The Prescott daily news., 1920-04-09
LOVES INSU ANCE
By JESSIE E. sHERwIN

Two boyhood friends met in the in- surance office of Randall Porter, and its proprietor gave Willis Borden warm, hearty welcome.
 Come to the city to settle down, l hear," voiced the latter in a tone of pleased satisfaction. Retired from business a rich man at twenty eight. Borden, you are certainly one of for tunes favorites. Not hurried yet but l,need not ask the question. You always prided yourself as an inveter- ate woman hater, you know"
 You put it harshly, Porter" chided Borden mildly. Say, rather, a being immensely contented with the single state, and inclined to be shy of the responsibilities that marriage incurs. Yes, fortunately, have no incum- brances. I intend to settle down in comfortable bachelor quarters and de- vote myself to reviving cOmpanionship with my old friends like yourself. You have an air of prosperity your self" continued Borden, glancing about the well equipped office and into an in- her room where the stenographer sat, entirely occupied in work at her type writer. csstf A8A
 q have done pretty we'll" replied Porter, with a certain pride. "Of course may hope for any business you may have in my lines."
 "As it comes along surely. 1 have no property to protect from fire haz- ard, however. already carry some fair life insurance By the way. though, some of my friends have ad; vised me that coming out of my busi- ness shell and essaying the society role 1 may become victim of de signing mother-ih-law prospective. say, you don't insure against marriage, do youw
 "On the contrary" replied Porter with perfect serenity, i've take Lloyd's risks on anything from a mans can ship trip around the world. Love in surance? Oh. dear, yes! and as you are non-hazardous in that respect thousand for a year will. cost you mere pittance."
 Book me instantlyw ordered Bor- den, joining in the whimsical raillery of the moment. "And, by the way, expect 1t will be some time before definitely settle as to my permanent place of habitat. In the meantime I have some business to transact. Would you indulge me enough to let me sort of make your office here my headquarters, dropping in once in a while when I have an appointment?'
 "You will oblige and honor me by considering the office your own," re- piled Porter accommodating "I am going East for two weeks and you can use my desk freely. Miss Trum- bull-a moment please"
 The stenographer was at the side of her employer in an instant.
 "My friend, Mir. Borden" went on Porter and Miss Trumbull directed a mere casual fitting glance at Porter, in recognition of the introduction, and then concentrated her attention solely upon her employer. You will see that my friend has the full use Of the office until my return"
 Miss Cleora Trumbull bowed silent lr and was back at her typewriter with the diligence of a well-trained employee, all business, and so oblivi- ous to Borden that he looked slightly nettled. at
 "There is a jewel" spoke Porter enthusiastically. "No shirking work, no wasting time, no chatting or hirt- ing with the young men in the next office, like her predecessors. And, by the way, Borden, I half believe she is your prototype. You are a woman hater: she acts like man hater."
 ssYou put me in a rather ungraceful category" resented Borden, some what piqued. "The young lady is cer- tainly an agreeable contrast to the general run of simpering, made-up co- ouettes it has been my fate to meet"
 Porter left the city the next morn ing About noon Borden came into the office. Miss Trumbull received him with a pleasant nod, bpt went on strictly with her work. After attend ing to some correspondence Borden reouested her to take some dictation.
 "I,ightning quick in her work, and m waste" ruminated Borden. a trifle disappointed, however, for Miss Trum- ,,1ll offered no excuse for chat. His raspect for the young lady increased and he realized that idleness after gears of close attention to work was making life drearily moDotonous. One .7av her mother visited the office, and