The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-10-22


called. twenty minutes later, they
were at It hammer and tongs. There
was bright red spot in each Of Calls
cheeks, and Rev. Smith Boyd's cold
eyes were distinctly green! Allison
had been duly announced, but the
combatants merely glanced at him.
and finished the few remarks upon
which they were, at the moment, en-
gagged. He had been studying the tab
leau with the interest of connois-
seur, and he had devoted his more
earnest attention to Rev. Smith Boyd.
80 glad to see you" said Gail con-
ventionally, rising and offering him
her hand. II there was that strange
thrill In his clasp, she was not aware
of 1t.
81 only ran in to see II you'd like
to take a private car trip In the new
subway before 1t is opened" offered
Allison, turning to shake hands with
Rev. Smith Boyd will you join U.s.
doctor?"
For some reason a new sort OF
jangle had come into the room, and
1t affected the three of them. Allison
was the only one who did not notice
that he had taken Calls acceptance
for granted.
you might tell us when." she OBJ
served, transferring the flame of her
eyes from the rector to Allison. Il
may have conflicting engagements"
mo, you won't" Allison cheerfully
informed her; because 1t will be at
any hour you set"
oh" was the weak response, and,
recognizing that she was fairly beat
en-, her white teeth flashed at him In
a smile OF humor. Suppose we say
ten o'clock tomorrow morning"
81 am free at that hour" stated Doc
tor Boyd, in answer to a glance of
inquiry from Allison. He felt 1t his
duty to keep in touch with public i'm
provements. Also, beneath his duty
lay keen pleasure in the task.
You'll be very much interested, |
think" and Allison glowed with the
ever-present pride of achievement.
then he suddenly grinned. THE new
subway stops at the edge of Vedder
court. waiting"
There was another little pause OF
embarrassment, in which Gail and
Rev. Smith Boyd we're very careful
not to glance at each other. Unfor
tunately, however. Rev. Smith Boyd
was luckless enough to automatically
and without conscious mental process
fold the sheet of music which had long
since been placed on the piano.
why stop at the edge Of Veddel
court?" inquired Gail, with a nervous
little jerk, much as II the words haC
been jolted out OF her by the awk
ward slam of the music rack, which
had succeeded the removal of the
song. why not go straight oil
through, and demolish Vedder court
It is a scandal and disgrace to civil
liZation, and to the city, as we'll al
to its present proprietors! Vedde
court should be annihilated, tori
down, burned up, swept from the fac
Of the earth! The board Of healtl
should condemn 1t as unsanitary, tn
building commission should condemn
it as unsafe, the department Of publ
morals should condemn 1t as unwhole
some"
Rev Smith Boyd had been engage,
in strong wrestle within himself, bu
the spirit finally conquered the flesh
and he held his tongue. He remem
bered that Gail was young, and yout
a., was prone to extravagant impulse
His spirit of forbearance came s
strongly to his aid that he was eve
able to acknowledge how beautiful sh
was when she was stiffened.
! Allison had been viewing her wit
mingled admiration and respect.
"By George, that's a great idea," h
thoughtfully commented. Gail,
, think I'll tear down Vedder court 70
, you'll"