The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-05
Relative Value.
"IIe,s a ynluahle man. Rob."

even Michael repairs! tedSeu
Bob,
"Bnt he picks up things so reason
ably"
He seems 10 have 10 pick some
hing ZIP nearly every day"
Robe~t, II you are going to make
fun of me aud my car wish you
would lake me hac& Michael is as
honest as can be-"
"Supeihouest, continued Bob,
Robert Armstrong had come upon
Miss Ireton standing on the steps OF
her country home while the humble
and apologize chauffeur Michael.
was explaining broken chain and
disabled crank as the reasons for Miss
lrelan's car being our OF commission
1t was not by any means he first
time an inconyenient break had dis
appointed and the faithful Bob had
constantly demonstrated with her to
Investigate his d0ings but the chauff
eur, Michael, had come well recon-
mended. was fine looking. and could
manage Miss lreton's car with a dash
and skill that was positively charm
Ing.
Bob had urged a ride with himself
in a red Paris car as substitute and
Miss lreton had accepted readily.
while the hubble Michael had bowed
himself ont of her presence
Where are YOU taking me-" she
asked, as they swung around a corner
and Bob slackened speed.
TO CornwelI on business" And
his tone did not invite further ques-
tioning as to the nature of the bust.
ness
Gertrude Treton and Bob We're sit.
ting on shaded porch in front OF an
inn having refreshments when a mot
or car came painting and groaning
into the yard, Dusk was coming on
and Bob watched the girls face as
she leaned forward TO get better
view of the outfit. A vague smile
floated over his features as he
watched the anger gather in her face
Bob Somebody has got my car
The girl rose and went over to
where she could see them palmer
1T is Michael, And four girls"
Listen" softly cautioned Bob as
voices came from an inner room
moment later, Order Just what you
please" 1t was a mans voice
How did you get re car for re
night?' asked a shrill voice which
Gertrude knew belonged to her French
maid
BY hayin the chain broke right
sudden"
And how did you manaco to get
it mendel?" asked another,
II got it mended all right enough
and tidy little bin there1 be for
gettin' a secondhand one, into the
bargain.
Sure I've got a brother that's
runnin Van Tassels machine what's
the same make as mine an we break
the same parts at the same time, an
then we swaps them, an charges up
neat little bill to both parties"
Making re money on both sides,
said Marie
That's it, Marie. have another
round of ice cream on the Lady Ger
trnde's bill what she'll be gettin in
the mornin'"
Bob, said Gertrude, lets us go
home
Don't you want 10 hear Michael
talk some more.
Michael is a beast, Can't we tow
my car home?"
Now the devoted Bob would have
done much more for Miss Ireton than
to tow her car home. and he readily
consented Bob skillfully managed
his wheels and handles and they pres
emily found themselves within sight
of the lights Of the Ireton mansion
III You would come over in the
morning and discharge Michael? Dad
is away"
Her words were a suggestion rather
than a request
You want him to go? Remember
how handsome he does things.
win you come over and discharge
him? never, never want to set eyes
on him again"
Bob slowed his car down until It
scarcely moved along the private av.
pnue that led to the house. He was
trying TO count on his chance of sue
cess if he once more asked Miss ire
ton to marry him, as he had many
times before.
Certainly will come over; but
shall make little plea in my own
behalf, too Gertrude. won't you listen
to me this timer"
As she was mounting the steps Of
the house a little later she turned
You forgot your business in
Cornwell Bob.
"On the contrary. my business IN
Gornwell succeeded splendidly
overheard Michael conversng this
morning"
Come early in the morning she
commanded. From which 1t may be
guessed that Gertrude had listened to
all Bob wanted to say.
And even then Michael was convey
ing his party home via an over