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k A Gentle From Miss I 2y THOMAS A. Bffr K /foVetixed From the Tlay by Frt I T I COPYRIGHT, 1909, BY THOM, bos- o: t;i>: \Air iN?TrrT3 a fl Ba N actor playing the role or a hi.ch type of southern planter would |VrA score a decided success by pic iuiiu^ vuv v uaittvivi va<?v h%? B^PVfter the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as be strode to the desk of wK the International hotel. A wide brimSB roed black hat thrust back on his head, ft long black perfecto In hl9 mouth, IB? eoftttalls spreading out behind as he III walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon V ensile on his .face that carried sunshine B and good will wherever he went he B was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington. Following the senator were Miss RlAngdon and Hope Georgia, leading a K retinue of hotel attendants staggering ! S V-Na>S*r n l#rt?o ocanrtmpnt nf liifcncfv ! Ieautlful girls, they caused a n all of their own. Carolina, >nt type from the younger, had ere loveliness denoting pride th. a brunette of the quality s contributed bo much to the southern women. Hope Geor- j e girlish and a vivacious blond, especial pet of her father and succeeded in doing with him e chose. [ senator and two such young handsomely gowned seemed to j e old hotel back a score of ack to the times when such nere of daily occurrence. The greatness of the now dingy tonal lived again, are you, senator? Glad to i you, sir," was the clerk's mial senator held ont his band, dy was his friend, to meet you, sir; glad to meet i exclaimed. "Must make you led with my daughters. This Carolina Langdon, this Miss iorgia Langdon." ? ? -?- ?i.k ik.i. ?.ik.^. IXIM IWU (ifu, wilu UICU tauici a ka of courtesy, shook hands with the lack, who was not at all taken aback f the unexpected honor. \Hope Georgia was thoroughly deghted with everything, but'Carolina toked at the worn and faded walls ad furnishings with evident distaste. [ Oh, this is Washington," murmured bpa Georgia"ecstatically, clasping her fends and gaslng at a vista of artl|al pclxns In a, corridor." this Is Washington,", sighed the Kr senator contentedly as be gazed , Boos a hall at the biggest and most , Pgeous cigar stand he had ever seen r ever hoped to see?the only new Ung added to the hotel since Grant J ka president iTruly magnificent establishment yon , pe here, sir; magnificent!" he ex- ^ limed as an imitation marble col- | I3 came within his purview. "I re- 1 ember my friend Senator Moseley | paklng to me of it thirty years ago. ' re onr rooms ready?" 1 The clerk, hugely pleased, hastened ( Passure him that everything was In ; 1st class order, waiting. 1 pfou better go np, girls, while I ; arouim a on auu nun ui get ibc i HflHkg of things." ^HTm, I think we had better look i H^Bound a hit, too, before we decide, ^^^Hber," said Carolina diplomatically. Her father patted her affectiODately 1 the arm. IH^H'Xow, don't you worry, Carolina. I yon think this place too expensive its looks?too good for us. But I 1 yon the best, even this, isn't too H^^Bd for yon girls and your dad. Run j l ^^^Haw and I'll come up and see you ! i ^^^VThe new senator leaned his elbow < the desk, surveying the place. 1 understand this is a favorite haunt the big men of Washington," he , Hg^Bhe clerk eagerly agreed. ^^^HLfca, indeed, senator; we have them Senator Pea body and Senator Stevens were here just moment TP J? ago. Boy, find ^H^H i'A* /"TB Senator Pea body < HI y hS an(i Senator t | Jy vens and tell them j mm y ] Senator Langdon , fci . i ^ is here." B| /m Thetwosenatora ? A came quickly. I 'Ta glad to eee j HHl X. you, Langdon; | It W glad to see you," L exclaimed S t eH*d Senator* with an asody and Ste- sumption of ef? fuaiveness. "I Introduce you to Senator Pea- ( Penney Ivania." Wy bowed, and Langdon held j hand. delighted to meet you, senator. ? a proud day for me, sir." xxly bad put on his smoothest xwt polished manner, me especially to meet you, Senangdon," he said. "Although 1 on different sides we may be ' ed In the same things. I hope 11 see a great deal of each Ion chuckled. 1 's mighty good of you, senator, ending on you experienced feli put me through, ^on't know bout this lawmaking business, iow. Raising cotton, arguing < P ?1 sman issippi wise tdrrlck H. Toomkt Ki a. wise the government said Dossing niggers have been about the extent of my occupation for the last forty years, so 1 reckon I'm not much of a practical lawmaker." "Oh. you'll learn: you'll learn quickly," assured Penbody. "With Stevens, here, for a guide you can't go wrong. i We all look up to Stevens. He's one j of the powers on your side. He's an i able man. Is Stevens." The new senator from Mississippi , gladly corroborated this. "You're right, sir. A great mau! 1 ' tell you. when he told that legislature i what they ought to do, Senator Peabody, they did it If it wasn't for Stevens I wouldn't be here now." Id mock protest the senior senator from Mississippi raised his hands. "Now, now. Langdon, don't say that Your worth, your integrity, your character and our old friendship got you senntorshin." The old planter laughed gleefully. "Sure. Stevens. I have the character and the Integrity, but I reckon the character and Integrity wouldn't have done much business If you hadn't had the legislature." Clearly delighted. Peabody considered It certain that this new senator knew Just the way he should go and would cause no difficulty. His keen sense of gratitude 'made him appreciate how he had been elected. Peabody literally beamed on Langdon. "I hope we shall be able to work a good deal together, senator," he said. "I have the Interests of the south at heart particularly with regard to this new naval base. Perhaps we may be able to get you on the naval committee." "Mel" laughed Langdon. "Well, that would be going strong! But I tell you I'm for the naval base." "For Altacoola?" suggested Stevens. Langdon hesitated. Peabody and Stevens warcnea aiui as ragm n?n.u tbetr prey from the mountain crag. "Well, !t looks to me like Altacoola ought to be a fine site. But the actual place Isn't so lm- ?^ portant to me. I fU J tell you, gentle- x/Wps/ fry men," he said In / I lldC Impressive serl- L \. j ousness that rang f M J/ > withsturdy Amer- I I Ma / lean manhood?"1 jiJ ' tell you that -what a> \ Is Important Is that the great, -v t/ / ; sweeping curve ot """" 4?%'_/ the gull shall hold " 'j%), '? some ol those * 0| white ships of * ours to watch ilFor AUacoolaf'sugover the Indies ***Stecaut' sad the canal and to keep an eye on Bouth America. 1 "And right there on our own southtgn coast I want these ships built and feqfiipped and the guns cast and the men found to man them. I want the south to have her part In the nation's defense. I want her to have this great naval city as the living proof that there Is again Just one country?the United States?and the north and the south both have forgiven." Senator Peabody clapped the new member on the back. "GoodI" be exclaimed. "You've got to make some speeches like that. We'll have you as the orator ror tne navai base." Langdon's eyes opened wide. "Orator!" he gasped. "Me! An ora- | tor!" ' Why, that was oratory, good oratory," exclaimed Stevens, with entbutlasm. "Huh!" granted the planter. "You sail that oratory. Why, that was only the truth." "Well see that you do some more 01 tt? then," laughed Peabodv. "Remember, we count on you for the naval base." "For rural simplicity he's perfection," whispered Peabody to Stevens as they left the planter. "He's a living picture of innocence. We'll push him forward and let him do the talking for the naval affairs committee. Hiding behind him, we could put through almost any kind of a proposition." Once more did the senior senator from Mississippi acquiesce. CHAPTER VI. HKW FBXEJCD8?AJTD AJ% OLD ENX1TT. LANGDON gazed at the two departing senators with varied emotions. He Bat down to think d over what they had said and to carefully consider what manner of man was Pea body, who showed such an Interest In him. He realized that he wonld have considerable intercourse with Peabody in the processes of legislation and finally had to admit to himself that he did not like the senator from Pennsylvania. Just what It was Langdon could not at this time make certain, but he was mystified by traces of contradictions in the senator's character?slight traces, true, bnt traces nevertheless. Peabodv's cordiality and sympathy were to Laogdon's mind partly genuine and partly false. Just what was the cause of or the necessity for the alloy In the true metal be could not fathom. His talk with these famous lawmakers was unsatisfactory also in that it had conveyed to Lnngdon the suggestion that the senate_was not primarily a great forum tor the general and active consideration of weighty measures and of national policies. It had been his Idea that the senate was primarily such a forum, but the attitude of Peabody and Stevens had hinted to him that there were matters of indivual Interest that outweighed public or national considerations. For Instance, ifw "Come alona. colonel! Fo' can't sit heaii all day." they were anxious that Altacoola should have the naval base regardless of the claims or merits of any other section. That was unusual, puzsling to Langdon. Moreover, It was poor business, yet there were able business men In the senate. Not one of them would, for instance, think of buying a site for a factory until he had investigated many possible locations and then selected the most favorable one. Why was it, he pondered, that the business of the great United States of America was not conducted on business lines? He must study the whole question intelligently; that was imperative. He must have advice, help. To whom was he to go for it? Stevens? Yes, his old friend, who knew all "the ropes." Yet even Stevens seemed different in Washington than Stevens in Mississippi. Here he played "second fiddle." le was even obsequious, Langdon had bserved, to Pea body. In Mississippi ne was a leader, and a strong one too. But Senator Langdon had not yet learned of the many founts from which pollt leal strength ana poimcai leaaerauip may be gained. What he finally decided on was the engaging of a secretary, but he must be one with knowledge of political op-1 orations, one who combined wisdom with honesty. Such an aid could prevent Langdon from making the many mistakes that Invariably mark the new man In politics, and be could point out the most effective modes of procedure under given circumstances. It might prove difficult to find a man of the necessary qualifications who was not already employed, but In the meantime Langdon wonld watch the playing of the game himself and make his own deductions as best be could. The senator started toward the hotel desk to ask regarding the whereabouts of his son Randolph when his attention was caught by the sight of three powerful negro porters endeavoring to thrust outdoors a threadbare old man. The victim's flowing white hair, white mustache and military bearing receiv- j ed short shrift"Come along, colonel! Yo' can't sit heah all day. Them chairs is for the guests in the hotel," the bead porter was urging as he jerked the old man toward the door. The Mlssisalppian's fighting blood was instantly aroused at such treat ment of a respectable old white man by negroes. His Hps lightly compressed as he harried to the rescue. He cried sharply. "Take your hands off that gentleman! What do you mean by tonchlng a friend of mine." The negroes stepped back amazed. "8cuse me. senator, is this gent'man a friend of yours," the head porter gasped apologetically. Langdon looked at him. "You heard what I said," he drawled in the slow way natural to some men of the south when trouble threatens. *Td like to have you down in Mississippi for about ten minutes." The head porter turned quickly on his assistants and drove them away, shouting at the top of his voice: "Get about yo' wuk. How dare yo' intehfere wid a friend of de senator's? I'll teach yo' to be putting yob noee In where It alnt got no business." The old man, astonished a^the turn of events, came forward hesitatingly to Langdon. 'To very much obliged to you, sir," he said. "I'm Colonel Stoneman, an old soldier." The Mlssisslpplan stretched forth his hand. 4o T Ana.4s\n alp Aonntnp JJLJ UAUIQ to ml Hfeuvu, ima p^v?ww. Langdon of Mississippi. I am an old soldier too." "Delighted, senator," exclaimed the seedy looking old man, taking the offered hand gratefully. Langdon's easy method of making friends was well illustrated as he clapped bis new companion on the back. Everybody he met was the Missfeslpplan's friend until he had proved himself the contrary. That had been his rule through life. "Come right over, colonel; have a cigar, sir." Then, as they lighted their cigars, he inquired, "What army corps were you with, colonel?" "I was under Grant along the Tennessee," replied the old G. A. R. man. Familiarity with a senator was ci-imofhlncr n#w far him and already be was straightening up and becoming more of a man every moment Langdon was thoroughly interested. 'T was along the Tennessee nnder Beauregard." he said. "Great generals, sir! Great generals!" exclaimed Colonel Stoneman. "And great fighting, I reckon!" echoed th ^Confederate. "You remember ( , - I ' the battle of Cra wfordsvllle T The old Federal smiled with Joyous recollection. "Do 1? Well. I should say I did! Were you there, senator?" "Was I there? Why, ! remember every shot that was fired. I was under Kirby. who turned your left wing." The attitude of the northern soldier changed instantly. He drew himself up with cold dignity. Plainly he felt that he had the honor of his army to sustain. "Our left wing was never turned, sir!" he exclaimed with dignity. Lansdon stared at him with amaze mcnt. This was a point of view the Confederate bad never heard before. "Never turned!" he gasped. "Don't tell me that! I was there, and, besides, I've fought this battle on an average of twice a week ever since '05 down In Mississippi, and in all these years 1 never heard such a foolish statement." "What rank were you, sir?' asked the Union soldier haughtily. 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