Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-11
PAID IN FULL
John w. Harding
Copyright 1908. by C. ". DilIins.
ham Co.

been1"
splendid when did you set inr'
when did I get in7 Let me see.
Smith. when did get inY'
You look as II you bad lust go. {"
suggested the superintendent
'Today-yes. But what timer I
should say az 10. maybe IL o'clock"
That's probably why Joe hasn't
seen you" observed Emma. Hes
just taken mother and Beth as far as
the theater don't know what keeps
him. BE should be back before this"
Il guess he amt run away" opined
the captain. with a suspicion Of grim
ness. "Ill walt"
You know. Emma. that's one Of the
best things the captain does" said
Smith
"whatq~
waiting When Il comes TO patience
and persisteucy he's got most Indians
beat dozen city blocks"
Don't you mind what Smith SAYS.
Mrs. Brooks" grinned the captain
"The years he's been working for me
he never showed any special signs OF
hurry or nervousness How's your
hushandT"
Fairly we'll 7 think he seems a lit
lie worried over business"
That sol What's the matterY'
"You see. in his new position be feels
his responsibility"
Williams looked surprised
Has be any special new responsible.
ityt' be asked. his ewes wandering i--
quiringly 20 Smith. who did some more
warning signaling uuobserved By their
hostess
Well since you raised his salary.
captain. ana gave hisl his extra work
naturally he's anxious Go make good"
again prompted the superintendent.
Anxious 90 make good Well he'll
have "a chance, and soon M that"
Mrs. Brooks rose. hand outstretched.
and went 90 him. with a happy. crate
ful smile
Vow that It's out want 20 thank
you.evcr So much" she said.
Thank meT
"Yes. for Joe's raise and that six
months hack pay"
"He told YOU thaty"
"Sure be did put IN smith.
"ile has forbidden me 20 speak of Il
TO either YOU or Jimsy." Emma told
him. "but since YOU nave mentioned
IL hrst I can thank you. can't T."
He did not return direct answer.
but rubbed his chin dubiously as he
said
so raised his pay, eh9 And dated
10 hack six mouthsT'
"Of course you did" asseverated
smith with emphasis Don't let him
fool you, Emma
you don't know how happy it's
made us oll' went on Mrs. Brooks
gratefully. I feel ike q new woman.
and mother appreciates H."
We'll seems that done an these
things
lie stopped abruptly as the door
opened and his eyes rested on Brooks
The iatter's underjaw dropped. and
be turned uvid with fear NJ the unex.
pected presence OF the captain. he
was, In fact so startled thar he nearly
collapsed
"Ca-coptain Wlliamsw be stammer.
ed. advancing tremblingly toward him.
'W-wil YOU shake hands. captain"
"Sure" replied Williams In firm
voice. Glow are you, BrooksY
Tim all right guess"
You know. Joe, you told me not 70
thank tie captain. But he brought II
up-the raise and the money" said his
wife. still fun of the subject and her
gratitude
NO, ! did, Joe" corrected smith.
You see. the captain feels
Brooks turned upon them, snarling
like wolf AT bay.
w hat are you trying 10 do-make
fun Of me- Don't you think that's it,
Now, Brooks" interrupted the cap
tain authoriative4y. You sure are nerv.
Gus. Your wife has just been telling
mellow she enjoys your new IN
come"
Mrs. Brooks. startled and alarmed,
gazed al her husband.
why. Joe. are you sickT' she de-
manded.
NO, no. Maybe it's the heat" he
replied weakly, passing his tongue
over his dried lips.
There was moment Of general en-
barrassment during which Captain
Williams took stock Of the room.
you are fixed up mighty snug here.
Mrs. Brooks" be commented, breaking
the awkward silence.
Yes, il IS pleasant" she answered.
now seriously worried.
Williams rose. "Wen. I must 60"
he remarked.
DO you want me to go with your"
asked Joe.
NO; tomorrow morning VIII do to
see you. You know my lonely little
quarters amt more'n half block from
here. and ! like 10 hang out there"
The captain" added Smith, lives
In little south sea island nook moved |
into his DAT. He keeps it so dirty that
some say it's attractive"
That's what you get for being a !
bachelor" laughed Williams.
he moved toward the door, and the
others rose.
I'm glad TO see you so happy, Mrs. |
Brooks" he observed. pausing and
looking about him again.
Thank you" said she.