The Winslow mail., 1920-11-26
Sentiment and
Business
M
BY JACK LAYTON
Conr dpht 1919 hv Wastern Nexsnanar ITnion

GeralO GOFQOU WIS uedTl-DredhcI.
That is what his own familiar friends
good naturedly dubbed him.
mo use for US to try to step in,
Gerry" they would say, "the girls can't
zee anyone else when you're around"
And silently Gerald accepted the
statement; why attempt to deny what
vas patiently true?
"I'n be hanged if 1. can see what
makes you irresistible to the feminine
eye," Tom cheerfully remarked.
"It may be the feminine mind to
which I appeal" Gerry modestly sug-
xested. II sure have a way with the
wimmin."
"In Cartersville you'll be overwhelm-
ng," Tom said mournfully. II won
Ter why drought you out, just when
I'm having a budding affair of my
)wn? Heretofore we native males
1ad things pretty much our own way,
)ut after my college acquaintance with
you, l can see that things are going to
happen to u.s.
Lead me on" Gerald boastfully in
yited, and Tom did.
The first pretty girl to whom the
visitor was presented was Toms cous-
n. In the course of events Toms own
sweetheart followed, and after that
several choice charmers of village soci
.ty. Easily and indifferently Gerald
conquered everything. The girls seemed
,ut to await his invitations, refusing
attentions of former cavaliers In the
ear that they might not be free to ac-
,ept those Of the dashing stranger.
what the deuce do you talk about
o keep a girl entertained for hours at
stretch?" Tom peevishly questioned.
'It isn't my TALK Gerald pleasant,
explained, "they like the way / do
ny hair"
But the conqueror's own interest ap
reared to be aroused for the first time
Is an auto, driven by charming girl,
oiled past the veranda where the two
friends sat.
"Who," asked Gerald eagerly, sis
hat lovely girl? have met her sew
.ral times OH the street. She's win.
aer, and she doesn't seem to mix
with any Of you"
Fright, as usual" Tom agreed, "and
he answer is that she won't mix.
Prefers to tear around the country in
Ter splendid car, stops at the hotel
With severe old aunt, and turns down
Ill invites the girls give her. Comes
rom a fine family in the city, too
hey have mutual friends here.
"Judge Bakers wife introduced me
20 the girl, but did not seem to make
I hit.
I'm going to meet her right now,"
Gerald declared.
Tom studied the young man in white
iannels before him.
you'll be the lucky guy, Of course"
be said ruefully. And so it afterWard
appeared.
'Like had met like" the girls re-
marked bitterly, and there was specu-
lation as to the ending of the affair.
Every afternoon Miss Standish, from
the city, awaited at the hotel door the
appearance of Gerald Gordon. Then to-
yether they would whirl away in her
car.
In the enjoyment Of the game Ger.
lid had been conscienceiess-a had
aot realized serious side. Now Tom
rallied at his friends fits Of moody alb
straction.
"Why mopeY he asked gayly, zig
1ot the fair lady already won? Else
why these daily trips along the river
-oad, the long rides up steep country
hills?"
'"The rides" Gerry replied, "are all
light. But why won't Ruth Standish
let me visit her at the hotel-or come
with me to some Of your confounded
sances, Or"
''r'he aunt" Tom suggested, may
object"
Gerald's gloomy face frightened. =
''If you love the girl" Tom burst
out. "why don't you tell her so?"
II WILL" Gerald suddenly decided,
snd crossed the street to where his
ideal sat on the hotel veranda.
Resolutely the conqueror of feminine
hearts approached and dropped into
4 chair at the girls side.
II have something to tell you," Ger
aid began, "and I'm going to say II
now while 1 have the chance. In
minute that old-your aunt-will be
here, and while we are driving you
avoid giving me an oppor-
tunity.
II love you, RNth Standish; no man
ever loved woman more; and I want
you to be my WIFE,"
Flushing, the girl sprang to her
feet.
Mr. Gordon !" she demonstrated,
why do you talk like that? I have
given you absolutely no encouragement
none at all. There can be no Ques-
tion of love between u.s."
mo encouragement Gerry cried
fiercely; "what of those rides In the
car-your car-you called and took
mo uorrco1f ond-v