Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-12-04

Adam, happily for him, did not. He
padded around in the snow in search
or 1t. then gave 1t up and collected
from his various pockets his total
cash resources. They came to two dol
lars and fifty-five cents. Would the
constables accept his promise to
pay? He was inclined to think not.
He uttered a sigh of despair. for
without that friendly bulge in his hip
pocket he felt forsaken indeed. when
his eye CHANGED on a lighted window
across the street -. Schoenhoeven,"
vas printed on it. wigs and cos
tunes" And then his eye lighted
with hope. Saved" he murmured.
Snatching his chance when fire en-
CINE went tearing down the avenue
on its way. no doubt. to some prema-
ture Santa Claus afire in a Christmas
tree-he dashed across the street, up
the stairs. into the shop.
II IN going to a party tonight" he |
said to the young man in charge. Il |
want TO wear something neat and
handsome that-thatn keep my
friends from knowing me-
Ordinarily McAdam had only to
| appear 10 command respect, but fall
ing over an ash barrel. staving in his
hat. and lying for half hour in the
street had made him a good deal less
impressive. AT least it did not over
power the clerk.
About what price?" he asked
coldly.
Jabez looked a bit sick at that.
Something about two-ffty." he said
With a naughty wave of the hand,
the young man pointed TO a dingy
heap upon the counter. the last of its
race That's all we have at two
nifty" he said. and turned away with
n - in he air To-
TO paw over the disreputable. worn
and dirty garments and wigs which
looked as II they had done duty at
scores of masquerade balls in the
cheapest quarters of the city.
I Reverend Arthur and Delaney
e reached the Aliens house at exactly
I eight o'clock simultaneously with six
q little girls from across the street In
;. the hall they encountered Ursula. She
e bundled the little girls off upstairs
e And | must be of. too" she said
< Were just this minute up from din
r ner. We were dreadfully late getting
g home. and have to dress. wish
q had time TO hear how you two got
u out OF jail"
d we didn't find it necessary to &C
/ company the officers to the station
= began Reverend Arthur. coolly
e We"
4 IN hear all about it later" she in
l. terrupted. Now run along and hell
q Mr. Jones with the Christmas tree II
% the music room: you know
All. Mr.. Jones is here" said DE
, lancey. Has MIR. Nc
I, Mr.. Jones dined here" said Ursula
~ turning toward the stairway "fo'
q must help him get through with thu
) tree. because he has to dress. He Il
= going to be my Santa Claus. yo'
know"
My Santa Claus, II they had know
! she regarded it in just that light the
would have fought for the part then
selves. Well. it was too late now
81 So they went to the music room t
81 the mental occupation OF "helpin
ZONES" But Jones said they could d
n nothing for him: indeed his expires
s. sion of fact was so vivacious whe
ri they all but set fire to the tree with
a cigarette that they retired in good o
~ der to the great hall. where the
al rloomily discussed Jones and the goo
mi luck that seemed to attend him II
81 certainly had scored on them MOI
81 than once already in the course OF tn
IN eyentful evening and their love Il
" him WAS not increasing with motto
able rapidly.
Think of him dining here In
morning coat, ODeerNeu DSAoA~SS.
He makes himself useful" said Re
erend Arthur. SO they stood whe
they commanded a view OF the gre
front door lazily looked over the ne
n arrivals and waited for Ursulas
Il appearance on the scene TO make
e worth while taking part
a. Jeames stood by the big door graz
elTs ly admitting the guests. The bell ia
~ downstairs where he could not ne
10 Il but a football on the porch or I
~ crunchinR OF a carriage In the or'
told him when anyone was comm
So he WAS a good deal surprised I
70 .ay startled. at hearing without a
nue. preliminary sound whatever Ia
he | rat-tat on the door
He opened II little way ana
- still more surprised at seeing no
there. Then, as he was about 10 ca
:, ,.ain he was electrified by
hat hoarse whisper:
thIs open the door. Let me In
80. Opcning wider. he made out al
49,, ovrre with a venerable beard In
bev shadow OF the doorway tnis
I in scandaious- .
49, ne on now no said severely.
a In bexEars allowed
"Bexsar,- said the hoarse voice.
nm thouxh something were chokins
r,.t- Pm \ friend of Miss Aliens. So
title aside. you fool. and let me IN 9u'
g Th.v'll soc me in . minute
TO .sYou look like a frend OF NJ
hn