Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-17
THE HONEYMOON
HOUSE
BY HAZEL DALE


fact that Mr.. Lowry, the literary edi-
tor of "The Children's Hour" had been
unusually encouraging to Jarvis. The
idea that Jarvis had of tbs man Janet
did not believe at all. 1t was absurd
TO imagine that Mr.. LowT q middle
aged man, and one connected with
rather dignified position, should
think of anything so ridiculous.
Janet did not realize that in Mr..
Lowry's own estimation no was not
middle-aged, and as he vas unusually
good looking, the idea of appealing to
Janet might very easily have appealed
TO him.
Janet was therefore very much sur
prised one morning not bng after the
night they had met Mr.. lowry, to have
an office boy come into her little sane
tum and deliver a message to her.
Gould you come to Mr.. Lowry's Of
fee, Mrs. More?" the 10y said, grin
ming.
Janet flushed in her ready way.
Certainly. Ted, I'll be there in a
minute" she responded and then, left
TO herself, wondered what it might
mean to be sent for tN the great Mr..
s Lowry. Perhaps he might not be nice
to her. Jarvis had certainly been rude
to him the other evening. At least he
had showed very plainly that he did
not consider Mr.. L,wry's company
anything to be greatly desired.
Janet was, in spite of herself. more
practical than Jarvis She believed
to Il certain extent in influence, and
she wanted more thln anything. TO
.t-.-l A. =.
chiefly because she wanted to make
Jarvis proud of her, but she wanted
it a little bit because she had dreamed
all of her life of doing things. things
worth while, things that counted. If
Mr.. Lowry could be of use to her, sure
~ she must not allow II foolish prejL-
dice OF Jarvis TO stand in the way.
She went into Nj. Lowry's Office
with n little thrill of expectancy. lie
was seated at a large desk. near The
window and rose as she came in.
Good morning. Mrs. More" he said
brisEIy- Come and sit in this chair
/ sent for you to tan over a business
proposition with you Are you open
for little outside WSrk2"
This was exactly the kind OF be
ginning that diSarmkd all of Janets
suspicious if she hadany at all Now
she was certain that Mr.. Lowry was
Interested in her work and seeing her |
get ahead. His manner was thorough |
ly impersonal, nothing more was evil |
dent in his voice, am who could tell |
what might happen II her work hap
pened to please him.
"Why, yes, of cqlrse I am" she
responded quickly. "Who+ kind of
wsTk was 1t that Iou wanted? ?"
Mr., Lowry sat baCt in his chair, and |
hl the mercilcss light pouring through
the window. Janet Jould observe him
plainly. He was abtut forty-tVe, but |
vas slight rather tht n heavy. His eyes
:, ere keen when they were opened |
widely, but his lidi dropped at the
corners In u certainIpeCuliar way that |
was almost fascinating. His lips were !
thin and firm and when he smiled |
he was somehow boyish, Janet |
thought him Verv attractive, exactly |
The type of man to occupy a position !
Of trust.
He turned toward her suddenly
We'll, what is ths verdict?" he ques-
TONED,
Janet's eyes dropped. "I beg your
pardon" she stammered, laughing in
spite OF herself. Il was looking at
you closely. l always do that when l
meet anyone; it helps me to get ac-
quainted."
Janet's remark was absolutely art !
less, and no one could have mistaken |
It for anything else, although for a |
moment there was look in Mr.. Low
rvs eyes that almost saVored of quick |
Interest. Then he instantly resumed !
his professional manner.
"Miss Ames is to retiN8 to us on
Monday" he said briefly.
Janet started. She had not expect |
ed this so soon, and 1t was sudden |
and sharp disappointment.
There Is no definite position vacant |
Rt present in the office, but you have
done so we'll here that ] thought of
using some special work of yours.
Perhaps we might sandwich in an in
dependent story once in u while, Just
TO see how It takes"
Really, Mr.. Lowry, do you think
my work is good enough fer that?" / |
have dreamed of writing real storiGs
ever since | was a small child. And |
when ! had the chance Cf this work |
thought 1t would be stepping |
stone"
There is no doubt OF the fact that
your work is good, ] don't sec any
reason why your dream should not
be realized. What time Is it getting |
TO be?" he interrupted himself sud !
denly. "Why, it's late. Have you had
lunch, Mrs. More? If not, come out
and have bite with me. It's too late
10 keep the enlightenment ! had" And |
before Janet could protest, she found |
herself following Mr.. Lowry out OF tho
office.
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