South Bend news-times., 1919-02-16

rellS opinion or the sex They'd
send somebody up. and then the fat
would be in the fire."
How can they7'~ she retorted,
quickly. They're short-handed. And
you take dictation by dictaphone,
anyway I've heard the records,
Write Anzell & Co. Tell them the
price is too high. Intimate we can
get goods from Perry. Word II your
way. Why. George. I've watched
you work so much ! know It as we'll
as you do. And they can keep on
paying you, or me in your place.
until I fail TO please them" She
smiled persuasively, and threw her
arm about her brothers neck. "Bet
you five pounds OF chocolates they
keep me three months"
'I'n take that bet" he announced
resolutely. and returning her caress
admiringly. You'll owe me some
cigarets."
The following morning, at Q sharp.
the door to Rogers office opened
softly, and Roger looked up, then
leaped TO his feet. The visitor,
smiling at him through soft grey
eyes, with. a bright touch OF color
I'm two damask cheeks. went right to
her subject
I'm sorry to tell you" she began.
her well-rehearsed speech somewhat
disturbed at the sight of the hand
some young face watching her
eagerly, that my brother, George
Duffy. has had an accident. He-er
sent me for his work"
The very idea" protested Roger
generously mot at all! Tell him
TO get well then he can think Of
work"
But" she protested. anxiousIy,
and the color in her cheeks became
deeper. '"This is-er-a bad acct
dent He may be laid up too long
and you're short handed. It's only
I his-er-limb. He. can work on the
typewriter. Please"
Roger regarded her obviously for
moment, then smiled and surrend-
cred.
Very well, he agreed. rising as
she did "If you will call here at
1880 this af-" Roger broke off
shortly, as a brilliant idea seized him
Rather. I'll bring the work up TO
your home at that time. Oh. it's no
trouble. I assure you" he added
hastily, as he noted her hurried pro-
test
Dorothy shuddered. in fear OF i'm
mediate discovery, then protested
+ falteringly, ''But-you-cannot see
him. The doctor"
/ ct can explain 10 YOU" ne insisted,
smilingly 'It will be all right"
! Later. 4:30 10 be exact, Roger
Fielding might have had a hard
time explaining to his senior partner
that the eagerness with which he
greeted Dorothy Duffy, inexplica bly,
and painstakingly attired In most
becoming house frock. was merely
zest for the firms work.
'Do you think?" he ventured after
a happy half-hour, that 1 might see
George-er-tomorro
Dorothy looked up. startled, from
the pile of papers in her lap.
"Er-not-just yet" she stammer-
ed. in confusion, "I-really-"
"Oh, never mind" he interrupted,
hastily, I'm sure you're bright
enough TO explain to him. Then
taking his hat reluctantly, "I'll call
back tomorrow at-Say-4 o'clock
for this work, and bring the work
for tomorrow. Or rather" Roger
made a bold stroke, THAT is-it
might be better If I called tomorrow
evening. We could have more time
don't you think? You-have no en-
gagement-have you7"
Dorothy smiled.
''Oh, no." she answered brightly
and Roger mentally caught himself
hoping that-well-that Duffy's limb
would be slow in healing. "I have
my two little sisters 90 look out for
you know"
Roger Fielding didn't know, but
he became more conversant about
the family affairs after that. For
the Fielding car acquired a habit OF
parking itself at the Duffy curb
while the talk inside was not always
OF business. Especially on Sundays
but then it's not lawful 10 work on
Sundays Keeping up the deception
was not always easy, in view OF
Rogers occasional requests TO see
George. Then the two youngsters
were always talking about barracks
artillery and other terms CLEANED
from their brothers concealed let
ters.
One night, Fielding told Dorothy
he was going away-for three weeks
As he noted her vince, he leaped tc
her side hungrily.
Dorothy" he cried. huskily do
you care? Will you miss me?"
Then, as she nodded her head
slowly. Dearest, why not go with
me-? As my wife?"
She drew away. startled, with face
averted.
Roger, please" she pleaded. in a
low voice. mot now. Wait--oniy
three weeks. Them might"
mo. dearest-now," he insisted
covering her hand with kisses in his
delight. why not now? We can
make this trip our honeymoon"
But. Roger" she demurred, ner-
vously, It'll lose a bet"
"A bet?' he echoed. puzzled "A
bet?" He drew away stifhy. So.
she. too. was a silly girl? And then,
as he reached for his hat, her. an
swer struck him dumb.
Yves" 4" she faltered albeit witt,