The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-08
CHAPTER XIII
(ContlnuedD

is our last nope. ON, do you realize
that?"
The rested her hand on his arm.
MS going TO be ali right ner
father assured her.
Then there was silence between
them until they drew up before the
governors house.
side by side they mounted the steps.
The generals ring was answered by q
man-servant. who took their cards
after showing them into a small recep
| tion-room. He returned after a mo.
ment TO say that the governor was
! occupied and could not possibly see
them until the afternoon The gen.
erals face was blank. He had never
considered II possible that the gov
ernoT would refuse TO see aim at bis
convenience. Certainly there had
been time when no politician or his
lparty In the state nor in The nation
would have ventured this: but IL was
evident the last ten years had made
difference in his position. Elizabeth
gazed up fearfully into her fatAer's
face What did this mean; was II
merely subterfuge on the goveInor'i
part TO avoid a painful interview
Perhaps, after all, 1t would have beer
better had she remained at the hotel
Her father read her thoughts.
Its all right-be brave" he wills
pered. He turned TO the servant
will you kindly learn for me at what
hour the governor will be at lbertyg
he said stiffly.
"Oh, he must see u.s." cried Eliza
beth, the moment they were alone.
"Of course he must, and he will,
the general said.
But the governors refusal to see
them at once ranked within him. His
sunburnt cheeks were brick red and
there was an angry light In his gray
! eyes. The servant did not return, but
in his stead came dapper young fel
low. the governors private secretary
General HERBERT" he aCked al
quirlngly as he entered the room
The general acknowledged his iden-
tlty by an inclination of the head.
The governor will be most happy
TO see you at any time after o'clock.
May / tell him you will call them"
asked the secretary, and he glanced
not without sympathy and understand
ing. at Elizabeth.
I'VE will return at three" the gen
eral said
He regrets his inability TO see
you now" murmured the secretary,
and again he permitted his glance 10
dwell on the girls pale beauty
He bowed them from the room and
from the house. When the door closed
on them, Elizabeth turned swiftly 10
her father.
He is cruel, heartless, to keep US
In suspense. A word. moment
might have meant SO much TO us
she sobbed.
"A spasm OF pain contracted her faith
er's rugged features.
He will see us; he is busy man
with unceasing demands on his time,
but we have this appointment BE
brave, dear. just a little lCnger!" he
said tenderly.
IN try to be, but there is only TO
day--and tomorrow" she taltered.
Hush, you must not think Of that!
II can think Of nothing else'
How they lived through the Ions
hours the general never knew, hut a
last 3 o'clock came and they were
again at the governors door. 1t wa
opened by the servant who had ad
mitted them earlier In the day.
we have an appointment with tn
| governor" said General Herbert brief
| ly, pushing past him.
Eyes, sir; | will tell him you ar
| here as soon as he comes in" sal,
the man.
He's out, them" said General Her
bert wheeled OH the man.
yes, but he's expected back an
moment, sir "
1T will be all right" her fathe
again assured Elizabeth, speaking
with forced cheerfulness when The.
were alone.
Ten-twenty minutes slipped by
minutes that were infinitely precious
then a step sounded in the hal. /
was the servant who entered the room
however. He came to say that mes
sage had that moment been received
from the governor; he was detained
at the capitol, and probably woulc not
reach home before 5 o'clock.
Does he say he will see us there
asked the general
'He didn't mention YOU, sir: per
! haps he has forgotten, but | thought
youG wish to know"
THANK YOU" The general turned
( 10 his daughter. II think we'd better
/ 20 TO the capitol
TIE carriage WAS SUI TT inc uOor
and they hurried ont TO II and were
whirled across town. AS they came
TO stand before the capitol, General
Herbert. without waiting for Eliza
beth sprang out and STROBE into the
building and un the familiar stairs 10
the executive chambers. Tie door OF
the outer office stood open. a colorcd
ianitor was sweeping the room.
who YOU want boss" he asked
stopping his work and leaning on the
handle OF his broom.
The governor-wherc IS he2' de-
manded the general.
"You's too late, boss, he's done gone
out"
A sense OF futility and defeat almost
overwhelmed the old general. tie was
silent for a moment since he da"ec
not trust himself TO speak then hc
asked:
is the governors secretary here2
The man shook his head
Him and the governor left toceth
er There amt no one here now
they've done for the day"
Then the governor nas goaf
homer"
4 expect that's where he wen, yes
sir"
General Herbert swung about and
hurried from the room IN the hal
he met Elizabeth
Did you see him. she asked ca
gerly.
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