The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
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When 4 Girl Marries
By ANN LISLR

man he evidently regarded as a boun- der. But there's no denying Max Hoadley is just that, and there is al ways something funny in the way he seiZeS what he considers social oppor- tunities- I knew that he had his weather eye open to the advantages of this three-cornered partnership. He really regarded this as a heaven sent opportunity to come into close association with Carl Booth. He felt that even of business is business, 1t may unlock doors. And while Carl was elaborately taking the role of pro tectOr and sta nding between Max Hoadley and me I was relieved to feel that just as MT. Hoadley had jumped at the chance to know Tony, so now | he was thinking of Carl rather than l of me
 | There was another phase of the | situation I couldn't afford to neglect. l I felt that l had nothing to gain by l offending the man through whom had acquired two of my accounts. l am committed~ to this new business and it is costing me a lot of money 1 with present affairs so iu-managed l that everything is going out and prac- l tiCa1ly nothing coming in 1 Moreover, it was great relief to 1 find that one of the things in our ar engagement which interested MT. .Hoad- | icy was the opportunity to know Carl. l It seemed to settle things staidly and | impersonally, after the rather start 1 ling moment when I'd discovered that Max Hoadley was, standing treat for | office furniture such as I hadn't or dered and couldn't afford to pay for. | MT. Hoad1ey broke in my | thoughts and repeated CarrS unan- l swered question with new emphasis: | How about that weekly confer ence? Don't you think we might
 
 l have one?''
 Tt is an excellent idea.'' replied. l "But I hate to give in to the confer ence idea. I'm too independent for | words-and as long as I can make g go of things without asking advice. which I'd have a hard time persuad- ing my stubborn self to taze-I'n be | happier trying to work things out for myself. But it's Splendid to know that you're both interested. And If you'll arrange to come in one Satur- day of each month. Miss May and I can have a report ready for that day. and have list of questions can't answer without help. You see, MT. Hoad1ey, I've just illustrated my independence and stubbornness. by taking your idea-and trimming it up a bit''
 '.AII right.'' cried Max HoadIey a sudden gIeam coming into his eyes. Have it your own way. lady-bhat is if MT. Booth is persuaded it's nifty way worth catering to-"
 "I have implicit faith in Mrs. Har- rison'' replied Carl. Then holding , out his hand with an air of dismissal, which was very comical, he added: Shall we say today fortnight for our first meeting?'
 Not seeming to take offense at the manner in which Carl was sending him about his business, Max HOadley seized the hand my old friend held out and wrung it heartily:
 1.-Two weeks from today Then shall we three meet again. In the mean timee I have my car below. Booth, and as we're agreed that now Is the time to run along and let Mrs. liar rison manage things to suit herself shall I drop you wherever you're 1 bound for?'
 l His strong grip was still on Carls l hand. There was something almost | hypnotic in the suggestion of his eyes l And Carl-with eXasperated smile and a, little shrug that told me a great i dea1-had perforce to go with him. eff they aren't absurd!'' I cried aloud in sudden relief at being alone again Those two big, over-grown hobb1e-de- -boys-each insisting on be- ing Teachers pet It's too l funny for words!'
 But strangely enough didn't tau&n : as I made the declaration. (To Be Continued)