The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-02-06

Willie.
"well, suppose l telegraph to Wal
dron g. Co. Can you come in again this
afternoon
"Yes."
When she returned in the afternoon
the cashier handed her a slip Of paper.
1t read
Merchants Bank, Talbottom, Ca
Gentlemen: Nothing to explain. We
forwarded check to Willie Smith, Tai
bottom. as requested. If the party pre-
sentlng It can be identified you may
cash same with perfect safety. Yours,
'WALDRON & CO."
$50 you see It Is all right" said the
cashier NOW, you Will please indorse
the check"
While did so with a sudden feeling OF
exultation.
"How will you have itT' briskly.
Suppose you give me $4,000. That
will pay Off the mortgage and make
some necessary repairs. The rest | VIII
deposit with you. And-and suppose
you let me have check book; 1t will
be more convenient"
The next few hours were momentous
ones In the young girls life. The mort
gage was paid, and visits were made
to grocery and hardware and seed
stores. and to painters and carpenters
and stone masons; and before she went
home n check was on its way to the
principal of her school at Stanton.
In the morning men came out and
made estimates, and they were follow
ed by painters and carpenters and la
borers. who began to repair the old
family mansion, and to surround the
neglected fields with substantial fences,
and to build new cabins under the mag
nlicent live oaks that grew along one
side Of the plantation.
Willie spent most of her time out
doors watching the work and making
occasional suggestions. The new cabins
were surrounded by generous truck
patches, and when they were finished
she was careful to rent them only to
industrious, reliable negroes. In this
she was greatly assisted by the cashier,
who came out frequently to watch the
progress of the work and whose advice
was always valuable.
One day n brisk, prepossessing young
man stepped into the Talbottom post
Office
ANY letters here for Willie smith,
he asked.
mo. she called after them not an
hour ago"
"She?" curiously.
"Yes Generally her man lobe gets
them, but she happened to be in town
this morning. You're one Of the men
working out there | suppose?'
mo, not exactly"
He left the postoffice and walked
across the street to the bank.
HAS Willie Smith presented n check
here for $4,000 recently?" he asked
miss Willie Smith has," replied the
cashier.
Il beg your pardon, I meant Miss
Willie Smith. You see. out West, we
get in the habit of dropping ceremony
The old cashier looked at him
thoughtfully.
$50 you are Westerner, are your
he asked.
Il was. but expect to be a SoutherneI
now" said the young man frankly
my mother left this country nearly
thirty years ago, but have often heard
her describe her old home. When
made my pile l concluded to come
down here and look around; and If
liked the place to stay permanently"
The cashiers face cleared instantly
"Goodv he exclaimed. you cam
help liking such n grand country. AL
1t lacks is money and energy. But what
part of the West are you fromf"
"Leadville. Col"
"Ah, began to suspect it. You have
been connected with the house of Wal
dron & Co.. and called in to see if tn,
check reached its destination al
right" He came from behind the coun
ter and took the young mans hand
warmly. Il am right glad to see you
sub Yo' house never sent out a better
check than that in all its life. Mis-.
W illit neic lttln vi ihbA tH1Et bn ntl
plantation, and is making wonderful
improvements. suh-wonderfull Ant
do you know" lowering his voice. I'll
1t hadn't been for that check l achally
believe she'd been forced to 90 of anl
look for work-achally forced. sub"
Indeed, That would have been to,
bad" said the young man. but"
There's no but now" interrupted
the cashier cheerfully. "Her future
as clear as a June sky. If I'd receive,
the check myself | wouldn't have beer
half as much pleased. Miss Willie's
fine girl--a gem In land that Is full
Of jewels. You must excuse my enthu
siasm. subj" alphabetically. but In
sort of way yo' house seems to havl
had hand In the good fortune. Blu
come into my private room and wei
talk over the country. You're to be on
Of us now. and maybe can give yol
some points on buying a place. An,
I'll tell you about Miss Willie and he
plans" Here new thought seemed {,
strike him. How'd you like to go on
and see her yo'self?" he asked abruptly
I'VE close early. and generally e
that way for a walk. She'll be glad L
see anyone from Waldron & Co"
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