The Dolores star., 1921-08-05
100000 eeSSSSSeSeSl
s A STENOGRAPHER,S
9e BY ELEANOR r. DAY. &
1921. by Mcclure Newspaper s

matter"
The hand Of the unperturbed stenog-
rapher moved swiftly across the page.
She was by no means surprised at the
words of her employer-she was only
TOO used. to his harsh ways and meth
ods. She was startled, however, a few
minutes later to note q softer express
sion on the old mans face than she
mad ever seen before. He began to
speak. and soon she realized he was
telling her story-the story of an
ungrnteful nephew, whom he had
looked upon as son. He had intended
MIN to enter his firm and finally to
inherit his fortune. In preparation for
the bright future before the lad, he
was sent to college.
But what did that young scamp
do" he fairly shouted at the girl, "but
run off with the deans stenographer.
A boy with his prospects to marry a
mere nographer-criminal ~
Miss Faroff moved uneasily in her
seat Mere stenographer," indeed. 1t
occurred to her that in her employers
mind she was summed up in Just those
two words She had often built castles
of her own, In which she pictured her
self loving and being loved by hand
some and exceedingly wealthy young
man. But now
The old man went right on without
noticing, or at least without pretending
to notice, her discontinue.
THAT was 25 years ago. cut him
off without cent and today received
letter-the first in all that time
asking me to finance his son I'm some
fool business project. Like as not, the
boy is just like his father. and most
probably will run off with ribbon
clerk or some blonde stenographer."
And with snort, the irate old man
strobe out Of the office, leaving be-
hind him a resentful little lady.
Life indeed was becoming unbear-
able under him. Mere stenographer,"
and with toss of her head she turned
once more to her machine, and soon
the rhythmic "clickety-click- click" of
the typewriter was the only sound to
be heard.
An hour later the quiet of the office
was broken by young man who
stepped in and inquired for "Mr. Jack
son, please"
He was Informed in soft voice that
the manager would be back at IL AS.
The clock hands reached II AS and
passed it-but no Mr.. Jackson. How
ever, the visitor was by no means
bored. He informed Miss Faroff that
he was the son of her employers
nephew, and was seeking business
loan from him. This brought on more
conversation, and his listener was so
very attentive that Mr.. Jackson, Jr.,
did not even notice the flight of time.
He was quite surprised when she rose
to go to lunch, and asked If he might
accompany her. Anne agreed and the
two went off.
At 2 o'clock the stenOgrapher was
once more seated at her desk, think
ing things over She admitted to her
self she had never spent u happier
hour, or ever cOnversed with a more
delightful young man. He had left
her with promise to return the fol
lowing day And so he did. but strange
to say, just after the manager had
left OF course, he stayed while to
chat with Anne, and promised to come
the next day. This went on for n
week. Each day he arrived just after
Mr.. .Tackson's departure.
Finally he told Anne he had re
ceived assistance from another source.
and that he was calling to see her and
for no other reason. Following this
explanation he asked permission tC
take her to the theater that evening
and received it.
The next morning Anne was startled
to hear her employer ask: who was
the fine young man | saw with you
last night?" and then in sadder tone
81 once had nephew who looked
like that. Oh, how | worked and
planned for him! But now"
The voice trailed off into silence.
silence which Anne broke by remark
ing nervously:
"Yes, he is fine, Would you like me
to bring him to see your
The much hattercd old man readily
gave his consent. so that very after.
noon Anne escorted tall, strappine
young fellow into the Office. She led
him straight to the manager and said
sweety:
"NIr. Jackson, meet Mr.. Jackson"
For moment there was silence, In
which the two men scrutlnized each
other. The young Jackson felt his
hand shaken In a mighty grip, and
rt,, ttnr tn,
an attempt to speak.
There followed long explanation
of the injustices done years ago to the
father, and promise to make ample
restitution through the son.
But when the old man looked up
through his tears, he found his nephew
cazing-not Mt hlm-but deep into the
eyes of the girl beside him.
And ms Jackson. ST.. looked from
the proud smile of the hoy to the