The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1922-08-24
Uncle Thomas'
Strategy
By CHARLES Z. sNxTER

Its all right I've nred things up"
said Uncle Thomas TO his brother, Jim
Newrich.
"Oh. thank heavens r. cried Enna
Newrich. Then she's eonsented1 II
would have killed me u my darling
boy had really married that actress"
Yep. It's all right" said Uncle
Thomas. Il went to see her and had
a stralght talk with her. told her
just what the situation whs. II she
married Dick. you'd cut him on with.
out penny. But inasmuch NJ she
had the evidence with which "a bring
a hreach-of.promise emit. you'd he will
inr 60 pay her $1,000 II she'd fall ln
with my plan"
"She WIN
"She Jumped NJ n. Jim. You're NIL
to he here tonight. you understand
you and Elma. and Dick and Miss
Tremleit. You'll tell Miss Tremiett
that your brother Thomas Is expected
20 pay her his compliments. come
In. spot her. stand rigid. and de-
nounce her In humorous tones a. the
woman whom I married Ave years ago.
who ran away with n half-caste come
dian. She sinks out. follow. ours
Ing. slip her the $4,000 In the hall,
and she makes her getaway. Dicks
saved"
Thomas" said Jim Newrich. In
husky voice. you're Jewel a
brother. wish every man had one
like you. Here's your check: cash II
before closing time. and slip her the
wnd as you said"
"Oh. poor Dick. my precious. limo.
cent Dick. what could he see In that
dreadful woman sobbed Elma New.
rich
"oh. she amt bad" said Uncle
Thomas. Come TO that. Jim, dunno
~ the hoy mlghtnt have done worse
for himself"
"Oh. Thomas. how can you speak
like that 90 said his slster.in-law re-
pronehfuiiy. Nobody knows where
she comes from. and shes on the stage
that's immoral enough. isn't ~ And
not a penny 60 her name"
Uncle Thomas would have stopped
20 discuss the point. but he remem-
hered that the hank would close In
half an hour, and 81 he hurried away.
Neither % the Newrichcs had ever
seen Miss Tremleti and despite their
prejudice against her they were
impressed against their VIII by the
charming. vivacious young woman
whom Dick proudly brought into the
drawing room that evening. And when
she spoke Eima Newrich was pain.
fully aware that the visitors ascen,
was more Bostonian than her own.
Jim Newrieh took her hand.
I'VE fought against this match. both
81 US. I confess" he said, hut now
that we've seen you we are resigned TO
u. IN. Elmay'
'Yes." said Elma Sewrich In melan-
choly tones.
"You have no money, and you are
In an Immoral occupation" continued
Mr.. Newrich. hut you can live down
your past as a member 81 the Newrich
family. Money counts for a good deal
and have six millions. paid a hun
ared thousand for that painting by
Raphael"
And a. our daughter-in-iaw," put In
his wife, "any reflection upon you
viii be reflection upon NEE
That's all right. mother" said Dick
easily. You'll like each other first.
rate"
The door opened. "Mr. Thomas
Newrich." announced the English but
Ter, clicking his calves.
Uncle Thomas entered. Dick stepped
forward.
This Is my fiancee. Miss Trem-
lett" he began; and stopped as Uncle
Thomas became peirified.
Then he seemed astounded 90 hear
Uncle Thomas burst into a hollow
laugh.
"Yesf Well. I don't think she'll he
your bride. Dlckie," he said. "lnfa-
nous woman. do YOU know met DO
YOU remember the husband whom you
deserted to run or with an on-color
low comedian Ave years agor'
"whatf" shouted his brother.
Look al her. Look nj her face
and let that he her answer" thun-
dered Uncle Thomas.
Miss rrcmlett. sobhlng convulslyely
into her handkerchief. moved slowly
toward the door. "viperl" Kissed
Uncle Thomas. and slipped a wad into
her hand. "liegone from this home
that you have polluted with your pres
encci"
I'm going right now" sobhed Miss
Tremleit.
"Come along Dick Good-hy for
the present. folks" she vailed.
whats THAR shouted the New.
riches together.
"It's all right. Dicks wise" called
Miss Treml.ti gayly. We've booked
our berths for cur honeymoon trip 90
South America. Thanks for the pres
ent. Wen continue our talk when we
come home again I'm glad you're 50
rich, father and moiher.ln.law."
The Diamond Beetle.
one Of the most beautiful ~ all IN.