Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-18
The
Substitute
Millionaire
HUBERT FOOTNER

We'll, you are satisfied, aren',
your she asked in an offhand tone
Il mean if it's true that hess quit.
Let him get away? said Jack
surprised. "Oh, Kate.'
Kate hung her head blushing.
The point is, are you satisfied to
have me stop?' Jack demanded. you
know what you said"
Il don't think YOU ought to take
unnecessary risks" she murmured.
This was sweet to Jack. In order
to get more of it he made believe not
to see her drift. las to that" he said
carelessly, 1.-THE risk is no greater
than it's been right along,
She shook her head. mo, feel he
means what he says. 1t was a warn
ing. He has a queer SENSE of fair
play" Is
The enraptured Jack forgot 'ssMr
B" and all else. Kitty, do yo, realize
what you're saYing!f he cried.s tDl
you mean you are satisfied I've done
my job, and are willing to marry me
now? You blessed darling! We could
get a license this afternoon. We
don't need any further preparations,
do we? oh. what happiness!.l i1te-
II wouldn't marry you at an honr's
notice-or any mani" said Kate with
an indignation. somewhat weakened
by the consciousness of her inconsis-
tency. Il need weeks to get ready
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''Weeks," echoed Jack with fallins
countenance.
We'll, days, anyway" ei9sr 24lE
But will you, in a week?'
will you give up the chase of this
man? Turn your case over to the
police now. After all it's their busi-
ness
A reaction took place in Jack. ooh,
Kitty!" he said in distress. How can
I? All my life I'd feel as If I'd left
my Job half finished. I'd feel as If
I'd been scared off. How could /
respect myself? How could you re-
spect me-"
She snatched her hand out of his.
At first he thought he had offended
her. but presently he perceived that
she was moved by quite different
feeling She was ashamed She
lifted an humble glance to his.
You're right" she whispered. TT
was just moment Of weakness. /
wouldn't have let you give it up
really, when had had time to think.
How will YOU be able to respect me
now?"
He rapturously repossessed himself
OF her hand. kitty, you silly! Do
you think will be blaming you for
loving me a little! How many times
have I cometo you ready to give up,
and had you send me back into the
fight again, This just eaualizes
things little" He smiled at her
teasingly. 'You won't be able 60 be
50 superior, that's all.'
y She looked at him with an odd shy
light in her eyes that he had not
seen before. You goose! II you
knew"
Lets get married anyway" he
pleaded There's no manner of sense
in putting it off any longer"
She shook her head. mo. We set
a task for ourselves. Let's accomplish
it first"
We'll, tell me. you love me, and TIL
be satisfied"
You known it. You've always
known it,
But tell me in plain downright
English"
She did.
After an interval of divine foolish
ness. they came down to earth again
and Jack recollected his new plans
I've got a difficult and disagree
able job for you." said he.
What's that?"
( Did you ever hear of Miss stalev,s
Employment Bureau?"
Certainly. It's the best-known in
town. All the fashionable women
patronize it,
liriam's going there Tomorrow
morning to engage a maid
''WeH?"
Il want you to get the job.''
Good, Heavens! Let me collect my
wits! Lady's maid, Il"
Look what I've been!"
"Oh, it isn't that mind! But could
l get away with ft?"
why not? She wants maid to do
for her, suppose, what you oryii-
narily do for yourself
How will land the job?"
Simple go there and register, and
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