The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-01

one would take any,
 Bess deigned no reply.
 Buyers of silk waists, neckwear and furs, " read Bob. You couldn't buy things, Bess."
 I've bought thousands of dollars worth of such things" she said, with indignation.
 'Yes, but not as buyers have to buy. You went into the stores, made your selections-generally the most eXpen- sive-had the goods sent to the house, and the bill to your father.'
 Yes" she assented, her eyes filling with tears, "and papa never com plained, no matter how many bills came in. suppose" she continued vaguely, 'that 8 buyer has to wrangle, and"
 "Oh, yes,' Bob answered, confidently, 'and haggie, and barter-and-er- everything that is disagreeable, and that you couldn't do."
 Well" resignedIy. 'I hadn't given much thought to that position; but you read on."
 An assistant in the advertising de- pertinent, " Bob read.
 That's the one,' triumphantly; you know often write the advertisements for papa and Uncle Andrew. Don't you, remember what catchy ones Selwyn Brothers used to baye?"
 But Bess, a regular advertising writer has to know lot of technical things, the planning for space, and the kind and size of type, and many other things of which you know nothing"
 Perhaps SOL Bess said, des- pondently; then brightening, but this is only an assistant that is wanted. Perhaps the principal attends to those things. And I shall try"
 Won't you wait awhile, Bess? Per- haps you'n feel differently about"
 T can't, Bob, dear. must feel that I could provide for myself. Surely brains and a good education ought to secure some kind of a position"
 'They won't count" said Bob, dog gedyl business experience is the es- sential thing. But if you're deter mined to go, I'll go with you.''
 Thank you, Bob but no carriage, re- member; working people are expected to walk. You needn't go in,you know; just go with me to keep my spirits up before the interview, and to hold me down to earth when I come out--with the position secured, and months salary in advance
 ''Bess Selwyn!" ez. .s.
 "Ob. know" airly, "it isn't GUS tomary, but they might be afraid of losing such an acquisition, thot some one else would secure the treasure if they didn't hold me with-what would you call it-a retaining fee?"
 Bob knew her gayety was assumed to cover her anxiety and nervousness and he longed to restore to this deli cate high-bred girl al that she had lost through misfortune and through the wrongdoing of others. . >. Eearly the following morning they ; ere t the great store of Mason & Mt ~rill. Bob waited at the street door and .aess's slender figure disappeared in the eFetsd that sarged toward tt1s elevator. @. She retul. ed in about ten minutes Seizing Bob's rm desperately, she hur. ried him hurr. d him to the subway There, under cov.~ of the roar and rat. tie of trains and G IS, she told him tht story of the intervk W. ..l
 "I was sent to the office of Mir. Mer. Till. His private seer tary, so they tolt me, was to question tte applicants ant decide as to their fitne ,s'' Bob smiled in satis ded way at this but Bess did not notice She had GOV. cred her face with her handkerchief and her slight frame was shaking,
 "Bess," said Bob, ge itly, 'contro yourself. Don't make a scene her 1T the subway"
 She removed the handkerchief, bu Ithere were no traces of tears. She wa shaking with uncomfortable, ilysterica l laughter.
 "Bess Selwyn What is the matter
 Wait a minute, Bob" she, gaspet "In the advertising department the! want a man. When I learned this suggested that might be of use il some other capacity. The secretar! eyed me critically and asked: Do vol know anything of bookkeeping?' Anc of course had to admit that did not Have you ever acted as buyer? No Ever served as a saleswoman?' No lThen he said, very impatiently, Well what can you dol? And, Bob I was s confused that I lamely began list o lmy few aecomplishments-I could sim and play and dance-I hesitated, am the secretary said sarcastically, You't better try vaudeville, madam; you'd b quite out of place elsewhere"
 Bob gazed at Bess in angry silence lThen, as the ludicrous situation over came him, he shouted with laughter throwing dignity and conventionalit, to the winds.
 l Control yourself" quoted Bess Don't make a scene here in the sub way"
 "Will you go home now, Bess? Bob asked, gently.
 "Yes, and Bob, think I am ready t be married next month. belive yo are right-I am in need of q guardian.
 The next day Bob interviewe for tn second time young man who serve as private secretary for Nr. Merrill c the firm of Mason & Merrill.
 You had & no difficulty in recogniz ling Miss Selwyn from my description? Bob asked.
 Mot at all, laughed the young mar
 'And it was perfectly evident that ' L. nz.,