The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1919-11-20
THE ALDERMlN's 0. K,
BY JOSEPH 7. kEscEL.

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Frederick Crandall's friends spoke OF
him as the writer" to which be In
variably chuckled. That's what puts
grub under my belt"
One summer day his clear brown
eyes shifted their gaze from litter OF
papers on the desk before him to an
open window. through which a gentle
breeze huttered.
lie threw both hands upward lmpa.
tiently and reached for the telephone
Thanks very much. Alice" be con
Guided moment later. "I'll be down
shortly to take out the kiddie."
Within half-hour he stepped into
one Of New Yorks railroad snlions.
by the hand he led sturdy boy Of
seven, whose radiant face beamed in
anticipation OF glorious outing.
The gateman's curt words immedi
ately dampened the holiday spirit.
BARS up against youngsters lea,
ing town without Board Of Health Ger.
ufcate. It's this infantlIs paralysis
scare" he added.
Crandall suddenly stopped short
His surprised eyes lighted upon a tall
graceful figure standing but few feet
distant. A little girl. abou, Billy's age
affectionately clutched her hand.
"Bettyl" he cried. bounding to her
side.
"Fred!" Their hands clasped In q
warm pressure.
THE last person In the world ex.
pected to meet here" he cried heart.
lily. sit down for moment and tell
me about yourself and the old folks
back at Creston."
Elizabeth Thurston's willing and
vivid recital brought back to his mem
ory q complete picture, which flashed
through his mind like q moving pan.
Drama.
He saw all over again how she had
bloss0med into womanhood and had
returned his love. His case had been
well pleaded with her father. who re.
fused his consent to their marriage
right up to the day Crandall forsook
the little village. Even as II II were
yesterday did he remember his last
meeting with Betty and her words, 81
must obey father"
Crandall let his gaze shift from ElIz.
abeth Thurston's animated counte-
nance to the little girl Nesting In her
lap.
"Your husband" he ventured, In On
effort to break the suspense. "wbere
is--n
The girl blushed In embarrassment
and gasped: "Husbandi Why, I'm
not married"
THE child. T." He left his sen.
tence unfinished.
"The daughter OF my sister Kate
who lives In New jersey" Betty
hastily explained. aguin glancing at
Billy.
"What-ohI" he exclaimed. "allow
me to present Master Billy Andrews
my nephew. We figured u glorious day
In the country. but had to change our
plans"
And Ellen and | cannot 20 home
without certificate" she returned
u didn't know II was necessary until
we reached the station"
After a moments thoughtful study
his head popped up. I've an alder
lnan friend" he broke out. "who should
help me get those certificates"
Crandall's stride was unusually brisk
as he stepped into telephone booth a
few minutes later. He was soon In
earnest conversation with someone
whom he Familiarity addressed as
Jack"
"you can arrange It? Bully for you. =
There was moments silence
Thanks, Jack" he said delightedly.
Everything arranged. Betty" said
Crandall proudly. when he rejoned her
mo trouble at oil. Mr.. OHara will
have the certificates at his home by
noon.
"Ohl. I'm SO ssad. You've no idea
how dread that disagreeable red
tape" she smilingly replied.
As they settled into the tonneau OF
the automobile Frederick Crandalls
right hand closed fondly over her small
left one. toying cautiously with the
third finger.
Right on time" doomed voice
from the topinosi step, as the automo-
bile came to stop In front Of the
alderman's house.
Elizabeth and Crandall Immediately
signed some papers under the direction
Of notary. to which Mrs. O'Hara and
hor dauohtar inccrihad thar MOI mac n G