The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-07-01

men and women and children had nc
message for this age"
Allan Rutledge changed the subject
again by speaking Of his native state
Of Iowa.
The minister saw that the young
man now felt entirely at home with
him and he asked him seriously, Twill
you help us In our work of the Central
church, Mr.. Nelson? We need young
men like you and the time for you to
begin church activity is now"
'But l am not member Of the
. church." he replied hestiatingly.
I'VE will see about your member
ship later. Meanwhile, do you think
you could sing In the choir regularly
Miss Joy, one Of our prominent young
members, suggested your name to me
today. She seems to have taken quite
an interest In your welfare"
! Reginald blushed and answered
quickly. you know | met Miss Joy
Graham on the boat coming across the
Atlantic. She has given me an invita-
ton to the choir herself. think
can join the choir"
1t was an animated scene to which
Reginald Nelson was introduced in the
Graham home. The Tourist club was
composed Of about forty young people
Of both sexes.
Two of the older young men were
standing side by side in an alcove and
after Joy Graham had introduced our
hero to them. one Of the two. whose
name was George Caldwell. inquired
of the other: who is that young mani
He has the look and bearing of an
English lord"
"Pshaw." answered the other. whose
name was Roland Gregory. hes moth,
ing but an ordinary immigrant. Miss
Joy happened to meet him on the boat
coming across the Atlantic and she is
going foolish over him. 1 will have to
stop It."
These two young men, Roland Greg
DRY and George Caldwell, were the
leaders among the young people in the
social circle connected with the Cen
trail church. Both of them were about
twenty-five years Of age and mature
for their years. Roland Gregory's ia
Their was now one of the wealthiest
men In the city. He had started his
son In business. and the young man
was manager and part owner of a
large manufacturing plant This plant
employed mainly women and girls, and
it was some Of his employees who had
been arrested for picketing and to
whom Reginald Nelson had taken flow
ers In Jail.
The other young man, George Cald-
well, was the son of a farmer who
lived a few miles from Bronson. The
young man had come to the city few
years before and entered one of the
banks, Being capable and trustworthy,
his rise had been rapid, and he was
now the assistant cashier
Good evening, VIVIAN" said George |
Caldwell Familiarity to robust, rosy |
girl whom he approached aft
er leaving young Gregory. How are
the folks ut home"
Glad to see you again. George re-
piled the girl heartily.
who is this fine Englishman that
Joy is toting around tonightY" asked
the girl.
Come along, then, and | will intro
tiuce you before the program Of the
evening begins" said the young man.
The girl who had this conversation
with George Caldwell was Vivian Der
went, whose home was in the country
not far from that of her companion
Like Joy Graham and Roland Gregory,
,hese two had also been brought up to
yether
Excuse me, Mr. Nelson" said young
Caldwell. addressing the immigrant
but here Is Miss Derwent. one Of our
Young ladies who has just come In.
She wanted to meet the lion Of the
evening""
There is nothing llonlike about me-"
eplied the Englishman, with smile
''They told me you were an English
man," said Vivian, with a little cour-
esy, land you know we associate the
lon with England"
But you are an American" replied
Reginald in bantering tones, land yet
would not think Of associating you
With an eagle. I would associate you
With bird Of paradise"
Vivian Derwent blushed at the COM
limsnt - !