The Huttig news., 1908-07-04

T begin to see how Miss Anthony accomplished Vassar. She"
 But you don't see. She's not a protegee, but one of the richest wom- en in the city; and quite the rage, though she returned less than month ago"
 Alfred's hope glimmered away to ob- livion. His heart had sung Stela's name through all the conversation; yet nothing of this womans life or looks talled with Stella Still. if she were Stella-oh, if she were Stella
 All the judge did was to manage her mining property" Mrs. Harmon went, mines she had owned for years but supposed worthless. So they were until the railroad made the valley of the Humboldt accessible"
 That was fortunate for her. Has she finished school2"
 Yes. graduated with honors last spring You should have taken her in to dinner if I had known you were coming. but I've promised her to MT. Montague. She's"
 Hello. Vincent, Here you are, mak. ing love to my wife again, Beginning right where you left off three years ago. l suppose, you young scamp" The judge rolled in, fat. puffing and red with the exertion of hasty dress ing; yet man whose leonine head and kind. fearless eyes would arrest the most casual observer.
 Isn't it good to have Alfred here again?a she asked, as the two shook hands heartily.
 "Of course you think so. Most any woman would enjoy this spruce young, chap. Never mind the old man. Vim cent. I don't blame you She's pre' ty nice sort of an old girl, isn't sp I'm in love with her myself. T."
 George. you've twisted your tie. Let me change it., Mrs. Harmon in- terrupted rising to adjust the knot under the fat, shaven chin, giving it tender pat or two for finsh. T do wish you'd get you man; or-let me help you"
 "A man." he snorted. When can't dress myself to suit you, madam, I'll | ISStSn. DIdSt dll thlo NOsSSijt SNH' how. Spike-tail coats, dinner in the middle Of the night Don't marry, Vincent, or you'll be tied for life to just such petticoat tyranny.
 i've been accustomed to it in my youth, sir, all except dinner at night; that's new to me"
 Its the proper time to dine-at the close of the day-the only time; when there's leisure for guests. enjoyment and digestion. As for petticoat' tyran- nv" Mrs. Harmon smiled indulgently what would the judges social position be with no wife to manage him? Why, he'd go with one pump and boot to a ball. In a dressing gown, too per haps. if some sane person didn't look after him.
 The judge flung her merry re- ioinder and turned kind eyes to Al fred Mother, the boys grown"
 Why the judge called his wife moth err was a mystery to their friends. The more observant noticed that he used the name only when moved; seers read in it undying regret for the son that came but never breathed.
 Yes, it's true, judge" Alfred ac- knowledged. Tn spite of hardship and roughing it I've laid on flesh
 The bell rang.
 There are the rest of the diners, Come on, Vincent. into the den with me. There'll be time for a good talk before the madam's train and Toy are ready for diningroom conjunction. l want to hear by eyewitness from the Front"
 The two went into large rear room overlooking the Bay, the Golden Gate. Saucelito struggling down the Marin county hills to the shore, Tamalpais and all the rest of the blue and golden brown panorama unrolled before them in eternal beauty
 Alfred declined cigars, but the judge smoked serenely, quite indifferent to the nearing dinner hour.
 "Tell me. how's the iron horse race coming on out there in the sage-brush? Crocker and Gregory getting in on the last heat?"
 "Yes, sir; they're making fair time, Alfred replied. They expected to be at Salt Lake City in the spring, but they've had to change the route. you know, to the north end of the lake"
 Yes on account of the great swamps, they said. Was that neces- sary? It cuts out a pile of good ter ritory"
 They decided it was necessary. The detour would carry the road far out of line. and take too long. Our company has already Tapped the Union Pacific grade; still, 1t is uphill work; they can't build as fast as they ought
 "The refusal of the government to accept that 100 miles of Union Pacific road will delay them; I'm glad of l that"
 But it hasn't. Those people are rushing right along, regardless of Uncle Sam's disapproval."
 Our folks surprised those U P. chaps some, I expect, when we caught up with their west section of grade. What possessed the Union Pacific peo