Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-01-01
CHAPTER M.
The Victim Of tho Law.

YES. Glider did know The men
ton of the name was like 4
spell in the effect it wrought
on the attitude of the irritated
owner of the store. Instantly his ex-
press3on changed
How extremely awkwardw 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. 'Ion We're quite right in
coming to me-" For moment he was
silent, plunged in thought Finally he
spoke with the decisiveness character
1shc of him. "Of course there's moth
ing we can do. Just put the stuff back
on the counter aud let her GO
But sSmithson had not vet wholly un-
burdened himself He again cleared
his throat nervously
"She's 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 or disgust.
God bless my soul.'' he cried Again
he fell silent, considering the situation
which Smithson had presented At last,
however, he mastered his irritation TO
some degree and spoke his command
briefly. "Well. Smithson, apologize to
her. 1t can't be helped"
When Smlthson had left the office
Glider turned to his secretary
''Iake this" he directed and he forth
with dictated the following letter.
j. w Gaske,l, ESQ., Central National
Bank. New York
Ny Dear Mr. Gaskell--I feel that
should be doing less than my duty a
man il l did not let you know at once
that Mrs. Gaskeli is in urgent need of
medical attention. She came into our
store today, and
He paused for moment. mo, put
1t 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 500
worth Of rare laces Not recognizing her.
our store detective detained her for a
short time Fortunately for US all. Mrs.
Gaskell was able to explain who she was.
and she has just gone to her home. Hop
ing for Mrs Gaskeils speedy recovery.
and with ~ good wishes, IN yours very
truly.
Smithson again entered the ONCE.
even more perturbed than before.
What on earth is the matter nowy'
Calder 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 MS She says
you must make one. too. and that The
store detective must be discharged for
intolerable insolemce"
Glider bounced up from his chair
angrily.
"I'l not discharge McCracken," he
vociferated. giaring on Smithson. who
shrank visibty
"Rut about the apology, Mr., Glider,
he reminded, speaking very deferen-
TALLY, yet with insistence
"Oh. III apologize" he said with a
Wry smile OF OlScOmnIuFe. III make
things even up a Bit when get an
apology from Gaskell shrewdly
suspect that that estimable gentleman
ia going to 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
1t was OH this same day that Sa-
rah. on one of her numerous trips
through the store in behalf of Glider,
was accosted by salesgirl, whose
name. Helen Morris. she CHANGED to
know
what on easth do you wantT Sarah
inquired ppishly.
"what did they do to Mary Turnerv'