The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-28

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 Something about the expression of his face startled her. For the first time in her life she saw in it's gaunt lines the shadow of despair.
 What is it, papa, dear:" she asked tenderly, slipping an arm about his neck as she drew him down into his favorite chair.
 "What, child?" he responded vaguely.
 +'You look utterly worn out. Tell me what's the matter. I'm no longer a child. I'm a woman now-strong and we'll and brave. Let me help you"
 "You do help me. baby!' he laughed, with an effort at his old time joyous spirit Every time I touch your little hand you give me new life. Some day your voice will thrill thousands as it now thrills my heart. You'll win fame and wealth for your father. You shall care for him in old age. Pm not mis- erable. I've really. had good day. I've spent the whole afternoon super intending the distributing of flowers among the hospitals. saved a kids life with a flower. His father used to work for me in 4he old days. They asked me to come to see him. There was no hope. He had been given up to die. I gave him fragrant white pink. His thin, feverish fingers grasp ed it eagerly. In all his life he had never held a flower in his hand before. He pressed it to his lips, his soul thrill ed at it's sweet odor, and the little tired spirit came staggering back from the mists of eternity just to see what it meant He will live"
 The girls arms slipped around his neck in a tightening hold, and she pressed her cheek against his a mo ment in silence.
 Papa, dear, it's no use trying to deceive me. I've the right to know what is troubling you. Pm not a child. You must tell me-
 '@Whv, it's nothing much, dearie,' he answered gently. I'm worried a little about money I've a note due at the bank, ana they've called on me unexpectedly to meet it. But I'll manage somehow"
 '*I'n give up my music. go to work and help you right away"
 The father placed his hand gently over her lips, and the tears sprang into his eyes in spite of his effort to keep them back.
 Don't talk sacriIege. my child. Such words are blasphemy. God gave me a mans body for the coarse work of bread winning. He gave you the su- preTne gift. a voice that throbs with eIoquence, a power that can lift and inspire the world.
 Promise me, dear-it's the one wish of my heart, the one thing worth working and struggling for-promise me that you will never stop until the training of your voice is complete; that no matter what happens you will obey me in this It is my one com mand. You will obey meT'
 'sYes, papa. I promise, if it will make you happy"
 ''It's the only thing I live for. All ! ask is that you do your. level best with the gift of God"
 "I'Il try, papa dear" was the quiet answer as she kissed him again and softly left the room
 Harriet had scarcely reached her room when Adams. the cashier of one of the allied banks. who owed the doctor for three months rent, entered the library with quick, nervous tread.
 I've news, sir,'' he said excitedly. ''Pve big tip the stock market.''
 The older man grunted contemptu- ously.
 Yes, that's what ails you, I know. You've been getting them for some time. That's why you owe me for your rooms. That's why there's some- thing the matter with your accounts"
 'sI swear to you, doctor, my accounts are clean. I've bought a few stocks. I've made little and lost 8 little. I've got the chance now I've been waiting for. I've real piece of in formation from the big insiders who are going to make the market tomor- -irSo +rSl secretary. The little weasel has made millions on this break, and he has been selling the market short for two weeks. Tomorrow morning he is go- ing to smash it for the last time and at noon throw his millions on the bull side. The market will go down three points on the break in the morning. It will jump five points in ten min utes when it turns the other way. There are stocks on the list that will recover ten points before the market closes.''
 "Bivens is going to do this?' the older man interrupted. Then it's a trick. It's lie. STake my advice and do just the opposite from what you understand Bivens will sell out his partners in the deal.''
 'sMan, he can't sell out!'' the cashier insisted. "It's his own deal. He's in it for all he's worth,''
 The doctor rose with sudden excite ment
 Adams. this is the first time in my life I've ever been tempted to buy stocks. Pm in desperate need of money. I've a note for $3,000 due. I've $2,OO0 set aside to finish my little girls musical studies. I've got to meet that note somehow. and I've got to have the money for her. It looks like a chance. I'll go in and watch the market tomorrow"
 tsIf it don't act exactly as I say don't touch it. If it does. go in for all you're worth If stocks start down as 1 say