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even when the facts we're against him
that your father couldn't have been
really crooked. He can't be-"
Hope Langdon's face flushed indig.
nantly.
Father crooked? Who said so?
Who dared say thnt?" she exclaimed.
why. they told me he had sold out
on the Altncoola bill. They said he
was trying to make money on Alta.
coda. That's why quit"
The flame Of anger still was spread
on the girls face.
"They said that" she excla lined.
'Then they lied. They said you we're
the crooked one. Why. father thinks
you sold out on Altacooa. They said
you were trying to make money on
that navy yard"
what! They said I was crooked"
Haines fairly shouted. He rushed
around the desk and caught the girl
by both hands.
II see IL" he cried. II see It!
There's something I'm not Just on to.
You thought It was l; your father
thinks
"Of course" exclaimed Hope, quite
as excited as he. II couldn't believe
1t. That's why I came back to get you
to explain. I wanted you TO disprove
the charge"
II should say would" cried the
secretary.
II knew 1t. knew It! They couldn't
make me believe anything against you.
l knew you were all I thought you
Oh, Mr.. Haincs. prove you are that for
my
Then Hope Georgia abruptly stop.
ped. She had lost her head and in
the enthusiasm Of the moment had re-
vealed her real feelings something
rhe would never do presumably when
she grew more wise in the ways Of
women.
She suddenly thrust Haincs' hands
, from her own and stood staring at
him. Notwithstanding II he had
guessed.
Strangely enough. under the circum-
stances. tie girl was the first to re-
cover and break the awkward silence.
"Ccme to our house tonight. Mr..
Haines There's to be a dinner and a
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tAiHh
but I wanted to say to you that don't
think one ought to believe things
against one you've liked and trusted"
You think one ought not" said
Haines. $50 do l. but In this case
the proofs were very strong. What
are you going to do when people you
can't doubt pledge their wordT'
The girl tossed her head.
well, the only ones word Id like
to take would be the person accused.
l know I'm only a girl. Mr.. Haines.
and I'm not grown up, but you've
made a mistake. Do try to clear
things up. Why don't you see father
and talk to him? Please do. Mr..
Haincs."
Little realizing that the girl was
speaking In bis own favor. for he
knew not the need for such speaking,
he believed her to bs defending her
father He grasped her hsnAs i'm.
pulsively.
"You have grown up very much
since you came to the capital. haven't
you" he said. And you are right
Miss Hope ought TO have Known
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sorry that her means Of saving 1t had
not been less questionable. She saw
that ambition and honesty, ambition
and truth. with difficulty follow the
same path.
Senator Langdon's face was unusual
~ grave as he came to greet Caroline
Lines showed In his face that the
daughter had never noticed before.
She saw Norton and Randolph. WHIT
had followed him. exchange signihcan
elances-jubilant glances - and won
dered what new development they hat
Unanswered.
Hes gone without word" the sen
ator sighed. well, perhaps that'i
best"
HE left note for you," said the
girl. handing him the letter which
Haines had given her.
/ Langdon opened 1t and read:
/ I en- giving up the Job. You can under
stand why. The least said about II be-
tween Us the better. ] arm sorry. That!
all. BUD HAINES.
Slowly he read the letter a SECOND
/ time.
And he was making the best kline
of a secretary. thought"
Divining that something agains,
Haines had been told her father. Caro-
Ina glanced at Norton.
81 told you father how we caught
Mr.. HAines." he spoke as an answer
TO her.
The girl was startled. She had MOI
thought that things would 60 this far
81 told him how Haines wanted L
get in some land speculation schem,
with Altacoola, how we tricked hin
and caught him with the goods wher
he made the proposition to me and
how we forced him to confess"
"You told father that" gasped Caro-
liza.
Norton nodded.
II don't understand It," said Lang
don. ITO think that he was that
kind
Son Randolph now took his turn in
the case against the secretary.
I'VE were both here. father. hea I'd
him-Carolina heard him." he said
Didn't you. CaroiinaT'
Yes" said the girl weakly, II wa:
here" Then she turned abruptly. u
must CO." she said. must 60 right
away Mrs. Holcomb is waiting 70,
me"
The senator turned to his desk ben,
and discouraged.
II suppose should have taken q
secretary who was q southerner and q
gentleman. Well, Randolph. you'll
have to act now. Take this letter.
The young man sat down and took
the following from the sena tors dicta
ton:
Mr.. Haines
Sir--I quite understand your feeiinEl
and the impossibiity Of your continuing
in my employ. The least said about 4
the better. l am sorry too.
WILLIAM II. LANGDON.
you boys run away. I've got tc
think" said the senator.
When the pair had gone the old mar
drew the letter to him. and below hi.
sigma ture he added postscript, Don
forget there's some money coming tc
you"
Walking across the room to leave
he sighed:
He was making the best kind Of {
secretary"
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don regrets that be cannot possibly
receive him." she directed
Carolina"
There was a ring Of protest and pain
in Hope Georgias voice as she darted
out Of the door after the servant.
whats the matter with that girl:"
asked Norton. trying to be calm.
Carolina shook her head.
Il don't know. She's queer today.
believe she imagines herself in love
with Mr. Haines."
Aren't you afraid she'll make trou.
ble?"
The other sister laughed confidently
Little Hope make trouble? OF course
not. II she does. we can always fright
en- her into obedience"
The door reopened and Hope entered
followed by Bud Haines. The girls
head was high; her cheeks were red
her eyes glittered ominously.
II brought him back, Carolina" she
said coolly. Father will want to see
him. know there has been some
mistake"
YES" supplemented Bud. there has
been a decided mistake, and must re-
fuse to accept the word that came to
me from Senator LAngdon."
Carolina Langdon drew herself up in
her most dignined manner.
I'm sorry. Mr.. Haines. but you
must accept It," she said.
Exactly" seconded Norton. "Sen.
ator Lansdon entirely declines to re-
ceive you"
Il don't trust anything you say,
Congressman Norton. and ! may say
also that l recognise no right of yours
to interfere In any affair between me
and tho Langdon family"
Perhaps I can explain my right,
Mr.. Haines." Norton said coolly. step.
ping beside Carolina. II have just
had the pleasure of announcing to
Miss Hope Georgia IAngdon my en-.
gagemsnt To Miss Carolina Langdon."
Haines. entirely unprepared for such
. denouement. shot 4 searching glance
1T Carolina. ahs bowed her hsad In
amrmation.
80 that's why you tried to ruin
msr he eried. You're both from the
same mold" turning from Carolina
Langdon to Congressman Norton. then
back to the girl.
=, 1hss. stood facing each other when
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CENATOR LANGDONS dinners
had we'll won popularity in
Washington. Invitations to
- them were rarely answered by
the sending Of regrets" He had
brought his old Mississippi cook from
the plantation, whose southern dishes
had caused the secretary Of state him.
self to make the senator an offer for
the chefs services. mo use bidding
for old General Washington" said the
seuator on that notable occasion. "He
wouldn't leave my kitchen. sir even
10 accept the presidency itself. Why.
couldn't even discharge him II I
wanted to. I tried to let him SO once,
sir and the old general made me feel
80 ashamed Of myself that actually
cried. SIR
Peabody and Stevens were the din
ner guests tonight. MS they were to con-
fer afterwnrd with Langdon and settle
on the action Of the naval affairs COM
mittee regarding the naval base. The
three, being a majority. could control
the action Of the committee.
Senator Peabody had finally post
poned leaving for Philadelphia until
the midnight train in order to be pres
ent he assured 1.angdon as the trio
entered the library. The girls, Norton
| and Randolph were left to oversee
preparations for the prominent Wash
ingtonians invited to attend the must
Gale to be given later in the evening.
Carolina and Hope Georgia were in
distinctly different moods--the elder,
vivaci. J. elated over the bright out.
look for her future; the younger. cast
down and wearing a worried express
sion. Norton and Randolph In jubilant
spirit tried to cheer her and. failing. re.
sorted to taunts about some imaginary
love affair.
The courage Of the afternoon. which
had enabled her to speak to Hnines as
she had, was gone: girlish fears now
swept over her as to the outcome Of
the evening. Haines had not come!
Was he really guilty and had promised
to come merely to get rid Of her? Why
was he late? If he did come. would
she be able to have her father see him.
as she had promised? If she failed.
and she might, she would never see
this young man again.
IF looked as unhappy as you.
Hope. Id 60 to bed and not discourage
our guests as they arrive" Carolina
suggested. Our floral decorations
alone for tonight cost 500. and the
musical program cost over $1,000. The
most fashionable folks in Washington
coming-what more could you want.
Hope? Isn't 1t perfectly glorious
Why
mfr. Haines is below, asking to see
Senator Langdon," announced a serv-
ant. entering.
"Oh, knew he'd come. I knew 1t!
I knew It." cried Hope Georgia in pure
ecstasy, clapping her hands.
The three plotters turned on the girl
In amazement; then they stared at
each other.
mfr. Haines" calculated Carolina.
"Haines" exclaimed Randolph, hur.
riedly leaving the room.
"Haines" sneered Norton. I'VE can
take care of him. The senator won't
see him"
Carolina caught the suggestion.
TELL Mr.. Haines that Senator Lang
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EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGED.
Frank Santwer Said TO Have Money
belonging to sewing Machine co.

Frank SantWer was arrested saturday
night by the police department ON wai-
rant charging the emheZ4lcmeut of $50
from the Singer Sewing Machine COM
pany. Santwcr VAS in the employ Of the
company and collected the money in
question in the capacity of agent, He
was yesterday released on Lail lie will
he given hearing to-day in city court
Thomas ENWare of burlington. who was
arrested in Richmond. Will he given a
hearing to-day in city court on the charge
of attempting To defraud the Rutland
and Central Vermont railroads, The
trouble is over baggage chNok. The
respondent claims that he did not receive
the proper check for baggage sent from
keene to Winooski He accordingly Sc
cured another one nj the local station, as,
ii is claimed. under false representations,
Mrs. Trumbull WAS arrested Saturday
night by the police Department at her
rooms over us College street the charge
being that she was keeping house Of
iil-fame.
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Randolph Lancdon returned. AT sight
ct Bud Haines he started, stopped
short n second, then came forward
quickly.
"Mr. Hapes. my father has declared
that he will not sec you, and either
you leave this house at once or shall
call the servants"
Bud looked ut young Langdon con-
tcmptuously.
Yes. I think you would need some
help" he sneered. feeling in his veins
the rush Of red blood the dctcrmina-
ton in his heart that had few years
back carried him through eighty yards
Of struggling Yale football players to
n touchdown.
The senator's son drew back his
arm, but the alert. confident look of
the New Yorker restrained him.
"Mr. Haines in the south gentle
men do not make scenes of violence
before ladies'"
The cold rcbuke Of Carolina cut into
the silence
Haines stood in perpleSitv. He did
not know what to do or how to get TO
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"No one has hclicroj IN nc bitt !ou."
I'm going to talk whether you want
to hear or not. You've believed in me
when nobody else believed You've
fought for mo when everybody else
was fighting against me. You've s''own
that You think am honest and worthy
of woman's faith You fought your
own family for me- Nobody has over
done for ne what you have, and
and
He faltercd, full Of what he was
about 10 say.
And you're grateful" she ended.
He looked her squarely in the eyes
as though TO fathom her thoughts
Then he reached toward the girl and
Eoizcd both her hands.
"Grateful nothing" he cried. I'm
not grateful. I'm in love in love with
you. I want yon want YOU as never
wanted anything or anybody before
and | tell YOU I'm going to have you
DO you hear
Hone could not hide hor agitation
The light in her eyes showed she was
all n woman.
"Oh, nothing in the world could hap
pen as quickly as that, Mr. Haincs.'
she protested, with her last attempt at
archness.
"Nothing could:' he threatened. "Tu
show YOU"
He advanced quickly around the ia
bic. bu' tine girl darted just beyond his
grasp. Then she pauscd and her lover
gathered her in his arms.
Hope. my dear; you are my own
was all he could say as he bent over
to kiss the lips that were not refused
to him.
HOBO released herself from his fer
vent grasp.
Il love YOU. do love YOU" sic said
fondly. Il believe in YOU. and father
must too. You've got to st.aighien
this tanglc out now. for my sake "a
well as Your own Father will listen ="
ITS al 50 strange. 50 wonderful
I can hardly Understand It," began
Haincs slowly as he held the girls
hands.
Unknown to both. tho door leading
from the hail had opened to admit
Senator Langdon into the lower end
Of the room. surprised at the sight
of the couple 50 seriously intent on
each other, he made a sudden gesture
Of anger, then. apparently changing
his mind. advanced toward them.
II believe you want TO see me, sir"
he said to Ilaines. II hope you'll he
brief. I have very little time to spare
from my guests"
Hopes bosom futtercd timorously
at the interruption. Tie man nervous
~ stepped forward
81 shan't take much Of your time,
Senator Lansdon," he said. There
has been a misunderstanding, n terri
bic mistake. am sure can convince
you"
Senator Langdon hcsitatcd doubtful
~. half turned toward Carolina. Ran
dolph and Merton, who had followed
him, and again faced IIaines.
Hope pressed her fathers arm and
looked up into his face entreatincly.
Randolph Observing this, quickly
stepped close to the senator's side,
u Gay tuli ScilIe with luio hE.
Haiucs FOR ycu"
Waving his son aside, the senator
finally spoke.
II reckon there's been too many
attending to my business ard settling
my affairs, Randolph" he said. Il
think for change I'll settle FEW of
my own. All of YOU children go out
and leave me here with Mr.. Haines."
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COUNTY W. &. +. L. OFFICERS.

Al the Chitterden county w G T. I.
convention in Richmond. the following
resolutions We're adopted: Resolved. That
We express our disapproval Of the local
option law and it's workings in Vermont
and declare our purpose to labor earnest
~ for a State prohihitorv law The
following officers We're elected To serve
tho ensuing year: President. Mrs. Anna
Kenyon. Richmond first vice president.
MIS-, \. G. Narney, East Charlotte; Sec
ond Ncepresdcnt. Mrs. s. u. HoIleE,
Essex Junction. secretary, Miss Mabel
Balrh. Burlington; treasurer, Mrs. ]. E.
Dennis. Burlington: auditor. Mrs. F. r.
Hammond. Burlington, secretary.
Miss Cora Clark, East Charlotte; l., T. L.
secretary Mss Helen NJ. Wellman, Bur-
lIngtOn.
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CHAPTER XVIII

HOPE 1ANGDONs HOUR OF TRUMP
7 2 AINES sat at table in the
T reception room, across from
Hope Georgia. and his graf
4 a itude for her battle in his IA
vor mingled with realization of quail
tiles in this young lady that he lad
never before noticed. Probably he did
not know that what he had really seen
in her that day and that evening was
the sudden transition from girlhood to
womanhood. her casting aside Ct
thoughtless, irresponsible youth and
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Hope Gcorys1 Ldngdon, gtrtteh ana u
rdciOts.
musicale. as you know, but that won't
matter. No matter who says no.
promise you that you shall see father.
There shall be an explanation"
THANK you. Miss Hope. You don't
realize all you've done for me-" said
Bud seriously. ITS a wonderful
thing to find girl who believes in a
man. You've taught me a lot, Miss
Hope. Thank you
"Goodby. MFR. Haines. Come to-
night" she said as she turned and hur-
ried away.
Bud Haines stood looking after her
thoughtfully
"What stunning girl she is. I've
seemed to overlook her, with the rush
Of events-and Carolina" he murmur-
ed softly. I'VE never were such very
great friends, yet she believes In me.
What beauty she is!'
A messenger boy broke in on his
musings with letter for Senator
Langdon marked Important"
HOco0 III ccNACtotJ CuOo6u yet "
answer this" he thought. tearing 1t
open.
Great heavensw he exclaimed as be
read It. Here's the chance to get ia
the bottom Of this Atacoola PROPOSE
ton. It's from Peabody"
Haines read the following:
Dear Senator Langdon--I am going Ia
IT, >e~ t.vhH .
company for which I am counsel. so
probably won't be able to confer with you
regarding the commuters choice for the
naval base. But know you are for Alta
coola and trust to you to do all you car
for that site. ! Of course consider the
matter definitely settled.
This situation will enable Langdou
to bluff Peabody and draw out Of him
all the inside Of the AltacOola business
ought to anyway. Guess some Gull
City talk will smoke him out"
Haines rushed out and across the
hall. to reappear literally hauling in Z
stenographer by the scrun of the neck
Here, you. take this dictation-recort
time" he cried:
Senator Hsratio Peabody. Louis Napoleon
Hotel:
You are going to Philadelphia tonight,
know. leaving the report on the nava
base to me. have Just come on variou'
aspects of the situation which make n'
incline very favorably toward Gulf City
l am looking into the matter and. o.
course, shall act according to my bes
judgment. That Is what you will wan
mo to do. know. Sincerely yours.
WILLIAM H. LANGDON.
"I don't think Senator Peabody vii
70 to Philadelphia tonight" laughed
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you know that.
no matter what
the others say, l
don't think there
has been my
thing wrong"
Before Hnines
could reply the
young girl rush
ed on excitedly.
That's why l
came. know "a
Their and Caro-
lima won't like 1t
It hey won't
A. 49,
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II can 9o b0M 10 ana she felt that
newspaper Dork" she had enough
powei to win against him.
"I'm going to ask you sim nnoruer
favor" she said.
Bud returned her look with a bitter
smile.
"What Is it,"
you have learned about this--this
land matter and
"Oh, yes. can guess. You want
me to keep quiet about ito hush 1t
up" shade Of scorn in his tone
II only asked this so that you would
not disgrace me-" she pleaded.
Disillusioned at last. robbed Of his
lifelong optimism, shorn Of his ideals,
even his love-for he began to desplse
this beautiful, misguided woman
Haines sat broken in spirit. thinking
how quickly the brightness Of life
fades to blackness.
VERY WELL" he said sadly. II sup
pose you are innocent. III save you.
II they're all--your father. too-crook-
ed. why shouldn't I be crooked? All
right; won't say anything"
II only ask you not to disgrace me-"
pleaded the girl. "You will promise
that
cts promise"
She sighed In relief.
~Father will be coming back SOON"
she said. you won't want to see
him"
Hanes rose.
mo, l won't want to see him. Give
him this note. I'll have to come back
while he's away to clear up some
things. Goodby."
Haines bowed and hurried from the
room through side doorway just as
Senator Langdon came in through the
main entrance.
bud. Bud" he called. but the sec.
,etary did not halt.
Carolina Langdon stood with Haines'
lete In her hand, wondering at what
bhs had done. She regretted having
become entangled In the wars Of men
In Washington. She saw that the
mans game was played too strongly.
too furiously fast. for most women to
enter, yet she rejoiced that the coveted
fortune bad not been lost. She was
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the shouldcring
Of the RESPONSE
bilities Of the
wn WON an
who would do
her share in the
worlds work.
He st re d
across in aston
ishment at this
slip of a girl who
had out witted
two resOurceful
men and an old
err sister OF IN
questioned abili-
ties.
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The girl lookeH up at him sorrow.
fully.
Yes; SEE at least that you and "a
Their can never work together now
Haines nodded afHrmatively.
Il suppose so. I'm thinking Of that.
How am I to leave him? We've been
30 close. I've been so fond Of him.
don't know how I could tell him"
In girlish, friendly fashion Carolina
rested her hand on his arm.
won't you take my advice, Mr..
Haines? Go away without seeing him.
Just leave note to say you have
gone. He will understand. 1t will be
easier for both that way-easier for
him. easier for you She paused
looking at him appeal,ngly rs she end
ed very softly. and easier for me, Mr.
Haines."
He looked at her thoughtfully.
Easier for you:" he said. VERY
well. I'll do 1t that way"
The secretary stepped slowly to his
desk, sat down and started 10 write
the note. Carolina watched him curl.
ously.
What will you do" she asked, now
that you have given up this position?"
"Oh, can always go back to news
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the senator. 1t
was Hone who
came to his res
cue.
"I'll tell father
you are here.
I'll make him
com @, Mr..
Haincs. He shall
sec vou.'
With the air Of
a defiant little
y + | n g @ s g she
started for the
door.
Hope, I for
bid you doing
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FORTUNES IN MIRAGE.

(From the Lowell Courier -Cittzen)
II Charles W. Morse was really worth
between twenty 20 thirty millions IN 1903
ho must regret that he did not cash in
aud go out OF business He Is said to
he now practically destitute OF money.
though not OF friends. two hundred OF
whom are willing TO make up million
dollar bond for his release. But II -
probable that the great wealth ascrihed
to him three year ago was fictitious II
is not unlikely that his assets and La
blites at the time. If reckoned UP,
would have been standon, Probably,
too, if the truth were known. there are
other fortunes as unreal as Morse's.
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Haines grimly as
he addressed the
envelope, and !
think that when
the boss Of the
senate hurries
rou a d to the
Langdon house
instead there will
be more than one
kind Of music.
more than one
kind. OF food eat.
en-perhaps crow
before the even.
ing 70 over"
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paper work." he
answered with.
out looking up.
The term news
paper work. ga We
Carolina a shock
She had forgot
ten that thiS man
had been a re-
porter. Here he
was turned loose
with the knowl.
edge Of this
deal" which she
knew would be
popular material
for newspaper
TO print. She
must gain still
another poin.
and she felt tina t
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a month ago. but
| have come to
love the senator
almost as n son.
and to think tina
he could be like
the rest Of tina t
bunch is awful "
You are too
II II b of a D
id c list, Mr.
Haines," said the
girl.
y n d you ?
What do 70 u
think Of IT." be
demanded.
T b G girl 3
glance wavered.
Don't idealize
me too much. ell
thcr. MFR. Haines.
I didn't think It
was much. Per-
maps l don't I'M
derstand business
any too we'll"
But you see
n W." insisted