Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-28

Tor him 1T present. be tore up the long
letter Of grievance which he had writ
ten her and In that which took IT.
place mentioned merely that he was
grinding like blazes," and the only
satisfaction he got from It was his ne
moval from tho society Of the "old
tyrant from Cape Cod"
He accepted tho tyrant's invitation
to return for the week end and his sis
teTs birthday with no hesitation what
ever, and his letter Of acceptance was
70 polite as to be almost humble.
He arrived On an early train Satur-
day morning. Caroline met him at the
station, and the Dunns' car conveyed
him to the latters residence, where
they were to spend the day. The Dunns
and Caroline had been together almost
constantly Ence one evening when
Malcolm and his mother interrupted
the reading Of the novel. The former,
I while processing to be harassed by
business cares, sacrificed them to the
extent Of devoting at least a part Of
each twenty-four hours to the young
lady's society. She was rarely allowed
to be alone with her uncle, circum-
stance which troubled her much less
than 1t did him. He missed the even
ings which he had enjoyed 20 much.
and the next consultation over the ad-
! yentnEes Of Pearson's 'Uncle Jim" and
Ii '1lary'' seemed nat and uninterest-
ing without criticism and advice.
Tho author himself noticed tho DIFF
ference.
.Rotr' he exclaimed, throwing tho
manuscript aside in disgust. Its rot,
I Isn't I'll II I can't turn out better stuff
than that I'd better quit And thought
Il was pretty decent, too, until to-
night"
Captain Elisha shook his head. at
don't seem quite 80 shipshape some
how" he admitted, "but guess likely
its cause my heads fun OF other
things Just now. I'm puzzled most to
death to know what to get for Caro-
lines birthday. I want to get her
somethin' she'll like, and she's got
pretty nigh everything under the sun.
Say, Jim, you've been workin' too hard
yourself Why don't you take tomor-
row OF and cruise around the stores
helpin' me pick ont . present Come
ahead-doT'
They spent the next afternoon in
that cruise" visiting department
stores, jewellers and art shops innumer-
able. Captain Elisha was hard to
please, and his comments Characters
tic. He finally selected neck chain
Ut With tiny emeralds.
Captain Elisha planned to surprise
his niece with the gift at breakfast on
the morning OF her birthday, but, after
reflection. decided to postpone the pres
entation until dinner time. The in
evitable Dunns had taken upon them
selves the duty Of caring for the girl
and her brother during the major part
OF the day. The yellow car appeared
at the door at 10 o'clock and bore the
two away. Caroline assured her guard
ian, however, that they would return
In season for the evening meal.
4 The captain spent lonely but busy
hours until dinner time came. he
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hook and, after 4 long argument with
the cook, 70 enforced by small sum in
cash, had prevailed upon that naughty
domestic to fashion birthday cake Of
imposing exterior and indigestible
makeup. experimenting the icing Of
this masterpiece occupied some time.
He then worried Edwards into re-
spectful but stubborn fury by suggest
ing novelties in the way Of table ar
rangement Another bestowal Of small
change quelled the disturbance. Then
came BY messenger dozen American
Beauty roses, with Mr.. Parsons card
attached. These the captain decided
should be placed In the center Of the
festive board. As { centerpiece had
been previously provided, there was
more argument. The cook tork the
bGtler's side in the debate, and the pair
Iislded only when Captain Elisha again
lived into his pocket.
'sBut warn you. all hands," hs OBJ
ge1vsd. that this is the last time. My
right lists got cramp In 1t this min
= ~ ard yns, eonldn,t2 Omen II again
Nth cold chisel."
At last, however, everything was as
h aJould be, and he sat down In the
library 70 await the coming Of the
vodnS people. The gold chain in its
handsome heather case. the latter in
eaossd A the jewelers. box, was care.
fully leM beside Caroline's place 1t tn
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