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 The hero of Charlottesville tried to speak. but he could not. He stared at his hostess, who smiled the smile of the budding debutantc. His own open mouthed astonishment was reflected in the faces of Carolina and Hope Geor- gia as they observed their fathers ex- prcssion. He forgot he was in Wash ihgton. He did not know he was | sen ator The fact that he had ever even thought of making speech was fur thest from his mind.
 What did it all mean? Had Mrs. Spanglcr gone suddenly insane! His daughters what did they think? These thoughts surged through his fiustered brain. Then 1t flashed over him she was joking fin some new fashionable way. He turned toward the fair wid- ow to laugh, but her face was losing its smile. A paincd expression. q sug- gestion of intense suffering, appeared in her face.
 .Why do you so hesitate, Senator Iangdonf" she finally asked in low voice. just loud enough for the two girls to overhear.
 The junior senator from Mississippi looked at his hostess She had enter taired him aad had done much for h!s daughters in Washington. She was ulone in the world-a widow. He felt that he could not shame her, before Carolina and Eope Georgia. His south ern chivaIry would not permit that. Then. too. she was most charming person, ana tne thought. Why moi into his mind.
 "Yes. father. why do you hesitater asked Carolina.
 Senator Iangdon mustered his voice into service aI last.
 ''Ive been thinking" he said slowly, that
 ''That your daughters did not know" interrupted Mrs. Spangler. 'of our"-.-
 'Tbe upstairs-is ringing. madam" said maid who had entered to Mrs. Spangler.
 The adventures could not leave the senator and his daughters alone. though she knew 1t must be Peabody calling her. At any moment he might remember his speech and leave. Al ready late. he would still be later. though, because he would have no car riage-hers would purposely be de- layed.
 "Tell the person speaking that you are empowered to bring me any mes sage-that cannot leave the dining lall,' ehe said to the maid.
 To gain time and To hold the sena- tors attention Mrs. Spapglcr asked slowly:
 "Well, senator, what was it that you were going to say when l interrupted you few moments ago?'
 Langdon had been racking his brain for some inspiration that would enable him to save the feelings of his hostess and yet indicate his position clearly He would not commit himself in any way. He would jump up and pro nounce her an impostor first.
 After moment of silence his cloud ed face cleared.
 Mrs. Spangler," he began, your an nouncement today have considered to be-
 Premature" she suggested.
 The maid returned.
 A1tv WotI voyu Canatnr anaI,r ie wanted at once at the capitol"
 "Great heavensw exclaimed Langdon, springing to his feet and glancing at the clock. I'm late, I'm late! l hope to God I'm not too late!'
 ''Mr Wall says a carriage is coming for Senator Laredon," concluded the maid.
 We must talk this matter over some other time. Mrs. Spangler," the Mis- sissippian cried as he sent servant for his hat and coat. "i hope that carriare hurrics. elce I'll try 1t on the run for the capitol"
 Its q half hour away on foot" said Mrs. Suangler. Better wait. YOu'll save time"
 put to herself she mut!ered as though mystified:
 "i wonder why Peabody changed his mind so suddenly? Why should he now want the old fool at he captolf"
 The rumble of wheels was heard outside.
 Hurry. father!!" cried Hope Georgia.
 The senator hurried down the stone
 steps of Mrs.
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