Ellsworth American., 1915-03-10

Vera knew that Humphrey had gone
away and that the other clerks had
left M Albright was alone In his
ONCE. Perhaps he would give Dan an.
other chance.
In moment they were speeding up
in the elevator, and Vera was knocking
at John Arkright's door.
Albright was leaning over his desk.
gazing at something In his hand. and
he turned In a startled manner as the
door opened
miss Fernr he asked quickly, his
handsome face flooded with sudden
color. Il thought you had gone"
II am sorry to disturb you. Mr.. Ark.
right" said Vera, but have a favor
to ask Of you"
So she sat down and told him about
the repentant Dan and his desire for
another chance to make good.
"Pu try him In here. need some
one to keep my fles straight" said
Albright decisively. 'T'u see Hum
phrey in the morning and make it all
right with him. Come around tomor-
row. Dan. and remember. lad. you
must learn to curb your tongue"
Yes, sir; I'll 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 going
home
''You sure are the best friend ever
had, Miss Fern" said Dan. as they
parted on the corner. Il wish could
do something for you"
Il shall surely ask you to help me II
need It. DEAR" said Vera sincerely.
And she went on her way with light
er heart because of Dams happiness.
A few mornings afterward Dan came
into vera's office with bis face shining
from a brisk application Of soap and
water and his hair standing out on his
head in It's pristine flaming glory.
Dan pointed finger toward 1t and
grinned
'The boss made me get rid Of the
grease" he explained; treated me to
shampoo. Says he likes red hair. 1t
lights up the Office on dark day. Say.
he's a peach, Miss Fern. sure like
him. I'd like to be man just Ike Mr..
Albright Think there's any chance
for mel"
"Of course there Is, and you couldn't
have better example, DAN" said
Vera. with a 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 a sudden ut Of
industry. Albright was away that
day, and he was not there to see to
what extent Dan carried out his inten
lions to become a model office boy.
The next morning Dan entered Mr..
Arkrights office to find him trans
formed from the genial young man to
q white faced, alarmed Individual
.Dan." began his employer sharply,
II notice you have cleaned out the
6ling casesL They are very satisfac-
tory. But did you touch this front
Aruvor IN INV doak ~
Dan colored and then looked Af.
Albright straight in the eyea.
"Yes, sir; l did," he said Imply.
The drawer was partly open. and
saw a glove sticking out, and looked
at n. You see. Miss Fern had lost
glove and some handkerchiefs. and
guessed you must have found them. %
I took 'em In to her"
"You did. ehY' gasped Albright star
ting hard at his office boy.
"Yes. sir. She was glad to get 'em
too"
"Indeedr
$50 glad she cried"
.CriedY' repeated Albright tn hor
rified tone.
"Cried like the dickens" went on
Dan In a tone of reproof. Il expect she
needed those gloves; it's getting cold
weather. and they were cosy little fei-
lers lined with fur don't suppose
you knew who they belonged to. or
you would have given 'em back to her"
he remarked as he picked up his
feather duster.
Albright made no reply. He went to
the window and stood there long
time. pulling at his short mustache and
gazing moodily into the rain swept
street below.
Dan worked industriously behind him
and now and then shot a quizzical
glance from bright green eyes at his
employers broad shouldered back
wonder what's eatin' him nowF
muttered Dan. as he backed out of the
room. Presently he peeped into Vera's
little Office and he found the girl sit
ting with the little gray glove In her