The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-05-16

administration goes. but all sorts OF
capitalists and other people Ike that
I've heard that some OF the biggest
financial deals are arranged during
Eat ball Isn't II queerr'
mot especially. There's deal I'm
thinking of putting through myself
that night If don't get = good chance
earlier-a deal that means a lot to
me-"
"Then why wait till the ballf Why
not
I'D do 1t now. only Bennett might
come In before
what a worker Mr.. Bennett isp
broke in Cynthia. turning very pink
and Fastening to change the subject.
I'm the old days we thought he was
the soul OF lazlness. but now he's
working here night and day. He's not
only the youngest mayor this city ever
had. but l think he's the busiest too
He
The eulogy on the new mayor was
cut short by that dignitary's appear.
anee from the center room. AS Alwyn
paused to hang up his coat and hat
and pull on his gloves Cynthia bent
once more over her work. while Perry
Strengthened up and tried to look as
though he really had business OF press
ing importance with his honor.
The months had brought changes to
Bennett. There were care lines on his
face, and his eyes were tired. A few
silver strands. too, had cfept into the
darker hair on his temples. There was
little now about him to suggest the
idler.
"Well, old man." he exclaimed on
seeing Perry. whats the excuse this
time"
"The whatp asked the youth un,
easily.
1.-THE excuse. You come here-when
I'm likely TO be out-about four times
week, and always with perfectly
new excuse for your intrusion. ! toll.
crate you for the originality OF those
excuses. What Is today'sT
II have no need of an excuse" re-
piled Perry. with an air OF hurt dig
nifty. II am the bearer OF most i'm.
portant message to YOU"
From whomT
"From-from- Dallas is home; land
ed this morning"
A light came into the mayors tired
eyes at the news.
And the message" he asked ca.
gerly
That's the message. She's home"
"She sent you to tell me thatf"
mo; not exactly that" evaded Per
ry, wriggling uneomfortably.
"Well. what was her message thenY'
"She-she didn't send any"
Then who sent the message thai
she has come homer
"Well, the fact Is sent 1t myself
T "ob v on" n ! brought IT."
- ..rsa sana ola a ~ laughed Ben
shape. Well. now you're here. you can
stay just 1--we minutes. I'm too busy
to play with little boys today"
Little boys. III be twenty next
spring r.
Any iiesSabSs Whiio haS ous' MISC
GarrisonY"
"yes. one" answered Cynthia. "Your
mother tclcphoned that she would be
here at half past 2. She said she had
surprise for YOU"
Say" remarked Perry. feeling he was
being excluded from the talk. I'D go
easy 09 that surprise y were yop.
AiWHW 49, as.ss ...-t'sa.s-. ~vn~ .Ls
telephone myself, and they're punk
once n girl
Alderman Phelan would like to
speak TO your honor" said Ingram. the
old doorkeeper. popping out Of the
anteroom.
SHOW him In" answered Bennett
Now. then. Perry
Were you about to ask me to stay
awhile longerf" asked the boy. "Be-
cause I'm sorry. but can't Goodby.
Good afternoon, Miss Garrison. Glad
yon liked the photo. so long. Maybe
I'll bring another message from Dallas
tomorrow.
What can Phelan want of me,
wonder" unused Bennett. half aloud
lie and scarcely Good afternoon,