Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-02-19

4 n actor playing the role OF high
~ type OF southern planter would
~ score decided success by pic
= turing the character exactly
after the fashion Of Senator William
II. Langdon as he strobe to the desk OF
the lntcrus' ional hotel. 4 wide brim-
med blatI . &C thrust back on his head.
q long acx perfecto In his mouth.
coattail spreading out behind as he
walked. and the Big Bill" i.angdon
smile on bis face that carried sunshine
and good will wherever he went he
was good Ia look on. an inspiration.
particularly In Washington,
Following the senator were Miss
Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading a
retinuc OF hotel attendants staggering
under a large assortment OF luggage.
Both beautiful girls, they caused a
sensation all Of their own. Carolina.
a different type from the younger. had
az austere loveiiness denoting pride
and birth. brunette Of the quality
that has contributed SO much 10 the
fame OF southern women. Hope GeOr.
gia, more girlish aud a vlvacious blond,
was the especial pet Of her father and
usually succeeded In doing with him
what she chose.
A real senator and two such young
women handsomely gowned seemed to
take the old hotel back a score Of
years-back to the times when such
sights were Of daily occurrence The
ancient greatness VI the now dizzy
International lived again.
How are you. senatori Glad 10
welcome you. sir" Was the clerk s
greeting.
The genial senator held out his hand
Everybody was his friend
Glad to meet you. sir: glad TO meet
you" he exclaimed. Must make you
acquainted with my daughters. This
Is Miss Carolina l-angdon. this Miss
Hope Georgia Langdon."
The two girls. with their father,
idea Of courtesy, shook hands with the
clerk. who was not AT all taken abacl
by the unexpected honor.
Hope Georgia was thoroughly de.
lighted with everything but Caroiins
looked at the worn and faded walls
and furnishings with evident dlstaste
ooh. this is Washington" murmured
Hope Georgia ecstatically, clasping her
hands and gazing NJ vista OF artl
hcial palms In corridor"
"Ah. this Is Washington" sighed the
new senator cOntentedly as he gazet
across hall at the biggest and most
gorgeous cigar stand he had ever seer
or ever hoped to see-the only new
thing added to the hotel since Gran,
was president
Truly magnificent establishment yor
have here. sir: magnificent" he ex
claimed as an Imitation marble col
umn came within his purview. ~ re
member my friend Senator Moseley
speaking TO me Of It thirty years ago
Are our rooms ready"
The clerk. hugely pleased, FASTENED
to assure him that everything was In
frst class order. waiting.
"iou better 60 mp. girls. while
book around 4 BIT and sort Of get tn,
hang OF things"
Yes. think We had better looi
around l., too. before We decide
father" lid Carolina automatically.
Her I her patted her affectionately
on the arm.
Now. don't you worry. Carolina.
see you think this place too expensive
from its iooks-too good for US. But
tell you the best, even this. isn't toe
good for you girls and your dad. Rur
away. and III come up and see YOU
soon"
The new senator leaned his elbow
N the desk. surveying the rlace.
II understand this Is favorite haun,
for the big men Of Washington" hi
T. said.
| The clerk eagerly agreed.
Yes, indeed. senator: We have then
all. Senator Peabody and Senator
SfaynDu wera hc RI