Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-28
NARROW Helps
Himself
By JANE OSBORN

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10 1873. by Mcclure Newspaper syndicats.)
His name was James NARROW, but
he had been known in college for three
years as Mill NARROW. First 1t had
been millionaire Marrow" but that
had been contracted until now most Of
his associates had forgotten how the
nickname originated.
1t was during the first few weeks Of
his freshman year that this nickname
attached itself to him, for he had
spent with an easy lavishness and
generosity that was striking even in a
college like Tllton, where millionaires'
sons were a-plenty.
1t was Marlow's bachelor uncle who
supplied him so lavishly and unques-
tloningly with spending money during
those first three years.
Then at the end of Marlow's junior
year he went to Tllton, found his young
nephew living with considerably more
luxury and comfort than he himself
supporting a high-powered car; heard
of his frequent weekend trips to at
tend lavish house parties at princely
country estates, and Of his genial pop
ularity with notable young society
girls. Last Of all, he had inquired of
one of James classmates how the
young man had acquired the name
MIL" and on learning the origin OF
that sobriquet he reversed his policy.
Quite abruptly, but with perfect
good nature. he shut off the allowance
that had spread Marlow's course
through college with gold pieces.
you've shown that you know how
to spend money like a gentleman"
said the uncle. Now show that you
can get along without it-llke gen
tleman. I'll probably provide rather
literally when you are through.
you'll probably make good on your
own account so that you'll have no
need of my help. In the meantime
you must earn your own living. I'll
pay your tultion-you do the rest"
"All right, Uncle" said NARROW with
an honest smile. Cant help saying
I'm surprised, but guess I'll manage
There are a lot of fine fellows work
Ing their way and II doesn't seem to
do them any harm.
We've an employment bureau here,
you know, and any fellow that's will
ing TO do anything can get work. !
may have to cut lawns and scrub back
stairs. You haven't any objection to
your namesake doing that, l HOPPER
mot In the least" said the uncle
"The only thing would regret would
be that namesake of mine was IN
willing to do any honest work that
offered itself'
So "Mill" NARROW presented himself
to the young graduate student No
charge of the student employment
agency one day In May of his junior
year. 1t was not for several minutes
that this young man comprehended
that NIP actually wanted work him
self and had not come to get a student
to work for him.
Him" said the young graduate,
lingering the cards in a wooden box
on his desk, which presumably listed
present openings not yet filed.
Know how to work a typewriter
know shorthandr
MIL" NARROW said he did not.
II can run any sort of car" he
vOuchsafed.
"Chauffeuring jobs are scarce" said
the young man. Besides, the fellows
all want them. There is a waiting list
that wen never supply with chauffeur
Jobs for summer"
There was really very little choice
and James NARROW took the card that
the employment clerk gave him with
out quite knowing the nature of the
work he was to do. The card bore the
name Of Miss Clarissa Henshaw,
Gray Gables. Bllllnghurst" A day or
two later when he could take enough
time from lectures he motored out TO
Billinghurst.
He still kept his car, though he felt
that 1t would be wise to store II in
his uncle's garage and not have 1t with
him to eat into the small income that
he earned for himself. He had
planned to take a farewell trip on his
way to Miss Clarissa Henshaw's.
II was month or so later that Mr..
James NARROW, ST., met the very
charming daughter Of the very rich
Mr.. Lattern, with whom he played
golf. The daughter Barbara was sit
ting on the porch OF the country club
when they met.
"Mr. James Marrow" repeated the
young girl with little embarrassment,
and then, Have you soma Mr..
James MarlowT
Daughter, Mr.. NARROW Is a bach
elor," corrected the father, but Mr..
NARROW explained that he had
nephew Of the name-a nephew At
TlltOn.
Then It's the same one" cried the
ingenious Barbara. isn't that too
excitlngT
MAY ask how you met my
nephewr asked the uncle, more inter.
ested than he liked to admit.
"Why at Miss Henshaw's-at a
house party at the Gray Gables at
Bllllnghurst A perfectly wonderful
house and wonderful party"
I've heard Of II, Of course. It's
one Of the finest country houses In the
country, imagine" said Mr.. James
NARROW. But how did you happen to
meet my nephew thereT
"Oh. as guest" said Barbara.
Hes a great favOrlte with Clarissa--
Miss Henshaw, mean. You know |
she's quite old, but she is a perfect
dear and has the cleverest house par
ties. 1t Just happened" added Bar
bara with blush" that Mr. NARROW. |
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