Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-06

to the sheet) is part of the envelope of letter sent
BY Mr. John Lewis to Mr.: George Gorge Winston on May 3
day. That if" ! know, is pretty big one, but Mr..
Lewis wouldn't be likely to write many notes to father,
as he lives just the street, and the envelope
of that particular note and this piece of the
envelope of such note was used by father within
quarter of hour after note mailed at 80 the night
before should have been delivered it does if it
must be that The writing (not the addressl
the grocers-he looked in the ledger for me- and fhe
Henry Clay book taken out that day-the librarian
$780, because / heard him tell Mr.. Carter last week
that he had not missed the $50 train for two months
posted before 80 the night before etters mailed after
that not delivered till ny, and if letter
at the time did no. s Nw York
not the fault OF the person who mailed it
Respectfully submitted,
PHEBE Isle WINSTON.
AS Gordon finished reading he gave short gasp
of establishment then started for the door, saying
Percy:
Come into the library and show it to father"
Four minutes later Mr.. Lewis laid Phebe's document
his desk and held out his hand to his
She's won your case, my boy and you cannot be
pleased than l." Then, turning to Percy, TELL
your sister that l cancel the if she mentions.
This undoubtedly part of the lost envelope forit is
some of my wfe's stationery, which distinctly
member using in the hurry of getting away that
afternoon And you must tell us the little iadys
fee for this piece of evidence"
Percy laughed. 81 rather think Phebe looks upon
it the payment of debt she has owed Gordon for
time"
Mel" exclaimed his friend. II have never said ten
words to her in my life
Maybe not; but you have said them for her. Re-
member your setting straight the Lighthouse
question:
'.Nonsensel" exclaimed Gordon. Ia
Suppose l be allowed to judge" suggested Mr..
Lewis 81
So Percy, feeling that Phebes ideas of debit and
credit must be upheld at the expense of his
reputation, told the story.
Mr.. Lewis seemed highly amused.
And she thinks that service balances a recovered
trip to Europe Well.swe will let the matter rest for
the present. You will please give her heartiest
thanks but have strong presen tnlent that Gordon
and may discover something the other side that
will strike being able make the scales moro
even"
Three months afterward. the very evening of his
return from Europe, Gordon Lewis came to the
Winston home, again ION business" But the affair.
this time seemed to be contained in little leather
which he placed in Phebes hands.
And when the lid opened there its white satin
cushion, in the midst Of coil upon coil of slender gold
chain, lay as charming little watch came from
the skilled hands of the Geneva worknen.
Europe was worth many times that" said Gordon,
an instant later, answering protesting look which
began to shadow the perfect pleasure expressed IN
Phebes face Father wished 1re.to explain, he emit
lifting the watch from its that the inscription
entirely his doing, and knowing your strict ideas
obligation, he did not dare to have it anything else
Phebe gave one intent look at the gold disk that
made the center of the bueenameed cover and then
broke into merry laugh of delighted surprise and
pleasure For instead of the decorous "P. L. w -
which might have been there, the space occupied
by the tiniest. dantiest engraving of aiif.+-ouse.