The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-03
TEE EVENING STORY
The Big Chiers Resolution.
(By Alexander Bunny

vic OL1OIIS were not the least Dill greasy
Inere lifted through his mind a hay
realization of the fact that even a mar
with terrible cold in his head NIGH
De able to get some joy out of lif.
while porterhouSe steaks and frie6
onions existed.
Put that screen between me and
the door, Jack" he said to the waiter
who was showing off all his curves tc
earn the tip that so well groomed q
man generally proved good for, 81
have an abominable cold and feel chill
ly every time the air strikes me-"
The negro's mind was stimulated by
the friendliness of the tone, and he
quickly multiplied his first vision of a
chief by so large a Japanese screen
that the latter had a private dining
room to himself, and the other people
in the room soon forgot he was there.
A few minutes later man and a
girl stood in the door of the cafe and
scanned the room eagerly for vacant
table.
There was only one-a small table
wedged up close to a japanese screen.
They sat down-the girl talking rapid
ly while she removed her gloves and
veil.
Its nice to be up here in a corner,
Karl she said joyously; ITS so cosy
and we have it all to ourSelves.
She sighed with pleasure when the
bill of fare was finally laid aside ana
the waiter departed with his order.
Its shockingly extravaganza for us
to come here to dine, but as tomorrow
is New Years day you will, of course,
have to make good resolutions about
economizing; SO we will enjoy little
fling tonight"
The man raised his glass of water
and touched hers.
Here's to the hope that we will be
dining in our own home next New
Years eve," he said.
Here's to all the good things pos
sible,' she said, her young eyes spark
ling with enthusiasm. land here's 10
the big chief. He spoke to me In the
hall today, and was really quite nice
and almost like a human being. one
forgets sometimes that he can possibly
have a bit of humanity about h1m-he
is as hard as nails-and his opinions
are absolute. He doe&n't know 1t, but
he passes sentence always before ne
hears our side of the case"
The man on the other side Of the
screen, almost choking with indignant
surprise and the piece Of steak he had
just put into his mouth, sat suddenly
alert.
'Some one else in the office been
getting into trouble?" Karl haZarded:
Nothing decided--it's the same girl
telling tales that causes 1T all. She Will
come across the simplest kind of error
some other clerk has made, and she
never rests until she has managed 70
call the big chiefs attention to 1T In
some way"
Wants to shine by, by so 7 paTernE
ment clerk has got to be something
strenuous lately"
The girl threw up her head auoa-
ciously. ,-,o. 49,.
day." she said, bringing her teeth 10
xether with a determined little cIick.
II don't know how your chief is. but
he trouble with ours. and with all the
rest of them. suppose, is that tney
can't see from the clerks standpoint
oroiled chicken he knew she liked
BEST, and laughed indulgently. :.
''What would be your first step II
you were given full power OF manage
nent for one day?
She put two Jumps of sugar IN Els
coffee and pondered seriously a monelt
is to whether she should have one OF
wo Jumps in her own. .no
you know there is $1,4o0 vacancy
ust now?" she asked meditatiVsly;
moor old Mr.. Timberlake died last
week. know his desk perfectly; l
lid his work all the time ne was siGh.
vell-Tm afraid 1 should follow me
doctrine of the egoist and give yours
ruly. Margaret Clayton, $1,000 clerk,
Jump to 81, 400. OF course. it's an I'M
possibility, for I have not been Iii Of
ice very long" she sighed. but it's
ovelv to dream about 1 could marry
-ou by next New Years day then.
Sarl." she finished with delightful
title blush.
He leaned toward her persuaslvely.
"Can't you make up your mind to
ct me pay that debt for you after we
re married, Marjorie?" he urged.
MOI can't" she shook her head
decidedly, "you don't make any too
nuch yourself. and I never could feel
light If I hampered you with paying |
hem paid before now If the little moth |
r had not been sick so long-and my |
alary wouldn't cover everything
She stopped suddenly and shook off |
he seriousness of the conversation.
do you know what 1 would do next |
Y way of managing the big chiefs Ct |
ce for him?" she quizzed wayly. ct
-ould have big locked box put in an |
suggestions and Complaints I would |
I've every clerk the privilege of drop
ing an unsigned suggestion, typewrit-
IN If they chose, into that box to bring
, my attention things that they would |
Ike me to know"
The big chief on the other side of the
Green allowed his mouth to drop wide
pen for an instant.
Karl, on his side, chuckled.
Little lady, 1 can see that the chief
ould need more private secretaries
nd first, second and third assistants
ian any man in the service of Uncle
am ever had before
She stuck to her idea stoutIy.
1.-The government clerks are getting
they are afraid to express an opin-
n" she argued; "they are intelligent |
lucated men and women-some of
lem must have ideas that are worth
king into consideration. My 'sug-
sstion box should certainly be in
allied the very first day I held the
osition.'
When thew went ont the hi1 cbiaf
It for a long time with his elbows
sting on the table-thinking.
"She's a clever little girl" he MUIR
ured finally. $50 I showed a touch
humanity, did 1? Seemed almost
xe a human being to her! I'll start
after the holiday and see how
ings work If I treat them as man
man! Almost-like-a human be-