The Meeker herald., 1919-10-04

hs called It. To-day. T,aA and wAiiasn
turned me down cold SAID the fultou
County 0rowers' association rere 6ll-
lag his orders quicker and cheaper.
WHAT'S to be doner'
Henry scratched his head thought
fully. then rose uncertainty and
grabbed bis hat.
Sim OF for Fultonvilie. the county
seat" hs announced from the door.
"It's dull old place. but ri smoke
that crowd out-see II ! DON'T
Early the following morning Henr3
presented himself at an once over
the Fulton National Bank. on the main
street Of that quiet village, villa the
neat sign on II, "Eulton County Grow
srs' Association"
want to see your boss" he a.
nounced to an alert clerk. who rass
from his typewriter to take Henry's
card. He disappeared into an inner
once and presently emerged.
Cant be seen." he announced
crisply. '-Too busy. Call tomorrow"
"But ! must see him." profestso
Henry. scowling. II made 4 special
trip down here. can't kill time
around here until tomorrow"
"But you can't see him." came the
answes. accompanied by . neetins
smile, "until tomorrow. There's =
show in town tonight. And dance at
the hotel. Maybe you might 60 to one
Of"
Bother dances and shows!" he
snapped, and left the once Indignant
ly: but the Quletude and inaction Of
the long afternoon made him recon
slider. and at 7:1O, after good dinner.
he stood In his room and surveyed
himself in his evening togs before the
mirror. Then he went downstairs into
the ballroom. Pausing for 4 moment
at the door. he glanced about him aud
then his heart pounded wildly. Was
that-just then she turned. and AZ
their eyes met be advanced toward
her.
-Jean." he almost shouted In delight.
"Is It really youi"
"No other" She gave him q cool
impersonal smile. "Are you dancingr
IF I may have one with you" he
answered quickly. and as the music
began they sprang into step with their
old usual grace. After the dance he led
her into one of the small parlOrs. and
she sat down happily.
"That was nne," she enthused.
"Worthy all my trouble to get up the
affair.""
.Did you get-this-up" he demand
ed. dubiously.
"Why. certainly" she replied. smii-
ing at her program. "With help. Of
course. There's 10 much to be done.
you know. Sorry couldn't see you
today"
"But didn't call" he started to
answer. puzzled.
Eyes. you did. too." she answered.
enjoying his pusslement. my clerk
brought your card In to me-"
Henry opened his mouth In absolute
amaSement, then faced her accusingly.
'You are"
~The Fulton County association
yes" Her eyes twinkled roguishly.
"Otherwise known As q mountain Of
flower and nutf."
"Oh. l didn't mean that" he start
Cd to protest, but she cut him OF.
'Oh. yes, you did," she rejolned.
quickly. "But 1t wasn't 30. And
mean to prove 1t to you. You wanted
the mountain to come to Mohammed.
but wouldn't do 1t. wanted you TO
know that Il"
"But this dance" he whispered.
huskily. for his voice had gone from
shock. "You had time to arrange this
and work besides"
"On an eiEhthour-day schedule" she
answered. "Well, what do you think
Of me nowf
Il think" he began. gazing At her
hungrily. then almost shouted, II sur
render-at your terms. Where-er-
shall lay down my armsr'
"Here." pointing to her two satiny
shoulders, and he met her terms COM
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