Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-06-07

csch other"
Set even Mr.. Jones was not proof
nzainst the fear Of a double load OF
shot in his legs. As the lord chancei-
icr seized his weapon, he took flight
swiftly. leaving the old gentleman
merging his forhead.
The lord chancellor was so upset
)y this incident that he cut short MS
visit. The return journey to London
;. as all know, very tedious one.
IL Chester, just when the old gentle.
nan had fallen into a doze, the guard
entered the compartment In which
ne sat alone
Tickets. pleased" demanded that
iunctlonary.
"Eh?" stammered the lord chancel-
lor why, handed in my ticket at
Durham"
None of that talkl" replied the
guard roughly. you'll pay or get
of the train"
why, you, fellow, do you know who
| am? / am Lord Mastertonl" cried
the old gentleman Indignantly.
You don't sayl" answered the
guard. We'll, my names Jones. l
want to marry your ward. Come, lord,
excuse my little trick, and tell me
jus why can't We love each 9TH
er, and"
"Belpl" yelled the lord chancellor,
pulling the bell which communicated
with the engine-driver's cab The
train slowed down, but before the
frightened trainmen could learn the
cause of this summons, Mr.. Jones, his
hat and coat slowed away in his suit
case, was seated in his own compart-
ment, typical tourist, reading the
Daily Mail.
On arriving at his detination, Lord
Masterton sent a telegram to his
ward, summoning her to his house. On
her arrival he cross-questioned her
with some shrewdness and, discover
ing everything except the marriage,
he promptly packed her OF to fin
ishing school in Paris.
The lord chancellor's word is law,
and there was no escape, but before
departing. she contrived to have mo-
ment's interview with Jones.
You go, honey he said, hastily
placing himself In contempt again.
Before Christmas wen be sitting
down to the old gentleman's table, as
thick as three peas together"
Mrs. Jones. having implicit comb
dence In her husband, obeyed him
And this brings US to the last scene
OF tho drama.
Scene: The house Of lords tn au-
tumn session. Occasion: The vote
upon the enactment of the tramps'
-seding act II this measure Is re-
jected. It means dissolution Of par
lament, with the possibility Of the
governments defeat. 100 a.
Lord Masterton, slumbering peace
fully upon the woolsack, presided over
the decorous debate Lord Winter
bury was upon his feet, urging the re-
lection Of the measure.
"As was saying. and as repeat,
my lord" he said. addressing the I'M
conscious form upon the woolsack.
ShAo at AhCoho W Jul AhCi
destruction to our Industries, and the
degradation of our country from a
first-class power to a poverty-strick-
en- waste. T."
sit down." exclaimed a strident
voice from the woolsack.
The lord chancellor, hearing these
words, issued apparently from his own
lips, opened his eyes and gazed upon
the startled lords.
Il beg your pardon, my lord" re-
piled the lord chancellor blandly, and
turned little in his seat to ease his
position. And then, to his horror, a
voice Kissed in his ear.
Keep quiet, as you value your rep
utation. My name is Jones. / want
to marry your ward. May II"
The lord chancellor sprang to his
feet, and instantly the debate ceased
automatically. The leader Of the op-
position. came hurrying up, anxiety
upon his face.
Your lordship is not feeling well
today?" he asked solicitously.
"Oh. very WELL" replied Lord Mas.
terton. sinking back. and the debate
proceeded.
Don't try that again" Kissed the
voice in his ear. I've got your
voice down pat, and | can make you
say anything / choose. can have
you put into a sanitarium with half
dozen words. Do you get that lord
Now. may marry Elizabeth"
Where are your" groaned Lord
Masterton under his breath.
"rll tell you later. lord. Listen!
May | have Elizabeth?"
You've got me. anyway" muttered
the unhappy lord chancellor. Yes.
my lord. Pray continue. You were
remarking that the passage of the
ramps feeding act meant ruin-Go
on, Mr.. JONES'
My name is Jones. come from
Fairfield. Neb.. and belong TO the
Presbyterian church. don't use
liquor or chew. and am mem
Der of the Knights OF Pythias. My
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