Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-15

seen and not heard, was told I'm my
youth. Well. II necessary. this little
boy Is going to hear ana not be seen.
! Comes to the same thing. doesn't IT."
kit. you are really wonderful.
Wherever did you unearth that
thing"
IIush." he breathed, in mock ter
rcr. didn't you see what was ON the
box Made In Germany
l'l the way, talking about German in
ventons. what about Fritz's little
dickic bird?"
i've been keeping my eye on him"
replied Miriam, but he hasn't done
anything yet. However. / think / will
take "A stroll round now. You had
better stay here, Kit, 80 that l can
warn you In time"
fright. oh. I'VE got my little gun
all right. 1t must be quite half an
hour since had a pipe I'll sit down
here like little gentleman and have
one Good luck, Miriam"
Mrs. Lees white figure glimmered
across the lawn In the glow of the
late sunlight. for the gray blight
which had seemed to settle over the
world all the afternoon had lifted, as
1t often does toward evening.
Christopher settled himself In the
most comfortable armchair and pro-
ceeded to light up. He had hardly
taken two puffs, however. before Mr.
Pollock with II determined air
marched into the rom. his hat ON his
head and his walking stick in his
hand
"Ah. you're still here, then. Brent!
And alone for II wonder" he ex-
claimed. ITS very convenient, for |
wish to speak to you at once.
Whatever Mr.. Brents thoughts may
have been. his face remained bland
and unperturbcd
Delighted, I'm sure" he said
cheerfully 'liut | thought yuu were
going out for a walk ?"
81 am taking my daughter out for
a walk. sir" replied Mr Pollock. "be-
cause do not wish her to have any
opportunity of remaining alone with
you"
you will have your work cut out
II yop are going to trot Molly around
all the time, won't you?" observed
Brent
You are pleased to be impertinent.
What ! have to say, Brent, Is this:
when | first knew you | was mis-
guided enough to like you. sir"
20. come. why misguided ?" said
Chris.
Because have been. though re-
luctantly. compelled to reverse my
opinion. | consider. sir. that you are
a coward and n shirker"
Indeed. And Molly? Does she
share your opinion ?"
My daughter is sentimental and
foolish, like all girls OF that age. At
present | am sorry to say she doesn't
see eye To eye with me in the matter,
but she will, sir. she will. You under-
stand what | mean"
Il don't know that | do, quite"
We'll, | will come to the point inn
mediately,' continued Mr.. Pollock
with some violence. what | wish
to find out from you is whether or
not you are prepared to discontinue
certain attentions which are no longer
welcome, at any rate to myself"
MY attentions were not to YOU"
! Brent pointed out
II have other views for Molly"
went on MIR Pollock. scorning to no.
tice tho interruption. quite other
views"
go. what's his name?" asked Brent.
IT'S no business OF yours. As to
| you. sir, l repeat that you are cow
ard"
Brent polished his eyeglass. put II
in his eye, and gazed meditatively out
into the garden.
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