Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
The Daily Story
Her Convert to the Cause-By Agnes @ Bro1an
Copyrighted. Associated Literary -zureeu

ures II she were Obliged IN ii, =. ..
[ night book IN hand. In order e., - en
as Mrs Sturtevants voice dror.,, y =
ana on the young man appsren,,. "
catne iess Interested Drawing a ~
per at last from his pocket. ne i1dr,l "a.
In desultory scribbling. eras,ng a.
wrote When Bette could no 49,,
endure this open inattent,on eha s.se
to leave the proximity OF so anno-.a
| a companion
| "If the remarks bore you - 49,
severely you might at least pay tns
speaker the courtesy OF attent,o.
But as Mrs. Sturtevant grac,ors,.
smiling. descended the platform =,
leaders clear voice came TO them
Il now take great pleasure she .,
nounced. I'm Introducing to ron -.
speaker of the evening. whose -"
GUS support OF our cause oss ea,n..,
materially to increase its power whosa
eioquence has won for rs rnanv to,lor'
ers- Ladies and gentlemen. Mr 60,
Ger Brown"
And before Bettie's bewflderea evs.
Der companion arose. with m,schis,
Gus smile, and sauntered careIess,v "a
ward the raised dais.
Il am sti1 with you" he called vh,,s
the cultured audience cheered Wild,
AS the instructive speech Progresses
anger and wounded pride burned m
the heart of Bette. Here he had "a,
this deceitfui young man, ORA wing he,
ont in his guileless way. to secretIy
laugh her to scorn. Wrathfully sbs
clutched her opera glasses and moyeo
toward the door. Dad was their
awaiting her coming.
Let us stay for Browns speech he
whispered It's sure TO be worth
while. He is the young man of the
hour in Tuxbury. bound to be mayor
some day and later more than thar
mark my words" But Bette bounced
on down the stairs So breathless was
her fight that she did not miss her
opera cloak until some one stood hold.
ing it out to her from an upper rest Of
the stairs.
'If you were not interested in the
remarks" reproached a tantalIzing
voice. "you might at least have given
the speaker the courtesy of attention"
Bette gazed in wide eyed astonishment
at the tall figure above.
May l ask you to wait while re-
store your propertyr' the speaker con.
tinued. My pride and dignity have
suffered sufficiently in this sudden
hasty exit from the hall without being
further obliged to descend neadlong
down the stairs"
A smile trembled at the corners OF
Bettie's lips; then she dimpled merrily.
you are not obliged. said Bette.
81 am" positively declared Mt.
Brown. When he had carefully wrap
ped the cloak about her shoulders be
still fingered Il have a message from
Mrs. Sturtevant." he told Der. "You
are elected delegate to the convention
at Bronxhurst tomorrow. while 1 have
been chosen speaker; therefore We
shall have TO postpone that tnstruc-
tive meeting at your home-unless you
would be so kind as to enlighten me
during the journey"
Iu6TG was uO tcpiy'
AZ have been called delightful trav.
cling companion" rnodestly suggested
Mr.. Brown. He bent TO look earnestly
into the girls averted face "fou VIII
go?" be begged.
But do not understand the duties
of a delegate" she objected.
"a delegates chief duty" Mr. brown
informed her. lis to see that the SPEAK
er is well entertained"
Indeed 2" questioned Bette
Yes" answered the speaker FOR
moment their eyes met IN laughing
then the girls lowered W
fore something softly shining Id us
own.
81 will co." she said.
And long after the door mao cioseo
upon her slender iCure the young nAn
stood lost in reSerie.
And Bronxhurst just begins tne
tourney" he murmured happily
The convention at Bronxhurst was
successful The coDvehtlon
nall was crowded and the enthusiasm
was at fever heat MI. Brown looA
4 prominent part in some OF the az
.ussions and gave sound ADVICE.
les attention was iixed upon niiD "h'
ever increasing admiration.
All things must nave an end. ano 50
lad the convention. Bette reinei''
,ered that the next evening sue WIS
o convert MIR. Brown 10 the cause anu
wondered il ne would appear fof ui'e
,urpose or being converied As u.
lour appropriate for an evening "a"
dressed IN ner nos1
oninc costume. she awaited the you"
ne of the man To whom she was 70
lain the doctrines OF eqnal suprhk
When the doorbeii rang she was qu'''
n futter. :,
MIR. Brown" she said. j thips
ras very mean or you 10 deceive W.
$ you did -,
Had ! diSn bused your mind oil so.
rror | should not nave ENJOYED W.
all"
when Mr. Brown left Bettie ue'
venIne at a late hour she mad conre'F
d bin. but not TO the cause OF ""p-
nffrage He nad become cou'i
mar he wanted her for his wife