Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-07-09

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Then" she answered breathlcssly.
"if the men 20 back to work. appar-
emily agreeing to all your conditions.
will you later pay them what they
have asked of your
Vaughn smiled. I'VE would willing
~ comply with that peculiar arrange
ment. Miss Antona." he replied. but
these people OF yours have refused any
compromise"
The girl stepped down into the road
way and shook her head IN mock de-
spaIr. 1.-The men would be much more
easily influenced than yourself. Mr..
Vaughn" she said. and then he gave
the desired promise and rcgrctfully
watched the little figure unit. n bend
in the road hid her from his view.
The next day. without explanation or
mention of any agreement, came the
surprising news that the worlAicn had
surrendered. and when Vaughn re-
turned TO his private Office after
lengthy consultation with the senior
members OF the company he found a
VERY EUltil HUN VIII
his arms standing near the doorway.
his mournful eyes shining out wsIrdly
from the thin wan face. Iva note
for Meester Vaughn" lie said. with a
soft Italian accent. from Noes An
tona."
The neatly folded paper contained
but three words, Remember your
promise" And Vaughn replied as
briefly. Il have remembered"
Through the busy days which fol-
lowed the girls face. with its wonder
full dark beauty. haunted him contin-
ually. and he was possessed OF an
overwhelming desire TO hear her
voice. perhaps now in commentator.
and at length he determined 10 visit
upon the following day the crowded
street near the factory. 1t was really
necessary. he told himself. that he
should learn what effect the settlement
Of the strike had upon the lives OF the
people. and Nickola could tell him
where to fnd-her.
This particular evening he had
agreed TO accompany Freddie White
TO the opera. II was very high class
opera. and Vaughn was exceedingly
bored until his rowing eyes. glancing
into an opposite box. rested unbeliev.
ingly upon the piIuant. glowing face
Of Antona Clad In white silken
gown. with sparkling jewels ~ her
throat. she leaned forward. listening
with rapt expression 10 the music.
Vaughn caught his friends hand in \
crushing grasp. "Who is that:' he
demanded.
Freddie WINGED; then his gaze fol-
lowed vaughn's. "By Jovc." he said
pityingly. eve all succumb sooner or
later 10 Miss Norton's undlspntcd
charm. but 10 be bowlcd over at the
first glance. old man. is unusual"
"Who is she?" Vaughn insisted. and
Freddie drew long breath.
"wcll, to be exact" he answered.
cher mother is the acknowledged so
ciety leader her father an inexhaust-
ible bank, while Miss Antoinette her
self dcspiscs us and our superficial
pleasures. We merely have rare
glImpses of her. She Is interested in
settlement work-noblc purposes and
all that sort Of thing. The poor and
miserable of Il certain section regard
her rs an angel upon earth. and good
reason they have to do so. Pretty
names they have for her. Little
Mother Is one. and she seems to un-
derstand the queer beggars and 10 like
them too. Hang II all. Vaughn. I'd
be an Italian laborcr myself to gain
that girls approval"
But his friend did not smile. "Will
you present me after the perform
ance:" he asked eagerly. and Freddie
willingly complied
prepare 10 be snubbed. agreeable as
you may consider Yourself" he said
by way OF friendly warning But Miss
Norton was very gracious to Vaughn.
and the astonished Freddie. after
standing unnoticcd for some time In
the rear OF the box. presently with
drew. Vaughn looked admiringly down
into the girls dark eyes.
Il have been trying TO decide" he
said, whether | most admire white
satin gown or one blue wooden dress
which has a scarlet tie"
''It all depends" she replied. "wheth-
or you prefer the beautiful things of
life 10 the useful Ones
"A combination OF the two" he said
seriously. sis good indeed TO see
She smiled and turned 10 seek the
members OF her party, who. seeing her
evidently engaged. had drlftcd away.
Vaughn laid the dainty opera cloak
across her shoulders.
"The wheels OF a great factory are
moving again." he said slowly. Hun
dreds OF men leave its doors each night
to go home TO happier families. There
: no more discomfort ana II Is all be-
cause OF YOU
The girl looked out and far beyond
the moving throng. Il am so glad"
she said joyously. 80 glad. though I'M
I'll you spoke had not thought OF all
that II means to so many. for seemed
only 10 see Andrea coming home with
his great arms filled with packages.
Little Nlckola would meet him at the