Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-06

only a carpetbag governor Is that
anything so-so-awfully bad?"
He wheeled about in his chair and
looked full upon her. There was
hard, stern look in his face and his
hands opened and closed nervously.
She was the one object on earth whom
he worshipped; he could have throt-
tied anyone who would cause her pain.
For the first time the unpleasant truth
was brought home to him that his
own deeds and misdeeds, his reputa-
ton, would descend as heritage to
his daughter.
Don't mind them," he said, huski-
ly, as he arose to his feet and strode
angrily up and down the room. Don't
mind anything they say. They don't
like us very we'll down here. You are
merely visiting the plundered camps
of the enemy, my dear; that's ALL
"Who plundered them?" she inquir-
ed, innocently.
The Governor WINGED. 1.-The for
tunes and misfortunes Of war, ne
said. Don't you bother your pretty
head about me. And don't you let
them worry you, either" he added
hfs resentment rising. IF they tell
you 1 am an interloper here, say to
them that the supreme power OF this
nation has set me here and placed In
my hands the authority Of czar. II
they say that the only wealth l
brought to the state of Mississippi was
an empty carpetbag tell them that
came here with full cartridge-belt.
The Governors tall form, swayed
by emotion, was drawn up to It's full
height His eyes were blazing In his
voice there was a defiant intonation OF
a wounded animal at bay. A moment
later he sank into his chair, turned to
his desk and picked up letter.
Don't mind therl," he said calmly.
II won't" replied Nellie. with toss
of her curls. "Only this morning l
told Roy you'd make it pretty hot for
somebody if you ever heard
Roy? Who's Roy?"
"Oh, forgot. You don't know Roy,
do you? Well, he's awfully nice. He
lives in that big stone house just
across the wall from u.s."
Doesn't the Widow Fairburn live
there?"
"Ah, ha. He's her son. Don't you
know her?"
We'll, yes-when I see her. The
fact is, you know, I've been so busy
since 1 came here that 1 haven't had
very much time for society,"
We'll, he's awfully brave. He wants
to be a captain in the army and go out
West to fight Indians. That's one or
the reasons I'm down here now."
why? Because he wants to fight
Indians?"
No, because he wants to be a Cap
tain. l told him you'd get it for him."
Get it for him!" exclaimed the
governor with a smile. why, he'd
have to go through West Point first
oh" she said, "he wouldn't care
about that. He'd just let that part OF
it CO."
"Ah! He'd be willing to waive West
Point, would he? That's generous"
"Ah, ha," she cried, nodding her
head. "Oh, come! Get it for him.
told him you would. And really, I'm
under the greatest obligations to
him."
What! So soon?" exclaimed the
Governor.
soon! Why, 1t isn't so soon. He's
been awfully kind to me. And he gave
me just the loveliest alligator you ever
saw. So long" She put her fingers
on her arm to measure the length of
the reptile.
Gave you what?"
"Ah, ha," she ratified on, land it's
Just the sweetest thing. You ought
to see how cute he shuts his eyes"
Where is he now?"
"Out there" she answered, pointing
toward the reception room.
Jim" the Governor called, bring
in that alligator"
"Oh, no." Nellie cried. "1t's Roy"
well, where's the alligator? I'm
interested in him now"
Hes up i'm your room, with the cat
and the parrot and Bulger," meaning
by the latter as ugly bulldog as ever
shifted about the portals of livery
stable.
IN my room, eh? Any room up
there for me?'
Nellie laughed well, you'll have
to take your chances"
"Um! That's what I've been doing
ever since 1 came here"
But really" the girl continued, re-
turning to her benefactor, hes been
so kind to me- And you ought to see
him eat fiies!" she cried, with enthusi-
asm.
What! The boy?"
"No-the alligator"
"Oh! And the boy is out there?
Have him come in"
He can't come in. The black man
won't let him"
"And he's going to be an Indian
fighter, too?"
We'll" she pouted, Indians are
different"
Are they? Well see. Jim," he call
ed, "show in that young Indian fight
er."
Roy appeared, gorgeous in a uni
form that looked as if it had been
made for the drum major of coun-
try brass band.
Come in, Roy" the girl cried. "It's
all right"
| The Governor looked at him in as
tonishment
"Um, Good morning, Bub," he
said. with assumed gravity. "Are you
the alligator boy?"
The young fellow bristled up. No,
sir; I'm not an alligator boy. I'm a
gentleman and a soldier"
"Therer' exclaimed the girl, clap
ping her hands.
| "NVbere'S your command 2" the Gov