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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-23
OCEAN VIEW.
How the Time is Spent-hichmohu
HcOnlr.


Correspondence of the Dispatch)
OCEAN VIEW. VA, July IA more
charming place TO spend the summer than
Ocean View would be hard TO find. It's
accessibility makes it particularly de-
sirable to Virginlans, but they are not
tho only people that have found out us
many attractions, as it has many guests
from other States. even rs far as Geo .
gia. Louisiana, and Texas. a most con-
genial spirit pcrvadcs the entire place
The hotel is comfort itself. with its rooms
opening on the porches running the Whole
length on both the water and land Sues
hence no back-rOOms. The table Is sup
piled with every delicacy. The music IS
fine and the ballroom speaks for itsell'
when. to the inspiring strains OF the
''two-step." seventy five or hundreu
couples participate in the dance. In the
spacious parlors singing ana rec
tations hold sway. Special meH-
ton and praise should be &C
corded 10 Miss Hecht, Of Nortolk' LOT nci
sweet graciOusness in acceulhs 10 ''o
many requests made to her to sing anu
recite. She has added much 10 the ple"~
sure OF others. as has also Mrs. ods..'
Sunday morning sacred concert "ds
much enjoyed, among the singers oelhs
MISS IeCuls MIS-. Ae-'-Af '~
Rowe. and several gentlemen.
The bathing here is splendid and per-
fectlv safe. There is no under-current;
consequently. bathing is INDUCED in by
every one. old and young, and those OF
all ages in between. The fishing is I'M
excelled. No fish stories are necessary
the strings Of spots, &c, bearing EVIL
dence that the fish abound here most
plenufully. MI,
Among the recent arrivals from Rich
nond are the following: Mr.. Aston
Cabell. wife. and two children, and NJ
Rufus Williams and wife and three chll-
dren and nurse; Mr.. young Jones ana
wife Mr. Jasper Rowe and VIE, MIS-; w.
Watson James and two sons, Mrs Ed-
ward Mcclure Miss Mcclure, hunter NC
CURE. Jr., Dir. a. J.. Strauss ana WIZ
and Henry Ernest, Arthur Lee, ana lil'i0
Bessie Strauss, one of the prettleSl HllIo
TOTS on the beach; Mrs. NJ. Crlghloh'
Noses d. Creighton. Mrs. Kate Lawton'
and Miss Alice Crutchheld. the last TWO
Young ladies' being two Of Justice Jonh
rnost charming daughters, VINO are nero
cbqnor9ned by Mrs. Young Jones' NlI'
John b. Iightfoot. wife, ana SON. MIS-
Tobn Hutchinson and daughter, ana tWo
sons. Mrs. Gibson, Miss Williams MISS
Ploa.arts. and Mr.. Gillian
CAPTAIN Reave and his company Va
washington High-School cadets are mere
By the way, this is a very soldieriy-loon-
ing lot Of youths. and many others arc
here. whose names for the present mo-
mont slipped your correspondent mem
or. .er.,., foroo
90 tLo botol. The prorrietors Messrs
Kennedy & Woodley, are undoubtedly in5
ricbt mon I'm the right place They give
tbcir personal attention 10 the comfort
and and pleasure of their guests. will, Mt
" q Mcdowell. so long an Ford's Hotel
imparts to the office a home-ike look 70
richmond people. Every one is glad 10
SOC "NIc." rs he is familiarly called. Mr..
Ed Hogg. of Baltimore, completes guar
tette Of hotel-men hard TO beat. DIR. Sliu-
man. the resident physician, gives tho
most timid feeling OF security
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-23
THE VARIETY SPRINGS.
Newsy Notes from the Near Neighbor
of EIIiott's Knob.

VARIETY SPRINGS. VA, July H.-
(Special)-Again Variety Springs looms
up among the most popular resorts in
old Virginia. There are few places so
fortunate as this in having charming ana
romantic resorts for outings OF varied
descriptions within easy access. Through
out the season there are tourists here
from various points. in quest of recrea-
ton, rest, and amusement. We have
quite large company assembled, hall
ing from many localities. and the rounds
OF daily amusements give variety TO the
enjoyment OF the magnificent scenery
and the pure. bracing breezes that come
from the neighboring mountain-tops.
The hotel Is now. large. and airy, with
delightful piazzas extending tho entire
length of the building. There are SIX
varieties OF water, all OF which have
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been pronounced highly efiicacious. Inc
lawn and walks deserve special menuon.
The Variety is largely patronized py INC
appreciative people OF Staunton, VINO
add very much 10 the pleasure OF inc
guests at large. The genial proprietor
spares neither care nor expense 10 pro-
mote the comfort ind pleasure OF his
visitors.
There will be series OF entertain
mcnts here. beginning Saturday night,
with an old-fashioned "tacky party ana
"cake-walk.' Following this, on wed
nesday, July 18th, there will be given
musical entertainment or rare merit.
Among the vocalsts will be Captain f.
Cunningham. Mrs. b. a. Clements. ana
Miss Julia Teller. OF Richmond; Dr' w,
r. Clements, Misses Mamie Almond ana
Margaret Binks. of Lynchburg.
Tho latest arrivals are: Mrs. Coleman,
Mrs. w. Il. Ham. w. VI. simpson anu
wife; Mrs. Charles w. steele, NorioiN'
Va: Mrs. p. A. Clements. j. {. flemins'
o. A. Lynch, Mrs. 4. c. Worthihs'oh'
Mrs. w. +. Powers, Mrs. T.. j. fediH'
Mrs. VI. j. Cook: Mr. Wilton COSBY idch'
mond. Va: Mrs. l.. Z. Morris ana uausn-
ter. Petersburg. Va; Messrs' bohcnee
and Kelley, Louisville. Ky; MIS-. NC
Causland, ST. Louis, MO; MISS craig
Deerdeld, Va; Miss wilson Midwater
Va: Air w. Dick. New York; Misses
Smith. washington; Miss Jackson. Wash
ington. Misses Burks and Almond. Lynch
burg. Va: and Dr. w. r. Clements. w.
T. Burke and Wife Mrs. a. II. Valz and
family. Miss Rose Witt, Mr.. Albert
Schultz and wife, Mr.. J. L. Bairth and
wife. Mr.. James Ker and wife. Miss
Kate Elchelberger. Mr.. y. S. Morton,
Mrs. L. .. wilkinson, James r. Gregory
and wife, Mrs. r. II. WITT. and Mr.. w.
j. Swink, of stanton.
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THE ALLECHANf.
The Guests and the Amuseihen'A-
The Children.

ALLEGHANY SPRINGS. VA, July IL
(Spccial)-Onc feels, after taking the long,
hot dusty ride over the Norfolk and
Western that he has found in Allegheny
a Voritable land of the "lOtos caters
a place 50 beautiful, so calm mat
one is soothed by the mere sight OF II.
Years ago some one laughingly named
the cottages here Purgatory, Saint Rest
Paradise. and Heaven, and some now
through all the years these names have
clung to them. and am ! really gong
TO dwell in Heaven" asked bright lit
tie woman Of the servant who was show
ing her to her room, land IS thcro no
Diable there2" Zach, no Madam not
'ceptin' YOU fetch i'm in wild yer,' WAS
his reply.
Not only are there no owl spirits here,
but every face wears a bright contented
smile-a smile as ii life were one long
holiday.
THIS week has been one of marked
increase in guests at the Allegheny. Peo-
pie are now docking here from all parts
OF the country Many come for the
water. but hy far the greater number
come because Il Is so delightful 10 be
here. and because, as one lady said TO
me, "Only the most charming people
come 10 Allegheny"
This IS also one OF the most popular
resorts for children. At all hours Of tho
day they may be seen spinning here and
there on wheels driving playing games
and until 10 o'clock in the evening the
little folks have things entirely their
own way in tho ballroom. The older
people-the proud mammas and papas,
aunties and uncles-soem 70 derive almost
as much amusement from watching the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-23
AT FOREST LODGE.
4 Gay Cotcrie of Richmond People
Are Summering There.

GLEN ALLEN, July A.-(Special)-
Forest Lodge. the charming hosiery
erected at Glen Allen by Captain John
Cuss0ns. is rapidly coming TO the fore
front as n resort. and is being recognized
by Richmond people MS one Of the most
desirable places IN this section Of Viz
ginia for summering.
The beautiful and roomy hotel, situated
I'm a grove Of maeu.ncent oaks; the large
ponds everywhere around for boating
and bathing. and the beautiful drives
through inyigorating and health-giving
pine forests. appeal 10 all who once visit
the attractive resort, and the result IS
that this summer the Lodge is enjoying
its most successful season, and is well
filed with a gay cotcrie Of Richmond
people.
Among those summerlrg at Forest
Lodge are Colonel and Mrs. Low, OF Bar
tow. Fla. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leioer-
muth. Mr. and Mrs j. Scott Parrish,
Misses Mary and Elsie Parrish, Or. and
Mrs Jere Withcrsp0on. Mr. and Mrs. j.
c. Epps. and Judge George j.. Christian
and family. of Richmond Others who
are booked for this week arc Miss Eliza
beth Mason Rowland, Miss Alice Jordan,
and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Branch, OF Rich
m0nd.
Driving and boating parties are given
reach afternoon, and billiards and pool
together with card parties on the spacious
porticos. occupy the guests during the af-
ternoons. Almost nightly cycling and
driving parties arrive from Richmond.
Captain John Cussons left Wednesday
for a tour of Scotland and Norway. lie
will be gone until November. During his
absence the Lodge is in the charge Of
Miss Marguerite Gardner, than whom
no more charming hostess could be de-
sired
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! Mr.. Dodson and Mr.. Harris. or Dah'l,i'.
on FRIDAY night delightful nay-1Hs
was given TO Ripley Springs anu wv
yacon-loads Of merry young peoPio 80
ovcr tho mountain roads TO one OF the
most DELIGHTFUL spots in virginia inc
Marty was chaperoned by Mesuanes b'
\. Robinson, L. +. Boykin' w. ~. Ihy,or'
II. l.. Chenery, c. w. Spicer' ~ !, laS io''
Ciorouce II. Boykin. JOnn Is. Childrey,
Aibort GRAY. and Charles Lambert The
,.our~ ladies' enjoying the ride were
Me- F.mpsie Pegram, Miss Lillian Pc
aram Miss Miriam BOykn. Miss Elsie
Rovlxin. Miss Lottie Lambert. Miss Bes-
sie Lambert. Miss Matte Lambert MISS
yell Richmond. and Miss Dodson. or
Danyille: Misses Blackwell. Of Nor-)lk;
Misses Smith, of New Orleans; Miss Juua
Maxwell. Of Indiana; Miss Margaret Chii-
drey. Mr.. Ben Robinson, Mr.. LulneF
Sheldon. Mr.. Charles Lambert. Mr.. Ar
thur Scrivenor, Mr.. Norment, ana others
a riding party was given WedneSoay
morning by Mr. Dodson 10 Miss Miriam
Boykin and Miss Fanny Crouch. rinse
who participated were Miss Boyhn, MISS
Crouch, Mr. Charles Dodson, Mr.. Harris
Miss Zell Richmond, and Miss Dodson'
Among tho latest arrivals are Mr.. ana
Mrs James Pegram, Captain George Re
gram. Misses Emsc and Ill PeGrarn, Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Scriyenor, Mr.. aud Mrs
r. w. Lambert. Mrs. Lambert. ST.
Misses Iottie. Bessie. and Matte Lam
bert; Mrs. and Misses Lyell. AIRS. Currie
and Miss Fannie Lewis, Colonel II. VI.
Rovl,in. Miss Daisy Boylkin. Nh x. \.
TAYLOR and Mr.. c. w Spicer-aH Oh
Richmond: Misses Lucy and Mary smith
of New Orleans; Mr.. and Miss DCcs"n'
Miss Richmond. and Mr.. Harris. or Dan
Vile: MIR and Mrs. Gordon cumming, u
IIamnton. Mr.. McClintock, of Lexington,
Nv Mr. Ballagh. Of LynchburS; Major
Anderson and wife and daughters, II
lexington. Va. and Mrs. and Miss Bruce
of Halifax. Another large party Is eA-
,octo1 upxt week
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|THE SUMMER RESOR1S.|

| little folks glide here and there as the
fairy dancers in performing the different
movements.
There was delightful card party given
the other day Mr.. Martin, OF Memphis.
and Mrs. Cowan, OF Knoxville. Tenn,
winning tho first prizes. and Mr.. Cleve-
land, OF Houston, Tex, and Mrs Pugh,
Of New Orleans La, winning tho Sc
cbnd prizes. There was also a german,
TO attend which quito a large party came
over from Salem. Va.
on tho evening Of the 18th a very in
teresting and instructive picture con-
test" took place in the parlor. Mrs. NJ.
S. Peters, Of the University of Virginia.
was tho successful contestant. Some
Iaughablc mistakes were made. one lady
called Bin Nye Eugene yield, saying She
knew they wero both bald, and 10 save
her life che could not tell which WIGS
which. Altogether, st was most enjoy
able evening, and many guests left the
parlor determined In the future TO make
a similar collection OF pictures
Among the late arrivals arc Mrs. NJ. p.
Norfoet and daughter. Miss Ellie Mrs.
Chalmers Glen and daughter, MISS Rc-
becca. winston, n. c.; Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Rae, New York; Mrs. l.. G. Johnston and
three children, Charlotte, n. G.
Among tho Vrgnians who have re-
Gently registered are Mrs. II. w. White
hurst and daughter. Miss jessie; Mrs. {.
A. Berr Mrs. j. G. Peake and three chill
dren. Norfolk; Mrs. John l.. Watson ana
daughter Miss Louise, Portsmouth; Mr..
John S. Witt and family, Mr.. John kaz
and wife. Mr.. w. s. Fore and family. Mr.
~. ". Terry and family. Mr.. w. Il. Bisbie
and family; Or. r. w. Martin, Jr., Lynch
burg; Mrs. NJ. S. Peters and son, Mrs.
Noah X. Davis. Miss Davis, MISS cara
Belle Davis, University Of Virginia; Mr..
Martin Gilrnour. wife. and two daughters;
Miss Katie Buford, Richmond; DR.. G. II.
Carter and mother, Danville; Miss Betta
Thorn. Austinsvile; Mr.. J. II. Spencer,
wife, and three Children, Martinsyille.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-23
GANETY AT BEL AIR.
Many Richmond People Enjoying
Tbcmselvcs at This Resort.
Correspondence Of the Dispatch)

Correspondence of the Dispatch)
HOTEL BEL AIR, NEW CASTLE.
VA. July 22.-Tbls lovely resort, nestled
in among the Allegheny mountains, is
nearly filed now with Richmond people,
and the gayety is at its height.
/ think / exhausted ali my adjectives
In M last letter from this charming
place, but / Will spare you any more
raptures. and just give q short account Of
the people here from the dear old city
on tho James, and how they are amusing
themselves We have had quite an in
fiux OF visitors since l last wrote. and
drives. horseback rides. dancing, and hay
rides seem to be the most popular amuse-
ments. a party OF enthusiastic and sue
cessful fishermen go out quite frequently
and always return with long strings OF
black bass Chough why FISH with such
delicious white meat should be called
black ! cannot say.
This hotel seems 20 contain a happy
set OF guests. Every face seems wreath
ed with smllos, and every one looks con-
tented. Some entertainment is always on
foot. and l hear rumors Of theatricals.
tableaux. germans, tacky parties, cake
walks, &c, 10 take place In the near fu-
ture.
As / write the morning dance is gong
on in the ballroom. while the whist and
euchre players have possession OF the
parlors and card-rOom These lovely
moonlight nights attract many parties
q deux to the lawn and pavilons. and Tho
spacious porches also afford many cosy
hooks. where tho odd. old story may be
told again" with all the eioquence that
such accessories as moonlight scenery
and lovely girls can add. Would not this
give. even 10 a lisping tongue and hating
speech. the fervency OF Claude Mel
motto?
A surprise fruit party was rendered
Wednesday night, after the german, By
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JEFFERSON PARK.
It's Attractions and some of the
Guests.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. July -
Especial )-Albcmarle has for years been
a very popular resort for that class
known as summer boariers. In this Sec
tion are many fine country residences.
surrounded by handsome, well-shadod
lawns, where the Fugitive from city noise
and dust and heat finds welcome and
refreshing retreat. In the beginning this
was an unlooked-for incident in the lives
OF Albemarl0 residents, but It is now
premeditated and prepared for. IN many
hamlets the incoming OF city folk IS
quite an event. Among these hamlets
are Keswick. Gotham. Ivy. Crozet. ana
Greenwood along the line Of the Chesa-
poake and Ohio railway. Until recent
years Charlottesville has not very largely
participated. But with the coming OF
electric-railway facilities has grown up a
popular watering-place, 10 use the am
cient designation known as Jefferson
Park, where there is a commodious hotel,
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OLD POINT. July d. -'sp..l.-.-
thing sensational has happ.le- a "
Point during the past wo-a -
continues 10 rise and fan Do
Old way, and the evening WINDS pa"
the same sweet zephyrs. N.sy
10 have any trouble. and e4 .
moving along pleasantly I.H.
are the cares that ever inf.
down here. There is som .s
atmosphere Ct the place i.
nistc t0 everything lko
bring auNlctles along with
find ready panacea Tor .
gisteulns mOonhclms ou 4
waters, or lu the uncal
tho waves. People are clu
ing and going. and there Is
pleasant excitement ot meet
And old Point is 50 Wl..lJ
IT'S visitors como from aimos, e..
There have been. perhaps. r.ia '-'.
people here this season f-.I '
fore. and especially from .0ia
Petersburg. The following l..-i
regis tered at tho Hyel
j.. Braytou, John Bas..y -
A. ROthsChild. u. y. Lous Ar''
j.. G.. Richardson. j. ID. Da..
Tolman. J.. ID. Bcan. II. ,..
Thomas ;. Angus. Miss Nt'
X. J.. Hunter, Miss Bessie i
Sydnor, o.. T.. ChristOpher @
ton, John ID. Potts, w. O.. ..
ID. Whltc0mb 5lrs. l.. u. ,...
j. =. Pace, w. h. johnson, d. ..
Jr. H. w Roputroe ID N
Edward Donaldson, Mr'. ...,s
stein, William D. Harvey ..
r. j. Williams. Frank Ei.s .a.
william Stands. J.. q. smNa.
man. W. j.. Rcddy j. h- rs
BENJAMIN Barrett. Mrs Anne .
Egglestoue. a. R. Nelson ana "'
ID. H. E.lys0n. .., o.
Mrs. a. Won RCsencsS ali ,s
Richmond, are spenulng o. nili.-
Hygela. ..... vs
Mrs. T. ". woody and daof ...
Marie os petersburg are 20
Hyecia. Miss Woody Us
plished and attractive youns l.- --
recently graduated from ST.
lego. Maryland. The class f .... O.
by Miss Woody as 0n oXcciln. .r
and shows great talent Do
Mrs. 81. l.. Jarrett. of 81"
Is spending the season at tr3
Mrs. Jarrett Is q charming .t.''
many friends here. Sac h.s
SAINT memories of old Point A- ~..I
in her younger years am ni
popular bellies that visited in'- , 8
/ should not lal % make -lrI
the "Blue-Grass State iof % "....,
representatives here. Amons .,.l
Miss Elizabeth Parsons. a. Nri} ...,. 81
and popular young lady. MISS 4-,a.. 30
a decided blonde. highly a.-+...a
and posse SEED OF a winsoue of 90
Mr. Arthur Forchoimer n
Hygela. gave very dsubh e,.rrs
= one sloop was chartered. md go. -rg
~ 40 Tho evening was "a prrIss-
and tho sail was highly enjoyed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-23

warren Cloud. Charlottesville; William
II. Goodloe. Big Stone Gap.
DR.. II. a. Topper and daughter Oh
Richmond. arc visiting Mrs. II. Is. law
thorn. OF Mountain View"
Mrs. John s. Hays and daughter MISS
Helen. arc spending the month at Colo
Mai Beach. They VIII return to Aitoh
August LIST. -
Mrs. Louis OFT Of Washington D. -
is tho guest Of her sister, Mrs. fritz
Baior. OF castle Hill"
MIR. and Mrs. Irving Watkins, OF Rich-
mond are atlMechum's river. AlDemaflo
county. ,,.,...,,,,,,.
MISS Alice suckney. OF WimodansiS
college. Washington. IS spending her Va
cation ct Ms T. w. Goodies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-23

OF the party. continued tboi. =
went on TO New York slght 49,. ,..iD.
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There are many city relatives visiting
aunts. unclos and cousins about the
country. ana socially every neighbor-
HOOD is cnllvenod by their presence.
Outside Of the public guests in public
places. the summer boardins-houscs are
well filled. ~ the Alton House there are
about forty guests At tho Mountain
Top there is good crowd a most inn
poriant arrival was noted there last week
among tho baby guests. lie is REGISTERED
permanent AZ Locust Dale" are Mrs.
J. w. White and mother. Mrs. John Kel-
lam % Atlanta: Mrs. Mary Crane; Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-04
She Got Her Money.
From Harpers Bazaar.


One day the eleven-year-old daughter of
journeyman humorist sat down in cold
blood to build a joke. Her unconscious
humor had brought many shekels into the
house, for she was a bright child, and her
papa was too good a business manager to
allow salabie jokes to go unsoid. This joke,
however, was prepared by the humorist's
daughter with the idea of putting it on the
market, and the humorist. recognizing in It
commercial value, licked it Off on his
typewriter and sent it to market
By great good fortune the joke found
favor in the eyes of the editor, who remit
ted 81 in payment therefor.
Frances" said her father when the
check came, Il have sold your joke. Here
is half dollar for you
Frances was happy. She told everybody
of her literary success. She also told her
mamma.
Frances" said mamma. papa got more
than fifty cents for your joke
Did he?" said Frances
Then she went after papa
Papa, how much did the editor pay you
for my joker" she asked.
Two dollars"
And you gave me fifty cents of it?"
Yes; but you see l had to do the work
of typewriting it, and mailing it. and pay
ing postage. and sending stamps for its re-
turn in case it was not available"
Il see.''
Frances went away. Presently she re-
turned.
Papa" she said. you charge a high
commission for selling jokes, don't your"
Papa made no verbal reply. He took
$1-50 from his pocket and handed 1t to her.
She put a dollar carefully In her little
purse, and handed fifty cents back to her
Il think that's about right" she said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-04

down into the depths of her eyes, which
for second, at his words, lost their feared
look and became suffused with a soft light
of newly realized affection. He forgot
completely the exigency of the moment.
"Oh, dear, can't you hurry?" she said
Don't stand here while every minute puts
you in greater danger"
Instead of acquiescing he prolonged the
moment of sweet triumph, until she yelled
her eyes from his steady gaze. Then he
letsurely went to McKeons desk and pulled
down the top. shut the safe door and locked
1t, and fumbled in his pocket for a bunch
OF keys, with exasperating slowness select
ing one for a drawer of the desk.
She stood consumed with impatience the
while, and finally asked: Aren't you go
ing?"
mo, I guess not" he replied calmly.
why? oh. please, please. I won't stay
here another minute. Why don't you go?
think there Is some mistake: but If that is
not the case little intimidation at the
start might change their minds. Kirby and
Chaplin and some more of the handy chaps
Will be around somewhere, and will take a
hand in any fracas that should occur. And,
besides, there are several thousands of dol
lars in the safe, and it would not look well
"Rut for my sake" she said impulsively.
You think only Of the company. John,
for my sake"
Unconsciously. in the intensity of her
pleading, she had put little hand upon his
arm. He covered it with his own big palm
and gazed into her entreating eyes. For
your sake, Bob he muttered absently.
Then he pinched her fingers and gave vent
TO a little laugh in which there was no
mirth, but an immense amount of happi-
ness.
Don't be alarmed" he said, reassuringly.
II hardly think our men have any cause
for such action. and anyway. We'll take
care of ourselves-you and I, Bob. You sit
here and I'll go out and see what they
want"
He placed a chair in n corner and she
obedieutly seated herself in it without
word. Somehow, now, she felt a perfect
trust and confidence in his ability to protect
both himself and her. She watched him
absent mindedly while he took from
drawer a holster with big blued revolver
in it and deposited it in his pocket Then,
as a gust Of wind brought the clamor dis