Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-29
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Calvin gray occupies the most
expensive suite in the most ex-
elusive hotel in Dallas. Gus Bri-
skow of Ranger, having struck
oil, asks Gray to act as guide
for Ma Briskow and daughter,
Allegheny, on a hopping tour
of Dallas. Bob Parker, daugh-
ter of Tom Parker is home
from four-year college course.
She offers to help the Briskows
in the selection of suitable
wearing apparel. Colonel Henry
Nelson, son of Bell Nelson,
banker promises to buy and sell
real estate through Bob Parker
when she resolves to start into
that business with her father.
NOW co ON WITH STORY
Il was sure you did. That is
what attracted my attention"
You are person of taste, if
you will pardon a perfectly ob-
VIous compliment from total
stranger, and they need such a
woman's guidance. But they need,
even more, little bit of feminine
tact and sympathy. Lookw He
showed Gus Briskow's blank check.
The whole store is theirs, if they
wish it. Think what that ought to
mean to two poor starved erea-
lures who have never owned
enough clothing to wad a shot
gum"
81 have all day." the young wo-
man confessed. q merely came in
to yearn over the pretty things"
80 messenger from Heavenm
ne cried, more hopefully. Would
it appear presumptuous if | asked
you, in return for this favor, to
select the very prettiest gown in
this shop for Your very own?"
The offer was refused pleasant
~, but drmly. I'D be paid TEN
times over by the fun of spend
ing coolies Of money even if it
were not my own. But would they
consent to have a stranger"
If you will permit a tiny deceit
I'm sure they will. | shall burden
my sconsience with white lie and
pretend that you are a friend to
whose judgment | have appealed"
Without further ado, Gray hur-
ried his new acquaintance back to
the dress department, then, in his
easiest manner. introduced her to
the Briskows. She flashed him a
look of amusement as he glibly
made her known as miss Good"
Miss Good as they could see, pos
sssed unerring good taste, but
what was more, she had a real gem
Jus for finding bargains. AS a
bargain hunter Miss Good was
positively unique.
Ma Briskow pricked up her ears
at this, soon she and the newcomer
had their heads together, and with
in few minutes Gray realized
that his experiment was a success.
Gray called Miss Good aside.
''Please let me return at lunch
time. l promise to talk upon that
subject which every man can dis
cuss to best advantage = himself
and l pledge myself not to ask
one single question about you.
Miss Good. Not ond-" He bowed
tremendously over her hand. AL
though, as you can imagine, I'm
dying to ask thousand. "
Chapter VIII
Pa and Ma Are Shocked.
The luncheon hour was long in
arriving, and when it did come
around Calvin Gray regretted
that he had elected to play game
Of make-believe with miss Good"
for she rigidly held him to his
promise, and however adroitly ha
to ascertain who or
what she took, she fooled him.
The luncneon went off gaily
then Gray was again ban
shed with instructions to return
at closing time.
But a disappointment awaited
Calvin Gray when, late that after
noon, he returned to the store,
Miss Good had gone. At first he re-
fused to believe Ma Briskow's
statement, but it was true; she had
disappeared as quietly and as un-
obtrusively as she had appeared,
and, what was more annoying, she
lad left no word whatever for
MIN.
''Where is Allie?" Gray inquired
Lord knows! She's som'eres
around bein' worked over by
couple of women. Gettin' her hair
washed an her finger nails cured
an dunno what not. Mercy me
The things Miss Good had 'em do
10 Ter! An" the money we've
spent! Allies gone hog wild"
Gray pretended to listen as the
good woman blabbed on, but he
was thinking about the girl who
mad disappeared.
So engrossed was he in his
thoughts that he did not notice AL
Briskow until she stood
close beside him. Then, indeed he