The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-01-16

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withstera sthe 'hatteytne blows dealt
out In the world.
.xrrtstng tatzSsymohE he had dinner
and then II escorted his mother to
church. From the way he evinced In
terest In the words from the pulpit Il
could be seen that this visit to the
house Of worship wes not merely q
matter Of duty. He was enjoying him
\ self In the way person Ii supposed to
enjoy himself In such an ediflce.
Monday morning 1.-THE shrimp" shaved.
consumed rather = meager breakfast
and went down to his once about
eight o'clock. After, opening the mail
he went into back room. where he
partook of some physical exercise.
using various gymnasium appliances.
THE shrimp" certainly was not neglect
Ing his physical well-being.
During the day Mr.. Angel had fire..
Quent callers, most Of whom he es-
corted to the back room. instructing the
Office girl to permit no one to disturb
him. This was his daily routine. and
appearances were that Mr.. ANGEL was
an exceedingly busy man.
About five o'clock In the afternoon
he was enjoying respite from his
business activities, being engaged in
reading a page Of the second section
of newspaper. His legs were
stretched out on his desk at comfor-
table angle, and he was smoking big
pipe which looked as if 1t might swal-
low him at any minute.
But Mr.. Angels relaxation was dis
turbed by a very strong thump on the
door. A notice painted on the frosted
glass invited all Corners to enter, but
this particular visitor evidently did not
see II.
In fact, he was too much disturbed
to pay attention to signs. If he had
noticed one that hung out in front
and had connected 1t with the man Of
whom he was In search, the affair
might have Terminated differently than
it did. x. --&e,,,s
Come In" said Mr.. Angel, in q
weak little voice.
Jack Williams strobe into the Office
and stood with arms akimbo, glaring
down furiously at the occupant of the
chair, who retained his reclining pos.
ture.
"Looka herel !" roared Jack. "Tve
been wanting to see you for some
months. I'm not going to say much.
but figure on acting aplenty. You're
engaged to my sister, and hereby an
nounce to the world that there. isn't
any shrimp going to marry her. A
mans got to be strong and husky, and
able to take care of himself and her.
II you can do 1t, you have my consent;
otherwise-you quit, sect" -
II believe 1 comprehend" responded
Mr.. Angel, removing his feet from the
desk and emptying his, pipe, and fold
ing the paper Leatly on the desk.
"Will you kindly step into the next
room?"
Shortly after the evening meal Jo-
sephine was reading the same book and
eating from different box of choco-
lates, when her brother walked into
her presence. a g.s..
Across one eye was bandage and
part of his hair was plastered to his
forehead with blood. Furthermore, he
limped.
"Sls," he announced in tired voice,
"who do you think saw just few
hours ago?"
He grinned rather sickly, disclosing
the fact that three teeth that had been
accustomed to rest in his mouth were
missing.
His appearance startled her, and she
sprang to her feet, all commiseration
for him.
"Why-I don't know. I'm sure" she
.faltered. "Was--was 1t mule or an
automobilef"
Jack hung his head sheepishly.
"Nope; neither one. 1t was the
shrimp : and I'm here to proclaim that
he has demonstrated his ability to look
out for himself and for you, too. Why
didn't you tell me he was a former
featherweight champion of the United
States, at present engaged in the pleas
ant business Of instructing white hopes