The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-03

IN himself and his plans worked admirably His cam
pagh was SO well ordered capituated without
gong to the trouble of making the conventional
Alt Although his easy victory did
prise Adam was properly elated; it would him
70 devote his undivided attention the promotion of
ms remaining aspiration. Besides, had secured a
very energetic ally in the young who had pro-
world " 80 1 u w
Jesscas opportunity become active in the matter
the in New Thebes who could IL he would
exert powerful influence in behalf OF Adams candi-
stood In New Thebes that despite changes brought
about by civil service reform, he still a power
appointment had he thus elected
sudden realization OF the fact at her first attempt 10
make him party to the pretty scheme which she
OF time in thinking up a diplomatic introduction to
me business but when the moment came sls couldn't
that something handsome in the consular line
for Mr. Hazeltine.
Mr.. Hazeltine!" he exclaimed. with amazement
written all over his usually placid countenance. What
And then occurred to the fair promoter that there
were at least three families of that name within the
limits of New Thebee
why, Adam. course" she explained.
Why Of course he asked. with no apparent mod
Incation OF his establishment
And she recalled the fact that her father had
been given opportunity TO become wise the
a trying situation, but she young OF
courage and far too well acquainted with her father
to stand in awe of him.
"oh. 1 supposed you interested in him." shs
answered with an excellent imitation Of the indifer-
ence. which did not deceive the judge for instant
"Y9q used to think him very bright, you know
Hes outgrown it," he returned grimIy.
Very likely she admitted placidy. "stn, he's
spent years and years in preparing himself for the
Like what" ne interrupted impatientIy.
Like interfering with his career. she said soutly
laughed little and paused TO select more Vulnerable
81 should think you would be glad TO do a small
thing like thsfor my sake, If for other reason.
"Jessica Haight" said her father with the look OF
man about to sentence Of his fellows to capital
have accused OF being lacking in per-
ceptive faculty. but II You will tell what
Il don't know why / should" returned. with her
head in the air. "since you don't seem inclined to do
the slightest favor"
The old said but brought his break
Even before he stepped into the he exchanged
his look of deep perpexy for one Of keen and hum
the short his house and his
place of business and by the time he reached the lat
of the firm of Haight 4 williams who was the con-
from that district looked up from his brief
and demanded accounting. The judge told the
story from beginning TO end and found in his partner
sympatne e, sharsr In the haor Of the situation
Hadn't better let me get something for the boy
Not your life"
Mr.. Williams was startled almost into seriousness.
He tried it. but he couldn't recall another occasion
preston.
"why. why" he stammered, Boys all right.
Couldn't be better
AN satisfactory to you isn't it
The congressman threw his cigar stub of the
window tilted his chair against the wall at an angle
that would have been precarous for less expert
and folded his
Il don't know anything better" he said dryly than
to quote from speech to Jessica Here goes: II
am lawyer Of average intelligence"
Hold up!'' broke in the Judge Give me chance
to say that it's my turn to do little trick and want
to help me-
Whereupon he proceeded to unfold a scheme which
appealed so stronly to his partners sense of humor
that he promised to cooperate in its development
few days later there to Adam by mail a
fanked notice to the effect that he had been named
consul to Pango and that his confirmation a
certainty At last the coveted prize had been drawn
Paagos Where was Pango2 1t didn't worry him
little bit because he couldn't place it. Pango was the
entering wedge that assured his entrance into tho
world OF diplomacy
cor sed that he had always been regrettabiy lame
In geography; that. for aught he knew Pango might
Jessica secuted the idea OF Michigan. but
certain about the Antipodes
asked with sudden inspiration
With the big atlas of the world spread open the
library table, they began the quest elusive Pango
1t was by no means disagreeable task but 1t proved
to be fruitiess Pango euded their combined vigilance
Pago-P Page there and number of other
that might have been Pango but weren't
mayed. "We'h go anyway"
Perhaps your father may happen to know" sug-
DON'T ask him. Don't ask anybody. iii manage
1t, Lsten-let me tell you something. she said exct-
edly There isn't Pango. Papa and Tom WI
liams trying hoax It's just clear to
daylight. Papas been too angelic and happy for tho
all along and know 1t. He thinks he's got the
joke Adam, you must md some way to outwit
Haight & Williams"
Only one way me-let's go and find Pango
without consulting anybedy does IT strike you.
LITTLE gfrT?''
'TiI do anything beat those rascaly lawyers she
declared, voice rather tremuous and her cheeks
aiaue.
Two mornings later when the Judge sat impa-
tiently at breakfast table and wondered how t
was that his young housekeeper had not yet put In
an appearance. note was handed him.
Dearest father" 1t ran, I'VE have gone to Pango,
BE to take good care OF yourself and don't drink
more than your usual two cups OF coffee
4 was
Jeseica Hazeltine"
The newspapers OF the State unit in declaring
that the Fifth district convention did the right thing in
nominating Major Charles M Stedman for Congress.
They say only the strongest man. but that 1t
was recognition OF services to the party running
through decades The Record started in
to clip things said about him from the news
papers but print them would require paper an big
as seventeen New York Worlds and Americans COM
bined. These Communications come from all the
state showing Major Stedman IL known and loved
RecQyd