The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-01-28
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CLEVER GIRL
BY +. B. ANDERSON

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Copyright. 1920. Western Newspaper Unionl
When Aston & Co. arranged for an
iemciency man to steer their business
bark upon the sea Of business the
latter, Gregory Hall, started in as q
bred-in-the-bone disciplinarian and de
yelOped into an autocrat. Hall was a
practical economist. He introduced
rules and methods that cut out waste
q both time and money. p,
Cyril Blake. nephew Of the rich
manufacturer, was somewhat nettled
- the superior airs of this domineer.
Ing tyro and the rapidity with which
ne won business distinction. Hall &C.
cepted recognition as to his ability, but
did not flare or fash as to manner Of
attire. A cold. unsympathetic being,
he pursued the even tenor of his way,
his calculating eye ever on the alert,
lived modestly, had no bad habits ap-
parently and kept exclusively to him.
self.
Cyril was anxious to win the favor
Of his uncle. He was one of half a
dozen relatives Of the manufactures
who had been taken into his service.
and he alone had stayed. Just now,
After year at the grind, Cyril was
particularly anxious to stand we'll with
the stern old millionaire, for he was III
love with Miss Ethel Mason. his ste
nographer. She was poor and humble,
and all that, and unknown IN accepted
social circles. The manufacturers was
q great stickler MS to social ethics and
Cyril realized that his irascible TEN.
per might become infiamed Ii he
learned that his nephew was wooing a
young lady outside of the family set
Nearly every Saturday afternoon
Cyril met Ethel at a public park and a
stroll or an auto ride resulted. One
day they passed Hall. Cyril noted q
sly crafty smile illuminate the sinister
features OF his uncle's manager.
The next week Cyril was called into
MT. Alston's private Office. The latter
had been surly and disagreeable for
several days. He informed Cyril that
he wished him to spend a week in an
other city for the house. Cyril dis
liked being away from Ethel, but de-
parted on his mission.
During his absence Hall perfected
plot he had formed. It's success in a
way depended on the elimination Of
both Cyril lind Ethel from the, estab-
lishment, for, in a measure, they were
Z check on Ills operations He had al.
feddy advised Mr.. Aston Of his
nephew's attachment 7 for the pretty
stshographer Z and she :, had been
promptly discharged Cyril. suspect
ing the talebearer, passed him with a
look OF undisguised dislike and con
tempt as ne made his way to the OF,
nee u his uncle. The latter was ready
u u icongratnlate Cyril on his successful
business trip. but his nephew,s face
vas stern and accusing as he asked:
lIes'uncle, why has Miss Mason been
discharged from your sefyice?"" ,,og :,
~ guess I had better tell you the
TRUTH responded Mr.. Aston. Il
learned that, you were all but engaged
TO her. can't have that, you know.
II you have not sufficient respect for
me to marry in your class am
through with you"
'You are indeed through with me,
and with you!" cried Cyril, indig-
nantly. miss Mason is worthy Of any
mans regard and ! love her dearly.
Il IL 10 a question of giving her up or
remaining In your good graces l shall
say good-by."
Cyril had no doubt that he would
md his missing love, but at the end Of
two days gave up the quest in despair.
He decided that Ethel had left the
city. q He passed a !wretched week. At
III end he received letter, evidently
posted on q train. re- ~ 49, :. - ~.
"Dear friend" 1t read, "you' shan
soon hear from me, and probably III 9
way that will clear the situation. Trust
and believe In me-" @.". III. - r.,
Cyril found employment at new
SOURCE. Twice he met his uncle on the
street and bowed courteously, but the
latter refused to recognize him. Then,
pns day. 4 glorious sunburst of JOY H.
lumined his lonely, longing soul. He
met Ethel on the street. There were
mutual greetings, such as only loyal,
loving hearts can experience.
" have just come from your uncle"
said Ethel. 1.-THE day was discharged
from his service I overheard enough
between himself and Hall to know that
the latter had brought about our trou-
bic. Then ! remembered something.
For some months he had been handling
the new account with Robert Lull,
Springfield, and several times Noticed
discrepancies In that account. Do you
know what he was doing? Shipping
double consignments to Lull, who was
bis accomplice, and billing only one.
The thought came to me to go to
and seek employment with
I.ull, which l did. An hour since !
proved to your uncle that Hall had
stolen thousands Of dollars worth OF
Iocds from him. 7futt6q 10 "
.r..And my uncle" queried Cyril anx-
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