The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-07-01

, Vera knew that Humphrey had gon
left Mr. Albright was alone IN nj
Office. Perhaps lie would give Dan al
other chance.
In a moment they were speeding al
IN the elevator. aud Vera was knocking
at John Arkright's door
Albright was leaning over his desk
gazing at something IN mis- nand. aDC
be turned ia a startled manner as the
door opened
Miss Fern?" be asked quickly. hi
handsome face flooded with sudden
color. II thought you nad gone"
II am sorry to disturb you. AIR ARK
right" said Vera. but I have a favor
to ask of you
SO she SAT down and told him about
the repenunt Dan and his desire for
another chance to make good.
"l'll try him In here. need some
one TO keep my files straight" SAID
Albright decisiyely. "I'll see Hum.
phrey In the morning and make II all
right with MIN Come around tomor-
row. Dan. aud remember. lad, you
must learn TO curb your tongue"
Eyes. sir: III remember. and thank
you so much for
THANK Miss Fern" said Albright
abruptly.
! When Vera and the little red headed
| boy were outside the office door they
! danced an ecstatic Jig before gong
| bone
"You sure are the best friend ! ever
| had, Miss Fern" said Dan, as they
parted on the corner. II wish 1 could
do something for you"
III shall surely ask you TO help me II
| need II, dear" said Vera sincerely.
And she went on her way with light
err heart because OF, Dams happiness.
A few mornings afterward Dan came
into yera's office with his face shining
from brisk application OF soap and
water and his hair standing out on his
head In its pristine flaming glory.
Dan pointed a finger toward II and
grinned
"The boss made me get rid OF the
grease" he explained: treated me to
shampoo Says he likes red hair. Ii
lights up the office on dark day. Say.
he's peach. Miss Fern | sure like
him I'd like TO be a man just like Mr..
Albright Think there's any chance
for mer'
"Of course there is, and you couldn't
have better example. Dam said
Vera. with II dreamy look in her blue
eyes, she promptly forgot all about
Dan and fell into a day dream where
It might be surmised that something
very wonderful happened, for her smile
grew very tender and her eyes were
happy.
Dan closed the door softly and tip
toed into Mr. Arkright's private Office.
He busted himself with cleaning out
the files recommended by Mr.. Albright
and then proceeded TO clean out sew
eral other drawers In sudden ht OF
industry. Albright was away that
day. and he was not there 10 see to
what extent Dan carried out his inten
tions to become a model office boy.
The next morning Dan entered Mr..
Arkright's office TO find him trans
formed from the genial young man to
q white faced. alarmed individual.
DAN" began his employer sharply.
81 notice you have cleaned out the
hling cases. They are very satisfac-
tory. But did you touch this front
dra wer In my deskT'
Dan colored and then looked Mr..
Albright straight In the eyes.
"Yes. sir: did," he said Imply.
The drawer was partly open. and l
saw a glove sticking out, aud | looked
al It. You see. Miss fern had lost
glove and some handkerchiefs. and l
guessed you must havs found them so
took 'em In TO her"
"You did. chr gasped Albright, star
Ing hard ut his office boy.
"Yes. sir. She was glad TO get 'em
too"
"Indeed2"
so glad she cried"
"CriedY' repeated Albright In hor'
-ifed tone.
"Cried like the dickens" went on
Dan in tone OF reproof Il expect she
needed those gloves: it's getting cold
weather. and they were cosy little TEL
ers lined with fur. don't suppose
you knew who they belonged TO, or
gou would have given EN- back TO her"
ne remarked as he picked up his
leather buster
Albright made no reply. He went to
he window and stood there long
line. pulling AT his short mustache and
gazing moodily into t4c rain swept
street below.
Dan worked industriously behind him
md now and then shot quizzical
glance from bright green eyes at his
employers broad shOuldered back.
wonder what's eatin him nowY
nuttered ban. as he backed out OF the
Dom Presently he peeped into Nera's
little office. and he found the girl sit
ing with the little gray glove In her /
an and the embroidered handkerchief |
pressed 10 npt tips.
Gee, thats lust what he was do
ngr' ejacuiHted Dan.
Vera whirled about.
"W'ho was doing what%" she demand.
u. with very bright eyes and quite