The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-11-29

very poor. Worked his way through
college. and now he's ready for a lob"
II see., said the girl slowly.
The house was very gay that winter
with guests coming and going, and
Juliet came to rely on John Faxon al
most as much as her father did. He
was always ready to smooth away OBJ
~stacles. to make the most of difficult
situations. He was courteous, clever
and reserved.
The governors daughter was sur.
rounded by suitors.
when do you intend to give away
that cool young heart of yours?r her
father questioned. And to whom?"
ITO the right man at the right time
answered Juliet serenely and tripped
away to see the floral decorations of
the dinner table, for she was entertain
ing II large house party, and it was not
her custom to leave the details to serv-
ants. She was the last to retire that
evening, and as she stood in the great
hall at the foot of the wide staircase
John Faxon lit her candle for her.
Then he fingered, watching her as she
went up the stairs, the candies glow
making Il soft halo for the pale gold of
her hair and the delicate beauty of her
face. Halfway up she paused and look
ed over the balusters. Her lips were
smiling. her eyes dazzlingly tender.
Good night said Faxon half be-
meath his breath. still watching her.
John Faxon," she said quietly,
haven't you anything else to sayT"
His face showed a battle between
pride and love, and pride assumed the
mastery. He shook his head.
"Nothing else" he answered colby,
but the look of alteration that he gave
her haunted her dreams that night and
for many nights after.
Outwardly their life went on exactly
the same. Faxon neither sought nor
avoided her. Both went quietly about
their duties. The incident that had SO
stirred them seemed utterly forgotten.
Winter melted into spring. and late
one evening Juliet came in from a long
ramble in her garden. She went to the
quaint mahogany table for her silver
candlestick and was aware of John
Faxon standing in the shadow. Mutely
she held out the candle toward hims
and he essayed TO light 1t for her. His
hand trembled. and three matches went
out before he could accomplish it. He
was very pale, but the governort
daughter was quite cool and undib
mayed.
Thank you" she said as he handed
it to her. She looked adorable in the
half light.
Good night" said John Faxon. bow.
ing.
Juliet paused.
Have you nothing else to say to
2" she asked him.
Nothing else" John answered. He
spoke with difficulty.
Juliet dimpled bewitchingly, set down
he candlestick and leaned toward IN
Don't you think it's time you hadf"
he queried. laughing.
Juliet" he cried. you know that
worship you-that | adore you. And
know, too. what has held me silent
this time. | have nothing on earth
D offer you but q poor man rove.
rs love so cheap Il thing that You
peak OF it bitterly:' said Juliet Ar
ngton. ".And as for p~overty-your
fe is not lived yet. John axo My
was a governor. my father
n governor. and unless am the hrsr
rlincton woman TO be mistaken In q
an nv husband will some day be a
Ivernor too."
.Xyith your help. Juliet" laughed
AXIOM brokenly. she was In his arms
Nv. her head against his breast.
Bless me. what's this:' cried hei
ther. entering and peering through
G gloom.
.It means" flashed Juliet before
lxon could s~peak-''it means that o
ndidate for my heart has been elect
after a most exciting campaign"
arhe right man at the right time"
oted the governor softly and hello
I his hands to them both