The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-03
MARJoRIE's VACATION
BY LOUISE OLIVER.

Il must start right away to "a
for my vacation! Two months vii
out lunch and walking home in
evening will help. Besides, tbt
I'm safe now in asking old Mr.. Dod,
for a raise of S. month"
She got up and went to the door =
the Office marked Private"
A masculine voice called Come in
to her knock.
Mr.. Dodge was not there. In
place at the desk was a young ma
in outing clothes. Marjorie decd.
he must be son Of her employsJ
There was a resemblance-yet M
ference. In the gray eyes was an N
preston that made Marjorie smile n
voluntarily.
Il thought Mr.. Dodge, ST., was here
said Marjorie simply, turning to go.
well. if you knew me better, Al
sure you wouldn't waste time talk,
to the old man." The twinkle in Nj
eyes deepened.
Marjorie flushed, yet she couldru
help another smile.
IF I thought you had the famr
pocketbook, l might have a prefsg
ence," she returned. I'm aft
money!"
What! You, too! Poor pops! Il,
am T."
"I-perhaps l had better not wa.o
l think I'll come again"
Il say, Miss Brown he PLEADED
don't go. I'll slip out myself and lear'
you clear track. Good afternoon 8
wish you luck" And before Marjorl
could stop him he was gone.
But Dodge, Sr.. had eaten lobsts,
for his lunch and it was troubliI.,
him. Marjorie met an emphatic RI,
fusal. However, the following NOR.
ing folded typewriter letter on he,
desk brought an excited flush to be-
cheeks. Silas Dodge repented of h.
hastiness and would give her not fvl
but ten dollars a month in addition j
hCA iS6uAAA oAAAAys
Two months passed. It was late Sei
TENDER. Marjorie, by marshali1s
every cent she could spare. counts.
enough for her trip. Everything wa
ready but a few unfinished letters d
the Office. 1t was Saturday afternool
half holiday. The outer Office wa
empty when she went in, but she hear
voices in the private Office beyont
What do you mean by giving SteE
art ten dollars every payday to PIT
in Miss Browns envelope?"
81 mean" spoke up the voice 3
Silas Dodge, Jr., that you underpa
your employees. The girl honest
earns more than she's getting"
But why should you undertake
pay her? II you would quit spen
ing my money and make living f
yourself. perhaps l could afford to pa
more to others"
you won't have to give me ar
more money, dad. l have been wor
ing. earned that money myse
Moreover. have a splendid chance
the country to demonstrate my know
edge of scientific farming. l leave I
day"
Marjorie rose. She took $40 out
her purse and knocked at the Off
door. 1t was only the matter of an
slant or two for her to lay the mon
on the desk before the two astonish,
men and go out.
She went home and unpacked h
trunk, counted the little money 81
had left and did some hard thinkin
The two weeks ahead were hers. WI
should she stay in baking hot ci
when the whole green world stretch
wide around her? She was a got
walker and she could pay for simp
meals at farmhouses on her way.
Therefore, dressed in a plain lin,
suit and carrying a very light gri
Marjorie started forth on her trave
One afternoon, as it was warm, 81
halted under big oak tree near co
little stream. For while she re;
and munched at stick of candy 81
had bought at country store. B
she got very drowsy. and, making
pillow of moss, she was soon asleep.
| When she opened her eyes 81
smelled tobacco smoke. 1t came fro
the other side of her tree. Moreoyt
a smart little fire was burning ne
her and she smelled bacon frying. s.
shifted enviously.
Il hope you feel better" said a voi
around the tree 1t was oddly familis
Then she knew.
At first she frowned; then 81
smiled
Il do, thank you"
That's good" came the voice. "W
you have some support"
IF you'll only come around and
me see my host"
Silas Dodge. Jr., came around.
Then you don't bear any grudge
For being kind to me? Mo-"
You're a good sport. Miss Brow
l knew you'd understand"
Thank you. But isn't the bac,
burning?" anxiously.
He jumped for the pan. mo. jl
right. Do you like bacon?"
Love it.
Silas junior sighed. Il wish ! We
pan of fried bacon.
Marjorie laughed in spite of herse
Silly"
Why silly? | love you. may
well tell yon now as IN six mont
from now. If I'm very good and NO
hard, do you think you could ey