The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1908-11-05
THE NAN OF
THE HOUR
Continued from Page Three)

u NlSllOI.
Perry Wainwright. redolent of band
box and soap as ever. found his wa.
past the doorkeeper and burst into thu
sanctum.
"Hellor' was his greeting. "Hi
honor isn't around?"
mo" answered Cynthia demurely
looking up from her work with thu
most businesslike air she could as
sumo. Hes out at lunch"
II knew he would be-" grinned Per
ry. II timed 1t fine. didn't II"
eff you knew he was out, why die
you Gomez" she asked severely. "lor
know never receive callers during
business hours. II you didn't come tt
see Mr.. Bennett -.
But l did. Honest did. have a
message for him. It's awfully impor
tant. He mustn't miss It,"
perhaps you'll leave it with me? ]
cam
mo; it's got an answer to IT. Iii
have to wait. l suppose" -.
He sat down. unlimited. with an air
of mock resignation that was too much
for Cynthia's gravity.
PERRY Wainwright" she exclaimed
In evaporation, chow often am !. to
tell you you mustn't bother. me here
In office hours2' 80
Now you've hurt my feelings, an
nounced Perry. in solemn conviction.
But" he, added generously. iii for
give you, and to prove it III give you
peace Offering See? Your old Boston
terriers Betty and Prince Charlie. and
me holding them"
And be laid before her a photograph.
She caught it up, with q little cry OF
pleasure
"Oh, the beauties!" she exclaimed.
1--WE do look we'll in that pose," he
admitted modestly.
II was speaking of the dogs she
reprOved him. with lofty seorn.
But I'm in the picture, too" he ex-
plained. I'm the one with the hat
on. And
THANK you so much for the picture.
j shall keep 1t always. They're the
incest dogs | ever had"
I'm nice too. And it isn't my fault
Pm not dog. r.
II told you once before not to give
up hope. You'll grow. p
II told that to some fellows at the
club. and we tried to figure 1t out, and
we decided you We're guying me-
what clever men you must be at
that club! Are you going to the ad-
minlstration ball next week."
Are you?"
f"Why?"
Because that's the answer. I've
never been to an administration ball.
but If you're there guess it,: =
Don't be silly. The administration
ball is very great function indeed.
I've been asking questions about 1t.
Not only every one connected with the
administration goes. but all sorts OF
capitalists and other people like that.
I've heard that some of the biggest
financial deals are arranged during
that ball. Isn't it queer?"
mot especially. There's deal I'm
thinking of putting through myself
that night If don't get a good chance
earlier-a deal that means a lot to
me-"
"Then why wait till the ball? Why
not
I'D do 1t now. only Bennett might
come in before
"What worker Mr.. Bennett is!'
broke In Cynthia. turning very pink
and Fastening to change the subject.
.'. I'm the old days we thought he was
the soul of lazness.. but now he's
working here night and day. He's not
only the youngest mayor this city ever
had, but think he's the busiest too
He -
g., The eulogy on the new mayor was
cut short by that dignitary's appear.
ance from the center room. AS Alwyn
paused to hang up his coat and hat
and pub of his gloves Cynthia bent
once more over her work. while Perry
straightened no and tried to look ns
though he really had business of press
Ing Importance with his honor.
The months had brought changes t.
Bennett. There were care lines on his
face, and his eyes were tired. A few
SliNeE otIuuuSs NOO, huu NASlt INV sAA>
darker hair on his temples. There was
little now about him to suggest thu
idler. =
.Well. old man. he exclaimed OF
seeing Perry, whats the excuse thu
time?
THE what?" asked the youth I'm
easily.
"The excuse. You come here-whel
I'm likely to be out-about four time
a week, and always with a perfect,
new excuse for your intrusion. tol
crate you fer the originality of thos
excuses. What IS today's?"
II have no need Of an excuse re
plIed Perry. with AN air of hurt die
nifty II am the bearer of most iu
portant messag &c to YOU"
"From whom?"
"From-from- Dallas Is home, lane
ed this morning"
A light came into the mayors tire
eyes at the news.
And the message?" he asked es
gerly.
-."That's the message. She's home"
"She sent you to tell me that?'
mo; not exactly that" evaded PEI