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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10

A reader o. the oreEonian j. vexed
by the ancient poser q the hunter.
the tree and the squirrel He is un-
decided whether. when the hunter
walks around the tree and the squirrel
moves at the same rate. TIE hunter
walks around the squirrel Here. In
aeed. IA q weiehty question The OBJ
srrrer moves IL BE- referred % Oregon :
direct primary. Statement No. ] t.eeis-
fatnre. n IL fu1iy ~ important - any
nretlnm the s1ions have yef tackled.
ara ne rather fancy the average tar
enw~r wsus6 - rIaa to have them taks
4 - and debate 4 evsry minute e
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
Notice 10 Creditors.

o IL ~, bereby given that the ul-
dsrsjgned nGsGe I has been duly apponndfbd n6bn az
ministrad1er 4in deceased as by the County Court
Guttry G. try state Of Oregon for Polk Coom,
Esvng ty ngd claims na against the said estat tbt
are hergy' eTIy verified. together with t n tne
sae nroper p Vouchers therefor, to the in sat ah
Ga,sn{u ders1gueu within six months from INT
da1e nated fl ''iln and first published February
10, 1911. I HIGH GUTTRY,
Administrator of the estate Oh . D on" y n n
1Au!ilitt Gmttrv deceased. Address H. I =
No, i, Sheridan, Oregon
oscar Hayter, Attorney
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
Notice TO Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been duly appointed
administrator de bonis non with the
will annexed of the estate of ]. NJ.
Mitchell. deceased. by the County
Court of the State of oregon, for Polk
County and has qualified.
All persons having claims against
the said estate are hereby notified to
present the same duly verified, togeth-
er with the proper vouchers. to the un-
dersigned administrator at his Office
and place Of business in the City of
Independence in said County within
six months from the date of this no
tice.
Dated and published this third day
OF January. 1911.
JOHN S. BOHANNON,
Administrator aforesaid
Oscar Hayter. Attorney.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
Your Winters Wood.

order your slab wood now and be
sure of having good dry supply for
Winter. I can sell you either slabs
blocks. or trimmings. Can furnish any
other kind of wood desired. Plenty OF
good oak and fir. Send in your orders
by either phone. Mutual, 1ls6 Bell
44S AUGUST BOMAN.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
Enr Snle.

Fir Vista farm, S07 acres. John L.
Riggs, owner. Excellent for farming,
dairying, hops and fruit Will divide.
Also. other North Polk County farms,
and a sawmill. Barton z. Riggs, Real
Estate, Amity. oregon. Route 2
phone Dallas 525. 131tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
Contract to Let.

Six acres, half mile from Dallas, to
grub and burn; stumps are blasted;
owner to furnish machine and horse.
Address, Box "a, r. f. d. l, Mon
mouth, or Independent Phone, Airlie,
o6-5i 131-5t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10

Ata meeting of the Fans city csun-
rn. bella wednesday eReninEs the
water bonds we're sold te Farson- son
a Company. of Chicago. The amount
q the bld was tszesl. Four ether
hlas wsrs received. all from Chicago
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
Donkey Engine For Sale.

Seattle donkey, by 1OA. Fifteen
hundred feet 1-inch line; about $500
feet trip rope; all necessary blocks.
Inquire of Pedee Lumber Company
AirIie. or ID. ID. Good, Dallas, Oregon
21Ott
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
Enr Sale.

Open rubber tire buggy, auto seat
also set single harness Outht nearly
new, and in first-class shape. Harry
rt.,, CO. r,oI na1Ias Or. 27-4t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
s.4onn Rnnn To Rent.

Anyone desiring a store building Ior
general merchandise or department
store. now has an opportunity to rent
the only strictly modern store room IN
Dallas. Apply to J. B. Thompson al
Hotel Gail. - u
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
eAeAs%e%s%W<s%*s%o*s<o~@%SS
/: BUSINESS LOCALS. !


advertisements under THE head
are charged at the rate OF I cent per per
word, first insertion; II cent per "o9G eo
for each insertion thereafter, SV
words or less, 81 per month. w
vertisement inserted for less IMAM ~
cents.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
TnP Rent or sale,

A fine place for sale or rent. Plaster
ed bungalow and five acres OF land' IL
city limits of Dallas. A. B. Bard Bo'
256, Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
Wanted.

All kinds of iron, rubber, brass, cop
per. zinc and hides. Highest cash
prices paid. A. N. Halleck, Monmouth,
Oregon. S-lz-u'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
For Rent.

For rent, the Francis Wrightson
place of 240 acres, in Pedee precinct
oscar Hayter, Agent, Dallas, Oregon
9-23-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
Wanted.

Wanted, 100 Brown, White or Bur
Leghorn pullets. Monmouth Real Es"
tact Company, Monmouth, oregon.
23tt
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
Eoo.s For Matching.

z. Rhode Island Reds Barreu
and White Rocks, at 81 per S0'si b.
Mrs Winnie Braden, P. 0. BOX
10. WI . 23m1
200. Dallas Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10

the time between now and the closing
hour of the session. Otherwise, they
are sure to do worse.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10

-Four crystal white Orpington COCK
erels, Kellerstrass strain. e. H. husei
Dallas, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
Wanted.

Wanted, 20 or 80 good, fresh dairy
cows. r. A. Campbell, Sheridan, Ore
gon. lz-o-l'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
Hay For Sale.
For Sale CheaD,

Nice, clean baled oat hay for sale
IT n CamnbelI 1916
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10

Solid black walnut child's bedstead
and springs for sale cheap; good as
new. H. G. Campbell l3ltl
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10

oak and cesar pests soshren
v,-s-.,,.-... conp.ny. ii-is-H
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10
FREIGHT RATES REDUCED
w,u BeneGt Dallas Shippers Apou'
Three Cents Per Hundred

The southern Pacific Railroad COM
aanv has adopted the new freight rates
receptly r prescribed by the oregon
railroad Commission, and they weie
mt into effect wednesday morning,
Trnaar the new ruling, the cost ol
shipping goods between Portland az thrae aae
nailas is reduced from one to three
cents Der hundred, according 10 class
ification. - now
In hundred-pound lots the NV
rates are: First class, u cents seo
ond "a; third, 10; fourth, H. IN car.
load lots, the reduction runs ABOUT 'H'
same. porl
these rates apply from the Parf arr
street depot in Portland, as "eii a.
from the Jefferson Street depo'
whereas, under the old rates. an apul
tional charge was added to shipments =
originating at Park Street.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-10

The Epworth League VIII give a.,
entine social at the home OF r. H.
Morrison. Tuesday evening, FEBRUARY
IA. All the young people OF the coii-
qrepation are cordially invited 10 De
present.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-12-25
CHR|STS' PARENTS
ARE EULOG|zED

CONTINUED from page one.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-12-25
PERSONAL
MENTION

Frank Geek of Walla Walla, was a
guest of the Bowman yesterday.
l.. T. Link of Echo was among the
Sunday visitors in the city.
e. II. Storie of Wal'a Walla. was
registered at the st. George yester-
day.
c. H. Larsen of Hermiston, is am
ong the west enders spending today in
Pendleton.
]. X Bott came in this morning
from his ranch and is spending the
day here.
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Penland came in
this morning from Helix to spend
Christmas with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs Lee Teutsch left on
the local for the west end of the
county this morning.
Walter and George Daughtrey, sons
OF w. II. Daughtrey of Portland. are
SPEEDING Christmas with relatives
near Pendleton.
J. C. Adams of Milton was down
yesterday from his home in the east
end of the county.
]. II. Barton, well known Nolin
resident, was among the out-of-town
people in the city yesterday.
Frank Michael, jr.. and his bride
left for their home near Pilot Rock
this morning.
Miss Harriet Young left Saturday
for La Grande 10 spend Christmas
with relatives.
Miss Lotta Fleek left this afternoon
for Weston where she is to be the
guest of Miss Viva Warren for day
Elmer Storle. who is now located
at Walla Walla, is here to spend tn;
holidays with relatives
Win Stewart. well known former
Pendleton boy is spending Christmas
with his mother here.
Mayor Church of La Grande. is
spending Christmas with his sister
Mrs. II. Stewart.
Glen Scott and Carl Engdahl, vel
known young farmers, are spending
the day in the city. =
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Stanfield OF
Echo, are among the Christmas visit.
ors in Pendleton.
Glen Mccullough, foreman of the
Stanfield ranch near Stanfield. /,
spending Christmas in the city
Miss Anna Waugh, a teacher in tine
Echo public school is sending Christ
mas with Mrs. O. r. Harper in thi!
city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-12-25

audience just love this picture. Add
to this the we'll knit plot, the high
class histrionic art, the happy ending
and it is surely a winner.
THE New superintendent" Selig.
A beautiful and picturesque romance
of old Mexico. This is a strong story
founded on the California oil we'll
fires. The only picture of this nature
ever secured. Very exciting.
Peggy the Moonshiner's Daugh-
ter" Kalem. An idyl of the hills. A
story of love and loyalty, featuring
Alice Joyce as Peggy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-12-25
At THE PICTURE SHOWS
OrJpllcunn.

Special Kalem feature in three
reels for Tuesdays change.
''Arrah-No- -Pogue," (Kalem). An
Irish drama in three reels. Every
scene made in the Beautiful Emerald
Isle 4 veritable transcript from HUI
man life, related in Al absorbing
scenes, embellished with primitive
scenic splendors and interpreted by
galaxy of artists of surprising merit.
Mr.. Peck Goes Calling" (Bio-
graph 1t is Mrs. Peck's birthday
and Peck has bought her ring. They
make a neighborly call and poor
Peck is placed in a very embarrassing
position. He falls to sleep and is Ia
ser taken for a burglar. He escapes.
out leaves his coat behind. which is
found later by Mrs. Peck. 1t takes a
Dot Of explaining.
The Beautiful Voice" GEOGRAPHY.
An eccentric Frenchman passing al
Ong the avenue, hears the sound of a
beautiful voice and falls in love with
&he unseen singer. When he presents
himself he finds it is phonograph.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-12-25
The Past;nlc-

Interesting program for holiday
T<eek. Tuesdays change follows:
suffer Little Children Vita
graph. Those who see nothing beau
xiful in a child must have something
wrong inside them. Here is a story
of an old fellow who breaches love
and practices hardness to hs chill
Seren until he is awakened GA real
lzation that God is love and children
are of H's kingdom. He opens his
heart and takes his own unto HIM
self.
Who Owns the Baby" Lubin The
baby alone is enough to make any
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-12-25
Hold to the GRIND Jury.

Chicago.-Frederick G. Boneham,
and VIM. r. Chancell were held to
the grand jury today in connection
with the murder of Mrs. Hattie Kauf-
mann, who was shot by one of four
men who alighted from an automo-
bile in front of her home while she
was returning from theater recent
ly. The verdict urged the police to
make every effort to capture George
Rabenau and John Stacey, implicated
by Boneham's confession.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-12-25

Continued from page one.)
which should make this infant child
famous among all men. But at the
other extreme from the simple life
of these lowly shepherds, stood the
wise men from the east. They were
tn learned philosophers of their day
men who had compassed the entire
field of knowledge of that time. They,
too, came in answer to the divine
call, following that strange star until
it rested above Him whom kings and
princes should del light to honor, for
unto him" shall the gathering of the
people be"-men of every walk in
life from every land and cline, have
brought their gifts of "gold and
frankensence and myrrh" to lay them
at His feet.
Joseph and Mary were the first to
look upon that tiny babe in His
manger-cradle. The lowly shepherds
were the first to worship before Him.
The wise men were the first to bring
their gifts and alteration, but the an
gel hosts of heaven sang His first
lullaby. For ages, sin had closed the
odies, but att he birth of mans Re-
deemer. the very skies rank with
praise, as from sea to sea, and from
pole to pole, the glorious strain was
waited on-"glory to God in the
highest, and on earth. peace and good
will toward men"
That word of praise still finds its
response in human hearts. All the
earth pays homage to the King of
Kings and Lord of Lords. The lowli-
est among earth's toilers is glad to
call Him friend, and the most pro-
found philosopher is not ashamed to
worship around the cradle of Jesus.
Old and young. rich and poor. wise
and simple. people and ruler, join to
do Him honor and o sing His praise.
On that first Christmas, but few
gathered to worship before Him, but
today, unnumbered hosts fall in hum
BILE alteration before Him. From the
icy coasts of Greenland to the isles
of the southern seas; from this Christ
blest land of ours TO where the easi
joins hand with the west. all the
earth today joins in one glad pean OF
praise, and so shall it ever be, until
at last He comes again to reign witt
us.
Richard Dude" Devine returned
Saturday from Seattle where he Il
spending his freshman year at TIL,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-12-25
The Cosy.

Monday and Tuesday, the greatest
war drama ever made, in two ex-
quisitely colored reels.
The Golden Wedding" Two reels.
Ambrosio. Winner of $25 900 prize
and gold medal of honor at Turin
exposition, 1911. as the greatest of
war PICTURES. More than 1000 in the
cast. Contains the most vivid and
realistic battle scenes ever seen. Filled
with excitement, thrills. sensations and
surprises besides telling pretty
story of heroism, loyalty. love and de-
votion. that ends in happiness and
peace.
White Fawn's Peril" Bison. A
colossal Indian production taken at
Bear Valley. Col. One of the most
beautiful and pictul esque spots in
America
"A Mixup in Suit Cases" Reliance
A comedy drama showing a strenuous
courtship at summer resort. Laugh.
able scenes as the love stricken youth
meets with amusing mishaps.
Coming soon, the Cowboy Pug'list
Watch for the date.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-12-25
RUSSIAN NEWSPAPER SCORES
GOVERNMENTS PERSIAN STAND

St Petersburg, Dec. 25.-The news
paper, Novoe Vremya, today editorial
ly demands bloody revenge for Per-
sian resistance of russian occupation
of Tabriz and Resht. 1t rebukes the
government for being taken by sur
prise, as it was at the time of the
war with Japan" 1t declares the
Persian government is blameless for
the Revolutionary outbreaks"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-12-25

Un,mpeachable-If you were to
see the unequalled volume of unim-
peachable testimony in favor of Hoods
Sarsaparilla. you would upbraid your
self for so long delaying to take this
effective medicine for that blood dis
ease from which you are suffering.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-12-25
Contest for Convention.

Washington, D. c.. Dec. 25.-A real
contest is forecasted today for the
democratic national convention. Chi
cago, Baltimore and New York are
to be contenders. The national
committee meets January to select
convention city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-12-25
THE HEWETTS.

The Hewett Co. opens at the Ore
gon theater tonight with magic illu-
sions. moving pictures and illustrat-
ed songs. The Hewetts will remain
al week with change of program
nightly Performance at p. m.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-12-25

Apparently there Is nothing at
least on earth, that DIR. Woods Hutch
inson doesn't know.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-12-25

S. D. Fielder and family of Baker
are Christmas guests of Mr. Fiedler's
brother, H a. Fielder The Baker
man is representative of the Blake.
McFal paper company.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-12-25

Richard Dude" Devine returned
Saturday from Seattle where he Is
spending his freshman year at the
University of Washington.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-07-07

HE KICKED ROLAND OUT INTO TIE STREET.
Roland alive. Nat saved the young
man by the barest inch. He grappled
with Pete and drew himself aside just
In time.
STEADY. Pete" he said quietly
"Steady. old man. Let Roland alone"
"Awrh, amt 'fraid of him." splut-
tered Pete.
Neither am l. Get out. won't you.
and leave him to me-"
"Aw'right" Pete became more
calm. "I'lI leave him lone. but all
the same wan it 'stinctly un'erstood
] kin lick any man In town 'ceptin m
wife. G. night. everybody"
He gathered himself together and by
q supreme effort lunged through the
door and into the deepening dusk.
well, Roly?' Nat asked. turning
back.
His ironic calm gave Roland pause.
For moment he lost his bearings
and stammered in confusion. Il come
in to tell you that me and you's apt
to have trouble he concluded.
"Oh? And are you thinking Of start
ing it?"
You bet I'll start it. and I'll start it
d quick if you don't leave Josie
Lockwood alone"
$50 that's the trouble, Is it," COM
mented Nat thoughtfully.
Eyes, that's the trouble. From now
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-07-07

what The rules are off! / can have
q drink! l can have two drinks! I
can have million drinks if l want
'em" =
Pouring q generous dose of raw
whisky into the glass, he lifted 1t to
his lips and threw back his head. But
the heavy bouquet Of the liquor was
sitting In his nostrils, and the first
mouthful of it almost choked him. In
q fury he flung the glass from him so
that it crashed and splintered upon the
floor. "Great heavens" he cried. 81
don't like the stuff any more! But
his gaze fell upon the cigar case-"l
can have a smoke That'll help some!"
With feverish haste he snatched a
cigar from the nearest box, gnawed
Off one end and, thrusting the other
into the alcohol lighter, pulled vigor-
ouslv. But to his renovated palate the
notent fumes of the tobacco were no
less repugnant than the whisky had
heen Half strangled. he plucked the
c,oar from his mouth and stamped on
It
"oh." he cried wildly. "I'Il be-I'll be
damned"
He paused. staring vacantly at moth
ing. And even that doesn't do any
GOOD, God help me, I've forgotten
how to swear"
To him in this overwrought state
came Tracey. numbering cheerfully In.
his mouth shaped for whistle. AT
sight of Nat he pulled up as If hit by
club.
"Evenin'. Mr.. Duncan. What's the
NATTER"
By an effort Nat brought his gaz'
TO bear upon the boy and comprehend
ed his existence.
"Aiut you fcelin' we'll. Mr.. Duncan
"Nu-rottcn!"
"What'S the mattcr?"
"Notlling" Nat shouted fcrociouSly
Anything | kin
mo
At that instant Kellogg appear
"IIcllo. Nat. what's been keep
youp came down to bring you hn
to supper"
"Go to hazrs with your sup"
Keep away from Uc! Point talk
me. don't want anything IL d" vi
you. d you understand: You and V"
confoundcd systems have got ne n
oil this
He caught sight Of his, hat uhr'lpfl:
ceased talking. grabbed the hat III
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-07-07
Copyright. 1910. by WincheIl Smith
and Louis Joseph Vance

Roland WAS working under a full
head of steam apparently. His natu-
rally Sanguinp complexion was several
shades darker than the normal. and he
was Seethng with represSed emotion
excitement. anticipated triumph. j@al.
ousy, envy and hatred, all center;ns
upon the hapicSS head Of Nat duncan
Plunging along with his head down.
his thoughts wholly preoccupicd with
his grievance and its remedy, he bump
ed into Willing and caromrd off. rec
ogniZing him with an :!i:rrE grc-u
The result of this wis /" STA: i'=,p's
departure. lie graSped the frame "
the door and steadied himself, giaring
round at the aggrcssor
10. Roland! he said. focusing his
vision "WhaSh maSser!"
Roland diSregardcd him entirely.
Say. you" he snorted. catching sight
Of Nat. Il want to see YOU"
"Oh?" Nat drawled cyasperatingly.
He had never had much use for l,o-
land, and now, With hidden JOY. lie
read the signs Of passion Gu the boys
intlG med cUunt"nanCe. Happy he
would be. thought Nat. if Roland were
to be delivered info his hands that
night. Ee owed the weird Il grudge
Just then and needed nothing mere
than an object to wreak his vengeance
upon. We'll. III stake you to good
long look" he add swectly.
"Ah-h. don't you try to be so funny!
You might get hurt" {.
Pete seemed to be suddenly electri-
fed by Rolaud's manner "Here!' he
interposed "Whaiuh mean by that?'
And. relinquiShing his grasp on the
door, he reeicd between the two and
thrust his face close to Roland's.
"Who're you talkin' to. ANYWAY" be
demanded trucuIcnt
Nat stepped forward quickly and
grabbed pete's arm. That's all right,
Pete" he Sooth"d him Don't let
nervous Rely wont hurt anybody"
The diminutive stung Roland TO ex.
aspera,ion. why. curse your he
screamed and promptly became mar
ticulate with rage
"Ah. ah, ah." Nat wagged reprov.
ing forctinger Naughty word. Roy!
Careful or you'll sour your chewing
gum"
Now, say! Do you think
At this juncture Pete drowned his
words with an incoherent roar, haviE;!
apparently reached the conclusion that
the time had now arrived when ii
would be his duty and pleasure to eat
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-07-07
CHAPTER XXI.

go ENEATH the brim Of her dainty
~ hat. with veil thrown back,
81 ~ Betty's dark hair waved back,
glossy with the sheen Of per
feet we'll being, from face serenely
charming. the more so for her slightly
deepened flush. and the eyes that
shone into Mats danced with the light
OF enjoyment, bred of his supreme
establishment.
Her father. who had left Kellogg and
come in to get Mats advice regarding
some large orders received that day,
greeted her warmly. gave her a part
ing hug and retired.
NAT. I'm so glad to see you again"
Its such a surprise. Betty!
II knew II would be. just couldn't
wait. Nat. when found | could get
here by the night train instead of to-
morrow morning. | haven't been
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-07-07
HER FATHER GAVE HER PARTING HUG.


home. you know, but l couldn't resist
the temptation to stop In here and see
what-the store looked like after all
these months. Besides, thought that
vou or father Her eyes fell. and
she faltered, withdra wing her hands
By now be had himself In hand
"Why," he laughed. you nearly took
my breath away. Even now l can
hardly believe it."
"Beleve what Nat" she asked
quickly.
THAT you're the same little Betty
Graham. | never saw such a change
"Tts a change for the better, isn't It..
Nat?" she asked. with q smile half
wIstful.
81 should think 1t was. It's just
marvellous"
did seem so very awful. then?
Nonsense. You know you didn't.
only now
"rhen you think father will be
pleased"
IF he isn't I'm blind"
She looked away. embarrassed and
touched by his interest and his feel
ing. And does 1t make you a little
proud. NatT
"Proudw he exclaimed blankly
because you know you've done It
an. If there's any improvement In
Betty Graham today It's because Of
you If 1t hadn't been for you
She shook her head very decidedly.
seating herself on one Of the chairs by
the soda fountain. why, Nat, don't