Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-06
(To Be Continued.)

Betty accepted the position. Since
then she had been taking d1o4atinD
from the man for whom in tho past
she had been In the habit OF tzkhx
compliments
From social standpoint, BetrwoR
success. Every clerk IN tho udaca
fell head over heels in love with her
and If she had only been litt16.inore
responsive her evenings would have
been one continuous round OF mpuin4
pictures. musical comedies and ffutt
lemonade. But Betty didn't care Il,
whoop for all the clerks in the world. !
To be perfectly frank, she was bead
over heels In love with her boss.
Whenever she took his dlctatton she
found herself listening to the deep
rumble OF his voice or watching his
strong hands as he tapped tidy on the
desk. Whenever he summoned her
into his office her heart went on a ram.
page and threatened to disclose itself
to the man who had once asked her
to marry him 2ha did sThessysr work
was required Of her. but she didn't re-
alize how poorly she did It.
And 50 she was rather surprised
when Mr.. Francis V:eeIand, having re-
typed her latest letter, frowned threat
eningfy upon her as she took her &C.
customed place beside his desk.
Betty he said, after q long wait,
do you like your work."
She looked up surprised.
"Of course 7 do" she answered.
"Why?"
because e~erybody,s nioe hsre and
the work isn't hard, and-6nd tust be.
cause do
'Is It better than in the Vslf street
Office"
Yes"
You wouldn't rke to ctnnse back.
again, would youH'
Betty employed an old friends pre-
rogative.
why are you putting mo through
the third degreer' she asked.
II tust want some Information
Francis leaned forward and tapped on
the desk with his pencil. "Howwouid
you like to have another Jobr.
Two bright spots Of red suifused
Bettys cheeks and rather.,sa1rxied
light leaped into her eyes.
"Do you mean that I hsvsn's.Aons,
satisfactory work here?'
"Yes."
Francis spoke rather severely and
the girl before him did not So tbs
twinkle which lay half hidden IN bis
eyes. She caught her breath sharply.
'Fll 90 now" she said simply.
mo, wait minute" Francis held
up his hand. Lets he pssascxfy
frank. Betty" he continued. SAs Q
stenographer you're mighty pretty
girl. but as mighty pretty girl you're
a failure as q stenographer I've
known you for long tims and Pm old.
er than you. and so I'm going to talk
to you like a Dutch uncle. You don't
like to take shorthand, do you?'
NO"
And you didn't make a success IN
the other Office. did your"
mo"
And you haven't made a SUCCESS
here. have youc''
NO" Two big tears bordesed
Betty's eyes but the man chose to
ignore them.
well. them" Francis continued. "I'd
say that you weren't much Of success
in the business world" He paused
and a new light shone suddenly In hi0
eyes. You weren't meant to take dc.
tation. were you, dear?"
There was something in his voice
which caused the tears In Betty's eyes
to disappear.
No. she answered I'm not used
to it."
Well Francis continued, from
now on you're going to have new Job.
Beginning today want you to dictate
to me-"
How can do that?"
The man smiled
Every self.respecting wife consid-
ers it her especial right to dictate to
her husband" he explained. Are you
willing to take the new job. Betty"
The girl nodded and the man reach
ed over and took her hand.
Tell me something to do" he said.
II want to see what kind OF boss
you'll make"
Very slowly Betty rose to her feet
and held on. her arms. Ee- eyes
searched into the very depths OF thosc
OF Francis ErselSu:d sr.; fnund what
thov vera searching @6r.
Kiss re" s.e commanded
Aud Francis obsyed tss e0anznanG