The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-09
The EVENING STORY.
Learning a Trade.
lBy Bertha Dane

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(By Bertha Dane.l
overburdened with Enow1 sds nor
Win viEor and power of muscle
enas delighted his father.
mynne, he said seriously, "I am
Is nra ~ ser You up in business. that
first fir pioy.oed you learn the business
manufacturing you wish and 90 70
Work at laborer's wages. when Won
t naow your trade thoroughly. ri do
noI - think automobiles appeal to me
Wynne. eiSe' saio
80 ne went to work in a factory
ana carried his MONDAY meal. the fac
Tory being far from his home and
attra eirns places in the vicinity un-
sumptuous as that in the full dinner
pals OF his fellow laborers who
.ooAeo with pity on his beef sand
Wches and apples. No one with
Mnom ne came in contact at the fac
Tory knew his station in life except
| the sales manager, and it was seldom
that Wynne saw him.
AFTER he had faithfully served time
IN the repair shops and learned the
nnecnanlsm or the big cars. he was
learned to run the machines speedily
yet carefully, and to keep cool head
and quick wit in emergencies.
once in while, the factory did a
retail business to individuals, and on
one of these occasions Wynne was
ordered to run the big car selected
by the purchaser out on the track
and put 1t through all the PAGES. At
ter he had gone around the track
rev times the sales manager motioned
plished
I'VE will have the car delivered
tomorrow morning, Mr.. Bostwick,"
said the sales manager "It will have
to be polished and equipped"
You have the address. No. $50
Thirteenth avenue?"
Wynne had heard of the Bostwicks
as some new1y-rich people who had
recently moved to the city.
.! have engaged chauffeur" said
Friday and my wife has some guests
she Is anxious to take about the city.
Do you know where I could get one
for tomorrow"
1--WE are not very busy just now
We can spare you a man. Wynne,
you may take the car to Mr.. Bost-
wick's house tomorrow and run it for
him.
There was malice aforethought in
this selection by the sales manger
who sought to humiliate the young
workman, but Wynne was delighted
at the prospect of viewing the city
once more by daylight.
On the next morning, Wynne did
not don his working clothes He
dressed as any gentleman would dress
a long dust-colored coat, cap and
goggles.
He drove the big car up in front
Of the Bostwick mansion and pres
emily Mr.. Bostwick came out with
three women. one of whom Wynne
rannCnfznd PngfUiclx ond
from the conversation he learned that
her two companions were her guests
While they were all inspecting and
praising the car. the door opened
fetching automobile costume, came
down the steps.
Lets be off," she said gaily in
voice that was music in WINES
ears.
Mr.. Bostwick helped them in. seat
up beside Wynne.
Are you familiar with the city?''
he asked of his temporary chauffeur.
Perfectly" he replied.
"Then drive through the parks and
to all the points of interest"
I'VE are strangers here" said the
voice Of the girl at his side. will it
hinder you if I ask you questions ?"
mot at ALL" he replied with
glance straight into her beautiful
Without waiting for questions, he
pointed out every place of interest,
giving graphic details, all of which
Lenore faithfully rehearsed to the
guests in the tonneau
"Oh. what park are we coming to
now, Mr.. -. What snail 1 call
you?"
my name is Wynne, Miss Bost-
wick This is West park. There Is
a cafe at the pavilion If you care for
Irtr, re
She ordered him to stop at the
pavilion where a waiter came out.
and Wynne enjoyed the novel sensa-
ton of being treated by lovely
young woman. Presently Mrs. Bost-
wick announced that they must go
1--WE want to go to the beach this
afternoon she informed him when
they had reached home, 'and we
want to start after luncheon. 1t will
save time if you have your luncheon
here"
s.Thank YOU" said Wynne. touch
ing his hat. "ShaIl I leave the car
Eyes; I shall send a maid to show
Won to the servants quarters" she
said 1oftily.
So Wynne washed his face and
hands in the lavatory for the servants
and sat down to luncheon with them.
Before he had donned his coat, cap
and goggles, LenOre came into tuc
servants dining room. She looked at
him in surprise and flushed little
as she noted his faultless attire and
his refined features. A glance at his
rough, red hands. however, treasured
her.
"we are ready to start when you
are Mr.. Wynne."
When they were well out of the |
city and his attention was no longer
given to lodging the street traffic. he
noticed that Lenore was quieter than |
she had been in the morning and !
seemed to be troubled about some |
thing.
ssMr. wynne," she said finally in a |
low. perplexed tone, papa said you
worked in a factory"
ct do" he replied. ct do repair |
work and I test the machines"
She seemed relieved upon hearing |
this Information.
s.Are you well paid 2" she asked.