The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-03-13

4XO what course he should pur-
sue. In the end he did nothing, ana
the letter from St Louis was perma-
nently filed away. There We're several
reasons for this action For one thing,
he was salaried man and could not
afford to lose his job. What influenced
him most however, was his genuine
liking for Anthony.
The first thing Kirk did when pay
day came was to incloSe the greater
part of his salary i'll an envelope ana
send it to John Weeks. with a note
explaining that he had withheld only
enough for his own actual needs, and
promising to continue reducing his in
debtedness by a like amount monthly.
He was surprised beyond measure to
have the remittance promptly returned.
The brief letter that accompanied 1t
brought him Il flush of discomfort.
What the deuce had made Mrs. COrt-
landt do that: For a time he was
undecided whether to be offended at
her conduct or gratitad. and he had not
settled the matter to his satisfaction
when he called upon her that evening.
"Weeks wrote me you had squared
my account with him. he said awk-
wardly. I'm tremendously obliged, Of
course, and-I'll give this to you instead
Of him. He offered her the envelope
with his pay inclosed.
Don't be silly, Kirk" she said in a
matter of fact tone. II didn't wish
Weeks to have any opportunity to talk.
You need this money and don't"
perhaps | should have offered it to
Mr.. Cortlandt."
stephen knows nothing about the
Weeks affair If you choose to regard
my little favor as debt, however,
please let 1t run on until you are better
able to pay"
But Anthony remained infexible,
and at last she accepted his proffer
with some impotence.
You are the most foolish person l
ever knew" she remarked. you have
the most disappointing way Of receiv-
|, ing favors. had decent position for
you, but you would 60 to collecting
fares. l hope you have had enough of
it by now and are ready to take some
thing worth while"
mot until it comes naturally. No
hop, skip and jump for mine"
Edith sighed. 1T is terribly dull for
me here at present. she said. "Mr.
Cortlandt is very busy; have no one
to talk to. no one to amuse me- Why,
I've scarcely seen you since you went
to work. Will you come to the dance
tomorrow night?"
he shook his head.
'The music Is good. You will meet
some nice people. If you remember.
one of your qualifications for posi-
ton was that you are good Walter"
Il can't mingle with the quality. i"
BE sensible. This is an invitation"
I've learned something about canal
conditions. What would people say if
Mrs. Stephen Cortlandt were seen
| dancing with the new collector of
No, .: Besides. to tell the Sordid
truth | haven't any clothes"
Edith silently extended the envelope
In her hand. but he laughed.
Perhaps I'll come to the next dance.
I'll be rich then. Seer' He showed
her long slip of paper consisting of
five coupons. each numbered $685."
Lottery tickets
He nodded. Allan had a very par
ticular dream about the number s. so
invested S. silver on his bunch.
It's the number of my automobile
license" Kirk sighed at the memory
of his new French car You don't
object to such gambling?"
Hardly" laughed Edith. when |
have a ticket for the same drawing.
Every ono does it. you know"
IF | win the capital prize I'll come
to the next party and claim all the
dances you will allow me. The draw
ing comes off next Sunday, and it hap
pens that I've been shifted to No. 6
for few trips, so I'll have chance
to see the fun"
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