Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-11-11
A Timely Hint
By VICTOR REDcLlFFE
10. 1920. Western Newspaper Union.

wire was attached and behind the
samples of gloves and neckwear per-
fOrated screen. and at once cOlnpre-
hended that some one 1t concealed
was operating the buzzer to attract
attention to the display. He was
about to move on when distinctly as
though spoken In his ear came the
words:
"A painsof our gloves would greatly
adapt themselves to those shapely
hands of yours"
II was almost startling. so familiar
~ were the words uttered. For mo-
ment Raydon was mystified. Then he
observed horn at slot in the upper
window. The advertising medium be-
hind the screen. who could see With
out being seen. was telephoning from
her covert, direct to each passerby.
The silvery tones Of the hidden tele-
phonist had sweet cadence that
robbed them of any suggestion of
FRESHNESS" or insolence. Their final
utterance was practical. Gliding, d.
recting In mild. friendly way:
"Don't go down at the heel when
you can buy so cheap at this store"
Raydon glanced at his gloveless
hands, surveyed the reflection of a
turned collar and wrinkled tie in the
glittering window pane and stepped
to the open doorway of the store. AS
he entered he glanced curiously at a
booth attached to the display window,
hut It was open only at the rear and
his curiosity was not gratified as to
the owner of the voice which had ad-
vised so pleasantly. He purchased
several articles and left the place with
brisker step and new purpose
manifested In his eyes.
"Down at the HEELS" he sOlilo-
quized "a fair hint. The young lady
must be a keen one to read my plight.
When man loses two thousand
dollar position and finds the best he
can secure Is less than half that
amount, he gets the down and out feel
ing very quickly. Oh. well. here's for
another try. have gone sort of slip
sllod. Now to brace up and make
dght for what is due any enterprislng
| young man."
| Raydon started out next morning a
| pink of perfection SO far as several
new and becoming additions to his
wardrobe were concerned. He was an
expert accountant and he CHANGED to
apply for position In large mer-
camille establishment where services
Of that character were just then par
ticularly in demand. He was con.
scious of the fact that his neat attire
had considerable to do with his EN-.
ployment.
1t seemed that his good fortune
came all at once. for the flrm which
engaged him. approaching his integ-
ity and efficiency. promoted him the
lrst month and gave him charge Of
an important department. Of the busi-
| ness.
Raydon felt that the sweet voiced
lady Of the furnishing shop had been
the cause Of his change In fortune.
One day he purchased the choicest
box Of candy he could find and was
seized with an irresistible impulse to
see and thank his benefactress.
He entered the store and made his
way around to the space behind the
show window. A bold faced fiashy
young girl chewing gum and over
decked with cheap gewgaws eyed him
nirtatiously. Raydon was keenly dis
appointed. Then he noted that she
did not have the sweet. mellow voice
that had so allured him.
Last month as was passing out
SIDE" he explained, "some one called
attention to my gloves"
"Oh. that wasn't me-" came the
speedy reply. 1--WE only been here a
week. That must have been Miss Iva
Irving"
| "Is-is the young lady here nowr'
asked Raydon.
Eyes. you'll find her At the cashiers
desk." and the speaker indicated
where 1t was.
Raydon went thither. His eyes
rested this time upon a sweet. be-
witchlng face fully In accord with the
well remembered voice. For a mo-
ment he was embarrassed, then boldly
he recited the motive of his mission.
He was so clear and earnest. the eyes
Of Miss Iva Irving rested kindly upon
him. She accepted the box Of candy
II have little niece who shall
share II with me-" she said, land will
be charmed with the really pretty
story Of how q casual word led to your
success In lettering your circum
stances"
It was wonderful how quickly those
sterling natures responded to the i'm
pulse Of friendship and appreciation
each Of the other. Their companion
ship was Invested of all embarrass
ment and superficiality. for the good
that had come from the simple cir
cumstances was always before theil
view.
Iva Irving had spoken of how vel
q neat glove would become the shapely
hand Of Oscar Raydon. and he turned
the table upon her one day.
II must get in the secret booth som.
day when you are passing BY" hs
said playfully, land suggest to yo1
how well an engagement ring woult
look upon your hand. Miss Irving
and then he got the said hand within
his fervent clasp and did not releas,
II until its owner had listsne1 b hil