The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-19

q frown of annoyance grew into heavy
anger upon his countenance.
You've written me three times
ABOUT this situation, haven't YOU" he
demanded, abruptly; then, without
waiting for an answer. as Payns
hushed and started to stammer: Il
oon want to hear anything about
tnat' It's my own fault; trust Julia
10 ever do anything. Every morning
the same thing; every night-wait till
tomorrow The girl seems absolutely
10 have no sense of responsibility, Of
the rights Of others, anything save her
own right to put off--put Output on"
fayne hung his head, avoiding the
glowing eye OF the old man. There
was no denying what had Just been
said
1t WAS characteristic of the man
that the moment he saw a situation
and grasped Its full significance he
took hold OF 1t and battled for the
mastery. Payne stepped quickly up
beside him, fearful OF the result Of
such an attempt while the men were
In their present humor Monroe
brushed him aside. lifting his hand.
i understand there's been some
complaint about the food" he began,
a twinkle in his eye that melted some
OF the threatening glances fastened
upon him Il have understood 1t was
bad for some time, but didn't realize
how bad food could be until | took a
=. He wrinkled his face wryly and
the ice was broken.
From the back Of the crowd man
laughed. In second he was joined
by others and soon Monroe held them
in the palm Of his hand
We'll, it's going to get better and
get better right away" he declared,
emphatically. "I'll go you one bet
ter than that, men, and tell you its
going to get good. Tonight you can
look forward to a real supper-a real
supper, understand"
He turned upon Payne, even as the
men were wildly cheering, knowing
that now was the psychological mo-
ment to make his strongest play.
Get In my car, Lee" he con-
manded, "and don't waste any time
getting back here with load of grub
have 1t here for supper"
u.
For once Julia Munroe was ready
impatiently waiting the arrival OF her
sweetheart. He had told her moth.
Ing Of the reason for his coming to
town In the middle of the week, told
her nothing Of the row. But he had
spoken Of something which had made
her jump from the mass of cushions
against which she spent a goodly por.
ton Of her days and hustle into her
most becoming afternoon gown. Just
a week remained before the date OF
their wedding and she had delayed in
characteristic fashion procuring any
Of the clothes she had spent 80 many
hours planning and dreaming out up
on the divan.
She plunged Immediately to the sub.
ject, even before Payne's arms had
lOioACu hpOul luo Whlbt VI hCi Aoohihe
up into his face in the tantalizingly
irresistible fashion which he, as well
as her father, always found so ire
sistible.
Now, there's no use telling me why
you came to town; there's no sense
trying to talk to me about food for
the men. There'll be plenty OF time
after you look over a few little things
in the shops with me-"
But l must have 1t there for sup
perl tell you. Julia, the situation
became so serious there was nearly 9
murderous row at the fields"
Bother the fields" she exclaimed
petulantly. You're just like father
oil, OIL oil morning, noon and night
until I've even ordered the cook tc
leave any OF the hateful stun out OF
the cooking"
Payne laughed despite himself
laughed and catching her about the
waist, drew her to him. trying to coax
the pretty, pouting face towards his
own.
All right" he laughingly capitulat
ed. But on just one condition-tha'
we go to the grocery together"
The irresistible music OF her
laughter intoxicated him and, as they
swung into the car he wondered no"
| in the world he had ever for mo
ment dreamed of resisting her lure
In fact, as they wandered from SHOP
to shop that afternoon. he felt more
and more the hero for the manu-
| fight he had put up against hel
| temneStuouS assaults.