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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10
Grain



CHICAGO, Oct. 9.-Submarine operations and
consequent selling rushes, caused wheat prices
to undergo a sensati setback today, but the
market soon recovered equilibrium. The steady
ing influences was greatly increased by crop
damage reported from Argentina, together with
in British quota lions taken as in
sharpen demand on the other side Of the AT
lantic and that difficulties of export from the
United States would thus be in a measure offset.
Opening prices here, which ranged from l u to
Az lower with December at S1.55 to $1.5S and
May at S1.54h TO 81 SO, were followed by raj
lies all around to within about / u under Sat
urday's finish.
Wheat again weakened owing to the loss of
a French transport and word that sailings of
British vessels from the United Sattes were
being Cancelled. The close, however, firm
at 1hc to Nc ret decline, with December
SI.5T4 and May S1.56A
Corn swayed with wheat. General selling at
the outset was succeeded by heavy buying on
the part Of one of the largest houses in the
trade. After opening q to IL lower the mar
ket swung upward but did not fully overcome
the early losses
Oats paraReIed the action of other cereals.
Demand expanded greatly the decline.
In provisions well as in grain, the chief
Influence the dOings of the German war
craft In American waters. Nearly all deliver
les Of pork, lard and ribs suffered a drop jan
uary pork leading with a fall Of 40 cents a
barrel.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10
Cured His RUPTURE

1 was badly ruptured while lifting a trunk
several years ago. Doctors said my only hope
of cure was an operation. Trusses did me no
good. Finally 1 got hold of something that
quickly and completely cured me. Years have
passed and the rupture has never returned, al
though am doing hard work as a carpenter
There was no operation, no lost time, no trou-
BILE. I have nothing to SELL but will give full
Information about how you may find a complete
cure without operation, if you write to me-
eugene NJ. Pullen, Carpenter, 4OT-C Marcellus
avenue, Manasquan, N. j. Better cut out this
notice and show IL to any others who are run
tured-you may save life at least stop IN,
OF an operation.-(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10
NEW YORK COTTON.
Tone, irregular; middling, 17e. quiet.
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

10y hesOCIdltu LItsbsI
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 9.-The activity Of
submarines in American waters caused n violent
break in the price Of cotton here as soon as
the market opened today. On the opening call
the market lost 40 to 65 points, the sharpest
slump in a few minutes time registered this
season Heavy buying by bullish traders met
the decline and at the end of the first half
hour Of business a substantial recovery had
taken place. the market reacting to within IL
TO 10 points Of Saturdays close.
The rally only served to increase the desire
Of small holders OF long cotton 20 get out and
toward noon the market was deluged with SELL
ing orders. Offerings were especially heavy
following the report that war risks had been
withdrawn and that many lines had cancelled
saillngs Of vessels for European ports. Late
In the morning prices were 81 to IS points off.
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
The following the ruling prices in the
exchange today:
Tone steady; middling. 1910; steady.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10
Atlanta Live Stock

Corrected by w. H. White. Jr., President of the
White Provision Company
Good to choice steers, 500 to 800 pounds, $500
Good steers, 700 to 800 pounds, s.. 5Oa5.75.
Medium to good steers, 700 to 500 pounds,
So. 25W5 so.
Good to choice beef cows, $50 to $50 pounds,
81 50@5. Is.
Medium to good cows. $50 to $50 pounds. 81 %
@4.50
81. 25@4. 80.
The above represents the ruling prices of
good quality cattle Inferior grades and dairy
types selling lower.
Medium to good steers $50 to $50 pounds.
IS. 00Q5. so.
Medium to good COWS, $50 to $50 pounds.
81. 00@4. so.
Mixed common, SO. 25@3.75.
Good fat oxen "a. 75@5.5O.
Medium oxen, $4.00q4,75.
Good butcher bulls, S3,50m4.25.
Prime hogs, $50 to 225 pounds, IS 5000. 10.
Light hogs, 40 to 100 pounds, SIS. 40@S go.
Heavy pigs, ITO to 140 pounds IS .OO@S. IS.
Light, 80 to ITO pounds, 81 .5Ods. 90.
Above quotations apply TO cornfed hogs. Mast
and peanut fattened lower owing to quality.
Very few desirable beef cattle coming. Ten
nessee shippers supplying practically all the bet
ter grades. Market generally lower.
Hog receipts normal; market steady to shade
lower.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10
AGENTS WANTED

AGENTS to travel by automobile to intro
duce our $50 fast selling, popular priced
household necessities. The greatest line on
earth Make $40 day. Complete OUTFIT
and automobile furnished free to workers.
rite today for exclusive territory. American
PRODUCTS Co., 1858 3rd St, Cincinnati o.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET
GRAIN MARKET oP

GRAIN MARKET OPINIONS
Lamson Bros: Conditions warrant present
levels in market now and much higher prices
for wheat later on
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LIVE STOCK BY WIRE.
(By Associated Press.)

CHICAGO, Oct. 9.-Hogs-Receipts, 36O0O
active, DC under Saturdays ave&age; bulk
SO. 35@I9. S5c; light, 50 .05a9 .95 mixed, SO 90
d9. 95 heavy, SO. S5G9 90; rough, So. 95d9 20;
pigs, So. 75@S.9O.
Cattle-Receipts, $4,000. steady; native beef
cattle, SO Goal 80; western steers, Sc. 15@
90; stockers and feeders, $4.75@7.75; cows
and heinfers, 50. 50a9 40; calves, $S.OO@12. 80.
Sheep-Receipts, 100000 firm; wethers, So 60
@S.25; lambs, $7.25Q1O.3O.
KANSAS CITY BUTTER, EGGS AND POULTRY
(By Associated Press.)
KANSAS CITY, Oct. 9.-Butter-Creamery
S3c firsts, 30hc; seconds, 29c; packing, BE.
Eggs-Firsts, 30c.
POultry-Hens, Ice; ROSTERS, 11hc; broil-
ers, PIC.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10

TOTAL VISIBLE SUPPLY
Wheat, 5s,25s, 900, against 1s,246.OOo last
Corn. $500 600 against 5,O26.oOo last year.
Oats. 1921, 900 against IL, 1884 900 last year.
E. F. HUTTON & CO.'S COTTON LETTER
NEW YORK, Oct. 9.-The confirmation, on
Monday last by the government, Of small crop
ideas led 10 strong and advancing markets.
ners and local bulls. Spinners are using the
contract market more freely than ever before
easier and cheaper TO finance than actual cot
ton at prevailing prices.
Legitimate trade buying has been chiefly
responsible for the advance and as the mills
have centered their buying largely IN De-
cember. il has caused congestion in that month
and carried IL above January. Owing to the
strength of southern spot markets it seems
unlikely that much cotton will be brought here
for delivery during or before December Gem anu
ton to a short. Towards end of the week
many bulls took profits. This together with
tered hedge selling brought about a setback
of about thirty points from the high.
On the decline spinners and spot firms alb
soFbed practically all these contracts. THIS
liquidation has strengthened the technical po-
sition and as there Is such q small speculative
long interest declines can only be limited ana
helt continue strong with all offerings eager
Iy absorbed at full prices. Round lots in Ala
octooer engagements are large AMI spot firms
arc already having difficulty in filling their
commitments. Their troubles are llkel! 10 III
crease as the holding movement for 20 cents
becomes more general. The dry goods markets
are strong and advancing. large southern
yarn mill man says that based upon present
price OF yarns he could pay "a cents for cot
| ton and have a fair profit. Yarns will con,
the wonderful prosperity the mills are now en-
| ioying shows no signs Of abating.
Again we wish to urge those OF our spin
ner friends who have not contracted for their
full requirements to do so at once while the
| movement is large Don't bubble the
price, get your cotton. Just how high the
| market will 60 no one can tell but 20 cents
| locks reasonably certain.
cHIoABo PRODUCE MARKET
| (By Associated Press)
| CHICAGO, Oct. 9.-Butter, firm; creamery
/ 30d34hc. a..
| : Eggs. steady; receipts, 1925 cases; firsts
3Ol5 1910: ordinary firsts, 2s1a @2915c; at mark
cases included 2s1a 629hc.
| Potatoes unsettled; receipts, so cars; Dako
/ IA and Minnesota, OhOs, S1.0541.20; Dakota
and Minnesota white, $1.l0G1.1O; white sl'OC
| Oils. ,, ,-
Poultry. alive lower; fowls, 1ehe; springs
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10
Feather Bed Bargains SO

We will ship to address first class 80 ID.
Feather Bed one pair h. Feather Pillows, and one
pair full size Blankets, all for $1,000 Write today,
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IWOMEN $12 TO $40 A WEEK
wv OkV4A4N Pleasant, steady work. High elias
line. Every home a prospect
"A DENTS Open TO any capable woman
ANEIN - WalinsfOrd's ,DeptKC 4, OakPark. III

AGENTS WANTED-$5.OO profit daily SELL
ing our new household articles; $3.50 pre-
MUM with each S1.9s sale. Huse Company,
Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10
'TWENTY-CENT. COTTON
Is AGAIN PREDICTED

Mr.. W. Collier Estes, who has just returned
to Atlanta from a trip through Georgia and
the western part of the cotton belt, when seen
by a Journal representative said:
1.-THE largest trader in this section last
May wanted to bet me five hundred dollars
cotton would never sell at thirteen cents
told him then the question was not Of cotton
selling at/fifteen cents but how much above
fifteen cents cotton would sell. / en- of the
same OPINION still. The crop is largely picked
and sold
"a powerful bull crowd is boosting the
market without trouble as spot cotton goes up
in balloon without the aid OF contracts.
Some of the best people in New York think
peace negotiations are under way. The public
will he in ignorance, of course, until the last.
Peace would mean 20 cent cotton right now.
Cotton seed oil is on the bargain counter.
81 want to go on record saying in two
years Georgia won't grow 1,200.0O bales
and 20 cents will be no novelty. In the last
the next decade it is 15c and up"
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$ 5 E3;l IS!SlNsSll

sIERLING'S ROYAL REMEDY enables you TO-
treat yourself with positive success. Any
stage. Prompt, sure. harmless. No injurious
mercury or Potash effects. FREE PROOF. Send
name for book and offer. JOHN STERLING
ROYAL REMEDY CO., Dept. 40 Kansas City,
Missouri.
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SUITS 1915, pnnts
For even a better
ask fO- free samples
Tailoring Co.. Dept,
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$1.O0, made to measure.
offer than this write and
and styles. Knickerbocker
$50, Chicago, Ill.
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NAVAL STORES.


SAVANNAH, Ga, Oct. e.-Turpentine firm
431bc: sales none; receipts 4T6. Rosin firm
sales none: receipts LABS. Quote: 3, ID, r
So 90; +, G, $500; II, l, X, NJ and n, $50
window glass, $64O; water white, $3.50. ,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.
PERSONAL.

NARRY-Men and won IN send for my coop
erative and profit-sharing matrimonial plan.
Nothing ever like it for quick and satisfactory
results Profits divided with co-workers. Far
ticuIars free. H. A. Horton, Desk %, Tekon'
sha Mich.
MARRY RICHIE happy and prosperous. Big
list Of descriptions and photos of congenlal
people with means free. Sealed. confidential.
Either sex. Standard Club, Box COZ, trays
lake, Ill.
MABRY-Free photos beautiful ladies; descrip.
tons and directory; pay when married new
Plan Co., Dept. 20. Kansas City. Mo.
MARRY Marriage directory with photos and
descriptions free. Pay when married. The
Exchange Dept a. Kansas City, Mo.
MARRIAGE PAPER free. The most reliable
published. Send for one. Eastern Agency,
~ Bridgeport, Conn.
LADY worth $4,000, very lonely, would mar
ry. Write at once. f. E., Box 4, san
Diego, Cal.
WIDOW, u, worth $50, 900, would marry. NJ,
Box 5S4, Messenger, Los Angeles, Cal.
ENGLISH nobleman, so, wealthy, would mar.
ry. Confidential. j., Box 80, League, Toledo.
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Beautiful Dinner Set worth worth $40
AZ PEG S

Beautiful and artistic Red
Rose Design in natural colors
and gold traced edges.
- SET CONSISTS OF -
Six Large Dinner Plates; (
Six Smaller Plates; Six
Cups; Six Saucers; Six
Bread and Butter Plates;
Six Fruit or Cereal Dishes
One Meat Platter; One
Covered Sugar Bowl 1.-TWO
pieces); One Vegetable
Dish; One B owl; One
Cream Pitcher
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10

THOUSANDS men and women wanted for U. S.
government life jobs. $500 month. Steady
work. Short hours. Pleasant work. Rapid ad-
yancement pull unnecessary. Common edu-
cation sufficient. Write Immediately for free
list of positions now easily Obtainable. Frank
lin Institute, Dept. P-106, Rochester, n. Y.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10

TRAVELLING Statesmen wANTED-Experi-
ence unnecessary; earn big pay while you
learn at home during spare time. Only eight
weeks required. Hundreds of good positions
open. Write today for large list of openings
and testimonials from hundreds of students we
have placed in positions paying 500 TO $oOy
per month Address nearest office. Dept B-4b,
National Statesmen Training Assn, Chicago,
New York San Francisco.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10

MEN-we will teach you the barber trade, pay
you while learning, and give you paying po-
sition in our barber shop. Set of tools free;
everything for $50; SIS down and SIS in, ten
days. Jacksonville Barber College, Jacksonville,
Florida.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10

TEACHERS-Let me tell you how to get
first-grade license. B. S. Holden, Ellijay, Ca
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steady: middling. 1910; steady.

Atlanta, firm, 16. soc.
New York, quiet, lie.
New Orleans. steady, 1910.
Liverpool, steady, 1O.O6d.
Augusta, steady, 10. 69c.
Norfolk. steady, soc.
Houston. steady, 1850.
Memphis. steady. 1880.
Philadelphia, steady, lie.
Dallas, steady, 1850.
Boston steady, lie.
Mobile. steady. 1880.
Savannah, steady, 1C.J0c.
Charleston, steady, 16.SSc.
Wilmington, steady. 16.25c.
Little Rock. steady, 1926.
Galveston, steady, 16.40c.
ATLANTA COTTON MARKED
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PATENTS.

nATrNJT- ABLE ideas wanted. Manufac-
IA EIN turers want Owen patents
Send for free books; inventions wanted, etc
help you market your invention without
ingtOn, D. c.
MEN of ideas and inventive ability should
write for new Lists of Needed Inventions,
Patent Buyers and How to Get Your Pat
ent and Your Money" Advice free' ha11olPn
ngton, d. e.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10
COTTON OIL MARKET

LIVERPOOL COTTON
The following were the ruling prices In .hs
o xrhange today:
Tone easy; sales. Il. 900; middling, .O6.
Prev.
Open. Range. pm. Close. Close
Mar. & April 9.9s1z a9s9 JslO. OOIs 6. SO5 9.s4
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10

FOR SALE FEATHERS-AI kinds Of domestic
feathers Live geese feathers a speciality.
Write for samples and prices. r. 5. Eubanks,
J91h South Broad street, Atlanta, ga
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OLD FALSE TEETH

1000 81; strawberry, 1000.
50; 100, Soc. 0akhurst Farm, College Park,
Georgia.
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Atlanta spot cotton, firm. .1s. so
hecelpte..- LOU
oAlpniehts-.- S6l
ctOCAr. -. -. 70, ~
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SAW MILLS, shingle mills. corn mills, water
wheels, engines. DeLOach Co., 541 Atlanta, Ga.
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THIS GREAT OFF

Mr.. II. C. Attebsrry, Lilac. Ns6..
tCPites: II hGUs used free sspplN Ell
| anVfksng Il kaus ever used. Eaelossa Md IS
/ 20 paD(ev fhs good tpog - oirsodr deRs NE"
PostatWllIb ringyou FREEshet NJ.
Attebsrry gratsfuIly paid $ tor.
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nAFENTC WssseSP 2 F. S Cole. ran, T Hsf
a hkv - est references. Best results
MISCELLANEOUS.

$4,000 NTGHTLY-Start in the MOVING PIC
TIRE BUSINESS on our installment plan. No
experience necessary. Catalog free. Monarch
Film Service, 22S Union ave-, Dept. 9, Memphis
Tenn.
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CHICAGO QUOTATIONS

The following we're the ruling prices in the
exchange today:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10

Corrected by w. II. White. Jr., President of the
White Provision Company
Good to choice steers, 500 to 800 pounds, $500
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-10

TOBACCO FACTORY wants statesmen; SIPS
monthly aud expenses for the right man. Ex-
perence unnecessary, we give complete IN
structions. Piedmont Tobacco Co., Y-17, Dan
Vile, Va.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-05
LILLIAN WALKER
IN WESTERN STORY

Lillian Walkers latest vehicle is
"4esper of the Mountains" a drama
OF the west. in which the work OF
Evart Overton also stands out
Miss Walker IS seen as a luxurv
loving and cultured miss Of the east.
who. when forced 10 go west with her
sickly brother. expresses a hearty dis
Ike for the country. its customs. and
its rough, uncultured men. Raymond.
a ranch foreman. loses his heart to her.
but when she refuses to encourage
him. he goes off TO another town to try
his hand at prospecting. Chance brings
Ler TO the same town. and when in the
midst of an uprising of the miners.
with his life and property constantly
in danger. Raymond remains cool. and
finally settles the disturbance. the girl
sees her estimate of western men was
erroneous. When RAYMOND next calls
to plead his suit. his task is an easy
one
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-05
Song Stirs Greeks To
Look to King at Show
To Unsheath His Sword

Athens. Greece. August 5.-A dramstio
moment marked military horse show given
recently in the stadium The jumping and
riding exhibitions were over The white
sSirted evzOnes had marched impressively
past the royal tribune. and two regiments
Of soldiers were drawn up before king Con-
stantine and queen Sophie TO sing Greek
fold songs Several songs passed pleas
antly enough Then there came one about
the exploits Of Constantine Palelogue. en-
peror OF Byzance-
Even 10 those who could not understand
the words there was something stirring in
the martial lines And when a thousand
voices rang out The Warrior King IN
sheathes His sword suddenly the whole
mass blackeninE the cleaning marble OF the
stadium OF one impulse. applaud
ing. crying out Yes. Yes The warrior king
necls 10 see their sovereign. their warrior
king OF today
Constantine I sat erect and rigid in his
smart white uniform-a handsome. martial
figure himself. He heard. but he made
movement His left hand grasped the hiis
OF his sword But the sword remained un-
sheathed. and the song went on Only vhea
the king had gone and the crowd was pour
ing down the street that runs in front OF
the royal residence. some man shouted that
II was shameful that the applause for his
king had been paid for BY German money
4 crowd gathered instantly There was :
shot. An officer cut the man who had
shouted in the head with his sabre sco-e
OF secret police sprang up in a moment ana
the offender mot the officer was hustled
off through an unfinished building down
back streets 70 jail
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-05
New Pictures of Miss Darling Author and Motion Picture Star

doesn't know a bit more than she is
entitled to know at her time of life.
The third signboerd reads: Don't
be sniffy"
When a man shows a girl any atten-
ton. the only way she can repay him
is by being apprecis tive, and making
him feel that he is giving her the time
of he- life. Therefore, when a man
talks to you, cultivate an expression of
absorbed attention Laugh at his good
stories. no matter whether YOU heard
them before or not.
II he takes you on a trolley ride.
don't spend the timC telling him, what
a grand time you had in some other
mans 12-cylinder automobile If he
takes you to the theater, applaud the
play to the echo, whether you like il
or not. No man ever takes out joy
killer but once. but a man just nat
urally yearns for the society Of girl
who makes him fee That he's a benevo-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-05
4 Romance OF Busy City Life
A GIRL AND 4 MAN
Agnes Has the Exalted Feeling That Comes From Doing
Good Work
Copyright 1916 Star company)

remarked. still genially, as he struggled
into the office coat which the girl held
out to him. I am nervous myself
sometimes-and il you are, too why,
We may have rather bad period of it
occasionally"
I don't think I am nervous" his new
secretary assured him.
He did not speak again. but, sitting
down a his desk. began to sort out the
mail that lay there. while Agnes waited,
her shorthand notebook open on her
lap.
After a while he remarked briefly
that he was ready" and without fur
Their preambles began to dictate While
his dictation was not rapid. it was
steady. and there was no sound in the
office but the low. monotonous rumble
Of his deep bass voice.
That's all just now" he said at last
She Works silently.
Agnes went in silence to her type
writer and began to transcribe the
notes she had taken down" Her mind
was now on nothing else, and she was
absorbed in her work. 1t was nearly
noontime when she laid a thick sheaf
OF unsigned letters before her employer.
He glanced up in surprise. then has
tiiy looked over the typed pages, the
lncreduious pucker still between his
brows.
Where did you work before you
cdnle here! he demanded abruptly.
rms is the first position I ever
mad the girl responded. 4 went to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-05

7 business school-you remember-and
then came here"
When Mr.. Hale made no comment she
spoke again I am afraid / am rather
| awkward at first" she ventured. Are
| they very badly done. Mr. Haleg" she
| added. note of appeal in her voice. i
am willing and glad TO do them over
again if they are not right"
On the contrary, they are very wei
done" he informed her so well done.
in fact. that 1 wondered at your being
able to finish them in so short a time.
l don't think you have any cause to
Worry about your awkwardness, Miss
Morley"
He picked up pen and began to sign
the letters The girl was glad that just
now he was bent over his desk She
would have been ashamed TO have him
detect the tears which his gruff com
incubation had brought to her eyes.
Thank you she murmured. going
back TO her chair Here she furtively
wiped away the moisture from her
lashes.
Twenty minutes later Mr.. Hale arose
ana changed from office jacket back
to coat again.
Il have a luncheon engagement" he
remarked to Agnes VIII you see that
these letters are mailed before you 20
out. please"
As Agnes took up the pile Of papers
and envelopes the door opened and Mr..
cambridge entered.
Hello. Halei" he exclaimed joviaIly.
Are you ready? johnson viii be wait
ing for us. You can stay and chat with
him if YOU like-but I've got to get
back here pretty soon to see man with
whom I've made an appointment"
An Introduction.
'All right. I'm ready the other re-
piled. Miss Morley If any one calls
will not be back until after ! o'clock.
BY the way. cambridge. this is my new
secretary Miss Morley
ton the junior partner made as though
to shake hands with her. Her own
hands were occupied with the letters
she was holding. and she merely bowed
and murmured vague sentence Of
greeting
But she noticed that this mans eyes.