The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-10-13
SOCIAL CLIMBERS


Malcolm Crane was the youngest an
most brilliant dramatist of his day
After completing his play, "Socia
Climbers" he buried himself in tn
little town Of Ashton for complete rest
Even there a note reached him from
Mrs. Drayton-Smith, who occupied
large villa In nearby town. Would
Mr.. Crane honor her household BY
spending a weekend in its midst? Nal
colin Crane disliked being feted; but
since this Mrs. Drayton-Smith had dis
covered his proximity something must
be done She wrote:
Il shall meet you. personally, II pos
sible, at Verndale Station. In case cir
cumstances prevent, my daughter Eu-
genia, will be there in my place"
At this time the leading grocer of
Verndale was planning to entertain a
distant male relative from the west.
Being busy and wise grocer he ar
ranged to have his daughter, bewitch-
Ing Genie, meet his guest And so 1t
happened that when the train which
was to bring Mrs. Drayton-Smith's
weekend guest pulled into Verndale
Station sweet country girl shyly came
forward to greet a pretentious, but per-
picked young man.
I'VE are SO glad you wanted to come,
Cousin Mack"
Perhaps her simple, warm greeting
surprised him, as did the old barouche
to which she led him. At any rate,
both pleased him.
AS the barouche rolled through coun-
try py-ways, what came putting and
stopped alongside but a huge touring
car ID. s." was beautifully inscribed
on the door; and Hiss Eugenia Dray-
ton-Smith sat beautifully within.
With briefest nod to little Genie, she
exclaimed:
M Crane, owe you ten thousand
apologies. There was trouble with the
car and | was horribly delayed. OF
course you know am Miss Drayton-
Smith. Do let US drive you to Fair
view ~ quickly as possible"
The young man seemed in nowise
eager to haste from the barouche.
well, this is a situation" he
laughed.
Il must ask you to make your
adieus to the young lady. because
mother Is anxiously awaiting your ar
rival. In fact, SOME Of the guests |
have begun to arrive for the garden
party we are giving; and mother has
arranged Tor one or two scenes from
your wonderful new play, to be pre-
sented In the out-of-door thaater at
30. SO, you see, there IL not much
time to spare"
The young man twinkled II sup
pose Miss Genie, here. is one Of the
yuestsT
mo, Mr. Crane, 1t happens that she
s not
Then. as special favor, allow me
o extend to her my personal invi-
alton. Let's drive over In the ba-
ouche, Miss Genie. We will meet you
It Fairview' presently, Miss Smith,"
Miss Eugenia Drayton- Smith or
lered her chauffeur to drive on.
you are an author, too, Cousin
lack? and write under a nom-de- ;
lume? l never knew" Genie was
delighted.
The horse which drew Genie's
arouche was old and fat. The young
IAN and maid arrived at "Fairview"
rhen tie guests wei re already as
embed in the theatci'. All attention
as drawn from the stage and direct
upon the author. and the lovely girl,
'homs Mrs. Drayton- Smith conducted
conspicuous seats.
When the curtain had been drawn
n the last scene Mrs. Dayton Smith
lade studied and elaborate speech,
ltroducing Mr.. Maco7m Crane, the
Dung author OF nationwide fame.
he laurel-crowned one rose amidst
eavy applause.
isn't 1t wonderful? Such poise!"
Notice his forehead and eyesl"
Eyes, unmarried. Perhaps-you
low-Eugenia. But who is that per-
city exquisite girl with him?"
Ssh, what is he saying?"
Mrs. Drayton Smith. ladies and gen.
amen, a mistake has been made. /
n not Mr.. Malcolm Crane. My name :,
Macmillan Jones, and much as 1t :,
eases me to accept your praises as -
e author Of that renowned piece Of =,
erature, Social Climbers 1 can lay =.
aim to lesser glory only. Indeed, :,
am not even an invited guest at this :,
rty. I came through the extreme -
ndness Of my cousin, Miss Genie
lngrin, whose father, my uncle. is,
lieve, the leading grocer Of this di
wn. But, allow me to say, in case in
u have not already established in
ur household that much accredited
entific aid, / am here to Introduce 'e
e Macmillan Jones Washing Ma ~
me, Of which, as you might say, I We
the author" 20
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