Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-03-25
CHAPTER Xxx.


AtteT several inquiries DICK f0unQ
his friends home and rang the bell.
grieda answered 1t, but In the dim
tight on the veranda and because Of
her wondrous change from a slattern-
" domestic to a smart maid, he did
not recognize her.
~IE Mr.. Reynolds iE2'
mo, sir" FEieda informed him. but
he may come any minute"
lis his wife home :"
mo, sir, she's gone out to dinner
and l think she's going over to New
York. But Mr.. Reynolds didn't expect
10 60"
Elf you don't mind, I'll wait" said
Dick He went In. MY name is
Neads-Richard Meade" he added
without looking at the girl. You may
have heard Mr.. Reynolds speak of
na."
He took on his coat and as he hanu-
I'd it to her. stared Ia a quizzical way.
At last the truth dawned on him.
why. it's Frieda." he exclaimed,
Bless me. what a change"
The girl, not Obvious or averse to
the infection in his surprised greeting,
Sourtesied an Acknowledgement
Change 10 right, Mr.. Dick. You
didn't know me. did your"
II should say I didn't" he concurred,
with a smile. why, you're all dressed
up like one Of those talking dolls"
She laughed and turned around for
full inspection.
The very latest model" she in
formed him. do you like it?''
Its q dream" the young writer ac-
kDowledged. But never go back to
Staten Island with that rig on. There
are 1900 soldiers at the fort over there
and the government doesn't want them
oil TO desert at once"
Don't worry. Mr. Dick. I'm not 60
ING back to Staten Island. Mrs. Rey-
nolds gave me a chance when she
came over here and you bet took II.
II took me some time to get on to my
self but did at last and now I'm
done with that sort of thing. believe
mel"
Frtedas appearance confirmed her
boast
Nearly an hour passed. He read an
article or two In magazines that were
Uttered about the table. There were
books too. all of the lighter sort-re-
cent fiction, and some Of the higher
class humorous papers.
Everything in the Reynolds home,
90 much as Dick had seen of 1t, be-
spoke the idIer. Everything bespoke
ease Of body and unwilHngness to tax
the mind.
A quick step on the veranda cut
short his musings Bob threw open
the door. At the sight of his visitor
he rushed forward With outstretchsd
bands.
why. Dick" he shouted, and them
be fairly Rugged him.
You're the last man l expected to
Gee here and the one I'd rather see
most You've kept away pretty long.
but tt's better late than never"
Well. you sort OF got out Of my
class. Bob replied his friend, respond
ting TO the hAndshaks with a grip a.
nrn a. iron. And I've bssn away q
good deal, to0 Europe and ali
around"
Reynolds thrsw oil his coat and car
RED IL to the rack
-EuropeE" he said a. he turned
what for. the paperr"
Mo, I haven't been with ths paper
snr some time, Bob. Left II shortly
wsr shortly after / saw you last I'm
with the World Awake now. Quite q
toh- Things have been looking up .
bit"
REYNOLDS looked him over carefully
and fondly.
$50 I would Judge" he scquieseed.
You look it. Prosperous. eh?''
From my point Of view. yes" said
rck- Maybe not from youra and
Brands"
REYNOLDS trowned. Mention OF the
u,IIIionaire's name trritated him.
Don't rub 1t In old man." he begged