South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-16
Not His Fighting Day
By Archey Cameron New

regarding him dubiously.-an a bit
contemptuously. For Fuller was now
staring vscantly into space. and
sickly grin was playing on his fea-
lures
Emo" ne answere, CURLY. then
he threw her again into confusion,
as ne rose from his chair and started
towards her Il beg pardon. Miss
Grace. l didn't mean 20 be rude"
Grace fled. A moment later. she
was talking rapidly 10 Mckenzie,
who listened 10 her recital with sur
prise. and then frowned
"Er-Ill talk TO him after a while.
I'm busy now"
Willie went through the morning
with a series Of shocks. Acting on
orders. he ushered Hallway into Nc
Kenzie's Office. Then he took card
into Fuller's Office.
Daniel Smith," read Fuller. still
grinning, then he looked ENORMOUSLY
at Willie who is hep"
Willie looked around cautiously
then bent over Fuller's desk.
I've never seen him before" he
whispered, but I think he's selling
something. He's got one Of those
smiling faces like "A guys got what
wants L sell somethin' And he's got
a big suitcase with him"
Smiling face. Y say" spoke up
Fuller, quickly. SHOW him in"
But. sir" protested the boy
Lawyer Billings has been waiting
10 see you ten minutes. Don't you
want"
NO" snapped Fuller. II don't
want TO see him-he's an old crab.
Show tn bright one in"
All of which reached the ears Of
Mckenzie and finally unable 10 re-
strain himself any longer. he sought
out Fuller. in a rage.
See here Bob" he complained
What's the matter with you?
You're acting like a school-boy."
Am 70" asked Fuller. grinning at
his partner. We'll. that's the way /
feel. Great. boy-sim-ply great"
Simple is right growled McKen-
zie. Here you've been turning down
down our best clients all the morn
ing. And sending spineless letters,
telling people not 20 fight. and all
that sort Of thing What's wrong?"
Nothing" answer the other, ris-
ing and laying an affectionate hand
on the others shoulder This isn't
my fighting day, that's all. I'm too
happy-you hear, Last night-wait
a minute, ] want 10 show you some
thing" and he fumbled in his coat
pocket. "Oh, l know where Il is. In
my overcOat. Wait. I'll get IT,"
And he went and flung the door
open and strobe into the outer Of
dce. Then he jumped as a young.
dainty apparition rose and came
towards him.
jean" he shouted. exultantly.
and to the amazement Of Grace and
Willie the quiet. reserved Fuller
took the girl into his arms and
kissed her shamelessly. Why
didn't YOU come right inn"
The young man told me you
couldn't see me-" answered the girl,
smiling
Couldn't see-you?' he echoed.
then he turned, Indignantly, 10 VIII
lie. you little scoundrel. any time
this darling little lady calls. show
her right many time at all" Then
he turned again 10 Jean. and with
his arm around her waist. he led
her into his Office. Mckenzie rose in
surprise. and acknowledged the in
PRODUCTION with a bow.
Il guess I've seemed like a nut
around here today" said Fuller
sheepishly. but I feel too happy ito
fight Congratulate me, old man.
Last night, Jean promised TO be my
wife,-our third partner"
And then, the senior partner, exer-
cising the right Of a senior partner.
welcomed the new conner into the
firm-with a long, deliberate kiss.