The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-11-21
was waiting for daylight and for his

was waiting for daylight and for his
prospective customer to wake up.
He sat on the top step OF the porch
rather drowslly, but figuring out what
he would say to Henry. and thinking
of Mary. He had been there an hour.
Suddenly the front door was pushed
open. Quite as suddenly a man came
out. He carried bundle done up In
sheet SO big that he could not see
over 1t, ran against David. and before
the latter could get out Of the way,
both tumbled head over heels to the
bottom Of the steps.
The bundle burst open. With q clat.
ter, silverware. jewelry and clothing
spread all over the steps. David grab
bed at the man. The latter nearly stun.
ned him by kicking out, made n dive
for some near shrubbery, and disap-
peared.
Whats all that racket" demanded
a stentorian voice, and a man In pa.
jamas appeared at an upper balcony
out OF room opening upon It.
burglary, l guess" replied David.
I'll be down In a minute" shouted
the man aloft THE mischief" he add
ed as he reappeared below.
THE thief got away" explained Da-
vid. you see, he stumbled over
me-"
yes, but how came you to be on
my porch at this unearthly hour OF
the morning." inquired the disturbed
house owner suspiciously.
THAT will be easy to explain as
sured David with a smile. II am not a
trespasser with evil designs"
Il should say not" exclaimed Mr..
Wllliam Henry. You've saved me @
heap. Hello, all the silver! My watch
and chain! My fur winter overcoat!
Why. the robber must have been ran.
sacking the house for hours"
Mr.. Henry went inside the hallway
and sounded a gong. Two servants
appeared. He directed the wonder
stricken pair to gather up the scat.
tered plumber.
You come in" he directed David.
Just wait till / get dressed. You
must have something of story to
tell"
David was soon rejoined by his host
in the library, into which he had been
ushered.
Now. then" spoke Mr.. Henry, lets
hear all about it."
He looked pretty serious as David
described the sudden appearance and
wild flight OF the burglar. Then his
fat, Jolly face creased into smiles. and
he chuckled when David explained
why he was an early caller.
See here" said Mr. Henry, you'll
stay to breakfast with me. Then I've
got something to say to you"
II David had been drowsy from his
long vigil, the encounter with the bur.
glar had reused him up pretty thor.
oughly. Tho ample meal to which he
was invited by most agreeable host
encouraged him in the belief that Mr.
Henry fully appreciated his accidental
helpfulness in his behalf.
Well spoke Mr.. Henry, wheh the
repast was concluded 'let US get
down to business"
Yes. sir" said David expectantly.
you produce that contract, and
we'll just sign up. II you don't deserve
that and better for what you've saved
me, I'm mistaken. I'd do 1t, anyway,
for l think your business rivals have
played a trick on YOU
David Harris went proudly back to
his employer with his big ten thou.
sand dollar order. A raise in salary
and position came within n week,
happy marriage within month, and
one of tho pleasantest surprises Of the
event was q wedding present from
Mr.. William Henry OF Acton of the
best piano money could buy.
Copyright, 1912, by W. C. Chnpman.)