San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-15
A Woman ObSeSSed
(C) 1928 Carolyn Beeeh.l

On the way to the office he stopped
and ordered her some flowers. They
would cheer her perhaps. and God
knew she needed it. Poor girl. she
took life. herself so seriously.
He found some important work
ready for him. 1t was clinching the
sale of a piece of property in which a
man was plainly interested but would
not agree to pay the price.
Go to it, Conway" Mr.. LongwOrth
said. There's big commission in it
and the price is reasonable. He's a
tough customer. though. my boy. and
you'll have TO use all your wits 10 nail
him
If anybody can sell him the baby
can Tom Mason, privileged en-
ploye because Of his long service,
broke in.
That's why I'm giving him the op-
portunity.' Mr.. l.Ongworth replied.
Proud OF his employers faith in him
and determined TO make the sale,
Bruce spent most Of the day with the
prospective customer. Neither Muriel
nor Lulu had any place in his mind.
He must justify Mr.. LongwOrth's faith
in his ability.
He's hard nut" he thought when
he snstched bite at luncheon. but
III crack 1t or my name isn't Bruce
Conway
In the afternoon he went over the
property with Mr.. DOrmer and before
he left him at half-past five had his
promise to think it over"
Tired out optimistic. Bruce rushed
to the office, forgetting entirely that
Muriel had said she would call for him
at .. He gave start as he saw her
sitting at his desk.
Sorry to have kept you waiting
he said breezily, but I couldn't help
it, In reply TO Tom Mason's inquiry
as TO how he had got on with that
tight-ward Dormer" he expressed be-
lief he would ''land him."
Good for you. Bruce, It's your
winning ways that do the business
one of the men spoke up. Il wouldn't
wonder at it if it was a woman, but
who would think they would land q
man like Dormer."
Are you ready to go?" Muriel
asked as Bruce turned to her after a
laughing rejOinder. Her face was
frowning. her eyes cold.
I'm a minute, dear" Bruce replied
wondering what had upset her. He
was soon to know. In the street she
burst out:
81 wish you'd leave that firm
Bruce"
Leave them-what for?' Genuine
establishment was in his voice.
1T is insulting the way they talk
insulting to your wife. / hate them
all I. Talking about your winning
ways saying they wouldn't be sur
prised if you were dealing with Women
because with them you would be sue
cessful. It's an insult. Do leav,
them"
Don't be unreasonable. Muriel. The
boys were only kidding" He felt lk,
telling her that if she would stay away
from the office she wouldn't be both
cred by their nonsense. but he onll
bit his lip and said nothing TO angel
her.
well. ! don't like it and I shall
write father that it is no place for you
and sec if he won't find you something
else"
| lou viii no no SUCH lnllls' MuFItl.
He spoke calmly. although hot with
anger. II won't allow even you tC
NEEDLE with my business. l am just
beginning TO make good. | hav,
worked harder than you know TO get
where I am
''Father got you that place. He car
get you another" She was stubborn
as usual. once she took notion int
her head. Perhaps in some othel
place. where we can start right, where
you will spend your time with me.
waited half an hour for you and 20
knew / was coming"