at which she informed him that his
remarks were uncalled for and his energy wasted. Her brother told her
she was lowering herself and disgracing the family name, but, he
supposed, taking advantage of what she must consider a last opportunity.
To which she replied: "I did not expect such remarks from you, Bradley,
as three years ago you asked Mary Saylor to be Mrs. Bradley Clay, an
honor she declined with thanks." Nothing more was said in opposition to
the marriage.

During April and May, Rosamond and her mother were busy preparing for
the wedding, which occurred on the 5th of June and was attended by the
aristocracy of four counties. There were a few guests from even a
greater distance. Judge Singer and his wife were present, as was a
former Governor; Dorothy and her husband came on from Pittsburgh, Mrs.
Neal from Harlan, and Mary from Wellesley; but John Cornwall was not
invited.

Two years after his marriage Caleb was made a member of the Democratic
State Central Committee and a member of the Campaign Committee from his
district in a close race for Governor. Taking the advice of his wife,
which was becoming a habit, he made a liberal contribution, sending it
directly to the candidate, and rendered very efficient and valuable
service. He made two very good speeches, which were written by his wife,
who also drilled him in preparation for their delivery. She long since
had spread the information throughout the State that his mountain idioms
and ungrammatical lapses were affectations to catch the uneducated
voter.

The Governor, shortly after qualification, appointed Saylor as a Colonel
on his staff, and he and his wife were entertained at the mansion. His
wife was named as among those to receive at a reception given by the
Governor to the newly inducted State officials and the General Assembly.

About this time a very wealthy man who owned a farm near Lexington died.
The State became involved in litigation, seeking to recover inheritance
and ad valorem taxes from his estate, claiming he had died a resident
of Kentucky. Similar litigation was pending in the State of New York.

Upon the recommendation of the Attorney General that special counsel was
needed, the Governor appointed Colonel Caleb Saylor and ex-Chief Justice
Dobson to represent the State. Without a great deal of trouble they
collected eight hundred thousand dollars and were paid a fee of fifty
thousand dollars for their services, thirty-five thousand of w