Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-03-03
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Parkville was In a state Of agitation.
Summer after summer, the sleepy,
pretty village had gone on its peaceful
way. Parkville maidens, clad in crisp
muslin frocks. sat upon well-ordered
verandas or porches. awaiting the COM
partnership Of Parkville's single, young
men-still the proper worthy maidens
waited-with the difference. the young
men failed to arrive as usual, to pay
their bantering. attentive calls.
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 conven-
tlonality aside and freely talk and
laugh with men whom she had met
only In their various places Of busi-
ness was-in Parkville mo 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-
corted Miss Ginny Tyler such was the
frivolous name Of the newcomer
down the broad walk Of Main street
In plain view Of almost the entire pop
ulati0n of Parkville, when she had
called at his ONCE upon some foolish
pretext. At least, Williams mother
assured the girls that this "Ginny"
had made trivial excuse to visit the
ONCE. she was sure, for William re-
fused to explain the reason. There
sitter william, In defiance OF anger or
ridiculs. 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-
ers next victim, and though Doctor
inns repeated presence upon the OBJ
hoxious hotel veranda WAS followed by
Q prompt falling OF Of invitations else
where. Doctor Jim continusd-in the
hotel keepers words-'to beat BIN
Thayer to It."
Paul Thornton was On estimabls
man. and young Parkvilis maidens
evidenced Q new and admirable In
tsrest in the church Of their fatherA
'-Ths right man ct last" said old
Everett Fairfax, the wsalthisst man
Of the town. to which Ruth. his daugh.
ter, silently and smilinSly agreed.
Paul Thornton was Z frequently in
vited visitor at the prstentious Fair
fax home. and It was from these por-
tails that Ruth, saw the thing which
threatened at it, beginning the young
preachers success. She had fairly
glimpsed with animosity the strange
girls approach, when the Reverend
Paul. leaving the pastoFats door. could
be seen hurrying eagerly after. Ruth
caught her breath In shocked surprise
- that admired young man not only
took quick possession Of Miss Ginny
Tylers hand, but drew It protectingly
through his own arm. and the two
went strolllng up the hill toward what
was known % THE Lovers Walk"
Events following this episode
caused Parkvills itself to hold its
breath In shocked surprise. For the
shepherd Of this worthy flock might
be seen ut 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 yeranda. And as Paul
Thornton persisted In his rashness,
old Fairfax decided upon Ruth's
promptings to 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 man whose actions are ques-
tionable." he finished, "and Paul
Thornton Is openly devoting himself
to a questionable character. A 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 q
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 flew to the tele-
phone and Ruth who admitted the
SuHty stWO wucH tucy dAsWSfcu 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 un-
abashed, ran straight into the great
mans arms. Over her lovely head he
smiled Mt them.
my daughter!" he announced grave
~, .'who came under her mothers
maiden name to stay among you, and
fry IA find welcome. IT was her wish