Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-11-27

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logue that opened this tale I'm go
ing after, the shrimp, this week sure,
II | can possibly get away from the
job long enough"
In the meantime, the shrimp, was
draped between two seats In parlor
car, watching passing scenery with one
eye and page of magazine with the
other Certainly he was not very pre-
possessing TO look at, If one were in
search of muscular splendor
His face was handsome in way,
but he looked too small and frail to
withstand the battering blows dealt
out in the world
Arriving at Seymour he ha@ dinner
and then escorted his mother to
church. From the way he evinced in
terest in the words from the pulpit il
could be seen that this visit to the
house of worship was not merely a
matter of duty. He was enjoying him
self in the way person is supposed TO
enjoy himself in such an editice.
Monday morning the shrimp" shaved,
consumed rather meager breakfast
and went down To his Office about
eight O'Clock After opening the mail
he went into back room, where he
partook of some physical exercise,
using various gymnasium appliances.
THE shrimp certainly was not neglect
ing his physical well-beng.
During the day Mr.. Angel had fire.
quent callers, most of whom he es-
corted to the back room, instructing the
office girl to permit no one to disturb
him. This was his daily routine, and
appearances were that Mr.. Angel was
an exceedingly busy man.
About five o'clock in the afternoon
he was enjoying respite from his
business activities, being engaged in
reading a page of the second section
of a newspaper. His legs Were
stretched out on his desk at c,mfor-
table angle, and he was smoking big
pipe which looked as if it might swal-
low him at any minute.
But Mr.. Angeles relaxation was dis
turDed by very strong thump on the
door. A notice painted on the frosted
glass invited all Corners to enter but
this particular visitor evidently did not
see 1t.
In fact, he was too much disturbed
TO pay attention to signs. If he had
noticed one that hung out in front
and had connected 1t with the man of
whom he was in search, the affair
might have Terminated differently than
IL did
Come in" SAID Mr. Angel, In
weak little voice.
Jack Williams strobe into the office
and stood with arms akimbo, glazing
down furiously at the occupant of the
chair, who retained his reclining pos
ture.
'Looka herew roared Jack 1--WE
been wanting to see you for some
months. I'm not going to say much,
but | figure on acting aplenty. You're
engaged TO my sister, and hereby an
nounce to the world that there isn't
any shrimp going TO marry her, A
mans got to be strong and husky, and
able to take care of himself and her.
II you can do 1t, you have my consent;
otherwise-you quit seel"
II believe l comprehend" responded
Mr.. Angel removing his feet from the
desk and emptying his pipe, and fold
ing the paper Leatly on the desk
"Will you kindly step into the next
room?"
Shortly after the evening meal Jo-
Sephine was reading the same book and
eating from different box of choco.
lates, when her brother walked into
her presence.
Across one eye was bandage and
part of his hair was plastered to his
forehead with blood. Furthermore, he
limped.
isis" he announced in a tired voice,
who do you think / saw just few
hours ago?"
He grinned rather sickly, disclosing
the fact that three teeth that had been
accustomed TO rest In his mouth were
missing.
His appearance startled her, and she
sprang to her feet, all commiseration
for him.
"Why--I don't know, I'm sure" she
faltered. ''Was--was 1t mule or an
automobile?"
Jack hung his head sheepishly.
Nope; neither one. 1t was the
shrimp and I'm here to proclaim that
he has demonstrated his ability to look
out for himself and for you, too. Why