Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-01-22


need of a general superintendent.
didn't know it until he told NE: hut
he's one of these wise youths who
seem to know everything. Well.
he'll wake up some day
H. Hedge was grinning pleasantly.
so he's coming down TO generally
superintend. I wish him joy
Father. you're wonderful" e.
claimed Constance.
"Oh, yes. bouquets for the old
man." said Mr. Brooke sarcastically.
After you've made a fool out OF
him."
"And-how much does no get?"
asked Constance cautiously.
There you co. observed Mr..
Brooke with gesture of despair.
You see what you're against. Hedge.
How much does he get? Well.
thought he was going 10 get six
thousand. But 1t seems that general
superintendent get ten. That's
something else I've just learned. It's
sort Of union scale for general
superintendent. T hope he hasn't
lied to me about it.. Anyhow. I'm go.
ing to pay the SCALE"
"Father-you darling!"
And Constance embraced him.
1T notice didn't get the hug until
came out with the price," sighed
John w. Brooke. This is mer.
cenary world. even inside my own
,, house."
"E. e." said Constance. don't
you think nay father Is the greatest
man in the world?"
Think so? can prove it"
"Cut out the diplomatic language"
ordered Mr.. Brooke. II know when
I'm stung. The pair of you put it
over on me. may have let out
few roars. but you haven't heard me
squeai.
Now. Hedge, or whatever your
name Is, wish you'd beat 1t down.
stairs and find my son, Billy. and
tell him his old man Is up here, and
for him to come up and get what's
coming to him. And chase Horace
up, II you can find him, and tell him
to get out my dresssuit."
You're coming down to the
pertyT' cried Constance.
Haven't a right to go to a party
In my own house?" demanded her
father. IT have to pay for It," =
II. Hedge seized the daughter Of
the house, whiried her about the
room, kissed her. and departed on his
errand.
"Father. DEAR" said Constance. II
dislike slang. but-isn't he a bfrd?'
Hes q high.priced Bird" grum.
bled Mr.. Brooke.
SWELL. you sent him here yourself.
father dear. ( had nothing to do
with it, .
John W. Brooke considered his
daughters observation and found
unexpected consolation In 1t. (
Viewing It from that angle. Con-"
ME-" he said. IT think It is only fair
to give mo credit for piosstnsra live
one"
It was q little later that n. Hedge
and Connie met In the lower hall.
where were you. E. E.?" she
asked. II haven't seen you Tor
whole five minutes"
II just ran down to SEQ how the
servants party was coming on.
DEAR
"And is It q good party?"
Giovanni Is dancing with Matil..
d."
Constance whooped.
And there's something eise.' add.
ed H. Hedge. his face serious. =.
.prnna,s. m, ~ sco,ds.. rs
Constance eyed him anxiousiys :
What Is II, e. E.?"
II have just been kissed. he sAid
solemnly.
Another woman a : saa
&c. E.P'
"And. being q polite psrson. Of
course I kissed her,"
Henry Wellington Hedgei Tell me
this instant-who was it7'
Mary
] constaneas laughter pealed
through the haH. Then she forced
herself into stsrnnesa
Because Il was Mary. IN ever,
look II DID shs call yos darrdn 7
dearr suppose 90 But don't get
too popular. 6, q Hereafter. when
thera Is any tssins to be done. yoo
come to mar
1
lin. here sa,d q. Hedge neekiy;
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