Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-14

ntmates. I'D rather trust to her judgment today
than that of any man in my organization
He loved, admired, respected, and spoiled her. The
latter fact evnced in her fearless refusal to dismiss
Craig Lambert. His anger, peadings oburgations,
advice and commands equally futile. Her will
checkmated his Her obstinacy equalized his de-
termination The strength of her woman's love
sustained and fortified by the indomable traits with
which his relentless personality had endowed her.
Threats opportunities, frowns, Establishments, and
brides of no avail
@You say that you love more than all else in the
world her plea. "Then prove it and give me the
thing most believe you re jealous-that's
it. You act though you going to lose daughter;
but instead of that I'm bringing you son. and you're
bit grateful Think of what it will have
Craig lift the of business from your shoulders
He's wonderful You would be the first to see it if you
weren't so blind with dislike l want my man because
he's fine and straight and clean. Nothing can take him
from You say that he's fool-wel, he had brains
enough to write the best advertisement prepared
for your busness-and that's your estimate. He's
not fortune hunter. l know that breed if
did. All that he expects is chance to prove
himself, and he'll get it from me- AS for you, he'll
force you to respect him by beating you your
ground He vowed last night that he wouldn't marry
until he secured the contract for your advertising
did, did he?" grin Illuminated Benjamin's
pansive features. 3Then there's nothing more to say
The matters settled"
II knew you'd give in"
"Give n!" gasped her astounded father. "Gve in
ing in there is of his getting my advertising
"Does that proposition work the other way?' she
asked breathlessy.
"You mean, will give in if he gets my contract?'
She nodded assent.
"Yes!" shrewd look crept into his face "Are you
satisfied with that?'
"Of course am"
@Then there's only one condition,-your promise that
you'll not communicate with him by word or letter until
he succeeds"
She held out her hand. @It's go. I'll call him up
and explain
upon honor, Betty?"
"Dads, did ever break my word?"
Happy she into the library.
Left to himself, Benjamin Benton heaved luxurious
sigh and reached for the decaner. Carefully filling the
glass, he lifted it and bowed gravely. @Goodby Mr..
Lambert" he said.
EVERY nerve in Craigs body stretched to its
tautest as he awaited Blairs decision. The broker
checked the figures for third time; then slapped Lam
berts knee.
ats big one, Boy; but it can be done And to
think that got huffy when he put me wise I'm bril-
liant-not? If don't wake up, some fine day I'll
der out into Broad-st. and nice little woolly lamb
will bite to death. How would you like yourself if
you'd been using the biggest tip of the century for
paperweight?"
@Well, what's the answer? Will YOU back me?'
Unnecessary question six million and four! You
couldn't keep me out with smallpox sign. How shall
we cut it,"
@What do you suggest
"Three ways slice for the man with the idea
that's you-and slice each for the with the money
and the on the job,-those are l. Satisfactory"
"More than fair" answered Craig "When do
Begin"
aCome to my house tonight, and we'll outline the
campaign"
Craig hailed passing taxi.
"Where to, Boss?'
"The Benton Building Draw up the opposite
side of the street"