The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-06-12
THE LIGHT )
OF TRUTH :

his collar had been turned, his Gun
likewise. To an attentive observer th
iact would have been patent. hi
coat vas buttoned up rather closely
pet0kening q sensitiveness as to spot
Iess linen. The shine on his shoes wal
OF yesterday. Altogether, Ross Tin
aeiie did not present the perfect ele
gance Of garb and bearing that hac
MADE him q conspicuous figure as thu
scar guest at the Waltham hotel fol
Two weeks past. w
For all the evidences noted OF care
iessness or lack Of funds, he entered
tne Waltham bank with his usual Dir
o. assured Independence. president"
ne spoke tersely. and the cashier in
ciined his head towards 4 glass door
bearing that official word. As he
pushed It open Tindeiie hesitated. for
the only occupant Of the room wac a
charming young lady whose loyeliness
dazzled him quite with her unexpected
presence.
Pardon me-" spoke TindeIIe. .It
was Mr.. Marsh l wished to see."
NY father, yes. He will be here In
moment" replied Miss Bertha
Marsh. and her eyes expressed the
graciously courteous attention the
presence Of really handsome man
could not help but influences just
tnen her father appeared. nodded
casually to Tindelle whom he. like ali
the other residents, had become &C.
cusfomed to see about the town. and
looked inQuiringly. as rs asa
"Mr. Marsh spoke the caller. ri am
Ross Tfndelle, AZ You may know. ]
nave been disappointed>a s to remit
lance. It may arrive today, 1t may nG |
come tor q week. owe my hotel and
other bulls amounting to somewhere
near one hundred dollars. VIII you
loan me that amount for thirty days3r
John Marsh viewed the applican,
critically. but only for moment. ThI. |
vas certainly q fine looking young
man with refinement, intelligence and |
lD0ve all character manifested In FACE
IND bearing. The banker sat down a,
ais desk. drew book Of blanks to
Yards him and proceeded to oil oui
me Of them,
One hundred-thirty days. you say
surely. / am glad to accommodate
'0u, Mr.. Tindeile."
Bertha Marsh expressed q siigh,
uiEer Of suspense. relief and glad
ess. too. A pleased, proud smile
rossed the lips of the applicant.
That IL pretty kind and compli
lentary. Mr.. darsh," he said. II am
comparative stranger to you.'
Il trust you entirely. Mr.. Tindelle,. |
I'd the banker. There is the lfghr
ruth In your eyes. Please sign or
ae nrst line and our cashier will hon
the commitment" and Ross Tin
ellie with bow Of thanks, Including
le pretty daughter. who seemec
leased at the outcome Of the circum
ance of the moment, left the room.
Its occupants were again father and
lughter when, Eve days later. Ross
lndelle again. entered the bank
here was further deterioration Wis.
le as to dress and bearing. but HI
as the same composed and definite
'rson as to speech and directness.
"Mr. Marsh" he said at once, my
nittance has not arrived and may
t. ] am the litigant In the city ia
sc involving nearly fifty Thousand
liars. My attorney has always
anced me on the basis Of liberia
ntingent fee, but he writes me tina,
now looks as II we wifi lose the sui,
d does not feel like going any fur =
er In the way Of money advances
owe you one hundred dollars. II
y It ! must go to work here in Wal
I'm. You are putting up that new
ok next to the hotel. VIII You Civ,
note to your contractor recon
nding me for employment
Without comment. 10 his usual sys
natic why. Mr.. Marsh wrote out thu
reduction requested. Again with
ct dignity Ross Tindelle bowed his
nks.
lore than once later Bertha, as II
casual way, asked her fathe, | 4
'ut Tindelle. HE Is working al
labor" reported the banker: dig
& a cellar. hauling material In y
Oh, fatherl" burst forth Bertha irl
IA
ohm Marsh was quick to detect the
: Of pity and interest In his daugh
: voice. II see he has won you;
d will as well as my own" he said
lrly. Never mind that. He Il
ded right and l want to see how
young man works out"
e worked out 50 well that the day
IRE the note was due. bronxed, hand
tened, but clear OF eye, vibrant
bu0yant Of tone, Tindelle CANE
the bank and paid the note. Der.
was there.
friend has sent me some money
lelle told them. II believe my