The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-28

scarce. II you aren't out OF here BY
that time. I shall send the waiter for
a police constable"
Just as you please"
lie placed the notes IN his pocket.
smiled slightly. and quilted thu build
ing.
The scoundreI!" muttered Deane IN
dignanuy. Another minute and I
should have thrashed him within an
inch Of his life"
AIRS Deane was delighted when she
heard the story Of her young hus-
bands behavior.
And, after all, you know. the notes
might have turned out 10 be false"
The next day was Sunday and he
had plenty Of time 70 contemplate the
episodes Of the previous night but the
contemplation brought him no shadow
OF regret. on the contrary. he rejoiced
% think that he mad acted rightly and
had rejected the scandalous proposal
with loathing and disgust.
On Monday he went 10 Fenchurch
street as usual, but soon after his ar
rival at the Office he was summoned
70 his employers room The old gem
tleman beamed upon him with ex-
raoroinary kindness.
'Er-sit down, my boy" he observed
Il have something 10 say to you"
Deane took the chair indicated. and
Mr.. Carboy went on:
4 an going 10 improve your
position" he said abruptly. Il am
going TO give you sole command OF my
branch in Plccadlly al q commanding
salary Of one thousand Per annum.'
Deane gasped- Was this another Of
old Carboy's eccentric jokes. he Won
dered-
You may wonder," continued the
old gentleman-''you may wonder why
have selected you for a position OF
the utmost confidence. and one whioh
requires nerve. resolution. and all the
other qualities which go to the making
OF a good iancier. have selected you.
my boy, because have weighed you
IN the balance and not found you
wanting IN anything"
''We.Ehed, BalanceP' echoed "a
young man perplexsdly. Il don't
understand
Doubtless you can't. Just take
this piece Of paper and read what 7
have written"
He handed him as he spoke q half
sheet OF letter paper on which were
written tie following words!
Qualities Requisite for Post IN Pio-
cadiIy:
Il Nerve.
80 Sobriety.
g Adherence to principle
- Incorruptibil!ty."
Vow. listen" cried Carbov. 'rI5stsnf
tested you for the first Qualification
namely, nerve by coming 70 your
mousse at an unearthly hour. taking
you by surprise, and then feeling your
pulse. II was perfectly normal, and
that fact proved that you were a man
VINO would not be easily -upset-by any
unexpected shock"
lie paused, smiled blandly, and then
went on.
! tested you for sobriety by beg
slns you 10 drink whisky with me In
THIS room. Again you stood the test,
ana stood II well The third qualIfica-
tonic Wit adherence to principle
was amply demonstrated BY your be-
havior In the matter OF the Red Deep
quotation, while the fourth and most
important point was proved on Satur-
day evening"
Dean" gasped again.
"On Saturday EVENING"" he echoed
wildly.
Yes look here.'
He rose, went TO the CUPBOARD. made
few swift movements. then faced
round
Great heavensr' muttered the
astonished young man. The stranger
under the clock."
Precisely. Your amazement proves
that I played my part well. and so did
YOU. The result Of all this mummery
is that I am going 10 give you a posi-
ton such as any man Of your age
might envy. and If I'm not very much
mistaken, you'll do credit to It,"
When Deane told his wife the Won
derful story that evening, she cried
tor JOY
bat. oh, Lair she said. who
could have imagined #? What author
could have hit upon 50 strange a taller
DCane smiled.
"One author only" he replied. And
his name is The TRUTH