The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-15

Laura Jackson. The Honorable Viii
liam was generally alluded to as n
"rising young man" aud the future
Mrs. jarvis as a Sensible girl" The
match, therefore, was adiudged Every
suitable" The two parties most con-
cerned gave little thought TO its suit
ability, but were very sure that it had
been made in heaven and they them
selves thereby absolved from all re-
sponsibity for it.
But because Miss Jackson was q
sensible girl she was interested in the
Honorable William as statesman as
well as lover. Therefore she was not
content with the brief answer, "busi-
ness" which he made to her inquiry
as to why on this particular evening
he was rather absent-minded and less
joyously happy than usual. 1t was
not in her nature to be denied any in
formation which she earnestly wished
to possess, and so, before long, she
had learned just what was worrying
her future lord but present vassal.
The leading newspaper in the north
ern part of the state, it appeared, being
independent in politics. had so far re-
fused to commit itself to any guberna-
torial candidate. This greatly disap-
pointed Jarvis, who had confidently ex-
pected its support. In fact, he was
afraid that if his opponent was en-
dorsed by the Webster Wing his own
chances for victory would lie percep-
tibly lessened; while on the other
hand, if the Wing would place the name
of William Jarvis at the head of its
editorial columns he did not see how
he could be defeated.
All this having been dutifully ex-
planned to Miss Laura, she wrinkled
her forehead charmingly for perhaps
three minutes and then announced
with calm decision that she had solved
the problem.
"And now, WILL" she said, 'if I get
the Whig to come out for you what re-
ward of merit do / get?"
81 will marry you month sooner
than we had planned" promised Jar
Wis, with remarkable readiness.
'Tmpudence Did you never hear,
Married in haste, repent at leisureF
But seriously now, will you make one
appointment just as wish it made,
assuming, of course, that the person
is entirely competent?"
"Why, yes" assented Jarvis, some
what slowly. 81 don't approve of
ante-election pledges as general
thing, but think am justified in
making al exception in this case. Let's
officially seal the agreement"
Which they did most satisfactorily.
A few days later the editor and
manager of the Webster Wing were
engaged in anxious consultation.
''It's no use, "the latter was saying,
'T've telegraphed everywhere can
think of, and there does not seem to
be a linotype operator out of work
from one end of the country to the
other. Well have to rig up some
frames and get three or four of the
old hand compositors back"
"But that will make the paper look
like the dickens" objected young
Willis, the editor, land it will increase
expenses, too"
''Sure," assented the manager; "but
what else can we do? You tell"
Just in time to save Willis from the
necessity of confessing his incapacity
there came knock at the door.
''Come in" called the manager
without turning his head.
But Willis was facing the door, and
as it opened to admit very pretty girl
the celebrity with which he removed
his feet from the table impelled his
partner to do likewise"
Excuse me-" began the visitor,
''but understand that you wish to
hire linotype operator.
1--WE do" chorused the two men.
"And so ] have come to ask for the
place" continued the young lady. 81
have not had much experience, but /
can average thirty five hundred an
hour, and they tell me that my proofs
are remarkably clean"
The editor kicked the manager
under the table. aud the latter replied
without hesitation:
"Well take you on trial anyway. !
don't mind telling you that you have
come in the nick of time. We do
need an operator aud badly. How
soon can you begin work?"
"This minute" replied the girl,
promptly.
''Very well," said the manager and,
with a few instructions, bowed he.
out. "She'll do" he remarked to his
partner as he resumed his seat and
elevated his feet once more.
''Geel l should think she wouldp'
asserted Willis more forcibly than
eleg ntly.
The new hand did not fail to equal
the expectation of her employers. She
was quietly courteous to those in the
Office, men and girls alike, but she
minded her own business" as the
foreman put it, and, perhaps for tha
reason, was more efficient than the
average of the operators.
The Office boy, an irreverent you'll
Who alluded to Willis as Billions