Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-16
For
Loves Sake
By ALVAH JORDAN GARTH
Copyright. 1913. western Newspaper Union.

was like page from story book. 4
fairy godmother had stepped abruptly
into the life OF Clio Morse, touched
her with magic wand and 10
the small commonplace room in which
she existed became a possible palace
of gold. Laces. diamonds, silks and
velvets seemed ready for an our
stretched hand. There was the proof
"a formal but precise letter inform
ing her that she had shared to the ex
tent of $4,000 In the fortune of q
relative she had not thought OF for
years.
II was all in cash or its equivalent
Would she please come and carry IL
away? 1t was hers without restrlc-
ton. All she had to do was to sign
simple receipt, and with golden
key she could unlock the door of so
ciety and opulence and enjoy life ms
she had often dreamed.
Though not so much of late, Clio
had become worker and was proud
that she had proved II first-class stem
ographer. Then, too, she had been
fortunate, happy, contented In having
for her employer a young business man
whose courtesy and kindness had won
her heart.
Warren Bliss was always kind to
those about him, but he had put him
self out to train her in business ways
until he trusted her with the most Inn
portant business of the office.
independence had inspired her with
ambition and the lure Of luxury and
inactivity each hour attracted her less
and less. She had thought of CON
fdlng in Mr. Bliss. She had no OPP
portunity of discussing her prospects
with him, however All that week he
seemed busy ahstractedly and wor-
ried looking by turns. He amazed
her one morning just after her arrival
at the office.
"Miss Morse" he said, 81 am in deep
financial straits and may have to close
out Mt any minute"
ooh, Mr.. Bliss" voiced Clio, In a
shocked tone.
II shall know as soon as my lawyer
has reported from my creditors con
tinued Bliss 'Ah, there is the law.
yer now. Weu7" he Intercepted.
Bankruptcy" announced the at
torney.
"Oh. never that" gasped Bliss.
UNLESS you are willing to turn your
- ial.4
through, Alden K Co. The vampires
They offer $1,000 for the business"
'But the other creditorsg
Must lose. Make yourself safe.
The amount offered will put you on
your feet in some new business"
"Money which belongs 10 my credit
ors-no" said Bliss simply.
A score of generous emotions and
impulses stirred the soul Of Clio Morse.
To her at that supreme moment rec
ognizlng the manliness of her employer
She considered her money ms dross
compared to saving his good name and
The wreck of his business. Almost
nj the moment the office was visited by
three men who announced to Bliss that
they represented the bulk of the cred
itors of the house. and were in q po-
sltion to throw the whole matter into
the courts.
"The business is worth something,
stated Bliss. Its established name, its
clientele"
The visitors doubled their offer, but
Bliss shook his head persiStently
NO he said resoluteiy.
"The entire debts will aggregate
about $4,000" observed the lawyer.
you people can well afford TO give
double that"
1--WE shall begin court proceedings
at once" threatened the leader of the
trio
Waltz
1t was Clio who spoke Her eyes
were flashing her pulses quiyering.
She advanced and confronted the fair
~ startled group.
At will give 5000 for the business.
DO not think am out of my wits. Mr..
Bliss, she added with smile To her
employer who, indeed regarded her
with incredulity. and Amusement. IF
YOU will call one OF your clerks, / will
write out a check and he can cash it,
and pay of these gentlemen now and
the other claims later"
An hour later Warren Bliss dropped
into a chair. fairly colapsing with the
reaction from the vivid. rapidly sue
ceeding events of the past 60 minutes.
His creditors had left. the lawyer also.
lie ana Clio were alone. His eyes
traversed her face with "a wan but
searching glance.
as II all dream?" he asked vague
liz. Make me understand for I am
IN daze."
1T Is SO simple murmured Clio.
Il had the money and have thought
it all out | will sell you back half
interest IN the business for 5000.
Isn't that fair?" and then womanlille
the strain Of the hour broke her down
and she had "a good crying spell.
She looked up as he moved 60 her
side and his hand rested on her fair
head. reverently but caresslng as she
,obbed out the story Of her legacy and
her gratitude for his helpful kindness
when she needed II md his true friend