Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

HI gee. She whispered. aud Der
~ tone was troubled:
stand by me I'm afraid I'll need
your help"
WHATS the matrer?" inquired Ma
gee
Il haven't much OF any right here. 1
guess But ! had TO come"
But your key?"
Il fear my-my press aEeDt-stole
It"
Never mind" he said very gently:
"I'II see you through"
Quimby was standing over Mr..
Bland. How about you?" he asked
call up Andy Rutter and ask about
me-" replied Bland in the tone or one
who prefers war TO peace.
II work for Mr.. Bentley" said
ouimby. "Rutter hasn't any authOri-
~ here. He isn't TO be manager next
season. / understand. However. the
professor wants me to let you stay.
He says he'll be responsible" Mr.
Bland looked in open mouthed aston
ishment Mt the unexpected sponsor
he had found And you?" went ON
Quimby to the women
Why began Miss Norton.
Absolutely all right" said Mr.. Ma
gee They come from Hal Bentley.
Ike myself. Hes put them in my
care. I'll answer for them" He saw
the girls eyes. They spoke her
thanks.
Mr. ouimby shook his head as one
In a dream.
"An this is beyond me-way be-
yond." he ruminated. I'm going to
write all about il to Mr.. Bentley. ana
] suppose I got To let you stay till
hear from MIN. 1 think ne ought To
come up here IL he can"
Tho more. the merrier.' said Mr..
AIaeee, rejecting cneerfuiIy that the
Bentleys We're in Florida ut last ac
counts.
Come. mamma" said Miss Norton.
rising. Tets 20 up and pick ont
suit. There's one I used 10 have a
few years ago. You can see the her
mit's shack from the windows. BY
the way. Mr.. MaGee. will you send
Mr.. Peters UP TO Us: He may be able
TO help us get settled
"Ahem-' muttered Mr.. Magee. Il
I'll have a talk with Peters. To be
quite frank. / anticipate trouble. You
see. the hermit Of Baldpate doesn't |
approve OF women
The IDIOT" cried Mrs. Norton.
"Delicious-' laughed the girl.
Il shall ask Peters TO serve you" said j
Aiagee. Il shall appeal to his gallant .
side. But / must proceed gently. This |
IS his FIRST DAY as our cook. and you 1
know how necessary a good first i'm
preston is with new cook. I'll APP /
peal to his better nature"
Don't do it, cried the girl. Don't /
emphasize US 10 him in any way or he
may exercise his right as cook and
cave. Just ignore US. Well play at
icing our own bellbOys."
Ignore yOu." cried Mr.. MaEee.
What herculean tasks you set. I'm
Tot equal 10 that one" He picked up
heir travelling bags and led the way
lpstairs. I'm something OF a bellboy
myself when reused" he said.
The girl selected suit Ia. at the far
her end OF the corridor from Magee's
partments. Its the very one ! used
o have years and years ago-at least
wo or three years ago." she said.
Isn't IL stupid? All the furniture in
cap"
2
and. I wish was back by my own
re-"
I'll make you regret your words.
frs. Nortonr' cried Magee. He threw
p the windows. pulled or his coat and
60 TO work on the furniture. The girl
ustled about. tightening his work by
er smile
Il hope you don't expect a tip" the
fri said, laughing
ct do" he said, coming closer and
Deakfng In a voice that was not for the
Ar OF the chaperon. II want a tip on /
lIs-do you really actY'
She looked at him steadily.
Once" she said, when ! was Six
.en, I appeared In an amateur play at
,hool. 1t was my first and last ap-
.arance on the stage"
Thanks. LADY" remarked Mr.. Magee
imitation OF the bellboy he was sup