Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-04

the article she saw that 1t was quite
In harmony with the general tone and
policy Of the paper, which catered to
the jaded throngs Of the Tenderloin.
Truth had been cunningly distorted;
flippancy, sensationalsm and, sala-
cious double meaning ran through 1t
all.
Whats dreadful about itY' inquired
her brother. "That sort of advertising
does show-girl good. You've got to
make people talk about you, sis, and
this'll bring a gang Of high rollers your
way. You've been so blamed proper
that nobody's interested in you any
more"
For a moment LOrelei scrutlnized
her brother in silence, taken aback ut
his outrageous philosophy. Jim had
changed greatly, she unused; not until
very lately had she observed the full
measure of the change In him. He was
no longer the country boy, the play
mate and oonfidant of her youth, but n
man, sophisticated. hard, secrettve. He
had been thoroughly Manhattanized,
she perceived. and he was as foreign
to her as stranger. She shook her
head hopelessly.
You're a strange brother" she said.
81 hardly know what to make of you.
Has the city killed every decent in
stinct In you, JIM"
"Now, don't begin On the Old Home
stuff" he replied. testify. "Do you
really intend to marry bunch Of
coin?"
THAT'S the program, isn't it2 I've
been raised for that and nothing else"
swell, ma can't put 1t over, so I
guess it's up to me-" After moment
he added. would you accept Merkle?"
Lorelei shivered. "Oh-no! Not Mr..
Merkle"
"Humph! You ought to consider the
rest of us a little bit. Pa could be
cured. mad be happy. / could get on
my feet. How about Bob Wharton"
Lets not talk about 1t, please. Mr.
Wharton is getting nasty, and-Pm be-
ginning to be afraid Of him."
"I'll bet you could land him"
"Please. I-don't want to think
about 1t. l dare say I'll bring myself
to marry some rich man some day;
Observation-Disclosures" She shud-
dered for a second time. IF Mr..
Wharton Is serious this scandal will
scare him off, or else he'll become
Just like the others. I could cry. He
threatened me tonight; l don't know
how I'll manage to avoid him tomor-
row night"
Hmm! He's coming that strong,
eh?" was Jim's interested query; but
on hearing his sisters account Of the
young millionaire's determined pursuit
he volunteered In his offhand way to
assist her.
an come for you myself, and we'll
whip over to cafe for supper"
you'll save me from him." said Lo-
relei. with q wan smile, "and I'll know
that you are In good company for one
evening at least"
Don't lose any sleep over my hab-
it's be told her, lightly.
AS Jim and his mother breakfasted
together on the following morning he
broachrd the subject of his recent con-
yersation with Lorelei.
"She's sore about the story he
said. ".We had a long talk last night
81 knew she would be, and I'm not
sure 1t was good thing"
EVEN drag something out Of 1t II
you do your part. Merkle will pay,
Don't mention money-nothing but
marriage understand? Outraged
motherhood, ruined daughter, blasted
career-t that's yours. I'll be the broth
or who's In the position OF father to
her. can threaten, hut you mustn't.
Goldberg will close for u.s."
81 don't see why we have to divide
with a lawyer, when It's our affair and
we can handle 1t ourselves" his mother
complained.
II tell you it's got to go through the
regular channels. This was Melchers
idea, and, since I'm In on the Ham
mon money. Max is entitled TO hia bit