The Lamar register., 1919-08-06

more of his time than ever. and Hal :,
too. The firm was facing AN unex
planned situation. Shipments We're
coming in more slowly. and in sales
too their figures fell way below par.
what do you make of Ii. Henry"
demanded Hal. as he entered the Office
late one afternoon. There seems to he
- revolt among the farmers and It's
spreading. Last week. Blair placed his
order with us for only half the usual
amount. Said he was buying the other
half direct. cooperative association.
he called ii. To-day. Fink and Weilishh
turned me down cold. Snid the Futon
County Growers association were NIL
my his orders quicker and cheaper.
What's Ia be donei"
Henry scratched his head thought
fully. then rose uncertainty and
grabbed his hat.
I'm of for Fultonville, the county
seat" he announced from the door.
Its duh old place, bur I'll smoke
that crowd Out-see If don't"
Early the following morning Henry
presented himself at an office over
the Fulton National Bank, on the main
street of that quiet village, with the
neat sign on il. Fulton County Grow
ers Association"
want to see your boss" he an
nnunced to an alert clerk. who rose
from his typewriter to take Henrys
card. lie disappeared into nm inner
Office and presently emerged.
Cant he seen" he announced,
crispl.. Too busy. Call tomorrow"
''Bul must see him." protested
Henry. scowling. IL made special
trip down here. can't kill time
around here until tomorrow"
But you can't see him." came the
answer. accompanied by neeting
smile until tomorrow. There's
show in town tonight. And Il dance Al
the hotel. Maybe you might 20 TO one
Of"
Bother dances and shows!" he
snapped. and left the office indignant
ly. bur the quietude aud inaction or
The long afternoon made him recon
slider. aud ut 80. after good dinner.
lie Stood ia his room and surveyed
lliliNtll III MS GNtlluk lbkS h''N
mirror. Then he went downstairs into
The ballroom. Pausing for a moment
at the door. he glanced about him anu
then his heart pounded wildly. WAS
thnt-just then she turned, and Ms
their eyes met he advanced toward
her.
Jean" he almost shouted In delight.
is it really your
NO other" She gave him cool
impersonal smile. Are you dancingr
"lf may have one with you" he
answered quickly, and as the music
began they sprans Into step with their
old usual grace. After the dance he led
her into one Of the small parlors. and
she sat down happily.
THAT was nne." she enthused.
Worthy all my trouble TO get up the
affair"
Did you get-this-up" he demand
ed. dublously.
why. certainly" she replied, smll-
ing at her program. with help. of
course. There's SO much to be done,
you know. Sorry l couldn't see you
today.
But j didnt call ne sthTteu ~
answer puzzled.
"Yes. you did, too." she answered.
enjoying his puzzlement. My clerk
brought your card In 10 me-"
Henry opened his mouth In absolute
amazement, then faced her sccusingly'
You are"
The Fulton County association
yes" Her eyes twinkled rogulshly.
Otherwise known Ms = mountain OF
flower and fun"
"Oh. didn't mean that" he start
ed to protest. bat she cut him on.
"Oh. yes, you did" she rejoined.
quickly. But IL wasn't 50. And l
mean to prove II 10 you. You wanted
the mountain TO come to MOhammed.
but wouldn't do 1t. | wanted you 10
know that ="
But this dance" he whispered.
huskily. for his voice had gone from
shock. "You had time to arrange this
and work besides"
"On an eight-hourd schedule" she
answered. well. what do you think
Of me nowi"
Il think" he began, gazing al her
hungrily. then almost shouted, Il sur
render-at your terms. Where-er-
shall | lay down my armsf