The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-06-04

night-what they meant for America,
OF all those who saw. alone under
stood
SO they danced; he with the dig.
nifty Of his years. she with the grace
which was the perfection d dancing.
the perfection of courtesy and Of dig.
nifty also. as though she knew and
valued TO the full what was offered TO
her now by John Calhoun Grave,
sweet and sad Helena Won Ritz
seemed to me that night She was
wholly unconscious OF those whOl
looked and whispered. Her face was
pale and rapt as that OF some devotee.
Mr.. Polk himself stood apart, and
plainy enough saw this little matter
60 forward. When Mr. Calhoun ap-l
preached with the Baroness Won Ritzl
upon his arm, Mr.. Polk was too much
politician to hesitate or to inquire. He
knew that It was safe to follow where
John Calhoun led! These two con-
versed for a few moments. Thus, RI
fancy, Helena Won Ritz had her 1rstl
and last acquaintance with one OF ourl
politicians to whom fate gave far'
more than his deserts. II was the
fortune OF Mr.. Polk to gain for this
country Texas, California and Oregon
not ono OF them by desert OF his
owni My heart has often been BIT
ter when have recalled that little
scene. Politics so unscrupulous can
not always have John Calhoun. al
Helena Won Ritz. to correct. guard and
guide.
After this the card of Helena vorl
Ritz might well enough indeed BEEN
full had she cared further TO dance. |
She excused herself gracefully. say
Ing that after the honor which had
been done her she could not ask more.
/ still. Washington buzzed; somewhat
of Europe as we'll That might have
been called the triumph Of Helena Won
! Ritz She felt II not But could see
that che gloried IN some other thing.
approached he- as soon as pos
slbo. Il am aborl to CO." she said. ].
Say goodbye to me now. here. We
shall not meet again. Say goodby to
me now. quickly, My father and are
going TO leave The treaty for Ore
gon Is prepared Now am done. Yes.
Tell me good-by."
Il will not say g." said I. Il can
not" II.
She smiled at me. Others might
see her lips. her smile, saw what
was in her eyes. I'VE must not be
SELFISH said she. Come, must go.-
'Do not co." insisted Wait"
She caught my meaning. Surely"
she said, Il will stay a little longer
4 for that one thing Yes. | wish to see
her again. Miss Elizabeth Churchill
hated her. wish that | might love
her now. do you know? Would--would
she let me--if she knew?"
"They say that love Is not possible
between women said I. For my
own part, wish with you"
She interrupted with light tap Of
her fan upon my arm. Look, is moi
that she?"
turned. A little circle OF people
were bowling before Mr.. Polk. who
held sort OF levee at one side OF the
hall I saw the tall young girl who
at the moment swept graceful
curtsey TO the president My heart
sprang to my mouth. Yes. 1t was
Elizabeth All yes, there famed up
on the altar OF my heart the one fire.
lii long ago for her. SO we came nov
to meet silently, with small show. IN
such way as to thrill none but our tive
,, selves. She. too. had served, and tha
largely. And my constant altar nr,
: had done It's part also. strangely. II
all this long coil OF large events. Low
--ah, true love wins and rules,
\ makes our maps. II makes our world
Among all these distinguished men
: these beautiful women. she had he
> own tribute of admiration I felt ratt
er than saw that she was In some pal
: filmy green. some crepe Of China. Wit
= skirts and sleeves looped up W.T.
. pearls. In her hair were green leaves
simple and sweet and cool. To 10
! she seemed graver, sweeter, tina
% when I last had seen her. say, N
p heart came I'D into my throat. All
= could think was that wanted TO tab
her into my arms. All did was [
re stand and stare.
y, My companion was more expert
o. social maneuvers. She waited unit
X the crowd had somewhat thinne
Q. about the young lady and her escor
az saw now with certain qualms th'
x, this latter was none other than N
at whilom friend Jack Dandrldge For
A. wonder, he was most unduly sobe
or ana he made, as have said, no b
le- figure In his fnery. He was vel
ell merry and just trifie loud Of speec
nd but. being very intimate IN Mr. Polk
N. household, he was warmly welcome
all by that gentleman and by all arour
nd him.
er "she is beautifull" heard the Lac
re at my arm whisper.
ri. "rs she beautiful to you7" aske
be. Very beautiful" I heard her cate
int her breath. "She Is good wish
Ter could love her. wish, wish
lp. saw her hands beat together
us. they did when she was aSitated.
al turned then to look at her. and VIII
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