The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-08-14

The woman flushed scarlet, and
edged away from him, her face show
ing plainly the aversion and disgust
she felt at his words and action. /
will you pay my fare for me, con-
ductor?" she asked.
Certainly, madam" replied the
young man courteousIy. He ignored
both the nickel proffered by the red
faced man and the latter's sneering re-
mark, drew five cents from his waist
coat-pocket, and transferred it to his
coat Then he rang up the fare and
moved on.
What is your name, please, conduc-
tori" said the woman, putting a de-
tanning hand on his arm.
1t was the young mans turn to flush.
"That isn't at all necessary, mad
am" he protested.
yes. it is" she insisted. please
tell me-"
John Brewster"
Thank you." ~
He passed on, and few blocks far
ther along the woman left the car.
giving him a pleasant nod and smile
as he helped her off the step.
The red-faced man presently got up,
and lounged toward the platform, Civ
ing the bell-rope a jerk
Here, my man." said he, holding out
f1ve-cent piece, take 1t. l can bet
ter afford to lose it than you can.
You'll do well hereafter to remember
that favorite trick of that sort OK
woman is to beat the road. the con-
ductor, or any one else she can stick
for the price of her fare"
Brewster drew back, an angry flash
in his eyes.
Il don't want your money" he said
In low tone. But" he added, you
will do we'll to learn how to tell lady
when you see one. If l hadn't been
wearing the company's uniform, I'd
have thrown you off the car when you
spoke to her as you did"
"Oh, you would, would you?" snarled
the other We'll, we'll see just how
good your job is, Mr.. John Brewster!
I'll have you know that no whlpper-
snapper of fresh conductor can IN
suit me with impunity! You wait and
see!" .,
Brewster thought no more of the
threat and its maker until the next
morning, when a summons to the SUI
perintendent's Office brought it forci-
bly, to his mind
With a feeling of uneasiness. he
complied with the order and present
ly found himself face to face with the
superintendent, who looked up from
the pile or letters he was sorting and
favored the young man with a curt
nod.
You're John Brewster" he said; Il
received a complaint against you-a
man has notified me that you we're in
solent to him yesterday-that you
threatened to throw him off the car.
What have you to say?"
Il didn't exactly threaten him. sir"
he said sturdily, but l did tell him
that he deserved such treatment, and
If had been out of uniform | should
certainly have given it to him. He
insulted lady, sir. and 1t would have
served him just right
Then you admit the truth of his
story?"
If you put it that way, yes"
I'm that case, you will turn in your
badge and uniform" remarked the SUI
| perntendent.
Very well, sir" responded Brew
ster
He had expected either a reprimand
| or dismissal but at the same time he
felt that it was pretty hard to be so
summarily turned off merely for act
ing the part of a gentleman and re-
senting the insolence of the red-faced
man. He turned toward the door.
"One moment, Mr.. Brewster" inter-
posed the superintendent. There was
twinkle in his eye. Courtesy is
such a rare plant that we must do all
we can to foster its growth. You will
report here tomorrow morning. There
is vacancy in this office and | should
like to have a talk with you about
filling it, <
You see" he added, with smile,
as Brewster stood staring at himS too
dazed by his sudden good fortune to
utter word, 81 heard the other side
of the story last night-from the lady.
She happened to be my wife"
Wives Worries.
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