The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-06-02
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something about concrete and frauus
which caused her to interrupt MIN.
Frauds? What fraudsT'
"Why. haven't you seen the rapersy
he inquired. The papers. world over
almost. have commented on this pJ-
litical expose. was at work on the
hospital job at the time and 1t was |
who discovered that everybody in the
| job was stealing cement-bosses. SUI
perintendents. inspectors, politicians
why. even I was invited into the ring.
| There was money in It," he contin-
ned. "uonev for me-thousands." lie
paused. But what good would that
do me when the hospital fell down."
Think what would have happened"
interposed Miriam. IF Il had been full
of patients. 1t was good they found
II out in time. II has to be rebuilt"
But i wouldn't stand for the steal"
Challoner went on In his legitimate
pride. Maybe you know the rest!"
He looked up questioningly. Il went
to Murgatroyd. He did the rest
helped him. of course. by testifying
and all that sort of thing. ! had to
make good my accusations. But per.
haps Murgatroyd didn't smite those
chaps hip aud thigh. II crippled the
ring. and Murgatroyd did it,
Good for Murgutroydr' CALCULATED
Shirley and then added quickly. with
blush. Good for pour
"Laurie's In business for himself"
Miriam presently informed her.
Yes" answered Challoner enthusi.
astically. 1--WE got bit of a reputa
tion for honesty now. People that
want an honest job done come to me-
You'll begin to think I'm suffering from
exaggerated ego," he finished. with a
smile.
WELL" said Miriam In justification.
ANY man who saves $500 in so short
a time has a right to blow his own
horn"
IL believe in giving praise where II
is due" protested her husband. 1T
was you. my dear. who saved it,
"IT' returned Miriam deprecatlngly.
"Yes, through privation." said Chal-
loner.
Miriam sighed with Joy. II was good
to have some one appreciate the strug-
gle.
IL won't deny" presently she said.
with a smile, that II was rather try
ing at times. but II was a work of love.
and we've succeeded"
Shirley sprang to her feet.
Lawrence Challoner, I'm going to
kiss you. You're the kind of a man
I'm looking for!" And impulslvely she
made good her word. I'm proud of
you," she went on. You're the real
thing; you're a success!"
Laurie drew his wife closer to him.
"They are like a pair OF doves" said
Shirley to herself; then aloud, starting
to the door: Miriam. I'm going to 1x
up for dinner | hope we're going to
have dozen courses. I'm starved"
When the door closed Miriam rose
and started for the kitchen.
Miriam, girl" said Challoner gen.
ty, what have you been hiding from
me for the past few weeks?"
Hiding .l'.,
He pointed toward the closet.
"what have you been putting away
there every night for the last few
weeks? What is In that closet nowG"
Miriam hesitated. She asked trem-
blingiy:
do you really want to known"
"les." he answered in the same tone.
Miriam stepped to the closet. FUN
bled there among some things and. re-
turning, thrust something into his
hands.
There" she said, blushing.
Challoner held 1t up. looked at 1t a
moment and finally said. with just a
tinge of suspicion in his voice:
This tiny dress-whatT He looked
at his wife stupidity, and after time
he added: "Why. Miriam. you never
told me. A little child for you and
meP
"Yes. Laurie" she whispered softly.
Acting upon impulse he cuddled the
garment down into the crook Of his
arm and held II there.
"a child-for me-" he mused. After
q moment he looked up and exclaimed:
az wonder II 1t is given to man TO ap-
preciate thoroughly the anticipation Of
motherhood hours given to fash
ioning little garments like this. Yet
1t seems to me now that could work
forever for''- He broke of abruptly,
quite overcome.
Miriam was deeply touched.
"Never fear dear, there will be plen-
ty of responsibility for you later on"
Then Shirley poked her head in
through the dnor and called:
Miriam, the potatoes are burning"
Miriam left the room hastily, leaving
Laurie stroklng the small garment.
"a father of child" he mused.
ITS good to be a father-a good IA
Their" He dropped at the table and
buried his face In his arms. But when
he raised his head again there were
tears in his eyes.
"a little child for me-and | shot
Hargraves." he moaned.
Miriam came back into the room. At
glance she realized what was going