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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
FMERGENCY HELP WANTED

The Emergency Aid has received the toi-
loving ofters Of empioyneant me Through the Led;
has no qualified applicants on file. II you can
ill one of these Jobs, cut out the advertisement
ana attach to your letter OF application, stat
ing reference fully and incloss copies OF ref
arences, Address letter TO Mems Work Depart
msnt Emergency Aid Committee. Lincoln
Building, Phlladelphia, with key number OF
ad on the envelopa:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

ACCOUNTANT will take charge small set OF
BOOKS by day or hour; moderate rates. Bell
phones Walnut 1851
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

LABoRER--MAN, WITH. VERY coon sr-
erenoepi has been out Of work Q nonthsH 4.
has wife and 3 children, the younss. e
months old; He will take any kind Of vsosss sssss J
can get. s, g. 2, eoe. (sopthsast DistFfstE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

JUVENILE WORKERS BUREAU
1907 ARCH. TELEPHONE SPRUCE 6147.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
MALE

~ the bsginrtao ef fhts otdss,6e.,s.-
frploncfton gf Key NHmbers q oirsr s..9s ~ s
these nesdp sNdsvtduols can b. feacSss w. se.. s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

LABoRIR-.MAN WITH A DBTTCHTH V5Fsss
and flve children has been out OF wnrp taEE aE
menthsi his references. are very good ana nss NJ
will take any kind OF work that is eiisrs9ae is 9e
tsouthaast Dist. s, o. C., e23. $40 WbssrsssSs;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
woRK NnHpnp auroKnY

At ire bcriHHiao Of thls classification. os
sypfonotior Of KeD Members q diveH ard hei0
these nesdy tndividacls car Be rsoched auso'cig.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

DID, out Of workt both have very - g,at Z ahtAAa
erenoes and are willing to take aflythinvss te
can get to 90; three young children asS. s9lf
pendent on them for support. CNicetoTw5Se w q. q
and Clarissa ST. "a ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
ATrENrIoN. BUSINESS MEN

Many energetic, bright boys who
come under our care are now avail
able for office, shop or factory work;
no charges.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

RoNWoRK ER-YoUNG, BNERGETIC MAN
has worked 1s years II one place. and has
when the mill where he ,. was employed closed
Has a wife and small children, 3 years and
4 months OF age, dependent on him. 8. o. @.
6a2. Northeast District s. o. c.. 2346 North
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

LABoRER, C0LoRED NAN OUT OF VS0Skr
wants odd Jobs at whitewashinF ~ sMyvtaks
else that viii enable him to slipporta ~ 1sy'nIaE y
and Q small children: family ia Tiyinr " We glels
most destitute circumstances in one r. sa.a9N
room, j, w, y. 8IS. Ds anaa'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

MACHINIsT-FoRMHR EMPLOYER sAdsl Nv
1'HaVe known the man many years ana hals
the utmost confidence in his honesty sopIieHH
and general character. II does not seem ~ !. y
hes deserves the hard KNOCKS tnat nave ~
hIa lot - II. A. DID.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

LABoRBR = ITALIAN, WITH srx as-..s
children, has been out OF work All rs,,iaAld, SaAl
eept a day now and then. He has worEss =. =.
an electric company and has very gooif ea y fN
enosg. ono of his children IL oripnisa rssieI.
e., 600. Southeast District, g. o n "
wharton street, ~ W 20
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

LEATHER -WoRKER-A YOUNG RUSSIAN,
% years old. desires work as suitcase maker
sian actor and is tho sole support support Of his his
mother and 2 children in Russia, besides 4
sister In this country. He can give splendid
recommendations from his last employer. By
whom he was laid, off on account OF slack
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

MACHINIsTS HELPER-Has worked in ons =.
place for seven years; HIS employer viz wlfs
and seven children are dependent on hlA. VI.
He has been out OF work nearly an " MINI. Ne
family during that time. s. o., x, NO. o1s'
lNorthern District, 1880 N. Marshall st.l
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
WORE NHHpNp auroxLY
MALE

AZ the BEGINNING Of fhts Classification an
c1pldndtioa Of Key Members q otvsA ard hoto
these needy Individuals cdn be redohsd ouiotiD.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

LONGsHoREMAN AND DRIvER-,MAN HAS
been out OF work months and will take
anything he can get to do Has a wife aud
small baby dependent upon him. S, o: O., 5gl.
Eastern District, S. o. c.. 1888 South Lawrencs
street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

HARDWOOD FINISHER-MAN, 3S YEARS
old, laid off with 200 others; has excellent
on him. s. Q. C., 826 Northern Dist. 8. o.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

IoNGSHORENfAN-2s, POLISH, WITH GOOD
references; will take anything he can get %
do to support his wife and four small chlldfs5nas 5a
81 @. g.. No. 6T' (southeast D'slri''' ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

WE NEED one woman IN Zach OF our
saiep districts to develop sales leads;
one having good conversational ability
and faculty OF presenting convincing
facts for high-grade, merItorious arti-
clei only requirement natural ability and
willingness TO put in time TO learn our
sales methods, You will be backed by
another 500 GOO advertising campaign.
See full-page Rd Saturday Evening
Port issue OF February H.
Call between and 1890 a. m.
FRANTz PREMIER ELECTRIC
CLEANER co.
..., L. d. Berger,
Eastern Distributor.
so N. I'd ST.. Philadelphia,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

NACHINIST; FOREMAN-MAN HAS ssafl ~
out OF work since august ,asrs ae ma and baS5
2 months Spring Garden District y v -
Isi5 BrandyWine street. g. o. c.. olo -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

HARDWOOD FINISHER, WITH GOOD REF
erences. has been out Of work two months.
lar. s. o. c.. No. 643. Northeast Dist, 2S46
N. Howard Bt.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

LIGHT WORK FOR TUBERCULOSIS MAN
Father OF family OF wife and children
tion Is SO desperate that he will attempt ilehi
work. mother unable to leave home because
of an infant. months old: will do laundry
work at home. eldest boy. 10 years old. wants
work as helper on a wagon. j. w. B. SN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
WORK NnnDnD ouroKLx


al fhe bsolnnfno Of thts classification. dr
,ssiargtsan of Fey Nanbera % given df;d h9w
fhsss Nssdv tssdtpidaats ridp Be rsdohsd qnsoelg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

IRONWORKER, 40 years old; good referenues ,
out Of work two monthsi, wife and three
Germantown Dist. 50 w. Chelten ave.)
ITALIAN LABoRER = ITALIAN, WITH SIX
children, the Oldest 12 and the youngest
twins-2 years old; has been out OF work o
months. He Is a willing worker and will take
anything he can get to do. $. o. O.. 500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
HELP wANTEp-FEMA1E

AMBITIOUS WOMAN, OF good education and
refined appearance, not under 2S, one willing
to work seven hours daily without supervi-
sion best oredentials rather than business
experience to be considered; this is first
class position for right party; salary $50
weekly. 12d Ledger Office.
BRIGHT, energetic saleswomen wanted imme-
diateiy; splendid opportunity; 50. 90 per day.
Address L 900, Ledger Central.
cANVASSBRS--Lady canVassers wanted Cali
after "wednesday, from to p. M, 5Sio Arch.
CHILDNCRSE experienced Protestant about
30 years old, with some hospital training; TO
take charge Of infant and 2-year-old child;
must have reference. A ~, Box 65S, Ard
more, Pa
COOK, chambermaid and wnitress for family OF
3; hours from Philadelphia; cartara paid:
meet lady at Room 230, Public Ledger, ON
"Wednesday. at IL O'clock.
EDUCATED WOMEN of refinement over 2i
with forceful personality, ambitious to earn
good salary; exceptional opportunity to
travel; established business; reference ro-
quired. Address 221. Iedger Office.
GIRL1-Haif- Grown girl for light ohamberWorE;
no washing. 2649 West Lehish.
HOUSEWoRK-lcxp young white girl for gem
eral homework, family OF 2 in an apart
nent. NJ DIG Ledger Office.
MOTHERS HELPER = Protastant woman OF
refinement and ability is desired for perm,
position IN large family courtesy and con-
alteration assured. L 6t6 Ledger Office.
SETTLED woman wants housek' X cooking sea
shore, sub. refs. Barring 1923 X, 1874 Union
WANTpD-A frst-ciass Swedish massouse Tor
LADY; referanco required. Address /. hhl,
Ledger Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

IiNEMAN AND ELECTRICIAN : YOUNG
and energetic man. who has been out OF woFh
can get to do. He has small children, and
while he has been out of work his wife has
gone out to work by the day. She is now Ill
g. o, @, bS4. (Nicetown and Tioga District
o. c., Clarissa street and Hunting Park ave
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

INsIDE FAINTER AND DDCORATOR-MAN
been 9S O bsupa bssS 5o o the i s Ss S AS
any length OF time Very good work refer
snees e. ~. 1I7s. 5sifh5hr EiFh5h and 1tr eth Wards
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

DRIVER-WII4L DO ANYTHING, AS AN ADJ
dition to his already large family is daily
expected; sober, honest and willing; has doc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

LOOM FIxBRLMAN. WITH 10 cHII,DRgNi
has been out OF work months. one OF "
boys has tuberculosis; a girl is workng pal5ls vi
who has been floor scraper, Is out OF Wors'
They will take any kind of work they can sSt
s. o. c., eos. (Frankford District, s. U u
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

FARMWoRK - YOUNG COUPLE, AcCUs-
toned TO faTmwork would Ike S,IGIsn to return g
o. c. Gil CPowelton District, s. o. Co. 4ols
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

IRON sTRuCTURAL FAINTER, 30 YEARS
old splendid refersneesi out OF work six
weeks; invalid wife and three children de-
pendent on him. s.. o. C., 654. German
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
HELP wANTED-MALE

ADVERTISING SOLICITOR, good comms-
sion. Phone Walnut 747o after 10 o'clock
Mr.. Romp.
BOY. is to 20. TO work at fountain; ref req
Fenner.g Drug Store. Broad and Columbia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

GARDENER AND, COOK German; 81
or @ take axe paee Wers Rs Wie could
be employed as cook. Both have very good
references. 8. o. c.. No. 604, eastern Dis
trict 38S S, Lawrence ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

FURNITURE SALESMAN-YOUNG MAN,
the sole support OF widowed mother. wants
work either as furniture salesman or as Q
give excellent Recommendations from last em-
ployer q to reliability and skill. With wanna
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

ERIAND BOY, CoLoRBD, 10 YEARS OLD, OLD,
viii take work OF any kind to help mothess
10 otiidren and adults; adults include s,,, ssv;
Sns, mi do ANYTHING \ w, d, 8S3,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

GROCERY CLERK-A HUSTLER, WHO HAS
excellent reference from former employer
and knows the business thoroughly Is trying
to get job so he can pay his rent and keep
his little family together. b. A 271.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
SITUATIONS wANrED-MAIH

BOND SALESMAN, ot present connsct-
I'd with well-ltnown Wall IT. bond house,
desires 10 locate IN philadelphia; have
had unusually wide experience In all
phases banking business; some Insurance
experienced am competent to sell any
good securities or I'LL executive pasitloni
references the best. y 941. Ledger
Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

MACHINIsTs HELPER-MtA6SNI, t6SI,s HAS ba bss mobb Sea
out Of employment. his wife has besn g seglaF n1
to help SUPPORT their B children. s, "a csaesls es
lNorthern District s. o. Co 1873 Ts'r
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

GARDENER AND CHAUFFEUR = YOUNG
Irishman months out OF work, with one
month-old child; has had experience and can
furnish references. ]. w. B., S03.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

EXPERT DRY CLDANBR-The Society for
Organizing Charity has on its list S,-oes OF epss
as an expert dry cleaner for many years ,nas mas
he IL willing to clean anything to support q
wife and two little children ReferenSes. eKeE-
istered at woodland District Once, 1233 Soutn
nfr Ella 8. o. G. ha2
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

M1CHINisT MAN HAS WORKED
years in one place and has been OUT or y Il
4 months. He will take any KIND OF nnpIs,sgeE
can get q; i; .; s, ~ Mnyvsrd nII; J strset1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

CEMENT WORKER AMP CONCRETE FIN
isher wants position on building operation or
elsewhere; has very good knowledge Of tho
trade, has been out Of work q long time and
family is absolutely In want and facing oVio-
tion. u. A. 80,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTBR-MAN HAS
been out OF work three monthsi he has q
the youngest 1 year. very good references
woodland Dist. s. o. c.. bS1, 1882 s. 47th
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

MAcHINIsT-MAN. 2T YEARS OLD. HUI. W
garian, who speaks Englishi has yerk sS21. sS1,
dren dependent on him. S. o. c., COL (Easla77
District, s. o. c., 1888 South Lawrence stfssss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

CARPET WEAVER - HAS WORKED FOR
one firm for 20 years and for two months has
hausted: has a wife and small children. 8.
o. Co.. 63a Northeast Dist. 23a6 N. How
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

ORB1iAN-WILLING, TO DO ATT
kind of work; laid off through lack OF WORK
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

CAUTKER AND dHfPPER = MAN Has
ysafs 81 Ss UrE worteG in one ano psee HI
I5-year-old boy. who has worked in the mill.
DIstrIot. s. o. c.. 2a4o North Howard street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

FLOOR LAYER = MAN, 80 YEARS OLD.
with very good work references; has been out Vt
OF work months. He has children under ~
yIsfs YET OF aseI SkD 1Gi Ss; s;rset Oi'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

CEMENT WORKER COLORJcD MAN, 40
years old excellent references Has six small
to help support tho family. 8. o. c.. No. GAG.
woodland Dist. 1872 s. A7th at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

Ssaireumstanees are described as ndssnsrstsH
by Emergency Aid investigators, who say that
the man does not drink and is good work.
mani the man has been out OF work Tor
monthsi he, owes months back rent to his
needs the money himself as he Is poor; the
10 eat, and they may lose their furnitufs
which Is partly paid for; the woman wants 20
work, and her Husband will accept any Kind
OF q position. z. A. 2l2
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

JANIToR-40; WORRIED mn s,-a
place for Ave years; is seeking we We. aAsI
has sxoellent refersnoss and lost hIs -. e
out OF business, Can do odd jobs ~ wilha nl,a Fs5i
Q, q, Mo- e1s. Powelton pistrios ~, y,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

in January from navy at the Same oeoupa.
tion: has excellent record; is married ana
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

pRIVER-GooD MAN, WITH EXPERIENCE
in handling horses, single or double teams:
has a large family and would make some firm
a very good employe. u. A. 273.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

BOY, 10, PARENTS DEAD, LIVING WITH
grandmother 80 years OF age and child of o;
only one In family working and he only on
part timei In immediate need Of coal groceries
and one months rent; very deserving. j. w.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

FATHER AND SON, HAZE WORKED IN
factory, out of work is weeks; Q in family.
No one working. Must have work quickly. J.
vu n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

HATTER-THfs MAN HAS. WORKED IN
one place for 25 years. He gave up his
work to start in business for himself but failed
because of the unusual Industrial and financial
situation in the country this year, (Nieetown
and Iioga District, 8. o. e. 8ls Hunting
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

DYE MIxHRi GOOD RHBERENcEsi OUT oB
work aimee Chrietniasj does not want chsf-
ity," but work, hes two children; s. 9. W
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

DRIVER-HAs BEEN WITH A COAL FIRM
a number OF years and Is careful, sober hon
est aud obiiging; has large family. Il, A., 275.
DRY CLEANER-THoRoUGH EXPERI-
enesd; willing to do any kind OF work; his
family and he face svietioni we are doing our
utmost to aid his family. but he needs work
most e. A. 243 X.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

ployment months ago, a house painter with
exT9refce as ~ any Kind To support KS wife and
children; al under Il Il years He Is reSis!ered
Woodland DIstEict otasse. 1922 South 47th
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

BOY, 10 YEARs,, sTRoNG. GEALTHY
help support an aged grandfather; parents are
dead and he and sister go years) out OF work
W. b.. a04,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

HOUSE PAINTER-ITALIAN SOBER, IN
dustrIous and efficient, wants work to sup
pert a wife and 8 children: He, He has been out out
at the Society for ogganizzignnE zgnE Gharl!y: south
Case fully tnv9sttsqsed %S By thS hS2 Society and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

CHAUFFEUR-TRUCK DRIVER, SO YEARS
old,z out t,3.o Gt work monthsi has % sSk wlfs
pendent upon him. g.; Q; e, 59a. Woodland
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

FLOOR PLANER AND scRAPER 80 WIFI
wife and children: needs work badly: mas
excellent references. q. A., 2bS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

FURNITURE PoLIsHER : SOCIETY FOR
Organizing Charity has among Its appli:
cants an American. IL years old. strong and
energetic, with 20 years experience as q hoor
and q wife and child. Spent the 20 years with
one firm, and lost position through change or
organization. Registered at the Southeastern
ntstrict Office. $50 Wharton street. File s. o.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

BOY, 1b, WHO HAS ATTENDED SOUTHERN
Manual Training School and has been forced
make good at any kind OF ofloe work. ]. w.
n. 300.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

JANIIOR.,.lbfAN, 40 YnARe on ~. =
siTes position ss ia9ItoI OF viii iats sns e.
SCInca ,Srns ,ss, ,,,.s. WOLF. He has been out ~ ~
Ais wife has tuhsrculosis, Theirs az are esoidsa
ftll.r,en fhtilGs,en 9epengent upon him. (6efrsrs,ss. ss.l
DletElol Q. y. y slI o2 West cheten avas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24

BooKKpTPBR and office manager aged 90,
married, open for engagement; salary, $500
per year. 90. Ledger Branch AGO German
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-01-07

cious thing rye got. loves hit better
then anythlng-tak keer Of hit"
Again, she caught at his shoulders.
Does ye love hit better'n ye do me-
Samson?" she demanded.
He hesitated.
II reckon we knows how much !
loves ye, Sally" he said, slowly, but
I've done made a promise, an tibet
guns a-goin' ter keep hit fer me-"
They went together out to the stile.
he still carrying his rife, as though
loath to let it go, and she crossed
with him to the road.
AS he united his reins, she threw
her arms about his neck, and for a
long while they stood there under the
clouds and stars, as he held her close.
There was no eloquence of leave-tak-
ing, no professions of undying love,
for these two hearts were inarticulate
and dizzy clinging to a wilderness
code of self-repression-and they had
reached a point where speech would
have swept them both away to break
down.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-01-07

when you were twelve. That intention
remains unaitered. More: Il 70 unal-
terable and inevitable. My reasons
for wanting to needn't be rehearsed.
IL would take too long. / regard you
as possessed of an alert and remark
able mind-one worthy OF companion
ship with my own" Despite the friv-
olous badinage of his words and the
humorous smile of his lips, his eyes
limited at an underlying intensity.
with no desire to fatter or spoil you,
find your personal aspect pleasing
enough to satisfy me. And then, while
a man should avoid emotionalism,
am In love with YOU" He moved over
to place in the sternsheets, and his
face became intensely earnest. He
dropped his hand over hers as it lay
on the tiller shaft. God knows, dear"
he exclaimed, how much l love you!"
Her eyes, after holding his for a mo-
ment, fell to the hand which still i'm
prisoned her own. She shook her
head, not in anger, but with man
ner of gentle denial, until he released
her fingers and stepped back.
you are a dear, Wilfred," she COM
forted, "and l couldn't manage to get
on without you, but you aren't mar
riageable-at least, not yet"
"Why not?" he asked
I'm the first place, you are one of
those men whose fortunes are listed
in the top schedule-the swollen for
tunes. Socialists would put you in the
predatory class"
"Drennie," he groaned, tits not my
fault that I'm rich. 1t was wished on
me. II you are serious, I'm willing
to become poor as Jobs turkey. Show
me the way to strip myself, and I'll
stand shortly before you begging
aim"
"To what end?" she questioned.
Poverty would be quite inconvenient.
| shouldn't care for it. But hasn't 1t
ever occurred to you that the man
who wears the strongest and brightest
mail, and who by his own confession
is possessed of an alert brain, ought
occasionally 20 be seen in the lists?"
''In short, your charge is that l am
shirker-and, since it's the same
thing, a coward?"
Adrienne did not at once answer
him, but she Strengthened out for an
uninterrupted run before the wind,
and by the tiny moss-green fiecks,
which moments of great seriousness