The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-08-31

the Rattle

as th'IoV'Ck entered the rOOm. Phil
Philbrick was the last person she
wanted to see. She could not very
well ask favor OF man with whom
she had quarreled only few weeks
before, She knew now that Phil
brick had been in the right. which
did not make the meeting any easier
You wished to see me?" he asked
briskly. as he came toward her,
II want TO see the man who gives
things away" she said lamely.
II am at your service" he said
with smile What Ia II, a Fresh
Air fund. seaside hospital or poor
woman with seven small children and
runaway husbsnd?"
Grace smiled gratefully. 1t was nice
of him to get right down to business
without any personal preamble.
ITS Mrs. Ronnat," she explained.
You see" Grace hurried on, Mrs.
Bonnat is getting up fair at Lang
hampton for the hospital It's for the
poor little children with bone tubercu.
losis."
Philbrick nodded Understandings.
And being an excellent patron of
ours she has asked for contribu.
ton" he completed.
Grace nodded was coming to
town and she asked me to see Mr..
Tcnton," she went on Il didn't know
he had gone to Europe
Philbrick mentally supplied the re-
mainder OF the sentence He could
imagine that Grace would have de-
clined the mission had she known
that he was In charge Of the big store
in the absence of the Junior partner
81 think that we can find way
to contribute 70 the cause" he said
pleasantly, mindful Of Mrs Bonnat's
heavy purchases. III you will give
me some idea of what you think
would prove salable, will see what
| can be done"
Philbrick was used to receiving re-
quests for donations. Every patron
seemed to feel entitled to contribu-
tion to some favored charity and the
donations formed a not inconsiderable
|
Just now there was on hand half a
case of dainty fans that presently
would find their way to the bargain
counter. so he cleverly led her to APP
prove of this suggestion.
Samples were sent for, and while
they waited Grace constrainedly
chatted upon such safe topics as the
weather and the heat in town. Phil
brick might have been an entire
stranger, for all the indication he
gave that few short weeks ago they
had been engaged. At last the de
cision was made and she rose to go.
Il wish you would wait a mo
ment." he said quietly. 81 should like
to make a personal contribution"
H. slipped from the room anC
Grace resumed her seat wondering
what he wished to give. He returned
In a moment carrying a tiny morocco
case.
81 am really interested in YOU
charity" he said. Please believe my
sincerity when | offer this to bC
ratified off. II should bring in som,
few dollars for the poor little kid
lies They are welcome to It. have
no further use for IT,"
She pressed the spring, knowini
full we'll what the case contained, bu
the sight of the solitaire that haC
been her engagement ring moved heI
strongly
! "You wish this to be ratified off?'
she repeated DULY blinkin. hard t.
keep back the tears.
1T is best that It should bring hap
piness to someone" he said steadily
81 do not care to keep It or to sci
IT,"
There might be someone 20,
could give It to-" she sug
gested.
Precisely" agreed Philbrick. d"
am giving It TO the POOR misshaper
little tots who really need help"
For moment she paused irreso
lutely, then she moved toward tn,
door and, with few conventional
words OF thanks for his kindness
slipped out.
But once she gained the cab
Grace's tears began To flow Sh,
knew that Philbrick was not only II
the right, but that he would not b,
the first to speak All the way t
the station she fought with her prld,
and In the end love won. She wen
to the telephone booth and called u,
the store, asking for Mr.. Phllbrick
Presently she heard his voice in an
swer
This is Grace" she said softly.
have been thinking things over, Phil
IL think that It would be wrong L
rattle off that ring because"
"You are opposed to raffies?" h
asked as her voice faltered and Their,
was silence for moment
No" she said softly, but becaus,
was wrong and want It for mysel
II you are still willing
willing The voice through tn,
receiver sounded like n shout "Wbv