The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-09-07

smiled approvingly.
You're a little peach, grille" he
said. "Tll wait for you at the side
door at seven tomorrow"
At seven O'Clock he met Miss Jones
as by appointment and escorted her to
the surface car. wen get supper out
there" he said. "LObsters and beer.
Then Wen take in the shows"
All the way down to Coney he con-
gratclated himself upon his partner.
Miss Jones was well bred, there was no
doubt of that. She was in a class by
herself. He began to anticipate an en-
joyable summer
What's that umbrella for?" he de-
manded.
"Why, it might rain, you know"
faltered Miss Jones.
Mr.. Waters rOared with laughter.
Eyes, and it may snow, or hail. he
mimlcked. Say, If you amt the limit
But guess I'll educate you"
They had supper together at fiashy
restaurant, filled with Overdressed
youths and girls.
"NOw for the shows" he said.
Scenic railroad first, kid. I'll show
you something"
They entered a car and shot down
decliyity into a dark tunnel. Mr..
Waters seized Miss Jones in his arms
and clasped her to him, while he kissed
her again and again. When they
emerged into the light he saw that she
was crying. She clutched her umbrella
tightly.
"Well, of all the dead sports" he
exclaimed. You'd carry that umbrella
to your wedding, 1 guess, Dorothy"
Miss Jones returned no answer.
They took in number of other shows.
Il must be going home nOw," said The
girl, as they passed the terminal.
"Ah, cut it out" said Waters. Say,
Dorothy" and he whispered some
thing in her ear.
The girl turned and looked at him
tixedly. In the intense light, among
the moving crowds. they might have
been alone, for none noticed them, each
person was bent upon his own amuse-
ments.
It'll be all right" cOaxed Mr.. Wa
ters. II took to you from the first
minute saw you, kiddo. said to my
self, that girls good-looker if ever
there was one. And she needs a pro-
teStOr.' Them fellows at the store are
pretty tough lot! Now, if you treat
me right I'll treat you right, swear.
My wife's going to leave me-yes,
knew you'd heard about her from those
old hens behind the counter They're |
always ready to stick knife into fell
Ter. Anyway, she's going to leave me,
the Lord be praised and I'll do the |
right thing by you just as soon as can
get the divorce. What do you say,
girlieT"
At that moment, before Miss Jones |
could answer, an elderly gentleman,
with scholarly look, which would have
made it almost impossible to identify |
him with the ownership of a depart |
ment store, came slowly toward them
from the crowd. Mr.. Waters cursed |
under his breath. 1t was Mr.. FittOn. |
"Say, there's the boss" he whispered |
to the girl. "Be good sport, kid. and
play up to me-"
Good evening, Waters" said Mr..
Fitton casually. Seeing the sights?"
'Yes, sir" said the manager.
Il came down to have look about
me-" said Mr.. Fitton, watching Miss
Jones rather intently, and then looking
at Waters.
"My sister-in-law, sir" said Waters.
Game up to town from Pennsylvania
this morning, and the wife asked me
to bring her along to Coney and show
her the sights"
Il am surprised to hear you say
that, Waters" said Mr.. Fitton, mildly.
How, sir?" inquired the other, un-
lbashed.
Because she happens to be my
returned his employer Just
home from Vassar and studying the
in the store in anticipation
Of the day when she will take hold"
"Tm going to take hold soon," said
Miss Dorothy. 'Im sorry for what |
did to you yesterday, in the doorway,
Mr.. Waters. I'm sorry l didn't do
more. But I'm going to now."
And before anyone understood what
was happening, she had deftly un-
folded her umbrella and pulled out a
1.-THE and very interesting hOrsewhip.
The way the girl piled the lash was
to be remembered, everyone
agreed. In half minute Waters was
'oIling on the ground in agony. And
he lash never ceased till Waters faint
I'd from sheer pain and terror. Then
Miss Dorothy broke the butt across his
shoulders and left him.
you see, father, dear, it takes mod
srn methods to run a department
;tOre," she explained to the old gentle
nan, who had reluctantly agreed to
meet her there that evening.
And, escorted by cheering thrOng,
heir auto rolled away.