The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-04-23

to my lawyers-Bringham, Clayton &
Minch, you will be told her address.
Don't disappoint me. This may be-
no doubt will be-my last request"
The young man dropped the letter
i on the desk and stared at it blankly.
This is terrible" he murmured
What am | to dor" He looked around
as if seeking aid from the Office wall
And | owe so much to this dear, old
unreasonable man. His last request.
Yet how can | bring myself to do It
He picked up the letter again. HE
has given me twenty days for my
wooing. Twenty days. Hang it all,
if it was the money I'd know what to
do mighty soon. But | owe every
thing 10 him-a home, education, the
very clothes | wear! And he says it's
his last request. He might have call
ed it his only one His cousins
daughter-I scarcely knew he had a
cousin. | never heard him mention
her but once. What can she be like
What difference does it make? Hang
it all! | felt so happy, so well pleased
with the world" He struck the desk
with his fist and scowled again. "lf |
refuse, it means the loss of my posi-
ton here, of my hopes of advance
ment, it means the loss OF my benefac-
tors regard. And there is some one
else" He flushed redly. Now |
know there is some one else" He
sat very still for few moments. Then
he suddenly arose, and, putting the
letter in his pocket, turned toward
the wardrobe and took down his hat.
IIl go and see the lawyers" he said.
Perhaps | will find that the girl is
already engaged to some one else, or
married. I'd rather she was married.
Much rather" An he turned toward
the door.
A light tap stopped him.
Come in he said.
The door opened and young wo-
man entered She was pretty young
woman. with a pretty hat and a pretty
frock, and smile that was decidedly
attractive. She smiled now as she
caught sight of the young man.
"Ah. Mr.. Somers," she cried, ARE
you in, NJ.
The young man had started at the
sight of his caller.
I'm very glad to say l am in" he
replied.
"Rut you were just going out"
He replaced his hat
at was in connection with a matter
of little consequence" he said. Then
he remembered. AT least. it is mat
ter that can wait. Pray be seated"
Thank you. You have pleasant
office"
81 find it so. OF course. have con-
siderable time to admire it."
The girl laughed.
admire it while you can" she said,
"Mr. Carver says you are doing very
well for beginner"
81 am glad Mr.. Carver thinks so.
1t seems pretty slow climbing for me-"
Then on will appreciate every sue
cessive height that you attain"
How charming she looked howverv
sweet and good. He buttoned his
coat nervously and the rustic of the
letter in his inner pocket struck
chill to his heart.
This is the first time you have hon
ored me with cal"
II promised you l would look in at
your new quarters, you remember"
"Of course / remember. but was
afraid you wouldn't come"
She hesitated and looked at him
with curious expression.
Il was in the building and saw your
card on the door. 1t seemed unkind
to pass it by"
1T would have been very unkind.
And that, of course, you couldn't be-"
She flushed slightly,
Il had called at Mr.. Garver's Of
fee. He has been very kind, He
promises to find me situation where
! can do copying and perhaps act as
foreign corresp
rs that necessary" he asked.
yes" she answered. 81 think it is
| can't live on charity, you know. |
have an excellent education and feel
that | should utilize it. 1t will make
me happier to know that | am indie
pendent" She laughed at his serious
face. You don't happen to want an
amanuensis, do your"
He shook his head.
mot yet"
She has excellent references and
is willing to come on trial"
He shook his head again.
IL don't like it," he said.
Don't like what Mr., Somers?" !.
Don't like your bantering on this
subject Don't like the idea of your
doing office work." he added boldly.
Her clear eyes steadily regarded
him.
you are unusually serious this
morning. Mr. Somers. Has anything
happened? Have you received some
bad news"
Yes" he answered.
81 am sorry, Perhaps my call is
not opportune."
NO, no. he quickly said. 81 con-
slider it quite provdential."
She laughed merrily
That sounds almost desperate.
Well, we must make the most of it. Ii
may be long time before another
such opportunity occurs"
What do you mean by that?"
Mr. Carver thinks he has secured
a desirable place for me as foreign
correspondent with the Acme Watch
Co. They are about to establish
new plant near Chicago, and want to
move their clerical force there. 1t
looEs like fine chance for me-"
He stared at her.
You are going away?"
Why yes. | must go away if
take the situation.
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