Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-15

of caramels for Dorothy and pretty
new ribbon for Midget's snowy neck.
II had been a pleasant hour and he
had not forgotten. Now vast sorrow
and pity oppressed him as he realized
that the hard-hearted selfshness OF
the Boydens was to be wreaked on
this helpless, innocent orphan.
II was two weeks later when a new
surprise came 20 Bliss He had rented
a vacant store in the village, and his
clear business record enabled him to
secure a limited stock of goods. Gle
ora was a dead issue with him now,
but his business pride was left He
resolved to build anew among those
who knew and respected him.
TITS only Dorothy and Midget, Mr..
Bliss" announced a sweet, confidlng
voice, and, looking up from his desk,
Bliss recognized Dorothy. In one arm
she bore a bundle, in the other her
pet kitten.
They are going away TO the sea-
side, Cleora and her father" she ex-
planned. "All the money my mother
left me is gone, he says, so they
turned me out. But came straight
to youl" cried the little waif brightly,
as If that fact solved all troubles in
her path.
ooh, you want advice, little one?"
said Bliss in a kindly tone.
"No, l don't" dissented Dorothy,
strenuously. II know what a great,
grand man you are, and want to work
for you and help you. oh, we need so
in the village will give us free home
for getting the meals and keeping the
house in order. I've thought it all out.
Daytimes I'll come here and be your
clerk. You can teach me how to sell
goods and keep your books. and I'll
work like everything. Oh, please,
don't say mol"
A humid blur came before the eyes
Of Bliss as he appreciated the i'm
petuous, unselfish devotion Of this
poor little wayfarer He saw that he
would fairly break her heart IL he de-
MED her.
1t was wonderful how quickly Dor
othy learned the business way. She
was bright, Joyous company all day
long. Then, too, the business began
to grow. At the end of six months
she was proudly earning a salary. She
wore neat, fitting clothes. She was
Miss Lane" now.
One afternoon, Just as Dorothy left
the store for the day, Bliss stood
gazing after her raptly. Something
new, something love-inspiring stirred
within his soul.
"Hello!" uttered a sudden, jolly
voice, and a glad hand slapped Bliss
heartily on the shoulder.
"Why, Ross Evans" exclaimed Bliss
in surprise.
That's who. Been east-among the
big promoters. Your carrying that bill
gave me breathing spell. New COM
pany formed to carry on the project,
your $4,000 in my pocket with inter-
est, and-you noble fellow! You are
one in a thousand. But the pretty lit
Tie maid
"She has been my helper, my guide,
my truest friend" pronounced Bliss
fervently. "She has been my refuge.
my inspiration through all my dark
moments. but, tomorrow"
Thinking of something, aren't
your" rallied the quick-thinking Ev.
ans.
Il am-and It is this: Dorothy shall
become my wife-if she will have
me"
And Miss Cleora Boyden, returning
wearied from a fruitless quest for
husband at the seashore, found that
beggarly brat" and Warren Bliss set
tied down happily in a beautiful home,
with the money and the growing bust
ness TO maintain it.
Copyright, 1914. by W. G. Chapman)