Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-06-14
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The Secretary
Cook
By MARVIN ST. JOHNS



head OF large corporation. Apply,
stating qualifications and experiente,
to A. O., box 22O."
Sylvia read the advertisement hope
fully. She was a young woman-if
twenty-five Is young; she was capable,
and for four years she had been prl-
vate secretary to Henry Cowle, head
OF the Lighting Investment company.
But Sylvia was more than capable
she was pretty and charming, too, und
young Harry Cowle, had taken al
amazing liking to the details Of office
duty In his fathers corporation ever
since he came home from college and
saw her.
The young people were not exactly
engaged. but Sylvia was just rs fond
of Harry rs he was Of her. And 80
matters drlfted until Henry Cowla in
tervencd.
Harry" he said, "I've decided to
put you In charge Of our Portland
branch. You can start west tomorrow.
want to build it up and shall expect
you to stick to your desk there for ut
least two years"
That was how the quarrel began.
Harry announced that, If he went, he
would take Miss Sylvia Latham with
him as his bride. Henry Cowle re-
Joined that in that event he could re-
sign his position and take twenty-five
cents for wedding gift. In the mid
die of the discussion Sylvia entered,
but the discussion had grown so heat
ed that 1t did not stop. Sylvia under
ito Of
walked out, and never went back
That was how she came to leave
Henry Cowle. And now she wondered
whether 1t would be necessary to men,
tion him rs n reference.
She answered the advertisement,
and OH the following day received a
letter asking her to call ut house In
the suburbs Sylvia went.
a plensant-ooking woman met her
at the door.
=. "Can you cook good plain dlnncr?"
Mrs. Chambers asked.
IT suppose I could" said Sylvia,
smiling.
IL did moi know was to live here"
she said. "Docs Mr.. Chambers want
me to 60 to town with him every
morning"
Mrs. Chambers stared at her, then
laughed
mot If I know it." she answered.
'You are queer girl. Now come along
and let us get the mutton into the
oven. Alphonse Is bringing friend
home with him. That Is what he
is always doing, and without the
slightest warning. Well, guess we
have enough food in the house, but
without YOU"
Three-quartcrs Of an hour later the
dinner was done, and almost simul-
taneously there came ring Mt the
front Moor
"Therc's Alphonse." said Mrs. Cham
bers. 81 suppose he has left his key
at the office again. Really, men are
very tryngl"
Then new thought came to Sylvia.
Mrs, Chambers was, perhaps, Of
Jealous nature. Perhaps that was why
Mr.. Chambers had left her to select
the secretary.
Five minutes precisely after Mrs.
Chambers had departed Sylvia, carry
ing tray loaded with dishes, plates
and large platter on which the leg
Of mutton reposed In pond Of gravy,
made her appearance In the dining
room. Then she perceived, seated at
the table, Mr.. and Mrs. Chambers,
and-Harry Cowle.
"sylvla." he cried trlumphantly.
'Harryl" shouted Mr.. Chambers.
''What Is the matter7 Have you gone
crazy2"
"No." answered Harry, mot now.
have been Insane, almost, trying to To-
cate Miss Latham, since she ran away
from lis three weeks ago. had
decoy advertisement in the Sunday pa
pers, for a secretary, but not q single
answer rewarded my efforts. Sylvia,
dearest, look Mt mel It's all right
now. Father says he wants you as
much rs l do. Yes. Mrs. Chambers,
Of course, have met Sylvia before.
Why-see here, Alphonses Miss Lath-
am and I have been engaged FOR
months"
"Well, you certainly will enjoy your
meals If you marry cook said Mrs.
Chambers witherlngly.
"Cook2 She's a splendid cook" said
Harry. "That is-eh7 What do you
mean by that Mrs. Chambers? Sylvia
isn't cook. Sylvia. dearest, you aren't
a cook are your
II thought l was q private sscre-
tary," said Sylvia, in tears. but II
me 60, Harry"