The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-08-24


ment that called for a young woman
OF just her requirements. Il read
Wanted, a stenographer and private
secretary. Must be accurate and re-
fined, with some knowledge OF law
yer's work" So far Constance felt
that she could fill requirements, but
the next phrase made her hesitate.
Answer by letter. giving reference
and stating reason for leaving last en-
ployer." .--.
Clearly, Constance could not give
Mr.. Gordon as a reference. And it
would be difficult to explain her rea-
son for leaving him. But Constance
looked disconsolately about the bare
room, thought Of her empty pocket
book and the fat, compelling landlady
downstairs, and set TO work writing an
answer TO the advertisement.
Il think this will do" she said final
ly repeating the last part Of her letter
to herself. Il cannot give my last en-
ployer as a reference, as I do not want
him TO know where L am. Z left him
because he could not give me what l
wanted" There; that sounds all
right, and 1t isn't a lie, but il doesn't
give either Of us away. 1t sounds as
II what ! wanted was more money, in
stead Of"
With bOotless sigh Constance fold
ed the letter, slipped it into the enveI-
ope, sealed it and then dressed to go
and mail II and take a long walk in
the mvigorating winter air.
Late that afternoon Mrs. Foley, the
landlady, brought word to Constance
that gentleman had called TO see her
in answer 10 an advertisement Mrs.
Foley, now that work was in prospect
for her pleasant little pack-room
boarder; looked kind and almost moth
erly; for work meant promptly paid
board bills.
Il Just put him in my own Darlor
and you'll not be disturbed. Just shut
the door when you so in and stay as
long as you want 70. I'll wait here
till you come back" she said.
A moment later Constance shut the
door behind her as she entered the
landladys little parlor. Then she
looked uncertainty to her new en-
plOyer, who stood with his back to
her, looking out of the window into
the gathering dusk.
Il believe you want to see me-" she
said.
Constance" said the man, and Viii
liam Gordon faced her. There was a
new light in his steady gray eyes, and
a new assurance in his bearing.
Constance, awed, said nothing.
Constance, you answered my ad,"
he smiled. Did YOU leave me because
you wanted something l couldn't give
yOu?"
Yes murmured Constance.
Was it more money!"
NO"
What made you think that what
YOU wanted was more than | could give
you? Didn't you know when l kissed
YOU"
Il thought it was only pity" said
'Onstance. This time she went will
ngly TO William Gordon's outstretched
arms.
A long time later Constance and Will
liam still sat in Mrs. Foley's parlor 1t
was dark.
will You come tomorrow" said
William at last
DO you mean in answer TO the adj
yertisemont?"
NO, Constance" said William. 81 can
advertise for another stenographer; I
couldn't advertise again for a-wife."
A little later, when William had
gone, Constance went blissfully up to
her room and found Mrs Foley waiting
patiently.
Land" said Mrs. Foley. as she got
mp from the low chair where she had
been sitting. Did YOU get the job?
Y"r We're long enough about it,
Yes" said Constance happily, "and.
oh, Mrs. Foley, it's for life. Pm going
20 be married tomorrow"