The Detroit times., 1916-05-17

II There isn't any mistake, sAe dc
ried. unhappily, "rhe foreman sai'
Mr.. Mccall had ordered me dis
charged. | went 10 Mr.. Mccall my
self. Just now, 10 ask why. But h'
wouldn't listen TO me. He told m'
TO get out of his office. and he said
he'd have me driven on OF Silk CITY
too. before he's done with me. He
wouldn't even give M a reference
oh, what do you suppose makes him
treat me so?"
Jock could not answer, but the
truth flashed into his mind. even as
she spoke He knew now why his
father had said no more 10 him about
the gift of fruit. he knew. 100, the
cold, vengefIlness Of Jeremiah Nc
Calls temper.
81 cant see why" she went on.
For don't ask favors OF him or OF
am body All ! ask IL a chance 20
do a good days work and TO support
my mother and myself. Ard. with
out reference from hum. how can
get work."
II can solve that problem for you,
anyhow" he answered Frightening a
little as an idea came 10 him. Wait
here moment. please"
He ran TO a telephone in the ad-
joining room and called up the silk
mill of Jordan & Co. giving the of
fee boy his name and asking for Mr.
Peter Jordan, his fathers ola friend.
MIR. Jordan" he said. as the 9th
er's voice called a CHEEKY good morn
ing to him over the wire. "Will YOU
do me a big favor"
Anything short OF my last nick
ell" replied Jordan, who was sin
cerely fond OF his old friends son.
There is a girl--a Miss Amy
Prentice-who is a skilled operative
and is one OF the best employees
we've ever had here. Her work has
always given perfect Subtraction.
and her personal character is as
high as your own daughters. For
reasons that | won't lake your time
by explaining over the wire, she is
leaving US. As a favor 10 me, will
you give her a job? I'll ,ouch for her
in every way. viii you give her
work."
why. of course" came the hearty
answer, send her along, were short
handed in two departments, anyhow.
I'll be glad 10 have anyone you peo-
pie praise so. That's good enough
for NE"
Jock hurried back 10 Amy with
The glad news. Hex white face flush
ed with gratitude and happiness.
oh, than you million times, A
million times" she cried, ecstatical.
ly. IL is splendid of you TO come 70
my help like this III never forget
ii d. long as live. Why are you SO
good 10 sn unlucky girl?'
II think you know why" he an
swered, teDderly. 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-
,loyer pay me a living wage. III |
lave the right tc speak. And then"
Their eyes met in a long. long
ook OF understanding and trust. |
Then Amy's glance FELL before his |
Irdent gaze. She blushed ir embar. !
assment and gently drew her hand |
rom his clasp.
When that day comes she whis- |
'ered, Il shall be wai'ing-Jock."
Two DAYS later, Peter Jordan |
hanced to meet his friend jeremiah |
dcCall at luncheon, and hailed him |
With the announcement:
We'll, your little protegee, Amy !
Prentice. takes hold finely. Her |
brennan tells me she's a wonder. |
m glad you sent her over TO me.
But why on earth did you let such |
treasure go?"
II don't know what you're talking |
bout, man." said Jerpn iah. stifny.
II it's meant for joke let me tell |
'ou--"
Why" replied Jordan in perplex-
~. I'm talking about the little
Prentice girl. 10 be sure. The girl
lock 'phoned to me about The one
re said was leaving you people. He
bespoke Job for her from me. /
supposed he was speaking in your
name.
HE was not" growIed jeremiah,
black in the face. The hypocritical
young liar I discharged her be
cause she had designs on him. And.
Peter, IL you're a friend OF mine.
you'll do ne the favor o; discharging
her from your own employ. as soon
as you get back from lunch. | ask
II, as friend TO friend"
(To be continued tomorrow.
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