The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-07-22


Joy Graham. and she spoke at some
length Of Reginald's arrival in Bron
son and of his splendid address OF
London.
This is the young fellow that Mr.
Graham spoke to me about" comment.
ed the editor as he read the item. 81
must have an interview with him. He
will probably be able to give me a
good account Of the situation in Eng,
land, and know that many of my read
ers would appreciate a good article on
that subject just now" Accordingly,
he wrote a note to the young English
man asking him to call Mt the Courier
office Reginald responded with pleas
ure.
Il am much pleased to meet you,"
said the editor, Mr. Graham has
been telling me about you"
Il crossed in the same boat with Mr..
Graham's family and with Mr. Town
ley" responded Reginald, "and they
advised me to begin life in Bronson,
and I do not think l have made mis-
take"
What are your plans%
Il wish to enter the newspaper
world at the first opportunity" replied
Reginald promptly. 81 think l will be
able to succeed best in your own pro-
fession."
Have you ever tried the newspaper
workY' inquired the other.
Just a little" Reginald answered
smilingly. 81 did some amateur work
for London paper"
by the way" said the editor, 81
wish you to give me an interview on
the political and social condition of
England at present. Would you be
prepared to do that?"
"Certainly-at once"
Mr.. Marchmount began asking Regi-
maid number Of questions in regard
to different aspects Of English life. The
editor was surprised at the readiness
with which Reginald answered his
questions.
what do the English people think of
the Welsh statesman, Lloyd George?"
Mr.. Marchmount asked during the in
tCrview.
Reginald answered at once in tone
of enthusiasm: "He is the great hero
Of the common people of England at
this hour They hail him as the Cart
baldi Of England. His popularity and
influence are growing every year, and
he is proving himself the great mod
ern statesman of Europe"
but lie is often bitterly criticised by
a portion of the English press" inter-
jected Mr.. Marchmount.
THE aristocracy fear and hate the
man." responded Reginald, with a
CLEAN in his eyes. mo man knows
better than l do how bitter is their
hatred. They feel that they are in his
power and that he is stripping them Of |
their ancient monopolies and privi-
leges, and they fail to understand that
he is really saving England from revo-
luton and destruction"
At the conclusion of the interview
Mr.. Marchmount said abruptly, Would
you be in a position to accept q place
on the Courier staff at the first Of the
year"
81 certainly would" answered Regi-
maid enthusiastically. 81 am engaged
At the railroad office for no definite
time, and few weeks notice will be
sufficient in case desire to leave"
81 will need a city reporter at the
of the new year." said Mr..
"and l think you are just
he young man want"
Reginald went home Overjoyed.
About the middle Of December Vivi-
IN Derwent called at the freight office
o see him. She and Reginald were now
warm friends, and he felt freedom
n her company which gave him relief
Turing those days of struggle a. he
vas trying to kill out of his heart his
evotion to Joy Graham.
After the greetings were over Vivian
egan enthusiastically: oh Mr.. Nell
on, number of the members Of the
'Ourist club are going on a real trip
night! Ny father and moth
r want me to bring out sleigh load
our nome, and we Will have sup
er there. Can you Gomez"
"A sleigh rider said Reginald, per-
lexed. What do you mean?'
"Oh, forgot you never had sleigh
de before" said the girl, laughing
We get big hayrack and put lot
hay In it and then fill 1t up with
)bes and furs, and we pile in and
ave the jolliest time. You will come,
ont your"
II will surely be glad to CO." said
eginald. 81 have been wanting to
sit your home and meet your father
Id mother"
And they are just dying to see you"
i'd the girl Il have been telling
em about my Englishman."
The next evening a gay party left
ronson in large hayrack on a sleigh
lie to Vivian Derwent's country
,me. 1t was rare winter night
18th a clear moon shining in silvery
lendor and the twinkling stars glow
G like patines of pure gold in the
ure vault of heaven. In seating
emselves 1t had happened that Vivian
ID Reginald sat opposite Roland and 81
y, Reginald being next the driver. n,