The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-05-01
IN THE LIONS DEN
sy GRACE r. oLIN.


father frewned upon her from the
depths Of his great office chair. and
Uncle Rob. her fathers brother and
partner. frowned bit himself.
II quite agree with you In this,
John" he said. OF course. the Office
force might have quaked. or the world
OF business men beer disconnected. for
til. Hris Of Spencer 4 Spencer were
pretty big men and their word carried
considerable weight. However. I.u-
rilIe appeared not to be affected great
ly: she gaxed down ut her slim ankles
and smOtbered yawn as II tribe
bored.
Father" her eyes looked Into bis
serenely. II can't see why you object
to Mr.. Carter. and besides he's 80 DIFF
ferent from all the rest"
"DIfferent!' John Spencer's tone
was almost exasperated. II can't se4
wherein he's different. He In simply
the fourth ex-soldIer your Red Cross
work gave you a personal Interest In.
For each Of the four you appealed to
me to give them u position. j crowded
Carter In rather than dIsappoint you.
though I didn't need him.
Like the others three. he thanks me
by making love to my daughter. The
others. although they amused you for
while. soon wearied you. but this fei-
low evidently possesses some ndded
charm. for you accept his attentions
gladly. to sll appearances"
"But. father" Lucille was persist.
ent. "Mr. Carter 10 40 different.
His, salary is &25 per, Just what the
others get" threw In Uncle, Rob dry
~. wouldn't keep you ln hats. even"
"He'li get to the top all right" de-
Tended Lucille. You Hons In the
business world certainly make me
tired. You cheer the boys for their
valo- In fighting. They win the war
for you and come hack. looking for
jobs. They may get the Jobs. but right
Slierc the heretofore braves cease. No
matter what their heroIsm. what their
sacrifice. the danger pnst, they ARE
just the poorer class. the class your
daughters needn't associate with"
Lucille Mr.. John Spencer looked
somewhat hurt. "Your uncle and I
have been In the business long time.
We have struggled and worked hard
and kept our noses to the Grindstone
for years. II we have won the title Of
Hons we deserve It," Z
Hero stun Is ali right. hut 1t doesn't
pay the rent nor buy groceries. does III
Why. Carter has had two chances to
60 with other firms. He's = bright
L. tSa
In eae~ casv. but. M. the "thss-m~"
diln't have daughters"
II tell you what suggested to your
father" Uncle Rob leaned over to pat
the little hand resting on his desk. II
suggested letting Carter 60; not throw.
Ing him out without job. but forcing
one If his recent offers upon him..
Her father turned suddenly and
pressed a certain hutton IN his desk.
Send Carter In" he said to the red
haired ONCE boy. And the next mo-
ment a tuii. well-buiit young man
crossed the threshold. Good morning.
Daniel" called Lucille. checrily.
"why. Incille." the young mans
face lighted up wonderfully.
"Cnrter!" John Spencer stopped Him
with n gesture ere he could cross to
L.Mcilie's side. "Just q moment. please;
I want . word with you"
Certainly" Carter stopped cour.
teou~iy by his employers desk.
Tim not at all satisfied. young man.
I'm going to let you 60. OF course. I
will see that you get another posi-.
tiun; that IL understood. but don't
think you have played squire with
me. Speak out like man. In your
FIR an Instant Carriers grave blue
eyes registered amusement. then he
drew himself up soberly.
II haven't played square with you.
| sir" he answered. "Of course I've
iren very honest with your daughter.
hut my year In the trenches taught me
valuable lesson. You see. Hons and
German foxes must he approached With
caution and q cunning to mitch their
avn.
"when I first met Lucille. and found
out that you were her father. ! rcnl-
lied that II you knew my nncies were
Carter 4 Carter. Your most bitter r.
vnis and contestants for the ',I0nship
honors.' I would have to go slow.
Lucille and thought IL could
establish myself In your good Cruces
| that would be, Of course. the first step.
Needless TO shy. my unclcs want me
| with them. especially now rs hnNe
some methods Of yours to introduce.
Don't he alarmed, sIrs.r az Spencer
4 Spencer ciutched at their c"llnrs
4 49,
pers ready for your signature. which
admit me Into the arm. And now. II
you'll pardon US, Lucille and will run
OF to lunch. Don't forget the papers
you are sure to sign. gentlemen. You
know. I shall belong to the house. and
n house divided against Itself shall