University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-06-29
By Earl DER Bfgger5
Copyrighted by The Bobbs-Aerrill Comps

Mr. Trimmer kept his temper ad.
mirably.
Your society has not corrupted me
Mr.. Wall" he said sweetly. IL am no:
blackmailer. | am simply a public
ity man. I'm working on a salary
which Lord Harrowby-the real Lord
Harrowby-is to pay me when lie
comes into his own. I've handled sue
cessfully in publicity campaigns pri-
ma donnas, pills. erasers, perfumes
holding companies, race horses. soups
and society leaders. 1t isn't likely
that l shall fall down on this PROPOSE
tion. For the last time, Mr.. Allan
Harrowby, will you see your brother"
Lord Harrowby, if l were you
MinOt began.
MY dear fellow" His lordship
raised one slim hand. 1T is quite i'm
possible. Which. take it, terminates
our talk with Mr.. Trimmer"
YES" said Mr.. Trimmer, rising.
Except for one thing. Our young
friend here, when he urges you to
grant my request, is giving a correct
imitation of a wise head on youthful
shoulders. He's an American, and he
knows about me-about Henry Trim
mer. guess you never heard, Mr..
Harrowby, what did for Cotrell's Ink
Eraser"
Come on" said Mr.. Wall militantly,
"erase yourself"
For the moment, L WILL" smiled
Mr.. Trimmer But l warn you, Mr.
Harrowby, you are going to be sorry.
You aren't up against any piker in
publicity-no stree. That little sand
wichboard stunt of mine last night
was just a starter. I'm going to take
the public into partnership. Put it
up to the people-that's my motto"
Good day. SIR" snapped Lord
Harrowby.
Put it up to the people. And when
| pull off the little trick | thought of
this morning, you're going to get
down before me on your noble knees,
and beg off. ! warn you. Good day,
gentlemen. And may | add one SIM
pie request on parting? Watch Trim
mer,"
He went out, slamming the door be-
Mr Noll nd End
rapidly toward . decanter.
Rather tough on you, Lord Har
rowby. "he remarked, pouring him
self drink. Especially just now. The
fresh bounder, Ought to have been
kicked out of the room"
IAN impostor." snorted Harrowby.
"A rank impostor"
"Of course" Mr.. Wall set down his
glass. But don't worry. If Trimmer
gets too obstreperous, Ill take care of
him myself. | guess I'll be going back
to the yacht"
After Wallis departure. Minot ana
Harrowby sat staring at each other
for long moment.
See here, your lordship," said Mi
not at last. You know why I'm In
San Marco. That wedding next Tues
day must take place without fail And
can't say that approve of your ac-
tion just now
"My dear boy" Harrowby inter
rupted soothingly, 81 appreciate your
position. But there was nothing to
be gained by seeing Mr.. Trimmer's
friend. The Meyricks were distressed,
naturally, by that ridiculous sand
wich-board affair last evening, but
they have made no move to call off
the wedding on account of it. The
best thing to do. I'm sure, is to let
matters take their course. | might be
able to prove that chaps claims false
and then again l mightnt, even if
| knew they were false And-there
is a third possibility"
What is that?"
he Icdlly Dc-oCOi6C
But you said your brother died.
twelve years ago."
THAT is what We heard. But-one
can not be sure. And, delighted as
should be to know that George is alive.
naturally l should prefer to know 1t
after next Tuesday"
Anger surged into Minot's heart.
as that fair to the young lady
who"
who is to become my wife," Lord
Harrowby waved his hand. 1T Is.
Miss Meyrick is not marrying me for
my title. AS for her father and aunt.
can not be so sure. l want no dis
turbance. You want none. l am sure
it is better to let things take their
course"