The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-08-12

you can deduct it from my check
every week or I'll forfeit any raise I
might have in that time"
Again Mr.. Garretson nodded, 81
see. You may have it, of course. But
tell me-" he leaned forward, why
are you so sure you will be with us
for two years? Not" = hastily -
that we might contemplate a
change but that you might.
You see" he smiled charmingly,
as he reached for his check book,
you are a very attractive young
woman. Attractive young women
are here today and gone tomorrow.
Marriage-alas for the employer
snaps them upl"
But am not going to marryI"
Mona said blushing.
MIR. GARRETSON did not
IF1 answer for an instant. He
scrawled busily, signed and plotted
the check.
That's what they all say" The
check folded, he laid it on the desk
directly in front of her, and mo-
toned toward it with one hand.
There is the amount you men
toned. Pay it back as you wish.
Make your own arrangements.
"And please forget the check for
a moment while I make what may
seem a strange suggestion. Request
rather. I think I would call it
request"
He stared at Mona moment and
then proceeded. This check is
yours, no matter what answer you
may give to this other matter. The
two matters are distinct and sepa-
rate.
Il gave this my attention first be-
cause I wished to get it off your
mind. I supposed your trouble was
financial and financial worries often
distress so deeply that other con-
siderationS may not receive fair at
tention.
Therefore bear this in mind. The
money-and more if you require it
is yours whatever your reaction to
my request may be.
"You say you are not going to be
married. Are your affections in
volved?" Again he smiled. Don't
misunderstood me. I am not pro-
posing! But certain understand
ing is necessary before I proceed.
You have no one in mind?"
No one" said Mona clearly. "But
Mr.. Garretsop, I don't see
That relieves me-" he told her.
Frankly, I was afraid that the
rather daShing young man who calls
in his car at 5-but never mindl
You say you are neither engaged
nor expected to be? Very well.
Miss Moran, I have a client
that is, the firm has client-Who
wishes to marry you. Don't inter-
rupt me, please! AT the moment he
is Ill.
The marriage, for certain bust
ness reasons, must be performed
rather soon. I can not go into that,
but I assure you that, as such mat
tiers generally go, the reasons are
acceptable.
1T will not, I suppose, be mar
rlage such as you may have looked
forward to. This client realizes his
proposal is unusual. He is wealthy.
charming, of excellent family.
HE will give you a year during
which you bear his name, sit at the
head Of his table, consider him as
husband.
AT the end of that time you may
be his wife in reality or go to Reno
and receive a quiet adjustment.
He will treat you with the utmost
respect and kindness. I need not
mention generosity. Sums succh
as this"-he indicated the check
will be constantly available. You
will have your own car, your own
bank account, your own apartment
in his home.
"Now'-aS Mona started to speak
don't answer just yeti Go back
to your desk and think it over. Per-
Sonally, I advise it.
You can not lose and you may
gain great deal. Happiness, I
mean. In any case you always will
be provided for plentifully."
MIR. GARRETSON rose. "It's
4VA been rather an ordeal, I don't
mind telling you, to put forward
this strange request. But there were
reasons why it could not be done
otherwise.