The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-17
STRIKING OUT FOR

"Irs no good. Gladys There's
very little wouldn't do for your
sake. but this Is one OF the things.
I shall tell dad tonight that I'm
going 20 look for another job
IL was evident that his mind was
fully made up. and Gladys felt that
u was useless trying to persuade
him TO alter his decision. She knew
there were faults on both sides. but
she thought that for his fathers
sake Frank ought to have stuck to
the nrm.
She felt n little disappointed IN
him. but she forgot all that when
he took her in his arms presently
and said In very low tones:
Whatever happens between father
and me mustn't make any difference
between US. Gladys. l shall always
love you. sweetheart. and you viii
never cease to care for me. will
your
NO. Frank" she whispered. ''ru
always De true to you. whatever
may happen"
Presently they returned TO the
little house. where Mrs Rsiiton was
getting supper She greeted the
lovers with n tender smile. but u
was plainly evident which OF the
she loved Frank. her only child
with an Intense passion. and she
was quite ready TO do anything In
TIE world Cor him, TO make any
sacrifice. u Incur any pain or
trouble.
We'll. little mother he said.
bending over her and kissing her.
is father home yetc''
Mrs Railton glanced up at the
clock.
IT'S only just nine. dear" she re-
piled. and father isn't In usually
until a quarter past" She siShes
softly srd added. Il wish he
wouldn't work such long hours !
am so afraid he VIII break down
presently"
Just after ouart-r-rsst niae Mr..
Railtoa came In. Ifs glanced sharp
" a. Frank. but did not speak to
him. and then kissed his wife In
that sbsert-ninded manner which
SO many husbands fall into.
You look tircd. dear" she said.
Il am. toe he answered: there
was a lot 20 do tonight and no one
but myself % do st."
Flo glanced at Prank again as he
said this. and his sons face grew
red. for ne knew the remark had
been intended FOR him.
The meal was partaken OF In
comparative silence. and when II
was over Mrs. Railton and Gladys
cleared o. away and remained in the
kitchen 20 wash up. This was the
opportunity Frank was waiting for.
and although he felt rather nervous
he attacked the situation boldly.
Father" he said. standing up and
resting his hand on the back OF tho
chair. while he gaEed AT Mr.. Rail-
ton. father. I am going to leave
the firm and md another situation"
For the moment Mr.. Railton could
not seem 10 understand. and Frank
repeated his words.
You are going 20 leave" Mr..
Railton repeated at length. what
foolish notion have you got into
your head now
There's nothing foolish ~ all
about IL. father" answered Frank
steadily. Il am not happy In the
firm. get paid considerably less
than I ought 20. and / am expected
to work longer hours than anybody
else except you. ] have had enough
OF 81. and l want TO strike out for
myself
A strange expression came over
Mr Railton's face. Frank put ~
down 70 be one OF anger. but had he
been able to read his fathers feel
ings properly he would have real
lied that at that moment anger
played but a small part In them.
II was principally an intense grief
and dIsmay that brought the eN-
pression 20 Mr. Railton's face. His
SON had been the central figure in
an his dreams OF the future. Frank
Vas 10 carry on the old Arm as he
had carried Il on after his own
fathers death. The thought that
his son was deserving the ship hit