West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-04-30
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But" ho added generously, "rll for
give you, and TO prove IL I'll glve you a
peace Offering. sec7 Your old Boston
terriers Betty and Prince Charlie and
me holding them"
And no laid before her n photograph.
She caught II up. with little cry OF
pleasure.
"oh. tho bcauticsr' she exclaimed.
I'VE do look we'll I'm that pose" he
admitted modcstly.
II was speaking OF the dogs" she
rcproved him. with lofty scorn.
"But I'm I'm the picture, too" no cx.
planned. I'm the ono with the hat
ON. And
l shall keep Il always. They're ths
incest dogs | ever had"
"l'm nice too. And it isn't my fault
I'm not dog. -
IL told you once before not TO give
up hope. You'n grow. "r'--
IL told that 20 some fellows at tho
club. and we tried TO figure Il out. and
wo decided you were Ruylng me-"
What clever men you must bo at
that clubl Are you going 60 tho adj
ministration ball next week7"
"Aro your
"Whyf"
Because that's the answer. I've
never been TO an administration ball,
but IL you're there guess it,
Don't bo silly. The administration
ball is very great function indeed.
Two been asking questions about Il.
Not only every ono connected with tho
administration goes. but all sorts OF
capitalists and other people like that.
I've heard that some OF the biggest
financial deals are arranged during
that ball. Isn't Il quecr2"
mot especially. There's deal I'm
thinking OF putting through myself
that night II l don't get good chance
earlier-a deal that means lot TO
me-"
"Then why wait til the bnl2 why
not
"rd do it now. only Bennett might
come I'm before
What n worker Mr.. Bennett isl"
broke I'm Cynthia. turning very pink
and Fastening TO change the subject
"In the old days we thought he was
the soul OF lazlness. but now he's
working here night and day. He's not
only the youngest mayor this city ever
had, but l think he's the busiest too
He
The eulogy on tho now mayor was
cut short by that dlgnitary's appear
anco from the centor room. As Alwyn
paused 10 hang up his coat and hat
and pull or his gloves Cynthia bent
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.
Tho months had brought changes 10
Bennett. There were care lines on his
face, and his eyes were tired. 4 few
silver strands, too. had crept into the
darker hair on his temples. There was
little now about him to suggest the
idler.
"Well. old man." he exclaimed on
seeing Perry. what's the excuse this
timer"
"The whatT asked the youth un.
easily.
"The excuse. You come hcre-when
I'm likely 20 bc out--about four times
week, ana always with n perfectly
new excuse for your intrusion / tol.
crate you for the originality OF those
excuses. What is todny'sW
81 have no need of an excuse" re.
piled Perry, with nm air of hurt dig
nifty. 81 am the bearer OF most im-
portant message to you"
"From whomT"
"From-from-- Dallas is home; land
cd this morning"
A light came into the mayors tired
eyes at the news
And the messageT he asked ca
gerly.
"Thats the message. She's home"
"She sent you TO tell me thatT
'No; not exactly that" evaded Per
ry, wriRging uncOmfortably.
"Well. what was her message thenY
"She-she didn't send any"
"Thcn who sent the message that
she has come homer"
"WelI. the fact is l sent It myself.
That's why brought &C."
"Oh, you poor idiotw laughed Ben
nett "The same old excuse I'm n new
shape! We'll. 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. -
ANY messages while ! was out. Miss
GarrisonT
"Yes, one" answered Cynthia. "Your
mother telcphoned that she would be
here az half past ?. She said she had
a surprise for you"
Say" remarked Perry, feeling he was
being excluded from the talk. 'Id go
easy on that surprise n / were you,
Alwyn. I've had surprises over the
telephone myself, and they're punk.
once q girl"-
Alderman Phelan would like to
speak 20 your honor" said Ingram, the
old doorkeeper. popping out OF the
anteroom.
"show him in" answered Bennett
NOW, then. Perry
Were you about 20 ask me TO stay
awhile longerT asked the boy. BE
cause I'm sorry. but I can't Goodby.
Good afternoon, Miss Garrison Glod
you liked the photo So long. Maybe
I'll bring another message from Dallas
tomorrow"
what can Phelan want OF me. I
wonder" mused bennett hair aloud
He and / scarcely Good afternoon.
alderman think this r. the FIRST time
you've bonored me with n visit"
Then be lenient with n FIRST oYense.
your honor" suggested phelan. shok-
Ing hands with the mayor and nodding
pleasantly 10 Cynthia os she passed
out 90 her own Office.
Something important. 7 suppose"
hnzarded Bennett
Maybe 10 is important. and maybe &c
isn't" returned Phelnn. "It eli de.