The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-12-31

V YES, Glider did know. The men
ton of the name was like a
spell in the effect it wrought
on the attitude Of the irritated
owner Of the store. Instantly his ex-
preston changed.
How extremely awkwardn he cried,
and there was very real concern in
his voice. He regarded Smithscn kind
~. whereat that rather pulling gentle
man once again assumed his martial
bearing. You were quite right in
coming to me- For a moment he was
silent. plunged in thought. Finally be
spoke with the decisivenesS character
istic OF him. "Of course there's moth
ing we can do. Just put the STUFF back
on the counter and let her 60"
But Smithson had not yet wholly un-
burdened himself He agaia cleared
his throat nervousIy.
shes very angry. Mr. Glider" he
announced timidly. "She-er-she de-
mands an-er-an apology"
The owner OF the store half rose from
his chair, then threw himself back with
an exclamation OF disgust.
God bless my soulg' he cried. Again
he fell silent. considering the situation
which Smithson had presented. At last,
however, he mastered his irritation TO
some degree and spoke his command
briefly. well, Smithson, apologize to
her. It can't be helped"
When Smithson had left the ONCE
Glider turned to his secretary.
'STake this" he directed, and he forth
with dictated the following letter:
J. W. Gaskell. Esq, Central National
Bank. New York.
My Dear Mr.. Gsskeu-I feel that ]
should be doing less than my duty as q
that Mrs. Gaskell is in urgent nesd OF
medical attention She came into Our
store today, and
He paused for a moment. "No, put
it this way" be said finally:
we found her wandering about our store
today in very nervous condition. In her
excitement she carried away about 800
worth OF rare laces. Not recognizing her.
our store detective detained her for q
short time. Fortunately for US all. Mrs
GaskeIl was able to explain who she was,
and she has just gone to her home. Hop
ing for Mrs. Gaskelrs speedy recovery.
and with all good wishes, am yours very
truly.
Smithson again entered the ONCE,
even more perturbed than before.
"What on earth is the matter nowT'
Glider spluttered suspiciously.
tits Mrs. Gasken STILL" Smithson |
replied in great treoidation. 'She |
wants you personally, Mr.. Glider. to
apologize to her She says that the |
action taken against her is an outrage. |
and she is not satisfied with the apol- |
ogies OF all the rest OF rs. She says !
you must make one, too, and that the |
store detective must be discharged for |
lntolerable insolence."
Glider bounced up from his chair |
angrily.
.TIl not discharge McCracken," he
vocfferated. glazing on Smithson, who /
shrank visibly.
but about the apology, Mr.. Glider"
be reminded, speaking very deferen- I
daily. yet with insistence.
stOh. I'll apologize" he said with a
rry smile Of discontinue. 'I'H make
things even up a DIT when 1 get an
apology from GaskeIl. I shrewdly
suspect that that estimable gentleman
s going TO eat humble pie. OF my bak-
ng. from his wtfe's recipe. And his
viii be an honest apology. which mine
won't" And he left the room
IT was on this same day that Sa-
.ah. on one OF her numerous trips
through the store in behalf Of Glider.
was accostsd by a salesgirl, whose
name. Helen Morris. she CHANGED to
Spow
"what on earth do you want?' Sarah
inquired snappishly.
what did they DO 10 Mary Turner"
1eThey sent her TO prison for three
years.
sThree years. The salesgirI had re-
oeated the words IN tone that WIS In
lednable, yet tone vehement In ITS in
.redulous questioning. Three yesrsy
she said again, az one refusing % be-
ieve.
~Yes. three years
"Good Cod" There was no irrever-
snce in the exclamation that broke
=