American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-04-25
(Copyright.)

III wills al itdol q lhilN Il Stl Niilh
Jones himself, and. for this reason, the
greater part of the time, he had a
firm conviction that Jones was quite
a man, and equal to almost any high
achievement.
He was an alert, practical, business
man, with Il large stock of knowledge
dearly purchased at the University Of
Hard Work and there was brick dust
In his hair. His eyes were of a deep,
comprehending blue, and when there
was anything worth seeing he seldom
closed them. His trim appearance was
greatly in his favor; but for the past
week it had awaited him nothing.
Was it his fault that the old firm
had failed7
mo, it was not!
Was it his fault that his weary
search for another position had so far
proved utterly fruitless?
Again no!
Was he to blame because his saw
ings had melted away2
Well, hardly
He was standing on the curb, at the
lHltl SGNLlOh vi L avenue dii ~
ty-fourth street, In New York, moOdily
rehearsing in his mind his recent eXpe-
r~iences, as he ~abstractedly watched the
people in the dining OF the enor-
mou hotel opposite.
What a week"
His search for similar work had de-
generated into a frantic scramble for
$500. Lid - x,o-Ir ~ oil Aud hnry ON
nothing, pay rent and doctors bills and
acquire food and cash to go onf
Great heavens !" he thought. "If
only l had some cash -
Cash! Cash! Cash beat in on his
brain.
Got to have It'll Can't get it," said
Jones.
Can get It'll" answered Jones' spir-
1t. keep a-going. Can and will get
It,"
I'm hungry" complained Jones.
"Shucks - scoffed his friend. Pull
In your belt a couple of holes !"
At the edge of a pile of gutter-rub-
bish near Merry's. he noticed a string
of pinkish beads.
ne lllllG girl lndl lOSl lhSlu hOh /
mind If l give them to Helen" he
unused, as he slipped them into his
pocket. "A trifling present and a
doubtful one, but a big help at that.
1t isn't her fault that she doesn't
know I'm out of work"
He cleaned them In the fountain and
placed them in the lonely security Of
his empty purse.
A copy of the mornings paper was
stuck between the Stats of the bench
on which he sat. He was too tired, too
harassed by doubt and fear and hun
ger, to read so he carried it with him.
This spirit of his made him stop "a
sympathize with a little girl OF roller
skates, who had fallen and bumped her
nose, near his home. 1t also nerved
him to greet the doctor at the entrance
to this u%p-to-date tenement.
"HalIo, doc! How's my wlfe?" he
genially inquired, with a sinking heart
"All right" was the reply. The cri
sis came at noon today, and she viii
recover, If you can manage the diet
But how about my bill?"
Again was Jones prompted.
How about your bill? Why Aren'
you Doctor Bill?" he laughed. Can
let you stop treatment yet, you know
See you tomorrow"
Satisfied, the doctor left him bu
there was another touch needed t
almost complete his misery. Jones me
the agent.
Your rent has been overdue fv'
days" was this individuals pleasan
Salutation.
81 know It," answered Jones nonchal
antly. would a check on the Firs
Commercial do you right nowY' h
queried in a bantering tone.
st would, if l could get it," was tn
reply in forbidding tones.
"WeIl" said Jones cheerfully
Don't look so grouchy! Let's be hap
py. Come round and see me tomorrow
night"
His feet seemed fastened to tn
steps as he slowly dragged them u
the five flights of stairs. but after tn
click of the Iatch-key his heavy hear
was lifted by a glad cry as he entere
the little three-room fiat.
Cyrus! Oh, you dear! Com
quickly and let me press you close
The doctor says / will soon be wei
Well! Yes! Completely and sOundl
well! What do you think of that?"
"Think !" he choked, as he bent owe
the bed and kissed his invalid wifi
why, Helen, darling! l can't thin
for the glory OF it,"
"HoOrayi I" shouted Jones and h
spirit. "Hooray !"
There was a wall from the crib b
the bedside.
"HallO, son !" he cried, as he caugl
up the baby and kissed him. "Nor
mer is a goin' t. get WE'LL Dye hes
that Yes, sir! Listen to that al
quit it-you dear little IndianI"
He drew up a chair and sat heavi
upon it, the child in his arms.