Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-06-25


Mrs. Poundstone to divan In front Of
the fire, 'this IL certainly delightful
Ny niece will be down in two shakes
of lambs tall. Have cigarette, Mr.
Poundstone."
In the midst Of the commonplace
chatter incident to such occasions, Shlr
ley entered the room; and the Colone
leaving her to entertain the guests
went 10 a small sideboard in one cor
ner and brought forth the materials
as he jOculnrly termed them. Jane,
appeared like magic with tray
glasses and tiny serviettes, and the
Colonel's elixir was passed 10 the com
pany.
'Dee-licious," murmured Mrs. Pound
stone. Perfectly delicious. And moi
strongw
"Have another" her hospitable host
suggested, and he poured II, quite oh
livious of the frightened wink which
the mayor telegraphed his wife. Pound
stone prayed to his rather nebuloui
gods that Mrs. p. would not discus,
automobiles during the dinner.
Alas! The CoioneI's cocktails were
not unduly fortified, but for all that
the two which Mrs. Poundstone hae
assimilated contained just SUFFICIENT
kick" to loosen the lady's tongue
without thickening II. Consequently
about the time the ''piece de resist
ance" made It's appearance, she threw
caution to the winds and adverted to
the subject closest to her heart.
1T was telling Henry as we came NJ
the walk how greatly envied you thai
beautiful sedan, Miss Sumner she
gushed. "How an open car does blow
one around, my deari"
Eyes, indeed" said Shirley limo
Gently.
Heard the McKinnon people had .
man killed up in their woods yester
day. Colonel" Poundstone remarked
hoping against hope to divert the con
versation.
"Yes. The fellows own fault" Pen.
nington replied. HE was one Of those
employees who held to the opinion
that every man is the captain Of his
own soul and the sole proprietor of his
own body--hence that It behooved him
TO look after both, in view of the high
cost Of safety appliances. He was
warned that the logging cable was
weak at that old splice and liable to
pull out of the becket-and sure enough
IL did. The free end Of the cable
snapped back like whip, and"
81 hold to the opinion" Mrs. Pound.
stone interrupted. "that II one wishes
for a thing hard enough and just keeps
on wishing. one is bound to get It."
my DEAR" said Mr.. Poundstons
impressively. III you would only con
fine yourself to wishing, assure you
your chances for success would be In
| fnitely brighter"
There was no mistaking this rebuke
even two cocktails were powerless II
| render Mrs. Poundstone oblivious to y
| with the incest tact In the world. Shir
Icy adroitly changed the subject &C
some tailored shirtwaists she had Cd
served In the window Of local dry
goods emporium that day. and MIRA
Poundstone subsidized.
4 About nine o'clock, Shirley, In re
Spouse 10 q meaning glance from hel
relative. tactfully conveyed Mrs
Poundstone upstairs, leaving her uncle
alone with his prey. Instantly Pen
nington got down to business
"well," he queried. apropos OF noth
ing, what do you hear with reference
to the Northern California Oregon rail
roadf"
Il "Oh, the usual amount Of wind. Colo
mel. Nobody knows what 10 make o
that outfit"
i Pennington studied the end Of hi
cigar moment
/ "Have they made any move to get
franchise7" he asked bluntly. IF the
have, / suppose you would be the hrs
|, man TO hear about IT, ! don't mean {
: be impertinent." he added with
|, gracious smile. "but the fact Is nc
ticed that windbag Ogilvy enterin
your office In the city hall the othe
afternoon. and couldn't help wonder
ing whether his visit was social or Of
!, ficial."
. "Social-so far as could observe,
! Poundstone replied truthfully. wonde
ing Just how much Pennington knew.
preliminary to the official visit.
dare say"
j. The Colonel pulled thoughtfully 70
Q while--for which the mayor wa
e grateful, since II provided time
l. which to organize himself. Suddenl
however. Pennington turned towar
: his guest and fixed the latter with
serious glance.
II hadn't anticipated discussing tn
matter with you. Poundstone, and yo
must forgive me for Il; but the fact
II might as well be frank with you
am very greatly interested In Il
operation OF this proposed railroad.
II is built, II will have very distin
effect on my finances"
"In Just what way7"
disastrous"
II am amazed. Colonel"
"You wouldn't be II you had given Il
subject very close consideration. SUE
a road as the N. @. o. contemplate
will tap about one-third Of the re
wood belt only, while line built fro