Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-11-20

not horror OF work per. Sc: merely
shrinking from work per Hedge.
A most extraordinary DAY came
when Constance. having been cxces.
sively diligent during n whole fore
noon. remarked after luncheon that.
II Mr.. Hedge did not absolutely re-
quire her assistance for few hours.
she would attend to some matters OF
shopping.
The efficiency man not only gave q
ready consent, but he went to the
amazing length Of suggesting that
he also had certain errands which
called him outside the house, and
suggested that he might be per.
mitted" to accompany her as far as
their paths conceded. Might be per.
mitted!
Constance could with difficulty be.
love her ears. He was delivering
himself into her hands! Could H. go
shopping with her? He could-and n
radiant smile went with the permits.
sion.
The occasion. being OF moment.
Gus character, required the services
| of'the Brooke limousine. Alice, from
| an upper window, witnessed their dc.
parture, which was effected with the
fully expeditionary escort of chau..
four and footman- She stared until
the big car disappeared from sight
down the avenue, then flung hersc.:
weakly Into big chair and INDUCED
| In a long period OF thought.
Constance began the campaign
with feints Intended to conceal ma.
| jor operations. and at the same time
| 10 &c
Gloves were a feint. for instance
The enemy followed her into the
! glove shop File did not intend to he
obtrusive, but he appeared to be in.
terested in gloves. He watched the
selection closely: once he made a sug
| gestion. which was, of course. accept.
| ed on the spot.
Constance laid aside several pairs.
| arter deliberate examination of
many dozen. and then casually in
CURED the price She frowned doubt.
| fully when the amount was men
| toned
$50 much?' sh.. murmured in a
surprised tone. wait. please"
Followed then an examination of
the contents Of her purse. 1t was
not by any means an empty purse.
/
daily allowance. chiefly because dill
Genee as an efficiency secretary had
AFFORDED little opportunity for spend.
Ing. The examination resulted In n
| shake OF the head She could buy
the gloves easily but there were
other things to buy
{, With an almost inaudible Sigh she
| lifted four pairs of gloves from the
| approved selections and handed them
back to the clerk
Among them. perhaps merely by
chance. was the pair concerning
which II Hedge had displayed in
terest.
II will take the remainder" she
said.
The efficiency man gave q brisk
shake Of his head. reached for the
condemned gloves and placed them
back on the pile
/ We have an account here.- he
remarked THE gloves may be
charged
| Constance was not quite sure
whether she usss surprised or not
She was always somewhat fearful of
initial success
II expected to pay for them" she
said meekly still fumbling her purse
Charge the gloves" commanded
II. Hedge sharply. addressing the
clerk. Wrap them up"
Constance closed her purse with
seeming reluctance
"Why-thank YOU" she said.
II see no need" he answered.
There is an account here. is there
not?"
But" 81,
Constance checked herself wonder>
Ing IL II were wise TO finish the sen
tence.
| But what?-
I'VE should have brought the
Standardization book and the rsquiss 4
don blanks" she faltsred.
The efficiency man eyed her mar.
rowly but her face was tmpasssse. 4
Tho records can b made cot
when We return home be answers .
In family annoyed tono. II SHAH
keep . memorandum. ,~S>-- d
| Whereupon ne put DOWN an peisa
OF gioves. making use ef . s1oA1
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