The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-01

ing; but II lacked the hollows which,
at the first glance, should have sup
ported the evidence. II was a thin and
oval face. with a mouth OF large and
sympathetic sweetness, forehead
white and high. a prominent, delicate
nose, and irlses Of clear, luminous
gray. II wasn't altogether an Anglo
Saxon type OF countenance, nor was
II definitely European; II seemed
rather TO have taken all the better
qualities from several races. II was
a face TO inspire immediate trust and
confidence and respect. and Harmon,
despite his lack OF practice In all three
tracted by II.
"Vichy-Celestins for me-" said the
old-young man indlfferently.
"rll guess I'll have vichy
too" said Harmon. relaxing. 'If II
wasn't for something I can't Just de-
scribe I'd say well. never
mind. Err what business have
you been in, by the way?"
The younger mans reply was tardy
and not particularly gracious.
"Why, the longest time I ever put
In ut any one business was selling in
surance. The last thing did was to
sell bonds. Why7"
Harmon stiffened. "a salesman
Good Lord That's the last thing in
the world I'd have but, say
You must have been whirlwindi
Why, man with a presence like yours
would hardly have TO open his mouth
You've got a sort OF I'll be |
hanged II I know what to call II =.
but a kind OF feeling. II you know |
what ! mean. Salesman Why. all |
you need is an Introduction and a dot !
ted llnel"
The young man laughed rather for
lornly and slipped his vichy.
"Just at present ! haven't either"
Harmon's gaze was unfaltering, and
his interest and admiration bounded
higher. Mechanically. In accordance
with his habits. he WAS striving TO dis
cover how this new acquaintance
might be put TO practical use. "Was
! right, or was i wrong1 Playing In
hard luck don't strengthen a mans
courage much. even If he tries to BLUM
himself into thinking II does. Cut out
the regret stun; that's my advice, and
you can take II or leave IL. Forget
all that tough luck you had over here.
and get busy figuring out how you're
going TO cash in on all your expert
A fttII Af Oh
you'll land something big in no time.
Can't help II II you try. Salesman
Son, you're carrying your best recon-
right on top OF your own
shoulders
The young man gave him back wry
'mile and finished his vichy.
81 only hope 1t comes true" he said.
Harmon looked at him steadily, and
alling under the spell OF those radiant
features stared and stared until he
anne TO himself and all at once
brought his fist down on the table, 30
hat the glasses rang again.
well. why shouldn't itf As a mat
er OF fact, why shouldn't it?"
The younger mans expression hadn't /
hanged. Meaning whatf"
Meaning" said Harmon deliberate ,
y. that the first thing I've got to do 1
'hen get home is 10 hunt up a couple ,
Z good statesmen myself. Are you
uniting for good Job. or aren't your" ,
Aren't you little hastyi" The /,
Dung mans intonation was sardonic.
I've cleaned up most OF my money" ,
aid Harmon very slowly 70 the cell
49, by making quick decisions. I
lake up my mind pretty fast. II you =,
m Interest me on short notice you
IN interest other people. Mind you,
ere just discussing thls-sOrt OF
linking out loud. No obligation ON =,
ther side. Doesn't do any harm 10 :.
Xix about II. does TT" ,
Then suppose" said the young man !,
acidly. 'you define your idea OF q :,
'od Job. I'm rather particular"
but you admit you're out OF luck,
I'd"
But you admit I'm a whlrlwind."
ne young man smiled with faint III
nusement m
Il said you ought to be-with train is
g." 81
The young mans mouth turned up In
ard az the corners. IN