Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-11-01
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with the 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 Anal
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. It
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 step toward them; but
checked himself.
why" he thought, SHOULD l 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?" L.e.. 49,.
"No, thank you, Somes. I 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.
Il hope you'll excuse me, Mr.. Corn
ly, SIR" he began; "but I really think
it'll add to your appetite If you will
at least look over The Planet, SIR"
Gormly shook his head and frowned
4 little.
THAT will do, Somes!' he said
somewhat shortly. Il will see the pa
pers later" "
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, somes," said Gormly
at 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 CON-
passed by chroniclers of such vera.
cious tales, now am pleased to re-
cord that the bell of the door Of the
apartment cut across the further
revelations of Somes with loud,
clear ring.
''See who it is. somes," said Gormly
indifferently. -.:.~ ,>.-.. -. j. i! l.
; tits 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
paigning for you, and the streets
packed with people outside, too"
| us my friend the chief of police
there?"
"No, sir. But there's squad of Of
.
making people that haven't any bust
ness 60 on" ~,
''Well, see who 1t is this time," sa1o
Gormly as the bell rang again. .
Somes was back In few minutes.
ITS the janitor, sir. He says the
reception room down stairs and the
halls filled with people asking to see
you. He says the tenants of the build
ing can't get in or out, and he wants
to know what to do" .
Gormly glanced at the clock It was
half-past nine. <
Tell them that will see them all
at the store in the auditorium at half.
past ten," he replied. TELL them it's
useless to wait here now; that can't
see anybody at present"
Gormly heaved a deep sigh as he
finished his breakfast. WELL" he
thought, II have to face them, and per.
haps the sooner the better. Now, for
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 the
first one. Somes had been careful ia
see that the top Of the pile and the
place of honor was occupied by The
New York Planet. From the head
lines, Gormly saw, as he supposed be
would, that his letter and the accom-
panyfng story covered the entire first
page. He had scarcely glanced at II
when Somes re-entered the room, II
possible in greater agitation than ever
beg pardon, SIR" he began, his
usual method of address.
We'll, what is it,"
There's two people in the drawing
room asking to see YOU"
but 1 thought gave you orders
not to admit anybody, to tell every
body that would see them at the
auditorium in the store at half-past
ten?"
Eyes, sir, you did, sir. But couldn'
very well keep these people out"
Tell them I am busy" said Corn
~. II have no time for anonymou.
callers"
beg pardon, sir" said Some!
again; but really, Mr. Gormly, l.
} you'll excuse me, sir, this presump
tion, you must see Them
. Are you mad?" asked Gormly.
. NEARLY, sir" answered the vale
truthfully.
/ Gormly looked at him curiously
There was so much excitement an<
nervousness in the mans manner, an,
yet it seemed to be rather cheerful