The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-04-30
CHAPTER III,
The Victim of the Law.

Z /ES, Glider did know. The men
ton of the name was like q
spell in the effect it wrought
OH the attitude of the irritated
owner of the store. Instantly his ex.
preston changed.
"How extremely awkward!" he cried
and there was very real concern in
his voice. He regarded Smithson kind.
ly, whereat that rather pulling gentle
man once again assumed his martial
bearing. "You We're quite right in
coming to me-" For a moment he was
silent, plunged in thought Finally he
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 co. :
But Smithson had not yet wholly un-
burdened himself He again cleared
his throat neryOusly.
"She's 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 soul!' he cried. Again
he fell silent, considering the situation
which Smitilson had presented. At last
however, he mastered his irritation tC
some degree and spoke his command
briefly "Well, Smithson, apologize to
her. 1t can't be helped"
When Slnithson had left the office
Glider turned to his secretary.
"Take this" he directed, and he forth
with dictated the following letter:
]. W. Gaskell, Esq, Central Nationa
Bank, New York.
My Dear Mr.. Gaskell-I feel that
should be doing less than my duty as 6
man if I did not let you know at once
that Mrs. Gaskell is In urgent need Of
medical attention. She came into oul
store today, and
He paused for moment. mo, put
it this way" he said finally:
We found her wandering about our store
today in IA very nervous condition. In hel
excitement she carried away about $lOt
worth of rare laces. Not recognizing her
our store detective detained her for 9
short time. Fortunately for us all, Mrs
Gaskell 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 office
even more perturbed than before.
"What on earth is the matter now?
Glider spluttered suspiciously.
cts Mrs. Gaskell STILL" Smithsol
replied in great trepidation. "Sht
wants you personally, MIR. Glider, tt
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 us. She says
you must make one, too, and that the
store detective must be discharged fol
intolerable insolence."
Glider bounced up from his chair
angrily.
"I'll not discharge McCracken," HI
vociferated, glaring on Smithson, wht
shrank visibly.
"But about the apology, Mr.. Glider,
he reminded, speaking very deferen
ooh, I'll apologize" he said with .
wry smile of discontinue. "I'll max,
things even up bit when l get al
apology from Gaskell. l shrewdl.
suspect that that estimable gentleman
is going to eat humble pie, Of my bak
ing, from his wife's recipe. And hi
will be an honest apology, which min'
won't" And he left the room.
It was on this same day that Sa
rah, on one Of her numerous trip
through the store in behalf Of Glider
was accosted by salesgirl, who's
name, Helen Morris. she CHANGED t
know.
"What on earth do you want?" Saral
inquired snappishly.
"What did they do to Mary Turner?
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