The Washington herald., 1908-04-16
PRETTYRYES SELL MAGAZINES
Girl Book Agents Invade Press Re-
porters' Room.
"OId-timer," Sleepy, Only One Who
Declines 10 Become a
Subscriber,

Quiet was the press room in the Dis
triet Building. The four reporters. rep
resenting the local papers. were inocu-
lated with the spring feeling. Each had
written what Commissioner Macfarlaud
said. and believed it exclusive They
were resting on their oars-or rather on
the easy chairs or couch. so kindly placed
at their disposal
Cheerful" in the northwest corner OF
the room, his sleeves rolled up, was gaz-
ing re1ectively out the window. In spirit
he was in Charlottesville. Pop" after
writing. heretofore stated exclusively. Z"
at least ten times during the day, was
scribbling a note. "Abner' was in deep
thought. while the ''old-tirner,'' it being
Wednesday. was pounding the hay
Each Of the future Greeleys had assumed
a lazy attitude Smoke curled through
the air. Soon they were at attention.
Two pictures of lovliness crowded the
door.
One was a medium blond the other
a dashing brunette. Both. looked like
"girlie" girls, Trim. and dasiiug.
can We come in?' asked the blond.
whose SUIT Hat sllOtSs ana STOCKINGS q
brown matched her hair.
Certainly, ladies', said the Virginian,
you sure are right welcome"
In they trIpped, and soon unfolde1 tire
reason for the visit. The blond did the
business end Of the talking. They were
soliciting subscriptions for a magazine.
II cost only 81 for three years. The blond
talked the matter over with Cheerful, -
"Abner." and Pep"
But the "old-timer" wouldn't bite. Not
for mine" he said in hts soft. musical
voice. I'm carrying subscriptions 10 four
magazines, three weeklies. and SIX Indi-
ana papers. Do you think I can support
a dozen editors?''
But it's only a dollar; surely you'll
subscribe" said the blond to Cheerful" 4"
Cheerful with true Southern chivalry,
could not refuse the appeal of the azure
eyed girl.
m right glad you asked me- he said.
Sure. I'll subscribe Here's my dollar.
Never mind the receipt" said Cheer
fui.' If you-all send me the magazine
I'll be satisfied"
In the meantime. Abner. coming forth
from deep reverie. decided TO subscribe
when one Of the girls affecti0nately laid
her hand on his shoulder and whispered
her name was Elizabeth II took several
minutes to show Abner that three years
was a sufficiently generous subscription.
Three subscriptions did the blond girl
get in less than ten minutes, And she
got the money not By her talk, which
was limited, but with her eyes
But the "Old-timer," who is from a
State neighboring Missouri. where there
are pretty girls with azure eyes. Is too
much Of a stole TO subscribe to a maya
zine because the solicitor is of coy
glances. He didn't subscribe.
Before going. the girls said they got 50
per cent of all the money they made.
It's easy, too said the one from Roehes-
ter, n. Y. I'VE cleaned up SIS apiece at
the Capitol yesterday"
Wish I was q girl said the odd
timer reflectively.
AS the girls started from the room. the
dashing brunette. who had not said much,
but had used her eyes merrily hummed
Jig tune. Il can dance" she said, look
ing at Abney. but not now
''When?' said Abner, no longer in deep
thought
But her only answer was a melancholy
smile