The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-01
WHAT WRAPPER IS ACCOMPLISHED
 BY H. BARRETT SMITH Author of "Bat OConnors Helper" Cashier 1884," etc.
Copyright, by Joseph B. BowlesD

It was an uncomfortable moment for MT. Wells when Miss Fleming ask ed him to explain why the newcomer, Miss Taylor, was still in charge of the notions. Miss Fleming had many charms for the floorwalker. MT. Wells displayed the utmost so- Iicitude for his favorite-especially since he had failed to secure for her the position she coveted. But it was not solely on Miss Fleming's account that MT. Wells suffered the torture of wounded pride. He had recommended Miss Fleming highly, and, without a word to him the firm brought in stranger and installed her at the mo- tions. The foorwalker considered the firms conduct equivalent to a procla- nation of his unimportance, and he de- termined to show the salespeople that he, not the firm, was master on the side aisle
 And all the while. perched at her desk up over the stock shelves, Wrap per 15. pencil in hand, was working diligently on an enormous sheet of NioPPA16 poPSi SplNob Out pCAoi V hNi. Wrapper 15 put in all her spare mo- ments-and moments she hadn't to spare-in making cartoons. She call ed them "spellbinders. The carica- ture in hand was the head-of-stock.
 The saleswomen were spellbound in deed. They were prepared for 15's audacity in any form-but the head-of- ctD r,,1 spellbinder! They looked inquiringly at Mir. Wells. They found that he and Miss Fleming were also-hypnotized.
 MT. Wells was the first to break the spell He walked solemuly down the aisle. He halted beneath the desk of Wrapper 15, and, with deadly seri ousness, shook his fist up at her.
 Come down here, you!"
 SO MT. Wells regarded her with asperity, you are at your old tricks again. Didn't l tell you when l put you at this counter that this was your last chance? Go over on the em- ployes' stairs and wait for me-I'll set tie your case in a moment.
 Miss Taylor humorously took in the diminutive figure, the dark, elfish face, the pert manner. What on earth have you done?"
 "Done?" 15 fixed her sagacious eyes on Miss Taylor. I've left nothin un- done-not that I know of. You know why I'm goin to get the c. B.
 T wish I could do something for you" said Miss Taylor, refectively.
 Gee, he's callin' mel" 15 sprang to her feet. Here's where l pass in my checks!"
 "15," the foor-walker's voice was low, but it had fruity flavor, I've been thinking over your case, and I've come to the conclusion that you are very clever little girl, too clever to lose" He paused. and Wrap per 15 felt the floor giving way un- der her. T feel that we-that is, the saleswomen and heads-of-stock have been unjust to you. l have noticed when you try to do better you receive no encouragement"
 MT. Wells paused 15 was speeches.. She wondered what was coming next-the climax came beauti- fully. I'm going to give you another chance In the future l will not be annoyed by complaints of your con duct You can work, and if you please me I will see to it that you are raised"
 Miss Taylor reached the bottom step and interrupted the foor-walker's marvellous discourse.
 MT. Wells, may 1 inquire why you removed my wrapper"
 I5 received a second shock this was the new Head of Notions. 15 expected to see scrap" but MT Wells was most courteous.
 My dear Miss Taylor, l believe we disagree about some things, but I am sure you know you have the largest counter-the greatest space on the aisle. It takes an experienced hand to run it and-I want to help you to succeed. 1 transferred your wrapper just now because l want to give you the best wrapper we have in the house. Here she is-Wrapper 15-an expert"
 Thank you, MT Wells," and, with out word or look at 15, she turned abruptly and walked down the aisle to the notions.
 When Miss Taylor reached her coun- ter her cheeks burned with indigna- tion, her tears were ready to start
 q understand" she said, in an even voice, we have lost our wrapper"