Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-09-25

had delightful glimpse Of rosy checks
and brown eyes. When she left Dan
followed her through the MONDAY
crowd until she entered large bank
building
A few minutes later the president of
the bank was shaking hands ioyfully
with the lieutenant. 1T surely does
make your old uncle glad to see you
again, Danny" he said, ''and if there's
anything at all can do for YOU"
His offer was accepted with suspi-
cious alacrity. Dan explained glibly
that he wanted to look over the con
tents of his safety deposit box, and
since his right arm was still lame. pos
sibly he could have the assistance Of
one of the clerks For answer his
uncle pressed a button beside his desk
A young woman appeared almost i'm
mediately. Dan, maneuvering to n pO-
sition back of her. frantically sig
nailed to his uncle The latter, hiding
a smile, dismissed his efficient en-
ployee with some casual instructions,
and asked her to send Miss Hill TO
him.
Miss Hill proved to be the girl OF
the bird store. From her demure blush
as she acknowledged the Introduction
to the eager lieutenant, he suspected
that she recognized him. 1t was ar
ranged that she. should work with
Dan that afternoon at least; but he
do 10 IA hot
the clipping of lnnumerable coupons
would probably necessitate another full
days work.
During the afternoon minimum of
business was transacted by Dan and
his acting secretary. However he
found time to tell her of the big ken
nels at his country place, and of his
favorlte pet, the ugly-looking bulldog
named "Qld IrOnsldes." He'll try to
I mean, he could-eat that little chap
In the birdstOre In one mouthful," said
Dan.
And Marjorie confded to him her
longing to possess the little chap"
She told him how she had figured that
five dollars was a sufficient sum for
such a tiny puppy. and how she had
been saving up dog fund" and then
of her disappointment at learning that
the small dog had a most distinguished
and high-class canine family tree-be-
ing a direct descendant of Ringmaster
land his present owners refused to
part with him for less than twenty-five
dollars.
Needless to say, the puppy of unim-
peachable ancestry disappeared from
the store window the next day. When
the president of the bank returned aft
er lunch that noon, he found an un-
expected visitor tied to his desk. A
note from Dan explained the situation.
It read as follows: 81 am paying my !
charming assistant, not in coin of the |
realm but in the original way you see
aitched to your desk. Don't dare re-
move him. He Will be called for at |
o'clock"
Dams uncle viewed the pup with
,uizzical smile. Fortunately, he liked |
logs, too. 81 suppose" he remarked |
that you have to be fed |
It more or less frequent intervals, like
Ill infants. Although-pardon my
'udeness, old man-from the contour
# your small anatomy you don't look
IS though you had room for a drop
nore." An excited Office boy was pres
,ntly sent out to procure some milk
or the puppy.
Then, still holding Dams note, his
mole sighed and addressed the pup
gain. perhaps you understand. Fido,
unior"-a vigorous wagging of d.
ainutive tail testified that Fido, junior.
perfectly. you have been
he cause of my nephew coming In
ere and taking my best stenOgrapher."