The Lamar register., 1920-03-24
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By ALDEN CHAPMAN

Graylands to his young master.
Roscoe Blair strolled lelsurely In
the direction Indicated. His clear, boy
lsh eyes showed token Of curiosity
as he neared the dismantled barn AT
the edge of the estate. man had n
motion picture camera In an automG.
bile. Near by a second man was put
rlng on the striped suit Of convict.
At signal the latter, assuming the
terror OF typical fugitive, ran toward
the barn and disappeared within, the
other meantime turning the crank that
operated the camera. As the assumed
convict disappeared he turned toward
Blair
II suppose we are lntrudlng.' he
said but we needed just such an ex-
terror for part of movie II Is
usual to pay for the privilege"
"Oh, that is all right" Interrupted
Blair graclously. "Take all the pic
lures you like"
Thank you" acknowledged the
camera operator. as his assistant re-
appeared and cast off his assumed at
Ire Let's see-what's next?' scan
Ulllk u NIllitll SHttt- VII e'Tr 'fAA
fashioned home. kindly-faced mother
beautiful daughter! Wonder II We can
hit that conveniently
81 think you can, almost directly ri
nand." said Blair. 81 noticed ycster-
day some new tenants in the first house
down the road"
The operator drove on and located
the cottage described without difi-
Guilty. Its door was open. lie looked
into an exquisltely nent and orderly
little parlor. 4 white-haired old lady
sat In n rocking chair reading aloud
TO lovely girl engaged on some en-
hroldery. There was an ancient pi-
ano set against the wall and an an.
iique spinning wheel, evidently a
treasured memento. The artistic Inn
pulse In the man of many scenes was
deeply aroused.
In few At words he explained his
mission.
you are supposed to be the moth
or and sister OF a waywnrd son and
brother" explained the operator. "My
partner outside acts him. There must
he one other character. however.
young man. Is there anybody in reach
could get to act the part?"
1--WE are utter strangers here" said
Mrs. Layton.
Then I'll try and pick up some one
In the town. I'll he back soon" and
the operator was back in his auto
briskly, but slowed up as passing the
Blair place It's young proprietor hailed
him.
well, did you find the people to
suit you7" asked the latter.
ITO the letter" replied the opera
tor In animation. "A model interior
and lovely old lady. indeed. The girl
dazzles. She is certainly a charming
creature" and then the speaker re-
ferred TO the object OF his present
quest.
"See here" spoke Blair smllIngIy.
"Ill accommodate you II will do"
You win certainly All the bill Of
the manly and handsome young hero"
complimented the operator.
This nelghbor OF yours has kindly
consented to fill In" said the opera
tor to Mrs. Layton later. and her
daughter, Grace fiuttered and flushed
as he added: He is to represent the
lover You are to be seated as you
are. madam. You." to the young lady.
ARE to stand at the window-thus-
young man by your side. He is hold
ing your hand and speaking TO you ear
nestly. My man dashes in. He scOwls
at your lover and orders him out Of
the house"
Grace Layton blushed again at this
second allusion. She shrank bnck
tlmidly. With the utmost courtesy,
however, Blair stepped to her side
and so delicately carried ont his part
OF the program that. although she
trembled as his hand clasped hers,
Grace went through the ordeal accept
ably.
"A fine picture" said the operator,
as he paid the money promised and de-
parted. Roscoe Blair fingered a few
minutes "to get acquainted with his
new neighbOrs" The next morning
his gardener brought over brilliant
bouquet with his compliments
Three months later the camera op-
orator reappeared. He drove directly
up to the Layton cottage and knocked
at the door. hut there was no re-
sponse. Just then Roscoe Blair came
around the house.
"why. hello =" he hailed, extending a
welcoming hand. blessed man, | am