The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-13

pretty village had gone on Its peaceful
way. Parkville maldens. clad In crisp
muslin frocks, sat upon well-ortlered
verandas or porches, awaiting the COM
panionship of Parkville's single, young
men-still the proper, worthy maidens
waited-wlth the difference, the young
men failed to arrive MS usual. TO pay
their banterlng, attentive calls. VI
And the trouble Of all this laxity
had arrived and registered at Park
ville's one hotel That young and
unaccompanied woman should brave
the publicity of the corner hotel, had
before been unheard of. And that she
should in addition waive all conyeh-
tlonality aside and freely talk and
laugh with men whom she had met
only in their various places of busl-
ness was-in Parkville~-no less than
scandalous. And the strangers Of.
Tense, which overshadowed all others,
in the eyes OF the village maidens. was
the glowing beauty of the girl and the
new and daring charm OF her. VIII
LIAM Thayer, the admired and i'm.
portAnt young lawyer. had boldly es-
cor1dt Miss Ginny Tyler-such was the
frivolous name Of the newcomer
down Me broad walk OF Main street
In plain view of almost the entire pop
ulation of Parkvllle, when she had
called nj his office upon some foolish
preteXt At least. Williams mother
assured the girls that this "Ginny"
had made trivial excuse TO visit the
office, she was sure, for William re
fused TO explain the reason. There:
after William. in defiance of anger or
ridicule, was often seen at Miss Tyler's
side, while former supposed sweet
heart made bitter remarks concerning
his new allegiance, Doctor Jim, son
of old Doctor James, was the strang-
er's next victim, and though Doctor
JIm's repeated presence upon the oh.
noxious hotel veranda was followed by
a prompt falling OF of invitations else
where, Doctor Jim continued-ln the
hotel keepers words-".o beat B.ll
Thayer to It."
Paul Thornton was an estimabie
mnn, and young Parkville maldens
evidenced new and admirable In
terest In the church of their fathers.
THE right man at last" said old
Everett Fairfax, the wealthIest man
of the town. 10 which Ruth. his daugh-
ter. silently and smilingly agreed.
Paul Thornton was frequently In
vlted visitor at the pretentlous Fair
fax home, and II was from these por-
tails that Ruth saw the thing which
threatened at Its beginning the young
preachers success She had fairly
glimpsed with anfmosity the strange
girls approach, when the Reverend
Paul, leaving the pastorate door. could
be seen hurrying eagerly after. Rnth
caught her breath In shocked surprise
as that admired young man not only
took quick possession Of Miss Ginny
Tyler's hand, but drew II protectingly
through his own arm, and the two
went strolling up the hill toward what
was known as 1.-THE Lovers Walk"
Events following this episode
caused Parkville itself TO hold its
breath in shocked surprise. For the
shepherd of this worthy flock might
be seen at almost any hour OF the day
devotedly and openly In the SIRENS
company, while Billie Thayer and Doc
tor Jim waited sulking upon the de-
serted hotel veranda. And as Paul
Thornton persisted in his rashness.
old Fairfax decided upon Ruth's
promptings 10 take up the matter with
the great Doctor West, OF the city.
Doctor Vests fame as one of the best
preachers of the time was broadcast;
astonishingly and unexpectedly, the
noted man sent reply that he would
prefer visiting Parkville and discuss
ing the case In person. The Rev. Paul
had been accepted in the Parkville
church upon Doctor Vests own re-
quest.
A committee was waiting to receive
him when he arrived at the Fairfax
home in an automobile, and with re
gretful and serious face Parkville's
wealthiest citizen arose to voice the
complaint of his people. 1--WE can't
keep O man whose actions are ques-
tlonable," he finished, ''and Paul
Thornton is openly devoting himself
to a questionable character. girl
who won't tell where she came from
or what she's here for. Who lives by
herself In a hotel, an dresses like
actress. Who don't mix in with our
girls but carries on with the men,"
Doctor West considered. II would
like" he said at last, ito have you
send for Paul Thornton and the young
woman of whom you speak. and bring
them before me-"
1t was Ruth who few to the tele-
phone and Ruth who admitted the
guilty two when they answered the
summons. But In the girls lovely face
there was no embarrassment of guilt,
while Paul Thornton rushed forward
joyfully to shake his superior's hand.
But the breathless, shocking moment
came, when Ginny Tyler, all I'M
abashed, ran straight into the great
mans arms. Over her lovely head he
smiled at them.
'My daughter I" he announced grave