The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-23

1 firm altogether. AS l can not do that
! I must keep him in check as much ~
| possible
And in what respect do you wish
me to watch him, Mr.. Frank in
! quired Wilbur
Il want YOU to note carefully what
time he arrives at the office every day
and what time he leaves. I want you
10 note what ne does while he is here,
whom he communicates with by tele-
phone and who calls TO see him..
rs that all?" in quired Wilbur dryly.
NO; there is one other thing. Les
| lie-the most important Of all, in fact
/ The senior partner looked carefully
about the room, as though to make
| sure that nobody was within earshot.
Then he approached closer to Wilbur
and lowered his voice almost 10 a whis-
! per.
L expect new stenographer here
soon, Leslie, TO take the place OF Miss
/ Winters. You know why Miss Win
| tiers left us-because she would not
| tolerate the persistent and unwelcome
attentions of my brother
Wilbur nodded. Miss Winters had
made no secret Of her reason for omit
| ting the employ of harrington & Sons.
| She was by no means the first young
woman who had handed in her resig-
nation to Frank harrington in a spirit
of burning and righteous indignation
! because of the flirtatious tendencies OF
the JUROR partner.
There were other girl stenographers.
Wilbur recouected, who had not been
at all averse to accepting the attentions
% the handsome young member of the
firm Frank harrington had fired most
CT these. AS has been said, he was not
a man of sentiment and would not toler-
ate any such behavior in the office.
so you expect . new stenographer
| here soon. ell, sir?" remarked Wilbur.
| observing that his employer paused. rs
il going 10 be a young man this time
remember that when Miss Winters
left YOU vowed that you would never
again employ another girl in this Of
fee"
did I say that?" said the senior
partner We'll, if / did, / have changed
my mind. The new stenographer is a
J young woman. 1t is in regard to her
| that I want you to watch my brother
| most particularly
You want me TO let YOU know
whether he pays her attentions -
II want you to take note Of every
word that my brother says to her I
want you to repeat 10 me every word
| that she says TO him. I want to know
| hours. i want to know il he offers TO
take her to the theater. I want you
10 report to me each evening how nv
brother and the new srenographer are
getting along together. DO you under
stand me. Leslie?"
I Yes. 1 understands you. Alr. Frank
( but 1 can't say that / relish such a
mean task. You are trying to make
la sort Of stool pigeon out of me. Are
you sure that this is absolutely neces-
sary?''
I Yes. It is Of the very greatest i'm
portance. You must do it, Leslie 1
J don't mind admitting 10 you that there
: is great deal more 20 this than ap-
pears on the surface It isn't just a
] case OF keeping tab on my brother
extravagances. There is a great deal
more behind this request Of mine-some-
thing of the utmost Importance which
I am not at liberty to explain to you
You are sure that II is strictly for
the welfare of the firm. Mr.. Barring
TONI
Yes. Of course. it. is replied the
senior partner. eagerly. you will dc
this for me. won't you, Leslie? You
will let me know every word that my
brother exchanges with the new stem
ographer. You viii keep me inrormco
CT every look that passes between
them2 I know that I can rely upon
YOU. You have always been faithful
and devoted 10 the firms interests"
II will do my best 70 carry \0ut your
wishes. sir" declared Wilbur. But
must say again, Mr.. harrington, that
you have set me a most obnoxious
task"
ct realize that, my boy" replied the
I other. III YOU DO this work well
viii give you that raise Of salary
promised you-as soon as business i'm
proves.
You must be very careful. Leslie
J stenogrspher catch on 10 the fact thai
you are watching them. You wont
forget that. will you?''
NO. III DO my best TO prevent
that. for my own sake as well as foi
yours, sir" replied Wilbur.
Every good, Leslie. I am very much
( Obliged 10 you"
Frank harrington turned on his hee
/ and went INTO his private office, rub
hing lis hands softly together.
II occurred 10 Wilbur Leslie that never
/ before had the face Of the senior part
ner borne such a striking resemblance
10 that Of a fox.