The Meeker herald., 1919-10-11

Y 49,
chocolates.
Something to regale yourselves
with during the short RIDE" he told
them snlllingly. sour company wishes
its guests to be content" And he
leaped Into his seat and drove of. Ev-
cry fifteen feet huge sign greeted
their gaze. proclaiming the mammoth
possibilities Of this coming metropolis.
Marley Heights. And then the ma
chine entered long court Of honor
tall. white-painted columns-labeled
''The Road 10 Wealth" And as II mys-
tically warned of their approach the
strains of brass band greeted them
as they rolled into a large open space
which the signposts called "Thc
Square" q.
Helen's heart gave q little tug as
Bob Wakefield. with a winning smile
and Immediately grooMed. FASTENED
toward them. Helen and Doris met
him, while Mr.. Clayton turned toward
the office.
"Welcome to Marley Heights. la
dies" he greeted them oilily, md Hell.
en- shivered-he hadn't been that nice
to her lately. "Will you follow mel"
And then. as he showed them over
the vast tract, explaining volubly Its
many advantages, Helen started to
grow dIstrustful of both. 1t seemed
patent to her that Doris was flirting
with Bob-her Bob.
1.-The greatest chance In your life.
MISS" Bob was saying. "You and
your mother should locate here. You
will pardon me, I'm sure, II say It.
but Tn only human. A pretty girl
like you ought to do what she can to
keep looking attractive. And what Is
more attractive than pretty girl In
pretty home In fine neighborhood1"
He leaned closer to Doris. 30 that
Helen barely heard him whisper. I'D
especially love to have you out here.
live here myself. and-well. you
know" And Bob managed well-sim-
uluted blush. Helen shuddered. What
duplicity!
But why" Doris further shocked
Helen, ''why can't you call to see me
| In town."
"Tm 20 busy" Helen felt relieved to
hear him. ~ have so many people to
sell to-such a rush all the time. But
I'd love to have you and"-turning to
Helen-"your mother out here"
ats entirely too bleak" came Hell
ems Icy outburst. I'D die Of lonesome
ness" And MS Bob looked at her
strangely she took Doris arm and
turned toward the square. Come.
| Doris" she whispered.
"But. ladies'" Bob interposed anx.
iously. "you can't Judge from present
appearances. Think Of the future
beautiful homes. attractive neighbors.
fresh air. thirty-fve minutes from the
center OF town"
The remainder Of his speech fell on
empty ears, az Helen and Doris had
turned and walked away. Bob looked
after them moment and then, stamp
Ing his heel into the earth, made
Decline for the Office Of the manager.
"Tm through. Mr.. Bartwell." he an
nounced savagely. Business Is rot
| ten and"
'But. Mr.. Wakefield" protested the
manager ingratiatingly. ut won't keep
up that way long. We're spending
thousands on advertising. work has
started on three houses. In another
week the crowd"
"will wake upw Bob jcrked out
rudely. I'm tired Of all This glitter
ing shnm-why. there isn't thing real
anywhere around here. Real values,
bah! Observation-Disclosures lots ont
Of a cheap hundred dollar acrei Real
neighbors: hunk! A couple Of dirty
old hicks that didn't know any better
signed contracts and felt like pick
pocket. Courtesy why, I've been
making love to women. cotidlinK chill
dren--just to make 'em buy. till I've
been ashamed TO tell my gih love
her. And I do love her. idolixe
her. l."
"Tell that to her." spoke up heavy
set old gentleman with twinkling eyes,
who advanced smilIngly townrd Bob.
who regarded him in amazement.
"She's right outside. But I'm inter
ested In this land. 80 cut out the
knocks. I don't blame you. but you've
got better work ahead Of you. Follow
me-"
And then Mr.. Clayton led the as
| tonIshed Bob to the limousine.
Helen" he said. with CLEAN In
his eyes. Bob wants TO tell you some
thing. Go over there In that grove
with her. Bob"
whats the use." yelled Bob Wake
heid. leaping into the machine and
grasplng her in his arms. II can tell
her here. You're the most wonderful,
darling, beautiful creature In the
world. I love you 70 much that"
"Are you sure. Bob" she asked. with
a thrill In her tone. shat you mean
thnt1"
sThe dew" and then he broke OF
| hi. .oxfonno anninaf hae aiafrad Inns y