New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-14

never a Its welfare, he would COnildc lie
intinates I'D rather trust her judgment TODAY
than that of any man in my organization
He loved admired, respected, and spoiled her The
latter fact was cvnced in her fearless refusal TO dismiss
Craig Lambert His anger, pleadings, objurgations
advice and commands equally futile Her will
checkmated his own Her obstnacy equalzed his de-
termination. The strength Of her woman love was
sustained and fortified by the indomtable traits with
which his own relentless personality had endowed her.
Threats opportunities, frowns, Establishments and
brides were Of no avail.
"You say that YOU love me more than all else in the
world was her plea "Then prove and give me the
one thing most want believe you're jcaloIs-thats
it. You though you were going TO lose laughter
but instead Of that I'm bringing YOU a son. and You're
not one bit grateful Think Of what will mean TO have
Craig lift the cares Of business from your shoulders
He's wonderful You would be the first 10 II If YOU
weren't 50 blind with dislike want my man because
he's fine and straight and clean. Nothing talk, him
from me- You say that he's a fool-wc he had brains
enough to write the best advertisement ever prepared
for your busincss-and that's your own estimate Hes
not a fortune hunter / know that breed IF eyer a
woman did All that he expects is a chance 20 prove
himself, and he'll get it from me. As for you, he'll
force YOU 10 respect him by beating you your own
grOund He vowed last night that he wouldn't marry
me until he secured the contract for your advert ng'
did. did hc." \ grin illuminated Benjamin cx.
pansivc features "Then there's nothing more ~ say.
The matters settled
Il knew you'd give in
@Give in" gasped her astounded father. "G., in!
Who said would There's as much chance %. CIV
ing in as there is Of his getting my advertising
"Docs that proposition work the other way, She
asked brcathlcssly
you mean, will give in if he gets my corta.t:'
She nodded assent.
~Ycs!' \ shrcwd look crcpt into his face "A-eyou
satisfied with that;
"Of course / am
Then there's only one condtion,-your promise that
voul not communicate with him by word OF lc''e until
hcsuccccds.
She held out her hand dts go. I'll call a.n up
and explain
Upon honor, Betty"
Dads did ever break my word;'
Happy she ran into the library.
Left to himself, Benjamin Benton heavci iusaou5
sigh and reached for the dccan,cr. Carefully ha. The
glass, he lifted it and bowed gravcy. "Go,i.. Mr.
Lambert he said.
EVERY nerve in Craig'5 body was stretched .. rs
- 'au'cst as he awaited Blair decision. Tu. .user
checked the figure fora third time: then -.arr. LAM
lcr,'s knee
It's a big one, Boy; but can be done. And to
think that | got hufv when he put nae wise bril-.
Gant-n,t, Ii don't wake mp. some fine ia. . van
der out into B~oal-s,. and nice LITTLE WOOL. lamb
will bite me 10 death. How would you Ike yourself Il
you'd been using the biggest tip ID. che o.n".. .ora
papcrwcilh"
well whats .heanswcr, VII voui a.t-.--
unnecessary question six million and .- Y.l
couldn't keep me or. &I,h % smallpox ign. 3D." al
we cur it,
"What do YOU suggest;
Three ways slice fn~ The man ni.. e..-
you-anl slice each for 'lc man H,.. money
and the man on the 3b.-tho-c arc J. S.... ..~.,-
More than fair" answered. Craig. ~W.. d. re
ION.