. answered Cynthia. "Yonr
mother feieplionesi that she would he
here at half past .. She said she had
a surprise for yon."
Say" remarked Perry. feeling he was
being excluded from the talk. I'D go
easy on that surprise II ! were you.
Alwyn. I've had surprises over the
telephone myself. and they're punk.
Once girl"
"Aldcrman PheIan would like TO
speak to your honor" said Ingram. the
old doorkeeper. popping out OF the
nnteroofn
s'Show him In" answered Bennett
Now. then. Perry
We're you about to ask me 10 stay
awhile Ionger:" asked the boy. Be
cause rm sorry. bnf can't, Goodhy-
Good afternoon. Miss Garrison. Glad
yon liked the photo So long. Maybe
I'll bring another message from Dallas
What can Pheian want of me. l
. musetl Bennett. half aloud.
'.F1e and I scarcely Good afternoon.
alderman. Ithink this Is The first time
you've honored me with visit
Then be Ienienf with . first offense.
your honor" sugRexted Phelan. shak-
Ing hands with the mayor and n0tiding
TO Cynthia as she passed
out to her own ONCE.
Something Important. suppo~e.
hanrtled Bennett,