The Lamar register., 1919-02-26
For Others
By VICTOR REDcLIFFE,

function. Tried to fiirt with her.
tried to talk to her-she frOze me with
Il looki"
"Yes, Miss Ada Dalton is sub zero
on most occasions" nodded his friend
casually. "She has no use for the
male sex and little for her sisterhood
acquaintances."
Which was true In q measure, yet
under the mask of dlsdain and indif-
ference there was heart filled with
genuine Interest and sympathy where
the same were helpful and necessary.
II seemed strange 10 her old school
mates, but almost at the dawn OF early
womanhood Ada Dalton appeared to
have resolved to devote her life to the
welfare OF the poor. the downtrodden
and the distressed.
Her true philanthropic work began
when well.meaning retired clergy
for little orphan children gathered
from the slums Of the city. The cler-
gyman died, and his wife. broken down
In health and spirits. went home to
her parents. II was then that Ada 10
duced her father to donate Il thousand
dollars to the charity to bridge over
the reconstruction OF the same. She
interested local church societies. she
won upon grasping. hard-hearted Joel
Bliss TO give free lease for ten
years OF large building that had
been abandoned as an Improbable
suburban hotel.
From that time forward Ada was
all heart and soul In the project. and
within year had SO systematized the
same that comfort and happiness
were assured for the children under
her charge. II seemed to ill her life
completely. and the circle Of girl as
sistants she grouped about her came
to share her interest and philanthropy.
Joel Bliss WAS away for his health
when there came an election OF new
officers. Quite casually he was sue
ceeded in the governorship by u local
politician who aspired to publicity.
When Bliss returned he was wroth
and disgruntled. 1t was said that he
had at once Cancelled his Will. Before
Ada, with her gentle. persuasive way.
could gain an interview and convince
him that no disrespeet had been In
tended, he died. She was dismayed
when. a month later. his lawyer init
mated to her that the prospective leg
acy had been annnlled and that Ran
dal Bliss, u nephew residing In q dis
tant city. was the beneficiary OF his
estate.
The future prospects Of the chill
dren's home looked gloomy. There
had been deficit the year previous.
and Ada had counted on Mr.. Bliss
making II up. The institution faced
debt OF seven hundred dollars. A
part OF this she induced her father to
provide and she solicited contributions
for the residue. but the building re-
quired repairs and the furniture need
ed replacement and she feared for the
permanency Of the charity.
one day Ada was seated In the Of
nee OF the home puKkling her tired
brain over some provision for pressing
bills for fuel and food. when u young
man entered the room. She noted at
glance that he was OF superior mold.
His dignity and courtesy attracted
her. He introduced himself without
preface.
Il am Randall Bliss" he said. "Of
course you have heard my name men
tioned as the heir of my dead uncle.
Joel Bliss"
Ada nodded. paled. then a quick
concern came into her lovely eyes.
Did this mean dispossessionf II so.
why should she demurf She asked
her visitor politely to be seated. A
ire burned In the crate and he gszsd
into the gloomy embers thoughtfully.
He looked up abruptly.
Miss Dayton" he said In d clear.
kindly tone that somehow encouraged
her. 81 have just come from my uncle's
attorney. | tind that he has the orIg1-
nal will my uncle made. and that only.
He recalls. however. that my uncle
told him that he had made later will.
This is true. My uncle sent this later
will to me. There II is"
Randall Bliss took from his pocket
folded document. This instrument
only" he proceeded. Stands In the
way OF the dear little ones under your
charge receiving ownership to this
building and ten thousand dollars.
have been Inquirlng about your noble
eharity-and you. They need the ben
efaction; they deserve II more than l."
oh what would you dol" cried
Ada with a vivid start, for Randall