The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-02-20

her wayward glances towards a certain
table, that she wished herself else
where.
Before she passed to the drawing
room he contrived to have a word with
her.
kit" he whispered, 1--WE got orders
to send Mr. Zalvo to the rightabout."
She looked at him and smiled compla-
Gently.
II believe he wishes to speak to you"
she said. See; he's coming now. Be
gentle with him."
Good evening, Sir Thomas" John
greeted him. "Are you for a smoke?
If so, I should like to join you"
"Very pleased" said the baronet,
and, together, they made for the smoke
room.
Ensconced In retired corner Of the
cosy dlvan they puffed contemplatively
at their cigars for a spell in silence.
Both had something vital to say, and
both were equally at loss how best
to commence.
"This Zalvo' of yours Is a good
thing, eh?' observed Sir Thomas, tenn
porizlng.
Excellent, both for humanity and
pecuniarily for me-" returned John.
"Ah; costs about twopence and,
with the stamp, sells for Is. 11ad. In
gradients simple, but efficacious. The
rest is advertising" rejolned Sir
Thomas "It strikes me as very lucra-
tive thing when once the name is
known"
you summarize the position fairly
correctly" said John. ingredients sim
pie, but remedy undoubtedly efficacious
Advertising may sell bad thing once,
but it's only the good ones which sell
all the time"
II remember my mother possessed an
old recipe for a salve which was won
derful in its effect" went on Sir John
"She used to dispense galipot right and
left, and was never so pleased as when
she heard of an obstinate case being
cured by it, but she guarded the secret
Of Its composition most zealously. A
dear old lady, my boy, though well over
, 70, still healthy and happy"
''To such a dear old lady, the best
friend ever knew, owe the secret Of
'Zalvo,'" said John, quietly.
The Baronet eyed MIN thoughtfuly
There was that in his face that prom
ised a revelation.
"Tell me about it," he said, presently
II was a journalist at the time, y
said John. "Chance gave US acquaint
ance, and she was good enough to take
IN interest In me. think some of the
pleasantest hours Of my life have been
spent In her society. Having person
ally proved the efficacy Of her recipe
ventured to urge upon her that II
was selfish to keep It from the commu
nty, and, eventually, persuaded her tt
give me the secret The rest you know
From the very first sale she has beer
: the recipient Of a royalty of one penny
per pot, which, believe, she religlously
, lispenses in various charities, havius
a sufficient income to keep her In com
n fort. 1t was only on this condition tha
she would accept anything"
: The suspicion which had been incitet
in the mind Of the Baronet was now al
), most certainty.
Where did you say the lady lived 2
4 he queried.
"I did not mention the town." sai(
John, smiling. 1T was bennington"
n "Ahw calculated Sir Thomas, anC
J. was silent.
Presently he knocked the ash from
> his cigar, and leaning forward, sal,
:. abruptly:
It "Willoway, why aren't you a Lord,
It Baronet, or at least q Knightp
II take 1t that may travel tha
l. road" John responded gravely.
/ II like you. Hang it, but dop ex
claimed Sir Thomas lmpulslvely.
l. THAT'S good news" said John. "I
y encourages me to state the reQues
n which brought you here to urge"
n What was the dear old lady
h name?" querled sir Thomas.
1t Mrs. Carham,' returned' John.
y my motherl"
$50 believe" said John nonchF
,e mntly. 81 want her to be my grand
mother-ln-law."
g. What does Kit sayT
,r 1T have good reason to believe sh
TO would advocate the legal relationship
n said John, calmly.
Lets go and talk to her mother
d. said Sir Thomas, rising and taking h