The Washington herald., 1907-01-12

But. my dear" interposed Aunt
Ellen. reaching for her handkerchief
Beth Graham resumed her interrupted
monologue.
7 never saw an advertisement which
balanced so tidily with ones quaiiica-
tions-'Wanted. services Of a capable
young woman for few hours daily Must
be well educated, have pleasant manners.
a gift for conversation. and make good
appearance. No experience necessary.
but large acquaintance desirable Apply
10 the Interborough Realty Co. -
street Now, I have the education-be-
hold my diploma from Madame Coliing-
woods select school Thanks to my
bringing up by the best aunt I'm the world,
/ have the reputation Of being well man
nered: l am considered Chatty without
being bore; my new tailored suit gives
me the good appearance demanded. Ger
tainly have no experience, but a lot of
acquaintance
Mrs. Graham mopped her eyes dill
gently.
Il cannot bear 70 think OF you-a era
ham of Graham Center-going into busi-
ness. Now. there are my Cameos-cameos
are in style again. Beth
The girl laid a slender white hand over
her aunts trembling lips and spoke with
sternness not entirely affected.
"Aunty, dear. never again speak in that
way Of our precious family herlooms. 50
long as they are in the safe deposit vault
[ shall feel that the Graham honor is
saved. intend 10 answer that adver-
! tisement"
An hour later the secretary Of the In
terborough Realty Company looked witt
relief into the fresh. highbTed face OF
the last OF the Graham Center GTahams
who, thanks TO the collapse of the -
Bank, was looking for position IN which
experience was not demanded. The see
retary OF the company, ike all men OF his
/ class. questioned the girl so cleverly that
she had told the story Of her inexperi
/ ence and needs long before he unfoldeC
the requirements OF the position. Then he
leaned back in his chair and remarked:
I think you'll do. Miss Graham. We
/ have plotted ninety acres on the Chester
turnpike. and we're going TO boom tho
/ site as the HollingwOrth Terrace. We've
/ got the Transit Construction Company in.
/ terested in the deal. and they will builC
/ houses on the installment plan. We hav,
some wideawake chaps on the ground
/ but We are planning a series Of eXcur-
sions, and we think a bright woman witt
the gift OF saying the right thing al tht
right minute could put through many 2
/ sale. particularly with men. Now, sucf
/ work is generally done on a commission
basis, but you re rather up against Il, anf
we'll pay YOU SO a week and expenses
and give you a month 10 make good.
/ He touched an electric button and saiC
/ to the answering boy;
send in Mr.. LanghOrne. He's IN,
working head Of the Transit Construction
Company. and a promising young man
You'll probably have considerable deal
! ing with him. Langhorne, this is Mis-!
/ Graham. She's going to help us out a
/ H0llingwOTth Terrace
And thus with a sweeping gesture dis
! the secretary Of the Interborough Realt.
Company settle Beth GTaham's entrance
/ into the business world.
/ Fifteen dollars a week. Why, the
would have to let even Emma the cool
D 40. Cllt MDutu D3Vbubi1 NEctl NNN mum
shoes too, tramping over Hollingw0rtl
/ Terrace-and then a mellow masculine
voice broke in upon her reflections ant
she found very good-looking young man
with Irish blue eyes that smiled righ
into hers. standing at attention, som
/ pamphlets in his hand.
Perhaps you would like TO look Owe
some Of our literature before you joil
as on the first excursion tomorrow
! Tomorrow echoed Beth. II scenes
so dreadfuIly near, this earning Of dali,
bread for herself and Aunt Ellen.
But she smiled and accepted the books
Half an hour later II seemed 10 her a
\ if Holiingworth Terrace must be q sor
\ of Paradise, for small salaried people
/ and that she. in selling homes TO them
/ would be veritable angel Of mercy.
II The next day she felt differently. TIL
n first excursion was not exactly a sue
II cess The aic was heavy with mist ant
l HollingwOrth Terrace seemed 81 wilder
ness OF surveyors. steam rollers sewe
pipes, and tired teams dragging grea
loads of building materials through un
l finished streets.
In one OF the half-finished houses
colored man served hot coffee and sand
wiches TO the few excuTsonists who ha
braved the elements, but no deals wer
lconsummated. After the bus had take
/ the few visitors back to the station, Beth