The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-01-06
) When Jimsey
5 Plugged the Game.
I By w. F. BRYAN.
By W. F. BRYAN
Copyrighted. 1905. by Associated
Literary Press.

No thunder rolled, no lightning flash
ed, when James Henry Holden got his
job. but the proceedings were not alto
gether without excitement James
Henry entered the office with a de-
mand for the position offered In the
morning paper.
We've got boy" declared Royce.
the gray haired manager. You're too
late"
Il was to ten other places before
could get here" explained James
Henry. (Which is the kid you put onf,,
Royce nodded In the direction of a
small boy who was regarding his nice
~ polished boots with embarrassed in
terest. James rendered hoarse thanks
for the information and Slipped out.
He was back again In an hour or SO to
lay package and some change ON
Royce's desk
"Them's the pencils you sent for" he
announced "Where'll put my hat?"
Il told you we had boy" said
Royce GROSSLY.
And had amt 'ii.'" explained
eye fixed, and l told him I'd take the
job. sos he needn't worry"
For moment Royce hesltated. 1t.
was bad policy to employ boy who
had taken another's job. but Royce
was very tired of boys who lacked
spirit, so at last he. nodded his head
In the direction of the bench where
the boys sat waiting for their turn to
be called.
No more fighting or out you 60" he
warned. with frown, and James
grlnned rs he crossed over to the
bench
In two days lie was "Jimsey" to ey-
cry one In the office with the exception
OF Benson, the senior partner, aud
even Benson thought Of him as Jlmsey
on those infrequent occasions when he
gave the lad any thought at all. He
was alert, Intelligent and always ready
to perform services not strictly in his
line
More than once Jimsey was sent up
town to Benson's home with some
message and In these commissions he
delighted. Usually he carried a mes
| sage to Mrs. Benson, and Jlmsey grew
adoringly fond of the sweet faced girl
who was the brokers' second wife.
Marion Chesney had married Benson
because her parents had given her no
| peace until she had consented to make
| the sacrifice that should re-establish
the Chesney fortunes even at the price
~ her own unhappiness, and like II
brave little woman she was trying
hard to make the best OF It, though she
found It very difficult at times.
Benson had sought mistress of his
home rather than OF his heart, He de-
/ lighted In seeing his wife at the head
| of his table when he gave dinners to
! his business associates. Like the plate
and the Wines she did credit to his
taste
| Beyond that he gave her little
thought. He was careful to provide
flowers and candy. but merely be-
! cause he felt that this was expected
and Jimsey took far more delight In
| the trip than did Benson In the send
ing or Marion In the receiving.
Once II had slipped out at home
that the head clerk had standing
order to remind his employer to send
flowers and things. and after hat they
We're flowers or candy to Marion
nothing more.
Jimsey's frank admiration and lively
ways meant far more TO her because
his boyish alteration was sincere and
his friendliness genuine. She came to
watch for his appearance, and to jim
sey the quarter or half dollar that she
gave him meant far less than the
friendly pressure of the Slim cool fin
gers as she laid the coin In his palm.
SO matters stood when Jimscy, max
ing a short cut through the park on
the way to the street car line, came
face to face with Marion and n man
as he turned a curve in the path.
There was no mistaking the mans at
titude. He was making determined
love to her, and she seemed at least
tolerant II not receptive.
For an instant Jimsey paused and
then half turned to retrace his steps
and made detour. When he caught
q better glimpse Of the mans face he
sauntered forward.
and b,s hat wos wb,sled off az he
made sweeping bow to Marion. Then
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