The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-17

1 Tnere isn't ally mistake, sne ne
rieJ. unhappily. The foreman said
Mr.. Mccall had ordered me die
charged. went TO Mr. Mccall my
self. just now. 10 ask why But nc
wouldn't listen 10 me. He told me
| 10 get out of his ONCE. and he said
he'd have me driven ou- Of Silk City.
too, before he's done with me. He
wouldn't even give me a reference.
Oh, what do you suppose makes him
treat me SOL"
Jock could not answer, but the
truth flashed into his mind. even rs
she spoke. He knew now why his
father had said no more 10 him about
the gift Of fruit. He knew, too. the
cold. vengefulness Of jeremiah Nc
Calls temper.
IL cant see why" she went on.
For I don't ask favors OF him or OF
anybody. All | ask is chance 10
do a good days work and 10 support
my mother and myself Ard, with
out a reference from Inn. how can
get work."
II can solve that problem for you.
anyhow" he answered Frightening a
little as an idea came to him. wait
here a moment, please"
He ran TO a telephone In the ad-
joining room and called up the silk
mill Of Jordan q Co. giving the Of
fee boy his name and asking for Mr..
Peter Jordan. his fathers old friend.
"Mr Jordan" he said. rs the 9th
er's voice called a CHEEKY good morn
ing to him over the wire, "Will you
do me big favor!"
Anything short Of my last nick
el." replied Jordan. who was sin
cerely fond OF his old friends son.
There is q girl-a Miss Amy
Ia a skilled operative
and Is one Of the best employees
we've ever had here. Her work has
always given perfect satisfaction,
and her personal character is as
high as your own daughters. For
reasons that won't take your time
by explaining over the wire. she is
US. AS favor to me, will
you give her a job? I'll youch for her
In every way. Will you give her
work."
"Why, of course" came the hearty
answer, send her along. we're short
handed In two departments, anyhow.
Ill be glad to have anyone you peo-
pie praise SO. That's good enough
for me-"
Jock hurried back TO Amy with
the glad news. Her white face hush
ed with gratitude and happiness.
Oh, than you million times. A
million times" she cried, ecstatical-
ly. II is splendid of you to come to
my help like this I'll never forget
it as long as live. Why are you so
good to sn unlucky girl"
II think you know why" he an
swered. teDderiy, her hand in his
IF you don't. I'm going TO tell you
some day. | have no right 10 tell
you now. But. as soon as can
make my father or some other en-
pioyer> pay me a living wage, I'll
have the right 10 speak And then"
Their eyes met In a long, long
look Of understanding and trust.
Then Amy's glance fell before his
ardent gaze. She blushed ir embar-
Iassment and gently drew her hand
from his clasp.
When that day comes" she whis-
pered. II shall be waiting-Jock."
Two days later, Peter Jordan
CHANGED to meet his friend jeremiah
Mccall at luncheon. and hailed him
with the announcement:
We'll. your little protegee, Amy
Prentice, takes hold finely. Her
foreman tells me she's a wonder.
I'm glad you sent her over TO me.
But why on earth did you let such
a treasure go?"
81 don't know what you're talking
about, man." said jeremiah. stiffly.
IF It's meant for a joke let me tell
you"
why" replied Jordan in perplex-
ity. I'm talking about the little
Prentice girl. to be sure. The girl
Jock 'phoned to me about. The one
he said was leaving you people He
bespoke job for her from me. I
supposed he was speaking in your
name.
"He was not" growJed Jeremiah.
black in the face. THE hypocritical
young liar. discharged her be-
cause she had designs on hini. And.
Peter. II you're friend OF mine,
you'll do ne the favor OF discharging
her from your own employ, as soon
as you get lack from lunch. ask
IL, as friend to friend"
tTo be continued tomorrow