Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-23
WaA Photograph, from Scenes In the Play
Copyright, 1918, by C. W. Dillingham; Company


He was dismayed "Only eighteen
thousand dollars! And you did a
business of hundred and twenty
thousand dollars last MONTH"
His manner worried her. 'T hone
you're not thinking seriously of going
over"
Going over where?"
TO the trust"
why? Don't you think the price
they offer is big enough"
1T isn't question of price, Mr..
JONES'" she said, with flashing eyes.
its the principle of the thing"
You'll have to explain that to me-"
why. think Of what you're selling!"
she exclaimed. TT is the thing your
grandfather worked for and handed
down to your father; the thing that
he worked for and handed down to
you; the thing that you should work
for and hand down to your children.
then to their children, and so on and
on. Why, think of what you're sell
ing!"
He was little dazed. but. still, he
surely needed money. 81 don't see
where there's any sentiment connect
ed with the thing"
you DON'T" She ga2ed at him. as
tonished. and rose and stood beside
the table, looking down at him.
Would you ruin the town in which
you were born? Why, your grand
father was the founder of this town.
Mr.. Jones! Would you see seven hun
dred men and boys turned out of their
employment? Would you see the very
bread and butter taken from the
mouths of families?" ....... ....,
He felt he must defend himself, ex
plain himself. We'll, that's not nv
fault. I'm awfully sorry, but can't
help it. don't see how can help It."
Her voice was deep and sorrowful.
reproachful, warning, pleading, stir.
ring. 'Td give it very serious thought
IL | were you, Mr.. Jones" Then the
timbre of enthusiasm crept into her
tones and stirred him deeply "Oh, it
would be perfectly great of you to
stand by and protect the people of this
little town! You've a chance to do
something very, very big-a really
wonderful thing! I hope you'll do r."
He shook his head, but not emphat.
ically
And believe you will" she added
and then her smile returned.
II must run along, now. You'd bet
ter come to the Office tomorrow as
early as poseihle. There's a great deal
to be don - many things to be
explained. I'll expect you at ten in
the morning, shall II"
Can | make it quarter past?"
Very well" She turned away, but.
as she picked up little shopping bag
with which she had been armed when
she came in, she evidently was re-
minded Of something, for she began to
tumble In It. Presently she found
what she was seeking, and produced
small tin box, round and highly deco
rated. She handed 1t to Broadway,
who received 1t as If 1t had been some
thing of high value.
This is our latest" she explained.
ri don't think you've seen them. Jones
Pepsin Waters. Good night, Mr.. Jones'"
Dased and with the box held loosely
in his hand, he gazed at her retreating
back. Good night - err Miss
Richards"
After she had gone, while Broadway
stood gazing after her, the box OF
Pepsin WaIers still held loosely In
bis hand, the Judge said cheerfully:
She's nice girl, isn't she?'
'Ts she?"
We'll, how did she strike your"
AN awful blow"
IAN awful blow?-
Broadway caught himself. He real
lied that such talk would not do. He
tried to dodge the Inference mo, no."
he protested. II mean her eyes. Her
eyes are awful blue"
The judge smiled satisfiedly. "Ev.
eryone In this town is Just mad about
her"
They ought to be-" said Jackson.
Have another cigar the Judge sug-
gested fervently.
This brought Broadway to his
senses Those cigars! No, I thank
you. I've got some gum here. But
l wouldn't mind having another glass
of lemonade"