Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-02-12

natured curiosity she left her place b.
the open window and went out to thu
porch.
"T beg pardon" said the traveller, &c
should like to speak to Mr.. Wallace, /
you don't mind telling him.
Wont you come in?" 5
Thank you; I'll wait here"
Shall I give any name, sir?'
"Just say to him that his father ii
here"
The judge and his good wife were Ia
ken much aback. So this was the
great Wallace, the richest and most
powerful advertising man in New York
city, perhaps in the United States!
"Oh, certainly, sir" said Mrs. Spots
wood and vanished within doors
while the judge advanced genially
Have I the honor of addressing Mr..
Grover Wallace?"
II am Grover Wallace"
I'm mighty pleased to meet you, sir.
My name is Spotswood-Judge Spots
wood"
Pleased, I'm sure"
Your son has told me all about you.
You have a very fine boy, Mr.. Wallace
smart as a steel trap. I've taken a
great liking to him. MI. Jones has
just opened up the old house tonight,
and we all came over to superior
dinner, as he calls it" The Judge
smiled tolerantly. Perhaps you'd bet
ter come inside"
NO; I'll wait out here"
Hello, gov'nori" Bob cried heartily
OR tried to exclaim heartily; he was
more than a little worried as he sprang
through the door, across the porch and
down the steps. well, you have
handed me a surprised"
His father answered coIdly. you've
handed me a surprise, also"
why, what's the m~atter?" Bob
knew perfectly; but it is always best
to let your adversary state his griev-
ance before you try to answer him. He
may forget a point or two in his ex-
citement.
That's what I've come here to find
out. I want to find out what the devil
is the matter with you"
Broadway had heard the voices, Mrs.
Spotswood had conveyed the news to
him, and nov he himself hurried down
the steps.
'EIaye your father come right inside,
Bob" be urged, "and make himself at
home"
He went on to the elder wallace,
holding out his hand, and then, when
1t was not seized eagerly, gripping
earnestly for Wallace's.
by gracious, I'm awfulIy glad to
9 you! Bob has spoken of you so
often and told me so much about you
that I feel Ii if I know you almost
as well "a he does"
The elder Wallace showed no In
swering enthusiasm. He only tried to
get his hand away from Broadway's
cordial grasp.
did you know he was coming?"
Broadway demanded Of the visitors
son.
md"
"Oh, a little surprise, chi? Well, Just
in time for dinner! Come along inside
and meet the folks. Having q bully
time, aren't we, Bob?"
Yes; fine. This is Jackson Jones.
guv'nor. You've heard me speak Of
him."
Yes; rye heard Of him." his father
answered dryly.
isn't it strange we never met be-
fore" said Broadway enusively. "Bob
and I being such good friends. But
we're going to- get better acquainted
aren't we. Come inside"
trI0 thopk r,n,, TBI fs1.-
my son alone. If you have no obteo-
"Oh, why, Of course"
AS Wallace turned away Broadway
had a chance to whisper in Bob's ear
Anything wrong?a
TT wilrbe all right. Don't worry
Well" said Broadway cordially AZ
the father and son began to move ~
silence toward the gate, 'III expect
you in as soon as you're through with
your little talk. Well wait dinner for
you"