The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-08-18

The girl stified an exclamation and
took them to case full of silverware.
As they grayely examined knives and
forks the girl watched them uneasily.
At last, flushing deeply. she spoke,
Most any girl would think that lamp
was nice present"
They shook their heads negatively.9
ITS got to be something pretty nicel
and tasty" said Tony Golf; "you seef
her names Emmerett, and girl that
has that handle to her is used to good
living" a
I'VE couldn't get anything poor look
ing" added Pepper. and Jink Prole
nodded assent.
"lt's nice lamp" persisted the girl.
1--WE might git four or FIVE lamps
enough for the hull house. Let's look
at them again" Jink Probe turned
suddenly to lead the way back to the
lamps: his sharp elbow dug into Tony
Goffs ribs, and that stout gentleman
leaped backward to fall heavily
against one Of the china laden tables.
When the Gathering crash had died
into silence Mr.. Gofr picked himself
out of debris of broken dinner sets
to confront an irate little man who
danced wildly before them and de-
manded instant reimbursement for his
losses.
Ii required the united efforts of Tony
COTS companions to convince the an
CRY proprietor that the offense was
not intentional.
you can't fool mep he sputtered
loudly. II had a place shot up oncet
in Dead Eye and they didn't leave SO
much as glass salt cellar-wiped out
my hull stock of china and glassware
and
Drop II, confound YER growled Jinlx
Probe Jest you compose your little
bunch of cinnamon sidewhiskers and
git down and count up your loss.
reckon we can pay fer what we break.
We're a-shoppin' fer cut glass and cut
china. and we've paid fer 500 worth al
ready"
The three ranchmen stood rigidly
in their tracks while Mr.. Farnum and
the black haired girl took inventory
of the shattered crockery. Many OF
the pieces of various dinner sets were
whole and there We're several vases
that were cracked or only slightly bro
ken. These Mr.. Farnum announced
would be total loss to him and the
ranchmen might as. well carry them
away.
Six dinner sets and four vases and
glass water pitcher had gone down
TO destruction, and Mr.. Farnum dole
fully announced that 800 would barely
cover the wholesale price
In silence the 500 was handed over,
while the girl stood near with down
cast face.
"All these pieces that amt broke be-
long to you gentlemen" remarked Mr..
Farnum magnanimously. "Of course
they amt no use TO me because none
of 'em match anything else I've in
stock. There's cups and saucers and
plates and
II guess we'll be going along" In
terrupted prole slowly as he thrust his
share of the remaining S. back in his
pocket. We've spent about oil the
money we reckoned on In this here
place. There's mighty pretty little
pink lamp up In Red Spider fer three
ninety-eight what will have to do fer
Emmerett."
The girl flashed a glance at the re-
treating form of her employer and
then laid hand on Jink PROBES sleeve.
She was laughing. but the tears were
In her eyes.
Don't you dare buy that pini lamp"
she whispered. You set OFT to get
the incest present you knew how for
that girl, and 1t isn't your fault that
you've lost your money. You take all
the dishes, and I'll mend the glass
water set and you give 'em to Ter for
the wedding present, and reckon
she'll be proud to think what was in
your hearts, and that's what matters
anyway She paused breathlessly.
her eyes like stars. her cheeks pink
with excitement
How d'you know she would rather
have this truck?" Jink Probe swept d
long arm over the broken china and
eyed her doubtfully.
Because I'm Emmerettw she said
trlumphantly.
The three stared down at her in de,
lighted amazement. Then three hands
shot out to grasp hers. and Jink Prole
spoke again. I'VE might a.known Ray
monds girl would be like this" he
said.
I'VE was afraid of your long NAME"
grinned Pepper sheepishly.
1--WE kin shorten 1t and call her Miss
Raymond" put in Tony Goff innocent
ly.
Miss Hodge uplifted slim brown
finger. and her cheeks dimpled under
their friendly admiration.
Don't you dare call me anything but
Emmerett" she said severely.