Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-01
;HAPTER XVIII.
somethina to live Up To.

dav he slept until an 0nprecedentedly
late hour. He was utterly worn out
with tho strain of the campaign, any
way, and the occurrences Of this last
night had almost Frustrated him.
There was ordinarily nothing much to
be done on the next day. the Monday
preceding election day. One final
meeting was scheduled for Monday
night, and that was all.
1t was perhaps nine o'clock when
he woke up He was soon bathed and
dressed. He had signaled, as was his
custom, at the proper time for the
serving OF his simple breakfast. 1t
was ready for him when he entered
the dining room. Somes was there
in attendance as usual. A pile Of
morning papers lay on the buffet.
Gormly made a step toward them; but
checked himself.
why" he thought, Should spoil
my breakfast by reading what the
newspapers have to say on the i'm
portant subject Of my confession? The
news will keep. Let me at least eat
in peace"
Beg pardon, SIR" began somes
deferentially; but aren't you going to
look over the papers. sir, before you
/ eat?"
mo, thank you. somes can guess
pretty we'll what they will say"
But Somes was unusually per-
sistent as well as greatly agitated.
| He had been up early and had read
every scrap IN every paper.
II hope you'll excuse me. Mr. CORN
~. SIR he began; but really think
/ it'll add to your appetite II you will
i at least look over The Planet. sir
Gormly shook his head and frowned
| little.
THAT will do sones." he said
! somewhat shortly. IT will see the pa
pers later"
| After this somewhat peremptory re-
mark, the man naturally subsidized.
| though his interest and excitement
were plainly visible in his nervous
movements He was usually the most
| delightfully."- cool and imperturbable of
attendants.
| You mustn't take this thing so
| greatly to heart, Semes," said Gormly
| ut last
! Indeed, SIR" returned the man,
we're all so set on having you elect
ed, and other things, sir, that"
What he was going to say remained
unsaid, for with that delightful op'
! portuneness which can easily be com
passed by chroniclers of such vera
cious tales. now am pleased to re-
! hn1 nf <Hn oF he
apartment cut across the further
revelations Of Somes with q loud,
clear ring.
"See who 1t is, Somes." said Gormly
indiferently.
Its been ringing all morning, sir.
said the man, turning to leave the
room. There's been the greatest
crowd OF people here, reporters and
newspaper men, and Mr.. Watson, and
a number Of gentlemen who are cam
Daigning for you. and the streets
packed with people outside. too"
us my friend the chief Of police
there?"
mo, sir. But there's q squad Of Of.
dcers under q sergeant. and they're
making people that haven't any bust.
ness 60 on"
We'll, sec who It 10 this time" said
Germly as the bell rang again.
| somes was back In few minutes
Its the janitor. sir. He says the
reception reom down stairs and the
halls filled with people asking to see
! yeu. He says the tenants Of the build
ing can't get in or out, and he wants
| to know what to de-"
Gormly glanced at the clock. 1t was
half-past nine.
Tell them that will see them al
at the store in the auditorium at half
past ten" he replied. Tell them it's
useless to wait here new: that,I cant
see anybody at present"
Gormly heaved a deep sigh as ht
finished his breakfast. Well" he
thought, 81 have to face them, and per
haps the sooner the better. Now, FOL
the papers"
He looked around for Somes; but
that functionary had not yet appeared
He pushed back his chair, rose, walked
over to the buffet, and picked up ths
first one Semes had been careful tt
sec that the top of the pile and the
place of homer was occupied by The
New York Planet From the head
lines. Gormly saw, as he supposed hi
would, that his letter and the accom-
panying story covered the entire mrs
page. He had scarcely glanced at i
when Somes re-sntered the room. i
possible in greater agitation than ever
Beg pardon. SIR" he began. hi
usual method Of address.
well, what is IT."
There's tive people In the drawing
room asking to SEQ you"
But thought gave you orders
not to admit anybody. to tell every
body that would see them at th'
auditorium in the store at half-pas
ten?"
Yes. sir. you did. SIR But couldn'
very we'll keep these people out.
Tell them am busy" said Corn
". II have NO time for-aaonymou'
callers"
Beg pardon. sir" said sone'
again; but really. Mr.. Gsrmly,
you'll excuse me, sir. this presump
ton. you must see them."
Are you mad?" asked Gormly.
Nearly, sir" answered the vale
truthfully,