The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12

for her he could SPY that she appreci-
ated the honor irnplied, but that she
must decline further acquaintance
ship.
Il viii say, Mr.. Ross observed
Knapp, that | might use some inhu-
ence to get the route of the new rail
road changed"
Are you asking me to sell my
daughteri" interrupted the manufac-
turer quite angrily, and that settled
the conference. THAT mani" Glib
overheard him say to Farson a little
later. His insulting proposition IS
like his past record of knavery. which
| we'll know. If Ina chose the poor
est, but an honest man in my employ,
it would be preferable to that
schemer," at which Glib flushed quick
ly and took heart of hope.
He had reason for this. Those fugl-
tive roses he had treasured could tell
a tale. Glib was handsome, intelligent,
of an earnest and ingenious nature.
No wonder he had attracted mas at
tention. She welcomed the occasional
visits with genuine girlish pleasure.
For a week Glib had spent half the
might going to and coming from the
great SPRAYING tract Of land his IA
ther called a farm. The old man had
inherited it and valued it from long
association. 1t comprised a narrow
strip along the river, the counterpart
of another adjoining, was not cult
waited, but had some value on account
of its gravel beds.
One especial evening, after a long
confab with his father, Glib shook
hands with him in an excited and
grateful way.
you've made me a mighty happy
son, father" he said, humbly but earn
estly, "and your getting the owner or
the next strip to join in with you
clears the way. | shall go to the city
tomorrow and make my offer of the
free right of way"
Absent yesterday, wasn't your re-
marked Farson as Glib put in an ap
aearance two mornings later.
Yes" smiled Glib b%uoyantly.
Tired of your job here?"
mot T."
Nor looking for another one?"
What! When this n is going to
last?"
"Oh, sure of that, are you?"
81 am. Come with me to Mr.. Ross
and you'll know the secret of my con-
fidence. ! have some important news
for you, sir" announced Glib to Mr..
Ross, as they entered his office. you
won't have to move your plant"
The manufacturer stared at his
faithful ally in a puzzled way and
asked incredulously:
How is that?"
Because the railroad is going t.
tap Blandon and not Riyerton. My ia
Their and a neighbor have given the
company a two-mile right of way. 1t
shortens the route and | have the as
surance that the line will be put right
through"
You're a wizard" pronounced Far
son enthusiastically as Glib recited the
details of his visit to the city.
Il don't know what / a do for you
after this vast benefit you have
wrought" said the manufacturer.
Il would like to be the first to COM
municate the joyful news to Miss
Ina" said Glib modestly and flushing
up. "In fact, she has discussed this
plan of mine and"
"Oho! fellow c~onspirators, eh?" OBJ
served Mr.. Ross, but he said it toll
erantly, with an admiring glance at
the young fellow who had shown
nerve, pluck and business capacity.
All right, Glib"
"'Jib,' sir, if you please" corrected
his loyal employee. Il was named
Gibraltar by an old soldier uncle"
"And you have been a veritable
Gibraltar to the friends you stick to!"
declared Farson with effusion.
And, happily hopeful, Glib Ridgely
went to disclose the joyful news tc
Ina.
Copyright, 1914. by W. G. Chapman-)