Lower coast gazette., 1913-03-22

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economy, tell him that you think eco
nomy should begin with the biggest
salary in the place"
Mr. Corliss chuckled. "That's his
AN excellent debating point, Miss
Cook. I'll not forget it"
"Oh," exclaimed the girl. ~ pill
Tered a collar for expenses 1roln the
twins money-oox just before I left
home, and I feel so joyful that | must
just spend it all in chocolates. Be-
sides, you've been awfully kind, and
I think / ought to encourage the bust
ness"
"Come along, then-this way to the
confectionery department. Here
you there. A dollar box OF chocolates
at n Please return the four quar-
ters with my compliments to the
twins. Wish I could run you down
myself Oh the car, Miss Cook, but |
have to stay here and fight Davis.
Good morning"
The girl flushed. "You're q sports
man, Mr.. Colliss, but I ought to say
that I knew very we'll who you were
when I stopped your ear this morn
ing. I've often seen you go past"
The head OF the firm shook with
laughter. "All that / can say is that
! am indebted to you for a most
pleasant journey to town. You ought
to he in the diplomatic service when
you grow UP. Don't hesitate to stop
me next time you wish to save the
twins money. Good bye"
He smiled as he saw the car set
ofI--Miss Cook sitting, demurely
proud, on the back seat. "And now
for Davis" he thought. swell, after
all. sooner or later / should have been
compelled to intimate to Davis that |
intended to be master in my own
place. But what a wonderfully pref
ty, artful little demon she is. The
way she fooled me in the car"
"Drive very slowly" said Miss
Cook to the chauffeur when they
reached Oxford Street, 81 want to en-
Joy the scenery" The chaffeur star
ed, but replied, eyes, miss Kitty
Cook was not going to miss her chance
OF displaying herself in q five thcus-
and dollar car. She only once de.
scended from the dignity Of her posi-
lion, and that was when, to the I'M
bridled JOY OF two cabmen and a van
driver, she kissed her hand to a very
lat police constable who was holding
up the traffic. And during the whole
journey she consumed chocolates with
the inexhaustible appetite Of q fifteen
rear cd. &;
When she reached her home she
found that her father had departed
for business on receipt Of al urgent
telegram from. the firm. On his re-
turn at night, when he had explained
to the family the magnificent way in
which the firm had treated him, and
the FIVE years. agreement he had sigh
ed, he took the opportunity of saying
that he must have a look at his rose
trees, and added, "Ccme With me, Kit
ty."
"Now it's coming thought She
calmly. 81 must get him to promise
not to tell mother"
"Kitty," said her father. Il I'M
derstand that you've been interview
ing MI. Corliss?"
"Well, dad, someone had to DO some
thing"
"He says that you're the ~snartest
youngster he's ever met"
"You needn't tell mother, dad. She's
so particular about some things
~ won't my dear. But ] don't
think, my dear"
ooh, I won't do it again, dad. Not
Tor five years, anyhow. | suppose
that agreement is all right"
Certainly, dear. I have a copy of
it in my pocket"
"Then it doesn't matter what Mr..
Davis says or does?"
"No, dear, provided I keep my
health my position is secure
"That's a good thing" said the girl,
laughing.
whats amusing you, Kitty"
"Well, I'm rather happy tonight.
I've had as many chocolates as | could
possibly eat for one thing--and then
Does Mr.. Davis not put on his
srock coat till he goes home?"
"No, dear. He always wears a short
coat to work Uneven lunches in it,
"Well, / was so mad with him that,
when | was left in the office, ! emp
tied the paste-pot into his frock-coat
pocket. He'll have found it out by
now, I hope. He won't know I've done
it, for I'm sure Mr., Corliss won't give
me away"
"My DEAR began Mr.. Cook stern
ly-and then he broke down and join
ed his peals OF laughter to his daugh-
ter's.