The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1922-05-04
FURS
BY NINA EPPS.

Alice Gaynor again saw the man was
following.
His eyes fastened upon her, he came
on at skipping trot. worming in and
out of the crowds. His face was eager
and glistenlng with sweat.
She walked faster; so did he.
The persistence Of this dark skinned
little tOrmentor filed her with terror.
For the past two weeks he had been
continually bobbing up, always to pro
coed after her in hot pursuit. Once he
had stopped her; stammering and
gesticulating wildly-but she had brok-
en- away, hailed taxi and driven
rapidly off.
| What he wanted with her she had
no idea. Probably one of those COM
mon f1irts who accosted girls OH the
streets when the policeman was far
| off.
But she would fix him this time, she
concluded grimly. She would lead him
merry chase until some policeman
lowered into sight, then
Her mental resolve was ut this point
illCIi uptCu ny TIC udAh, uuuSi SiLeu
stranger who, running ahead, had sud
denly turned and blocked her way.
| He tipped his derby In flashy man
ner, then laid a hand on her fur-clad
arm.
Lady. got something l should like
| to say to you. | want you to listen.
to your own advantage. A swell girl
| like you---"
Alice gasped. How dare your
| They We're at the entrance of
building. She shrank back against
pillar, at bay How she wished Hal
was here to protect her Hal was gen
eral manager for firm that manufac-
| tured novelties. She was cashier for
the same company.
After they had taken in dances,
parties and quiet strolls together their
| acquaintance had blossomed into some
thing deeper than mere friendship.
To her Hal was the unattalnable, big,
honest Hal He could soon teach this
| insulting rufiian lesson.
A man turned out of the pushing
crowd and swung toward them. His
heavy hand fell on the pursuer's shout
der and spun him around.
you little runt Annoy lady, will
you? Speak up. now, and apologize
1t was Hal Strong and his honest
face bazed with wrath.
In his bear trap grip the little man
| wriggled and writhed. Il should not
apologize. he cried. and his voice was
thin and fearful. mo, sir No wrong
did | do this lady. Only | tried to
speak with her-again and again
tried. Always she gets away. will
not apologize, it is business, it"
"You say you're sorry before ] kill
you Strong growind.
NO 10. no. ] would talk business
nothing more. You let me go He
| slipped from under Strong's hand, then
| faced them, painting, outraged mad.
"Ail right he cried. "All right then,
the deal is off. / make no proposition.
I hope you're sorry, that's all
"You get, quick, Or
"Sure, I'll get. Only I explain.
| Many times | seen this lady in that
| fur coat. She looks fine-like queen.
| with such lovely blue eyes and golden
hair. to match--you understand?
| Swell Even on ID hot day she wears
the coat like regular Al duchess.
1t makes a hit with me. Her man
ners and her looks.
Il am furrier, manufacturing
| furrier. YOU understand? | need such
a girl and | was ready to pay good.
TOO. Yes. sir, l needed such girl--a
girl that can make Hudson seal. and
Kolinsky. and such look like the genu-
inc article. A steady job.
"Al right, that's all. My card--here
I guess that proves it. A job / was
going to give her. but now-I hope
you're satisfied -
With something close to sob, the
dark skinned little man threw d card
at their feet and flung himself into the
passing crowd.
Strong picked it up and handed it
mutely to Alice. 1t bore the name
| Savoy. Dunn 4 Co., Furs Kolinsky,
| Hudson Seal, Electric Seal, etc. Our
prices defy competition
"Now look what you have done,
exclaimed Alice tearfully. her anger
rising at the thought of losing such
wonderful offer. 1--WE just lost per-
fectly good job, YOU"
| But Strong had her by the arm.
| Listen" he said sternly, stop being
little fool. You don't want that job
haven't you one now:'
u was getting tired OF grinding away
ut that old cashier job. L"
81 say you don't want that job--pos-
| ing in fur coats You have u job and
you're going to stick to 1t. Peterson
Brothers need you. And l need you.
| ( need you most You hear Alice?
You're going to marry me, because
love you. You hear? Got tor He
hook her roughly, whispering his mes
sage through clenched teeth.
Suddenly meek, Alice glanced up at