Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-21
Arubela
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hypocrisy-but there was msthOd in my mad
ness"
The assemblage stared, saucer eyed.
Some weeks ago, after we had that series OF
automobile accidents in which dozen chill
dren were killed while playing on the streets,
went to the commissioners and requested con-
sid.ration for several public Fairgrounds. which
was refused-on the plea that the people were
surfeited with taxes and the city could not az
ford to endanger its credit by selling more
bonds.
II then concoct.d my fictitious land scheme.
It is true that Emanuel Stakeholder decided this
section to Jonathan Brown-the copy OF the
deed I took, right before the unthinking clerks.
from the warranty files, and the page contain
ing its tabulation from the recorders book Of
that year, that looked as though It had been un-
opened for a notwithstanding both after
your representative finished his Investigations.
"Of course the deep proof Of my ownership
exhibited was false Still, sometimes childs
life is worth 100000. Now: DO get the Jail,
you your money bacx-or do get the Jail and
the children the Fairgrounds"
This naively frank and startling interroga-
ton was followed by pregnant silence, finally
punctured by EXPLANATIONS Of establishment
Then old Maj. Bowes, fire striking from his
eyes, stood up. Legally" he pronounced stem
triously, "the lady is Fundamentally she's
Joan of Arc. All in favor she goes free
and we fix up tie Fairgrounds say aye"
1t sounded as though Babe Ruth had clouted
one "All not in favor, say nay" The only
thing that neighed was horse at the curb,
and q papa of six was thoughtleSS enough 10
kick it.
Every property owner shook hands with Ara
bella Dixon, except Chester Hawkins, and he de-
cided it might be better for him to go to her
fathers domicile and do it privately Which he
did.
Arabella took his hand amiably enough Its
a delightful evening"" she said
Then they sat in the shadows Of the veranda
and watched the honeysuckle vines making pat
terms on big moon.
"Arabella?" asked hcr companion huskily.
Eyes, Mr. Hawkins?"
"Arabella," he said humbly, II think you
are very wise, very unselfiish, very clever, very
economical. think you would make an
ideal"
''Wait!" ordered Arab:lla blandly. Some
where a voice is calling-it's daddy. Excuse
me-" She went into the house.
Here comes Arabella," said Mr. Dixon to
Mrs. Dixon. grinning, and he took out his
check book. How much hon'?"
oh daddy" rebuked his daughter, you're
so mercenary!"
NOW! NOWI Leu HE sign HldCC
out-for 'trousseau, and you may fill it in.
darling"
A RABELLA returned Just as Mr. Hawkins
n was beginning to think Cupid would call
it mistrial
Daddy" proclaimed Arabslla, "just gave me
a signed check and told me to fill in the
amount"
Mr. CHESTER Hawkins promptly dug down into
his pocket, brought forth check book and
signed his name to the top one. Fill it in"
he besought earnestly.
You mean it?" Her eyes were grave.
YES" he said stubbornly. II don't care II
it's for an amount that will take me 500 years
to earn. Fill it in"
Arabella filled it in, and then, with low
laugh, handed it back He read: PAY to the
order of Arabella Dixon all my love. Chester .
Hawkins"
Mr. Hawkins exclaimed rapturousy and Ara.
bella cashed part Of the check.
But one question more" begged Chester
some six hours later, why did you pick out a
land case to make me open my eyes?"
Silly" she laughed. You don't think, do
you. want our children to play in the streetS!"
Here comes Arabella," said Chester rever-
emily; and she went, ike homing bird in,c
his ems.