The Meeker herald., 1919-07-12

a rcsplendent uniform opened the door
invltIngly TO Helen and her party. He
then offered them a handsome box of
chocolates.
"SonIetliIng to regnle yourselves
them sn,ilingly. "Our company wishes
Its guests to he content" And he
lenped Into his seat aud drove OF. Ev-
cry fifteen feet huge sign greeted
their gaze. proclnIming the mammoth
possibilities q: this coming metropolis.
Marley Heights. And then the ma
chine entered long court Of honor
tnll. white-pninted columns-lnbcled
1.-THE Road 10 Wealth" And ms II mys-
ticnliy warned Of their nppronch the
strains of brass band greeted them
us they rolled Into large open space
which the sIgnposts called "The
Square"
Helen's heart give little tug rs
Bob Wakefield, with n winning smile
and Immediately grooMed. hnstencd
toward them. Helen and Doris met
him. while Mr.. Clayton turned toward
the office.
"Welcome to Marley Heights. In
dies" he greeted them Oily. md Hell.
en- shIvered-he hndn't been that nice
to her lately. "Will you follow me-"
And then. MS he showed them over
the vast trnct, explaining volubiy Its
muny advantages. Helen started to
grow dIstrustful OF both. 1t seemed
patent to her that Doris was flirting
with Bob-her Bob.
"The greatest clnnce In your life.
miss" Bob was saying. "You md
your mother should locate here. You
Will pardon me. I'm sure. II say 1t.
hut I'm only human. A pretty girl
Ike you ought to do what she can to
keep looking attractive. And what Is
more attractive thnn a pretty girl In
II pretty home in fine neIghborhood?"
He leaned closer to Doris. so that
Helen barely heard him whisper. "Td
especially love 10 have you out here
live here myself. nnd-wcll, yon
know" And Bob managed well-sim-
ulnted blush. Helen shuddered. What
duplicity.
But why" Doris further shocked
Helen. "why can't You cnll to see me
In town."
ann so busy" Helen felt relieved to
hear him. ~ have so mnny people to
sell to-such rush all the time. But
I'd love TO have you nnd"-turnlng to
Hclen-"your mother out here"
"I's entirely too bleak" came Hell
eu's ley Outburst. I'D die Of lonesome
ness" And ns Bob looked at her
strangely she took Doris arm md
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 tn"
center of town"
The remainder of his speech fell on
empty ears. ms Helen and Doris had
turned md walked away. Bob looked
after them II moment and then. stump
ing his heel into the emrth. made n
Decline for the office OF the manager.
"I'm through. Mr.. Bnrtwell." he nm
nounced snvagely. business Is rot
ten and"
"Bu,. Mr.. Wakefield" protested the
manager ingratintingly. at 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 up!' Bob jerked out
rudcly I'm tired of nll this glitter
ing shnm-why. there Isn't II Thing real
anywhere around here. Real values,
buh! Three thnusnnd-do lots out
of cheap hundred-dollar acre! Real
neiylbors. bunk a couple T dirty
old hicks that didn't know amy better
signed contracts and felt like n pick
.pocket. Courtesy - why, I've been
making love TO women, coddllng chill
dren-j,Ist to make 'em buy, TIL I've
been ashamed to tell my Cir love
her. And I do love her. / idolize
her. l."
"rell that to her" spoke up henvy-
set old gentleman with twinkling eyes,
who advanced smilingly toward Bob.
who regarded him In RmnZement.
.She's right outside. But I'm inter
eSteu IN lIllS Ihiiu' 81 '"t o"' W.
knocks. don't blame you. but you've
got better work nhead Of You. Follow
me-"
And then Mr. Clayton led the as
tonIshcd Bob to the Limousine.
"UeIen," he said. with glenn In
his eyes. Bob wants to tell you some
thing. Go over there In that grove
with her, Bob"
"What's the USE" yelled Rob Wake
field leaning into the machine and
grasping her In his arms. u can tel'
her here. You're the most wonderful.
darling. beautiful creature in the
world. love you so much that"
"Are you sure. Bob" she asked. with
n thrill In her tone, that you mean
thatW