The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-06-17


EYou poor fool" exclaimed the other,
Nthose girls are the very pick Of the
lot. and the rotten city administration
knew it."
Right again." interposed the rate
clerk, further II think saw your girl
among those who were jagged, didn't
F., II"
'T am not ashamed to have her put
In jail for trying to improve conditions
In that factory" replied the bill clerk
stoutly. Il tell you it is no wonder the
| Socialists carried two wards at the
last election"
Reginald remembered the request OF
Joy Graham in her fathers office and
her desire to visit some girls at the
jail.
Perhaps l might take them some
flowers for her" he said to himself.
When they left the office Reginald
Joined the bill clerk.
II have a friend" began Reginald
abruptly, ''who wanted to take some
flowers to those girls who have been
put in jail"
II thought you were stranger here,
SIR" answered the bin clerk, somewhat
ungraciously.
Il met Mrs. Graham and her daugh-
ter on the boat on my voyage across
the Atlantic" replied. Reginald, land l
happen to know that Miss JOY Graham
would be glad If the girls had some
flowers. l thought If you would go
with me to the jail this evening ! win
bring some flowers and have them dis
tributed as gift"
The bill clerk looked closely at Regi-
maid, much surprised at his proposition.
After a short silence he answered In a
somewhat more cordial tone: That
will be all right. The girls will appre-
ciate the kindness. l will meet you at
the Y. M. G. A. steps, and we will visit
the jail together"
That evening the imprisoned strikers
enjoyed greatly their gift of flowers
brought to them in the name Of "a
young lady of Bronson"
The next evening after Reginald Mel
son had accepted an invitation to at
tend the Central church he was walk
ing slowly in the direction of the home
of Allan Rutledge, the minister. The
immigrant had been much impressed
with the personality and cordial spirit
Of the Iowa clergyman and he was
anticipating an evening of pleasure in
his home.
Reginald Nelson was feeling peculiar
ly happy that evening. He had now
completely mastered his duties at the
railroad Office and could perform them
with ease so that his position as a
clerk was secure. Besides, on that day
he had two callers at the office. Mr..
Townley had called for brief visit
and congratulated him on his success
in getting a foothold so quickly.
81 told you," said the minister, smil-
ingly, that you would find life and
all that life means In the new world"
But Reginald Nelson's other visitor
was the one who had really shed,
glow over that entire afternoon. TO
his establishment and to the intense In
terest of his fellow clerks, Joy Graham
entered the Office and enquired for
him. He was diligently at work in the
agents small apartment, busy at the
typewriter, when she called, and the
rate clerk ushered her into Reginald's
presence.
Good afternoon" she exclaimed,
cordially, as she greeted him. This
is where you are working, is It'll l
hope you like your place."
The immigrant was visibly embar
raised. Joy Graham went ON, in an
apologize tone:
Excuse me, Mr.. Nelson, for trou-
bling you at this time, but have quite
a favor to ask of you. Our Tourist
club meets this week on Thursday
evening at my home and we are to
visit London" repeated the girl I'VE
would like to have you with us and
give US a talk on your great English
city. Can you come"
what is this Tourist club?" he
asked
"A number Of the young people of
our church meet every two weeks,
and we have been going around the
world in imagination. We have travel
ed through Ireland and Scotland, and
we are now visiting England. l re-
your descriptions of Lon
Ion, and we would all be delighted to
have you with us next Thursday even
n.y." Joy Graham smiled at him and
made little bow as she concluded.
"It will give me pleasure to meet
With you" he responded.