Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-29

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uairss 20 and = very much AnAsrsstsd
IN ypur-carser. We may call II that
nayat vs1
..If you can't think Of . bsttsr word"
He wished It wers not neceaaary to
bring Graeg's uams 70 often into the
conversation.
They talked Tor q few minutes long
or on embarrassing, impeFsonal sub
jscts until they saw Gregg appear at
the entrance. But Mrs. Deland ELUSIVE
~ .waylaid him, and there was an awk-
ward pause which John did not know
how to bridge.
Katherine said. ON IN impulse. the
wisdom Of which may b regarded AZ
doubtful: about what you said Of
your career. don't like to hear you
speak $3.50 lightly Of 1t. ] think you
have been very brave and splendid.
Not many men would have held out
as you have"
He was taken OF his guard. II did
not expect you to think go" {,
"My-my notions Of values and things
have changed good deal. l find. And,
I-may l 60 ony She looked at Gregg.
He was still In Mrs. Deland's clutches.
II was q very selfish. thoughtless girl
then. deliberately-no. carelessly.
which is worse-1eopardized your hap-
piness in the search for my own.
have been heartily ashamed Of it. l.
I hope 1t did not mean serious unhap-
piness to you"
He looked at her steadily. II have
not been unhappy" Then he rose to
greet Gregg. who had extricated HIM
self.
The latter was very cordial. "Any
time you're in town call me up and
we'll lunch at the club. Any time. re-
member
But he did not miss Katherine's tone
as she said to John. "Goodby-and
am very glad of what you have just
told me-"
Later, when they were at their table,
Gregg said to Eathe cine. II have no
ton Dunmeade is the reason you have
kept me waiting so long"
Under his gaze tho tinge Of color In
her cheeks deepened. She made no
reply.
Does it ever occur to you," he ask
ed. carefully setting down the glass,
''that might get tired of waiting?'
Does it ever occur to you" she an
swered. that l shouldn't care very
much?"
But of this John could know nothing.
The ceremony of exchanging minis
tiers was not an elaborate court func-
ton. Fifty odd gentlemen, represent
ing each his principally. met In
hotel parlor ard elected Mark Sherrod
to succeed William Murchell as chair
man of the state executive committee.
Al the latter retired from the chair
which, symbol Of bis undisputed sway,
he had occupied for twenty years and
his enemy took his place there was
nothing to indicate that the seals of do
minion had been formally transferred.
The monarch was not present in per-
ron. Many Of the committeeman were
surprised ct Aurchell's presence. They
had thought that he would stay away
to escape the last humiliation OF be-
holding the formal ratification OF his
accomplished defeat
He had gone to the meeting In car
rage because the weather was rough
and his physical condition was not
good. But when he left he forgot the
carriage and started to walk to the
house that he called home. He walked
aimlessly. head lowered as though he
were pondering some deep problem.
The defiant front that he had main
tanned before the committee had been
q pose. He was feeling old-old!
His course took him past house
of state. where the monarch sat en-
throned amid his court. directing the
affairs Of his kingdom. What Muir
chell saw was the Office building Of
the Atlantic railroad. He entered an
elevator and was rapidly hoisted to the
proper story. A page Of ebony skin
took his card.
Murchell did not have to wait long.
Soon he was before his former liege.
The royal brow wrinkled. Isn't
this little MISUNDERSTANDING the
present state Of public sentiment?
what difference does 1t make-now?
I've just come from the committee
meeting"
"Yesy' Sackett understood. '"Sher-
rods elected. ! suppose"
Yes. Thanks to your influence"
"I'm sorry" Sackett's regret was