Miss Allen, I too am a disappointed man. I had believed that the
President of a great nation was a full man, a contented man. I find
myself an automaton, whirled about by the selfish desires of a
politically stupid and indifferent constituency. One of the few
consolations I find in my high office is that once in a while I come
upon some one who is contributing something permanent to this nation's
real advancement, and I am able to help that person. Miss Allen, will
you not share your great good fortune with my friend and me?"
"Gladly!" exclaimed Diana quickly. Then she added, with a little
laugh, "I think I understand now, why you are President of the United
States!"
Enoch and the President joined in the laugh, and Diana was still
smiling when they descended the steps to the waiting carriage. But the
smile faded with a sudden thought.
"The President mustn't think I will take more than expense money!" she
exclaimed.
Enoch laughed again as he replied, "I don't think that need bother you,
Miss Allen. I imagine a yearly sum will be placed at your disposal.
You will use what you wish."
Diana shook her head uneasily. "I don't more than half like the idea.
But the President made it very difficult to refuse.
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