The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22

you care to listen to it. Perhaps it's
a dream as you say because it's about
Keech, but do you know that stuff of
yours is too good for Stokes and
Friehausen. They'll never make a
fortune for you nor the name for you
that KeEch would. 1 used to be in the
music business myself. and 1 think /
Know a little bit about it."
you're versatile, aren't you!"
smiled Sue. .Lineman, music man
what are you now?"
''Climber-and window cleaner"
They both laughed.
We'll. go on" said Sue.
And have a friend who is sort of
confidential adviser of Keech. 1
have influence, you see, that way.
his hobbies. too. Would you mind
collaborating with me? That is, may
I make few suggestions?
Certainly" she answered reluc-
family. only music isn't like a new
dress, to be ripped up and altered to
the wearer's taste. 1t must Stand as
created
Yes, of course. the main fabric But
the technique may be changed. 1 wish
you'd let me help. I'm sure Keech
would consider your work. It's won
derful. Truly wonderful"
And at last Sue consented
For many evenings following they
worked. Needless to say. the man ap-
peared thereafter by the elevator route
and always correctly dressed.
MY name doesn't matter" he said.
1t won't appear on the score. I'm
in this to help you, not myself. Just
call me John Smith, and when the
work Is done. you need never see me
again il You do not wish. rather in
truded myself on your affairs unin-
vited and it is not necessary that I be
a factor in your life after the cycle is
complete"
But you have become-I mean
shall miss you very much" said Sue
Then: that is up to you. still hold
to my theory that I must count for
nothing as am"
1t was new logic for the girl. 'Keech
is not the only queer one.' she thought
rather Indignantly and little bit hurt
Sne had learned to value the frienI-
snip and to respect the fine mind of
her friend. And many times che had
compunction.
How did 1 dare7" she wondered.
Then comforted herself. TT was the
shirt sleeves Of course"
keech accepted the song cycle when
she sent it. with courteous word Of
praise, and Offered her a royalty that
almost caused her to swoon with de-
light
One afternoon at the opera, Kitty
Carstairs. who had taken her aid:
1neres keech, the great producer
and composer. in that box But, OF
course. dear. I forgot you must know
him. He's taken your song cycle"
Sue turned red. then white, then red
again. but she answered quite COM
posedly. "Oh. yes. know him."
1t was her window cleaner.
Once home she wrote this .1cte
My Dear Mr.. Keech.-Ivs Just
learned who you are. under
stand your desire to keep oway
from me after the dreadful thi..gs
l said about you. and the awful
thing asked you to do. But al
tho don't even dare 20 ask
you to come back as a friend,
won't you come to let me ask your
forgiveness. Remorsefully, yours,
Susan Page"
He replied in person.
I'm not coming as a FRIEND said
David Keech. I'm coming as lover.
I've loved you. I think, ever since I
heard your music that day from M
window and climbed over the adjoin-
ing roof and up your wall. Won't You
marry me, Sue?'' he pleaded.
will you clean the windowsr" she
asked archly
Even that" he promised.
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