South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-03

in black. stepped out. signalling
Courteously but vivaCiously TO the
boat TO wait. Time was of the least
importance in the schedule of the
Dixie Belle: Captain MacFarland
gave the order. and the boat re-
ceived it's ultimate two passengers.
For, upon the arm of the tall, elder
~ gentleman. as he crossed the
gangway. was a little elderly lady
with a gray curl depending quantity
forward of her left ear.
Captain MacFarland was at the
wheel therefore it seemed 70 j.
Pickney Bloom. who was the only
other passenger. that il should be
his TO play the part OF host 20 the
boats new guests, who were, doubt
less, on a scenery-viewing eXpedi-
ton. He stepped forward with that
translucent. child-candid smile upon
his fresh. pink COunteuance. with
that air Of unaffected sincerity that
was redeemed from bluffness only
by its exquisite calculation, with
that promptitude that so well suited
his Calling-with all his stock i'm
trade well TO the front. he stepped
forward 10 receive Colonel and Mrs.
Peyton BlaylOCk. With the grace
OF "A grand marshal or a wedding
usher, he escorted the two passeng-
ers TO a side of the upper uecK.
from which the scenery wa sup
posed TO present itself to the on
servers in increased quantity and
quality. There i'm comfortable
steamer chairs, they sat and began
TO piece together the random lines
that were 10 form an intelligent par
agraph in the big history of little
events.
our home. sir" said Colonel
BlaylOck, removing his wide brim-
med. rather shapeless black felt nat.
/ lis in Holly SprinEs-Holly Springs.
Georgia. ] am very proud TO make
your acquaintance. Mr.. Bloom. Mrs.
Blaylock and myself just arrived i'm
OkOChee this morning sir. on bust
ness-business of Importance i'm
connection with the recent rapid
march of progress in this section of
our state"
The Colonel smoother back with
a sweeping gesture. his long. smooth.
gray locks. His dark eyes. still fiery
under the heavy. black brows. seem
ed inappropriate 10 the face of "A
business man. He looked rather TO
he an old courtier handed down
from the reign Of Charles. and de
attired i'm a modern suit Of fine. but
ravelling and seam-worn. broad
cloth.
Yes sir" said Mr.. Bloom. in his
heartiest prospectus voice, things
have been whizzing around Oko-
chez. Biggest industrial revival
and waking up to natural resources
Georgia ever had. Did you happen
to squeeze in on the ground floor in
any OF the gilt-edge crafts. Col
Onel %
We'll. sir" said the Colonel. hes
itatinE in courteous doubt. If 1 un-
derstand your question. I may say
that / took the opportunity 10 make
am investment that ] believe will
prove quite advantageous-yes sir.
I believe il Will result i'm both pc
cuniary profit and agreeable occu-
patton"
Colonel Blaylock" said the little
elderly lady. shaking her gray curl
and smiling indulgent explanation
at j. Pinkney Bloom. lis so devoted
20 business He has such a talent
FOR fnancierinS and markets and i'm
vestments and those kinds OF things
7 myself am extremely fortunate i'm
having secured him for q partner on
lies Journey am so IMMERSED in
those formidable but very useful
branches Of learning
Colonel Blaylock rose and made a
how-a bow that belonged with silk
stockings and lace ruffles and veil
vet.
Practical affairs. he said. with
a wave Ok his hand toward the pro-
moter. are. If / may use the COM
/ parison. the garden walks upon
which We tread through life. view
ing upon either side Of Us the flow
ers which brighten that journey II
/ is my pleasure 10 be able 10 lay out
walk or two Mrs. BlaylOck. sir.
is one OF those fortunate higher spir-