The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1926-12-02

not a horror of work per. Sc; merely
a shrinking from work per Hedge.
A most extraordinary day came
when Constance, having been exces.
sively diligent during a whole fore
noon, remarked after luncheon that.
if Mr.. Hedge did not absolutely re-
quire her assistance for a few hours,
she would attend to some matters Of
shopping.
The efficiency man not only gave a
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-
lieve her ears. He was delivering
himself into her hands! Could he go
shopping with her? He could-and a
radiant smile went with the permits
sion.
The occasion, being of a moment
Gus character, required the services
Of the Brooke limousine. Alice, from
an upper window, witnessed their de-
parture, which was effected with the
fully eXpeditionary escort of chauf.
feup and footman. She stared until
the big a disappeared from sight
down the avenue, then flung herself
weakly into a 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
to test the resistance of the enemy,
Gloves were a feint. for instance
The enemy followed her into the
glove shop. He did not intend to be
o~btrusive, 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.
a deliberate examination of
many dozen, and then casually in
quired the price She frowned doubt
fully when the amount was men
$50 much2' shn murmured
surprised tone. Wait, please I"
Followed hen an examinatic.
the contents of her purse 1t W
by any means an empty purs
for Constance had been saving h
daily allowance, chiefly because di.
sence as an efficiency secretary has
afforded little opportunity for spend
Ing. The examination resulted in
shake of the head She could bli
the gloves easily but there WEI
other things to buy
With an almost ~inaudible Sigh shl
four pairs of gloves from the
approved selections and handed then.
back to the clerk
Among them, perhaps merely by
was the pair concerning
which II Hedge had displayed in
Il win take the remainder " she
aid.
The efficiency mar gave a brisk
ihake Of his head. reached for the
condemned gloves. and placed them
,ack on the pile
We have an ccoun here he
embarked THE gloves may be
:harged
Constance was not quite sure
whether she was surprised or not
;he was always somewhat fearful OF
initial success
II expected to pay for them she
aid meekly still fumbling her purse
Charge the gloves commanded
i. Hedge sharply. addressing the
Jerk. Wrap them up"
Constance closed her purse with
reluctance
"Why-thank YOU" she said.
II see no need he answered
There is an account here. is there
ot?"
But
Constance checked herself wonder
lg if it We're wise to finish the sen
nee.
But WHAT
I'VE should have brought the
naturalization book and the requisi
on blanks" she faltered
The efficiency man eyed her mar.
'wly but her face was impassive.
THE records can be made out
hen we return home.' he answered
a family annoyed tone. Il shall
q memorandum
Whereupon he put down six pairs
gloves. making use of a small
ose-leaf notebook hat was his in.
parable companion
NEXT CHAPTER. Hedge walks
e plank.