The Dolores star., 1910-10-28


plainly enough saw fsis little matter
70 forward. When Mr.. Calhoun an.
preached with the Baroness Won Ritz
upon his arm. Mr.. Polk was too much
politician to hesitate or to inquire He
knew that II was safe to follow where
John Calhoun led! These two con.
versed for few moments. Thus, I
fancy. Helena Won Ritz had her first
and last acquaintance with one of our
politicians to whom fate ga~s far
more than his deserts. II was the
fortune Of Mr.. Polk to gain for this
country Texas. California and Oregon
not one Of them by desert OF his
own! My heart has often been bit
ter when I have recalled that little
scene. Politics Sd INSCRIPTIONS can
mot always have John Calhoun. a
Helena Won Ritz. to correct. guard and
guide.
After this the card Of Helena vor
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 well. That might have
been called the triumph Of Helena Won
Ritz. She felt It not But I could see
that she gloried In some other thing.
I approached her as soon as pos.
sible. Il am about to CO." she said
Say goodbye to me now. here We
shall not meet again. Say good-by to
me now. quickly! My father and I are
going to leave. The treaty for Ore
son IL prepared. Now am done Yes.
Tell me gocd-by."
Il will not say It," said I. Il can
not"
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. I must 60"
DO not Co." insisted. Wait"
She caught my meaning. Surely"
she said. II will stay a little longer
for that one thing. Yes. wish to see
her again. Miss Elizabeth Churchill. I
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 q light tap of
her fan uron my arm. Look. is not
that she?"
I turned. A little circle OF people
were bowling before Mr. Polk, who
held a sort OF levee at one side of the
hall. saw the tall young girl who
At the moment swept graceful
curtsey to the president My heart
sprang TO my mouth. Yes. II was
Elizabeth! All. yes. there famed up
on the altar OF my heart the one FIRE.
1T long ago for her. So We came now
to meet silently, with small show. In
such way as to thrill none but our two
selves. She. too. had served. and that
largely. And my constant altar fire
had done its part also. strangely, In
all this long coll Of large events. Love
ali, true love wins and rules II
makes our maps. II makes our world
Amons all these distinguished men.
these beautiful women. she had her
own tribute OF admiration. felt rath.
er than saw that she was In core j
filmy green. some crepe o, Chira. ,'iit
skirts and sleeves iooped up WI
pearls. In her hair were green leaves
simple and sweet and cool. To me
she seemed graver. sweetcr. than
when ! last had seen her. I say. my
heart came up into my throat All I
could think was that ! wanted TO take
her into my arms. All did was TO
stand and stare.
My companion was more expert In
social maneuvers. She waited until
the crowd had somewhat thinned
about the young lady and her escort
this latter was none other than my
whilom friend Jack cambridge For .
wonder. he was most unduly sober.
and he made. as I have said, no bad
figure In his hnery. lie was very
merry and Just = tribe loud Of speech.
but, being very intimate In Mr.. Folks
household. he was warmly welcomed
by that gentleman and by all around
him.
she IL beautiful" ! heard the lady
at my arm whisper.
rs she beautiful TO YOU" ! asked
Very beautiful" I heard her catch
her breath. She Ia good. wish
could love her. I wish, l wish"
saw her hands beat together ~
they did when she We asitated. Z
turned then 10 look At her, and what