Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-01
By JACK LAwToN.
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the publicity of the corner hotel. had
before been unheard of. And that she
should In addition waive all conyen-
tionality aside and freely talk and
laugh with men whom she had met
only in their various places Of bust
ness was-in Parkvlle-no less than
scandnlous. And the strangers Of
Tense, which ovelshadowed all others,
In the eyes of the village maldens, was
the glowing beauty of the girl and the
new and daring charm of her. Will
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
ulatiOn of Parkville, when she had
called at his Office upon some foolish
pretext. At least. Williams mother
assured the girls that this "Ginny"
had made a trivial excuse to visit the
ONCE. she was sure, for William re-
fused to explain the reason. There
after William, in defiance of anger or
ridicule, was often seen ut 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 OBJ
noxious hotel veranda was followed by
prompt falling of of invitations else
where, Doctor Jim continued--in the
hotel keepers words-"to beat Bill
Thayer to 1t"
Paul Thornton was an estimable
man,. and young Parkville maidcns
evidenced new and admirable in
terest in the church of their fathers.
"The right man at last said old
Everett Fairfax. the weulthiest man
Of the town, to which Ruth, his daugh-
ter, silently and smilingly agreed.
Paul Thornton was q frequently in
vited visitor at the pretentious Fair
fax home, and it was from these por-
tails that Ruth saw the thing which
threatened at Ire beginning the young
preachers success. She had fairly
gliInpsed with animosity the strange
girls approach, when the Reverend
Paul, leaving the pastorate door, could
be seen hurrying eagerly after. Ruth
caught her breath in shocked surprise
rs that admired young man not only
took quick possession of Miss Ginny
Tyler's hand, but drew 1t protectil.sly
through his own arm, and the two
went strolling up the hill toward Mha,
was known as THE lovers Walk"
Events following this episode
caused parkville itself 20 hold its
breath in shocked surprise. For the
shepherd of this worthy flock might
be seen at almost any hour of the day
devotedly aud openly in the SIRENS
company, while Billie Thayer and Doc
tor Jim waited sullling upon the de-
serted hotel veranda. 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 Fairfa1
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 fell 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 ut 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
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 GREATNESS, 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" he announced grave
ly, "who came under her mothers
maiden name to stay among you, and
try to find welcome. 1t was her wish
to visit you, and find friendship for
herself before coming to stay here
permanently as your pastors wife.
Paul Thornton and my daughter Vir-
ginia have been for some time, md
with my complete sanction be.
trothed."
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