Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-25

dicament indeed In . moment
she noticed that he had not recog-
nized her. He was very kind and po-
lite, but he did not want the books and
| said so plainly. Adele strangely
enough was not disappointed this time
and she breathed more freely out OF
| the office. But she thought a great
| deal Of the man. She had met many
hundreds in her work, but none had
been just like John Moreland.
No sales that day, but she started
in bright and early the next morning,
/ too early to see the big limousine that
came along at exactly seven and
moved past her corner very, very
slowly. and, In fact. every morning for
many days.
Adele stuck to the Mutuals. being
encouraged by one or two sales in the
week. Toward the end Of the week
she went to the offices of the Mutual
Power company and for the second
time came face to face with John
Moreland.
Adele apologized and refused the
proffered chair. Il am sorry to have
disturbed you" she said quickly. Il
had no idea of asking you second
time to look over my books"
John Moreland looked at the pretty
girl closely. He recognized her az
the little book agent who had visited
him few days before, but some
l 49, ~ AoY
eyes.
Adele colored and turned to leave.
The man jumped to his feet Il
beg pardon. but won't you sit down!
I am positive have met you before,
but crave forgiveness for forgetting
Just where. am the very busiest
man you could imagine.
Adele again breathed easily-thank.
full she had not been identified.
Il will sit down and talk books,
she answered steadily. win you look
at them!"
NO" answered Mr.. Moreland, smil'
| ing but lust as firmly as he had said
before.
Then, good-morning, Mr.. More.
land" and Adele quietly left the Of
| noe.
II suppose he would buy twenty
sets II told him who / am" she re-
marked to herself in the corridor.
well am not starving yet and II he
buys any books from me It must Dc
because he wants them"
| As for John Moreland, he sat for
| long time looking at the closed door,
His head ached. He was tired. No
wonder he could not remember his
friends. He was positive he knew
this girl, but why did she not tell
him?
..Im nearly a wreck, doing the work
| of three men," he unused. 4 suppose
It il foolish, now / have things start
ed and my fortune is In fair way to
make itself. l will wind up things
this month and 60 away for year,
But, by Jove, hate TO 20 alone! It's
Etime was marrying some nice little
girl, anyway It would be pretty nice
when we came back to settle down
and have a little home of our own
Heavens, how my head aches! And
that reminds me, l wonder how the
little girl is nearly hit that morning
with the car? She had a sweet voice
and lots of pluck" He frowned 9
minute. then locked his desk and left.
| Another week and Adele had
reached the very last OF her "Mu'
tuals." The Mutual Mill and Mine
Supply company. She had not done
badly and thought the system paid
The junior partner was in and would
see her.
Adele entered and stopped sudden
| ". She flushed angrily. Was some
one playing a joke on her? John
MoreIand rose with a glad smile OF
| Welcome But Adele had turned and
fed. And then
The young man stood rooted to the
spot. The look OF confusion In the
sweet brown eyes, the bend OF her
! head-at last he remembered. III
am not the greatest living specimen
of assininity in captivity" he muir.
INJURED.
The next morning the big Limousine
was standing at Adele's corner AZ BIZ
O'Clock. Patience was rewarded. Al
six thirty she came. She drew away
hastily when che recognized the car
But John Moreland sprang out
quickly. 81 wanted to tell you ! would
buy your books" he said smiling
Please. may II"
mo. they are no longer for SALE"
she said icily. Besides you do not
want them"
"Oh. yes do" he replied. i made
a mistake when said ! didn't and
have some other things to talk over
with you, II l may. Come jump IN
and ride into town. We have quar-
relied long enough.
Then Adele laughed merrily. In
deed we have. have acted perfectly
horrid." And she stepped obediently
into the waiting machine.
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