The mirror., 1922-08-24

with much pleasure the work of gathering
election returns with Etta-Mare in her
dashing Nash car, that she drove SO eff
fciently, accompanied by Miss Prim.
Two other reporters besides myself, in
addition to those previously mentioned
completed the taft of the Blade. A man
whom we will call Herb Warwick was the
first. OF medium height sturdy physique;
serious mien; neatly dressed; possessing
magnetic personality; and in cheerful
moments exhibiting a hail -fellow-wel
attitude that was endearing, together with
a fondness for disreputable, ill-smelling
pipe made him lovable fellow. He was
the sports editor as well as the veteran re-
porter who handled the courthouse and
police headquarters stuff. The second one
Allen York, was a dapper, yet capable
youth given to silk shirts, cigarette holders
and love of the fair sex. TALL handsome
and Immediately dressed he was the Office
Beau Brummel and fashion plate He
loved an argument and got pletny of them
He was "bear" for speed on a type
writer, and oh! l nearly forgot, "patent
leather hair" blue eyes, fair complexion
and regular features.
1t was my intention, originally, with the
concurrent opinion of the editor, to run the
series of articles under the caption "Rem-
niscences," indefinitely, as l have a fund
of incidents to draw on for material; but
realizing the discriminate tastes of readers
ef the "Silent City" am. led to- aker the
original plan for the very good reason
that l cannot do justice in literal man
ner to the incidents referred to in the
limited time allotted to write which is
necessary in order to maintain the con-
secutive appearance of the installments in
THE MIRROR. l might also add that stu
dious endeavors on my part, selfshly in
terfere, coupled with the personal desire
to act on the advice of Stevenson, who, in
his advice to young men who aspire TO
success in the art of bellies leftres strongly
advocates, something to this effect: "Be
not satisfied with only casual appearance
of the work. Beware of superficial salts
faction. True art implies perfection. Be
sure you have given your best, as moral
duty, if for no other reason"
Therefore, dear reader, you will readily
perceive my object in concluding the series,
which | trust has not been too boresome as
j am aware of the tendency in that direc-
tion that marks reminiscing efforts.
! However, the conclusion of the series
does not necessarily mean that have de-
cided to give up contributing to The MIR
koR; on the contrary, if agreeable with
the Editor, intend to inhict' many efforts
on the readers; in fact, as stated, | feel
that with little more time | can offer
Something worthy of consideration. | can
say even now, though somewhat prema-
sture, that l intend to attempt to pull an
o. Henry" in the very near future, as
certain incident that occurred to me while
on the staff of the Blade, with its many
ramifcations, has to my mind the founda-
ton of very good story; and | will try
to put it in presentable shape and submit
it to the editor; so in the interim another
purpose can be served no doubt there are
others like myself who cherish the idea of
becoming writer; and what man, please
tell me, especially among inmates of pri-
sons who read, reflect and aspire, does not
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