The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-06-03
THE LIGHT
OF TRUTH
By SAIDEE E. BALLOON

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His collar had been turned, his cuffs
likewise. To an attentive observer the
fact would have been patent. His
coat was buttoned up rather closely,
betokening sensitiveness as to spot
less linen. The shine on his shoes was
of yesterday. Altogether. Ross Tin
dele did not present the perfect ele-
gance of garb and bearing that had
made him conspicuous figure as the
star guest at the Waltham hotel for
two weeks past.
For all the evidences noted of care
lessness or lack Of funds, he entered
the Waltham bank with his usual air
of assured independence. President,
he spoke tersely, and the cashier in
clined his head towards glass door
bearing that official word. AS he
pushed it open Tindelle hesitated, for
the only occupant of the room was
charming young lady whose loneliness
dazzled him quite with her unexpected
presence.
Pardon me-" spoke Tindelle. 1T
was Mr. Marsh wished to see."
"NIy father, yes. He will be here in
moment" replied Miss Bertha
Marsh, and her eyes expressed the
graciously courteous attention the
presence of really handsome man
could not help but influence. Just
then her father appeared, nodded
casually to Tindelle whom he, like all
the other residents, had become ac-
customed to see about the town, and
looked inquiringly.
"Mr. Marsh," spoke the caller, II am
Ross Tindelle, as you may know.
have been disappointed as to remit
lance. 1t may arrive today, it may not
come for week. owe my hotel and
other bills amounting to somewhere
near one hundred dollars. VIII you
loan me that amount for thirty days?"
John Marsh viewed the applicant
critically, but only for moment. This
was certainly fine looking young
man with refinement, intelligence and
above all character manifested in face
and bearing. The banker sat down at
his desk, drew book of blanks to-
wards him and proceeded to fill out
one Of them.
zone hundred-thirty days, you say
surely. I am glad to accommodate
you, Mr.. Yindelle."
Bertha Marsh expressed a slight
culver Of suspense, relief and glad
ness, too. A pleased, proud smile
crossed the lips of the applicant.
"That is pretty kind and compli-
mentary, Mr.. Marsh," he said. II am
a comparative stranger to you.'
II trust you entirely, Mr.. Tindelle,"
said the banker. "There is the light
of truth in your eyes. Please sign on
the first line and our cashier will hon
or the commitment" and Ross Tin
dele with a bow of thanks, including
the pretty daughter, who seemed
pleased at the outcome of the circum-
stance Of the moment, left the room.
Its occupants were again father and
daughter when, five days later, Ross
Tindelle again entered the bank.
There was further deterioration Wis
ible as to dress and bearing, but he
was the same composed and definite
person as to speech and directness.
"Mr. Marsh" he said at once, my
remittance has not arrived and may
not. I am the litigant in the city in
case involving nearly fifty thousand
dollars. My attorney has. always
financed me on the basis of a liberal
contingent fee, but he writes me that
it now looks as if we will lose the suit
and does not feel like going any fur
ther in the way of money advances.
owe you one hundred dollars. To
pay it must 60 to work here in Wal
than. You are putting up that new
block next to the hotel. Will you give
me note to your contractor recon-
mending me for employment"
Without comment, in his usual sys-
tematic way, MI. Marsh wrote out the
introduction requested. Again with
quiet dignity Ross Tindelle bowed his
thanks.
in casual way, asked her father
about Tindelle. "He Is working at
day labor reported the banker. dig
ging a cellar, hauling material in a
wheelbarrow."
ooh, father!'' burst forth Bertha ir-
repressibly.
John Marsh was quick to detect the
note of pity and interest in his daugh-
ter's voice. II see he has won your
good will as well as my own," he said
clearly: s&eysr mind that: Re is
} Afsa 1aLa E!Eas sa $50 E5st 70 s. how
& Il Wass{d 81 Is Asf;II i6st The dsy
before the note was due, bronzed, hand
hardened, but clear Of eye, vibrant
and ybuoyant Of tone, .Tindelle came
into the bank and paid the note. Ber-
tina was there.
"a friend. has sent me some money"
Tindelle told them. II believe my
lawyer is intent on selling me out to