The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-02
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 A  Mignon Hall


 wing, but If 1t could be added prop erly 1 believe there wouldn't be a house any more elegant In America.
 T wonder who would buy that housea"
 The problem was thrust out of his mind, however, by the entrance of some customers into the office and for the next month Bob was too busy with carpenters and contrac- tors to consider 1t. He finally lacked the drawing upon the wall of his shop and left it there.
 The Junior Chamber of Commercs was proving interesting. Bob. short iy after his meeting with Annette Kingston had joined the organiza- tion, and even though so new member, had already found himself appointed upon its city beautiful committee, He did not find in the organization any social stiffness which MT. Valdon was afraid he might run up against. But the fact was, Bob had about him an sle- Bance of manner, and an air of being older than his years which gave him dominance over most people and most situations. And, since his bear ing strangely all his life had been SD self possessed and innately cor rect, if Bob had known 1t. some of the junior members felt gawky in his presence.
 His Standard
 The thought never occurred to Bob that any of these chaps were one whit of better breeding than he. Deep in his heart the satisfaction that stayed him was that he was as good man as any other. that his ideals were as line, that he had borne himself righteously and courageous ly always. that he was no double dealer, and that, so far as he was concerned he did not have to kow- tow to anybody in world where all men were created equal, and where they had received these straight commands: Love one another" and Bear ye one another.s burdens
 He knew he had tried to do both those things.
 If people had heard he was tho son of q washerwoman, 1t was ips- material to him. He still had that idea in his mind that a woman who would grow old slaving over tub of dirty clothes for him was due all tenderness and gratitude and honor from him.
 However, he made up his mind that no one should ever make fun of his mother, her misuse of tho English language and her frowsiness. if II was possible to shield her from this.
 But this crisis had not come yet for Bob was sticking to business. lie had not quite made up his mind what he would do when the tIme hH
 Then. one day a great thing hap pened.
 A committee meeting had Just come to a close. and his group had rejoned the general body of the Chamber of Commerce. when a couple of older men walked in and took their seats in the rear of the audi torlum.
 Seeking Him
 The meeting closing shortly. one Of the gentlemen advanced in his df- ection, with a hurried apology for having broken in upon the conclave.
 My friend here, Wallace Eiberton, thinks he is compelled to get back to Chicago on the afternoon train, and wants 10 consult you about n house he Is thinking of building"
 Wen go down to the office im- iHEdldhflyy dtNlATGQ bODt my car IS just outside"
 Deep in the discussion of the sort of house he wished. Wallis Elberton. V ho was an Englishman. drew a hur- ried sketch which was to be the basis of his establishment. while they made their way through the streets. The house was to be built in ChI- ce go. where EIberton, railroad and automobile magnate. had decided he wished to locate his home. Bob had heard of him.
 T came to you because your repu- tation has reached us in chfcago.' the visitor exclaimed. But after I mad seen the wonderful suburban dis Lricts you are constructing here, I don't think your reputation Is big enough"
 An Idea
 Bob thanked him-but his mind was working rapidly.
 MT. Elberton, are you absolutely that you want to build lhs house in chicago?"
 Almost to the point of drawing l check for the estate" replied Ei- 5erton.
 Would you consider coming to 
 The boldness of such a question made one of the stenographers in he office gasp.
 Why. I never thought of such . hing"
 It was ticklish moment. Bob eaned forward. The Junior Cham ,er of Commerce principle of trying .o bring worthwhile menato Birm- ngham took possession of his soul.
 MT. Elberton. right here in Birm- ngham I know a magnificent loca- ion to put your house, and don't .hink there's a peer of the spot any where. Also I have just the correct for the place. The plan IS entirely unique. I have not built rom 1t solely because 1t would cost oo much money. This town needs ,itizens like you"
 And so saying Bob. who never acked the quality of conviction. yprang up and snatched the drawing ,f the ghost house from the wall
 tTo be continued next wcek.b