Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-04-23
FOR THE
SAKE OF
TOODLEUMS
By HAROLD KINSABBY

v
into full confidence. II
want to talk to you. Tom
Is really the best husband that ever
was. or course I've never had anoth-
er husband, but just think how he
adores our baby--our Toodleumsl"
Bert Loring glanced at his sisters.
face to gather that the last remark
was as a gold seal on her husbands
virtues. She was young, pretty, and
winsome. She was also Loring's only
sister Nevertheless he rubbed his
chin triHe doubtfully, for Rodney
was a sad failure in business sense.
"Oh, WELL" he returned at last.
"Since you say SO, presume that set
ties the matter. You ought to know,
Mary. Personally, I've nothing against
Tom.'
mo" she affirmed declsively. mo
one could help liking Tom. He's just
the most lovable fellow imaginable, so
generous and kind-hearted toward ev-
cry one"
"Uh-er-Oh yes" nodded the
brother. There's no question about
Toms generosity"
He was thinking Of the last occasion
when he CHANGED upon Tom down.
town. With great eordiality Tom in
vited him to lunch. 1t was capital
lunch, too, nothing wanting, only
somehow Tom found 1t was unfOrtu
nately necessary to borrow five dollars
to pay for 1t. He had forgotten to
drop in at his bankers. BY Golly
he laughed in the utmost good nature.
His wife was quite right when she
spoke Of his kindly disposition toward
every one. The walters smile bore
witness to 1t, when helping to adjust
Toms overcoat. Lorlng went out with
his overcoat collar bracing his ears.
So much for the waters discernment.
But, you see, Bert" explained Mrs.
Rodney, Toms only drawback is that
he has never been given a chance to
prove what he is really worth He's
wonderfully bright"
"As bright as new five-dollar gold
piece" subconsciously acquiesced the
brother. He was still thinking of the
lunch.
"And ambitious for bigger things"
added Mrs. Rodney.
81 don't doubt It," nodded her broth
err. It occurred to him that Tom was
capable of ordering mighty fine
dinner.
"Then, Bert, why don't you get him
good position in your insurance
Oflice"
"What" he cried. Pardon me,
Mary, l didn't quite"
"Hush!" she laid finger on her
lips. Don't be so noisy, Bert. You'll
wake Toodleums. Yes" she went on
in an undertone, "a good position In
your insurance Office. One In which
Tom could shine and Toodleums feel
proud of his dada. You know how at
tached you are to Toodleums-the
preciOus"
Eyes, but you see, Mary" her brother
began to protest, "the shining positions
In our Office are pretty well all occu-
pied. ] don't glitter much yet, and I've
been years climbing up from the bot
tom"
But Tom is so brlllant-such fine
tulker," declared Mrs. Rodney en-
Enthusiastically. "If he were once given
the chance he would jump right up to
the top. Everybody likes him"
"Well, our president has been pretty
good to me-" he remarked. "I'd really
hate to see him lose his job mean
within the next few weeks-even on
Toms account"
"Bert, don't be ridiculous and sar-
castle. Toodleums--the love-dOes not
like people who are sarcastic"
mo, probably not But honestly,
Mary, you must see what | mean. If
got Tom a position in our Office, he
would have TO take his chance with the
rest But, as you say, he is good
talker, and might do pretty well In out
side work"
"Then you Will introduce him to your
presidentT
Her face lit up with pride at the
success Of her plan to obtain position
for her husband.
"1'll put him In line to show what
he's made Of That's all / can promise
at present"
"Then you may kiss Toodleums," she
added by way of great reward.
She rose and moved softly toward
a lace rufled and beribboned shrine.
"And be careful, Bert" she enjoined,
"you don't stumble over something
and wake the sweetest. You are so
clumsy in comparison with Tom"
Lorlng faithfully kept the promise
to his sister He first spoke with Tom,
pointing out the excellent chances for
good talker In the Insurance bust
ness and the agreeable nature Of out
side work. For the right man It might
lead to the confidence Of millionaires
and the friendship of United States
senators. Tom was quite enthusiastic
"Just the thing he cried, Shaping
Loring on the shoulder. "The very
position I've been looking for. Don't
worry about the beginning at the bot
tom Of the ladder idea. I'll climb up
hand over fist You watch me-"
SO Lorng introduced his brother-in-
law to the chief Of the proper depart
ment and with him Tom talked with
much cn'iu,lasm Of purpose. He was
finally told To- report the next morn
ing, when full instructions would be
given. lie was In such high feather
on the way home that he bought
silver rutt'" for TOOdleums-On credit.