The Lamar register., 1920-09-29

spoke Of the wealth of the city. the
wonderful public works and buildings.
lie spoke 50 convincingly that Avorn,
thing pertaining to Latin-kmerica,
found herself keenly interested.
"This is not hearsay," he went on
~ have been there lately. 1t is IA
wonderful opportunity"
For what?' asked Avora.
"'rn invest answered the young
man earnestly. though unexpectedly.
Ills cnmpnniin drew back puzzled.
Tile cit, has issued some new per
cent '"nd~: thrv are wonderfully Sc
,rucu. n IL u ~ar, investment. etc"
II he had suddenly drenched Avora
IN ice wafer he could not have chilled
her more thoroughly. And under it
The burning modification. He had
rh"-"n her rs possible customer for
his hondS and she had fallen for his
smooth talk.
Instantly She rose to her feet. ad-
iusiins her fur. Il have an appoint
mcni." she remarked icily.
lie accompanied her to the street.
still talking about the bonds. Il don't
ash YEN to decide now. Here Is my
card; look me up in day or so. If
there Is anything | can do FOR You or
cNplnin-"
She ignored the pronered paste
hoard aud nnlrllng conrtly. disappear
cd In TIE early afternoon throng.
When sh" reached home painting
with Indignation she paced the floor
lilltd with mortlfying thoughts and
threw herself wrctched with self-re-
pronrh, ncrnss the bed Conscience
began Ia prick. 100. so thar finally
the only relief was to decide to tell
Herbert about 1t. IL was odd, though
sh" thought with just II touch of vanI-
~. that he would take me for a
woman of wealth." And that com.
forted II little. Herbert has talked to
me about investing that little legacy
Aunt Harriet left me. but never
could get interested in bonds and
things"
She put on telling her husband till
after dinner. and then when they were
seated cozily In the little living room
she found II very difficult To begin.
tell aboJt Il made the whole thing
seem very common and ridiculous.
Herbert" finally In II faltering
voice. bending low over Il bit OF EN-
brnidcry. "a mana young mnn-was
telling me about Argentine bonds
"Oh. yes interrupted her husband.
looking up from his paper. that's
81. Well. hnw did YOU like young
Rigby: Nice. smart boy; Did you
remember himf"
Avora looked up open-mouth-d. then
''No--i mean" stopped. feeling very
foolish.
u told him. ten la one my wife
won't remember that introduced you
one day In the brokers Office. I told
him to Try our apartment first. and
II you we're out "a try the shopping
district; also might try the lobby Of
the Albeinarlr Where did lie meet
your"
"Albemarle." answered AvOra weak
~. Herbert. did you want him 10
sell me bond?"
''Ol. I don't know. dear. You see.
your voice sounded 50 lonesome over
lHF liihhts hIf hlNft Nbu uhh huuS VII
rement cred that II was your birth
day. Young I,igby iusr happened to
come in and told him 10 look you
up and try TO interest you In some
investments. | thought II would help
you 10 pass lonely day. dear.
tried TO get you on the phone. bat
your line was busy"
His wife rose with fuce ayerted
there were tears in her eyes.
Il hated 10 think of You all Hioi e
Oh your birthday. dear" added the
husband checrfully. "But come over
here. Avora. Wen make II up tomor-
rowl How about going out to the
country Might look at some little
bungalows In the suburbs. think you
would get acquainted very easily thete
aud not he 80 lonesome. chf' AvOrn
cuddled M on her husbands lap and
pressed kiss on his check