Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-05-28

ton of the name was like n
spell in the effect it wrought
on the attitude of the irritatcd
owner of the store. Instantly his ex-
preston changed.
How extremely awkward" he cried.
and there was a 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 momcn he was
silent, plunged in thought. Finally he
spoke with the d~ecisiveness character
istic OF him. "Of course there's moth
Ing we can do. Just put the stuff back
on the counter ana let her go"
But Smithson had not yet wholly un,
burdened himself. He again cleared
his throat nervously.
shes 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 Smitlson had presented. At last,
however, he mastered his irritation TO
some degree and spoke his command
briefly. We'll, Smithson, apologize to
her. 1t can't be helped"
When Smithson had left the Office
Glider turned to his secretary.
Take this" he directed, and he forth
with dictated the following letter:
]. w. Gaskell, Esq, Contra National
Bank, New York.
My Dear Mr.. Gaskcll-I feel that l
should be doing less than my duty az a
man If l did not let you know Mt once
that Mrs. Gaskell is in urgent need Of
medical attention. She came into our
store today, and
lie paused for n moment. mo. put
it this way" he said finally:
We found her wandering about our store
today in a very nervous condition. In her
excitement she carried away about Sl0
worth OF rare laces. Not recognizing her.
our store detective detained her for a
short time. Fortunately for us all. Mrs
Gaskel was able to explain who she was.
and she has just gone TO her home. Hop
ing for Mrs. Gaskells speedy recovery,
and with all good wishes. ! am yours very
truly.
SmithsOn again entered the Office,
eve more perturbed thar before.
"What on earth is the matter now"
Glider spluttered suspiciously.
ITS Mrs. Gaskell still" Smithson
replied in great trepidation. "She
wants you personally. Mr.. Glider. to
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 FOR
intolerable ~insolence."
Glider bounced up from his chair
angrily.
I'm not discharge McCracken,' he
vociferated. glar1ng on Smithson, who
shrank visibly.
But about the apology, Mr.. Glider"
he reminded, speaking very deferen
italy, yet with insistcnce.
"Oh. I'll apologize he said with a
wry smile Of discontinue. ''ITl make
things even up a bit when ! get an
apology from Gaskel. shrcwdly
suspect that that estimable gentleman
is going 10 eat humble pie. Of my bak-
ing. from his wife's recipe. And his
Will be an honest apology. which mine
won't" And he left the room
II was on this same day that Sa
rah, on one Of her numerous trifs
through the store in behalf Of Glider
was accosted by n ~salesgirl. whose
name. Helen Morris. she CHANGED 70
know.
What on earth do you want Sarah
inquired snappishly.
What Gil they 10 10 Mary Turne-f'