Evening star., 1935-08-18


Alf Klemp did not mind. and he
was tucked into the rumble with the
luggage. The runabout had hardly got
underway when Isobel Tulkington
spoke to Augustus.
You can't guess how glad l was
when mother told me you were coming
down. We've always been good
friends. haven't we, Augustus? And
you would help me if was in dread
full fix, wouldn't you?"
Absolutely"
And that's just what I'm in, said
Isobel. You know George Benson -"
Positively. One OF the whitest.
Oops! The exclamation was because
Isobel passed huge truck with not
an inch to spare.
We'll. missed it. didn't II" Isobel
asked rather resenttully. Augustus.
are you awtully prosperous just now?'
Good lord, nor cried Mr.. Jiffers.
DO you need the where-withal,
Isobel?"
Anything but" said Isobel. What
mean is that do think workman is
worthy of his hire. I'm asking you to
do something for me, and if you aren't
just awfully flush. and if you would
accept a token OF my gratitude for
what you can do for me - just few
dollars, say five hundred dollars.
Cousin Gus = Id be frightfully CRATE
full Would you?"
Positively, Isobel." Gus Jiffers
agreed. I'D take it from you -
cousins and all that, you know"
That's dear of you, Augustus. I'll
tell you what you can do for me.
I'm just awfully fond of George Ben
son. There isn't anyone else for me,
really, if you know what l mean. And
he's all for me, Cousin Gus, I'm sure of
that. But you know how bashful he is.
And, Augustus. in two days he's going
to California"
''Ah haw exclaimed MIR. Jiffers.
$50 this is my only chance. don't
you see? know can bring him to ask
what want him to if can just have
little time alone with him."
The good old feminine wiles!
George simply won't push himself
forward, because he thinks being
princess would mean a lot more to
me than being plain Mrs. George
Benson" Isobel explained. Il want
you to keep the prince so busy that
can have a chance at George. Mother
won't let George come near me-"
Leave it to old Gus Jiffers." said
Augustus comfortingly.
Thus it was that Augustus Jiffers
and ALI Klemp we're warmly received
at Graywood. Mrs. Tulkington had
never been so gracious. The prince,
comely young man, was quite friendly
with one who might soon be connec-
ton by marriage. Only George Benson
seemed to hold himself aloof. but after
Augustus had had confab with Aunt
Clara, in which she reiterated the need
of keeping George as far away as pos
sible from Isobel, he had no difficulty
in drawing George to the billiard room.
In fact. George seemed eager to 60.
Look here, Jiffers." George Benson
said as soon as they were alone. you
believe in having our American girls
marry these foreign nobs or you don't.
I'll tell you straight out that this Mimi
fellow gives me pain. and that l
want to marry Isobel. But l can't get
two minutes alone with her. Now I'm
no millionaire, but if you can get me
one hour alone with Isobel. I'll hand
you five hundred dollars and say.
God bless you
I'm with you," Gus Jiffers said,
with enthusiasm.
1T is stacking up swell" Gus Jiffers
confided to his friend, ALI Klemp.
few minutes later. Were booked to
have Isobel marry the prince and to
prevent it, and to keep Isobel and
George apart and to bring them to-
gether. Whatever happens. we win"
That's great, Gus. All we have to