The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1910-03-18

'ou SiohSe aCioSS at Orue, ana the
mother would barely notice the sun
burned. ungainly looking riverman.
carroll Bishop appeared quite I'M
conscious Of an atmosphere which
seemed to Orde strained. but sank
into her place at the table and un-
Folded her napkin. The silent butler
drew forward chair for Orde and
stood looking impassively in Mrs. Bish-
ops direction.
You will have some breakfast with
u.s." she inquired. mo? A cup of
coffee at least?"
She began to manipulate the coffee
pot without paying the slightest atten-
ton to Orde's disclaimer. The general
puffed out his cheeks and coughed
bit in embarrassment. .....
"A good cup Of coffee is never amiss
to an old campaigner," he said to Orde.
Its as good as full meal in a pinch.
remember when was a major in the
Eleventh, down near the City of Mex
leo, in '4S. the time Hardy's command
was so nearly wiped out by that via
duct He half turned toward Orde,
his face lighting up. his fingers reach
Ing for the fork with which. after the
custom Of old soldiers, to trace the
chart Of his "reminiscences.
Mrs. Bishop ratified her cup and
saucer with an uncontrollably nerv-
Gus jerk Of her slender body. Spare
US, father" she said brusquely. Twill
you have another cup of coffee?"
The old gentleman looked a trifle be-
wildered, but subsidized meekIy.
Orde, overwhelmed by embarrass-
ment discovered that none of the 9TH
ers had paid the incident the slightest
attention. Only on the lips Of Gerald
Bishop he surprised a fine. detached
smile. The butler brought letter for
Mrs. Bishop. The contents seemed to
vex her.
She began to abuse the writer, q
seamstress, for a delay in the finish
ing Of an altar cloth and then trans
ferred the blame to her children. It
was painful test for Orde. He final
ly rose. Il must be going" said be-.
WELL" Carroll conceded. II suppose
I'D better see if l can't help mother
out. But you'll come in again. Come
and dine with us this evening. Moth
er will be delighted"
Mrs. Bishop departed from the room.
Orde bowed to the other occupants of
the table.
Orde was Immediately Joined on the
street by young Mr.. Bishop. most cor
rectly appointed.
Going anywhere in particularly" he
inquired. Lets 60 up the avenue,
then. Everybody will be out"
They walked for some distance.
"Your father was in the Mexican
war;" said Orde.
HE was a most distinguished off,
GER"
What command had he in the civil
war? fooled around that a little my
self"
"My father resigned from the army
in a." replied Gerald.
THAT was too bad; just before the
chance for more SERVICE" said Orde.
Army life was incompatible with
nay mothers temperament" stated
IOu uEc lIOIu tleuulQS, OIL
course. My sister is very enthusiastic
about the place. You are in business
there?"
Orde gave the latter succinct idea
Of the sort of operations in which he
was interested.
"And you," he said at last-"T sup
pose you're either broker or lawyer"
II am neither" stated Gerald. 81
have sufficient income to make bust
ness unnecessary. There is plenty to
occupy ones time. l have my clubs,
my gymnasium, my horse and my
friends. That is my gymnasium"
pointing to a building on side street.
won't you come in with me? l am,
due now for my practice