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Show PIUTE COUNTY NEWS. JUNCTION, UTAH Before the nmn In charge could make a move or give an order, Duane was on his feet. Hold up that call a minute," he said with impressive authority In hla tone. Ive got to speak to Mr. Ill be right back." He broke Into the sacred precinct of the presidents office without ceremony. he began Listen, Mr. Harmer, Her car wtth boyish eagerness. broke down Jerrys and she phoned for a tow. May I go after her?" Jerrold looked at him, laughed a little, shook his head. Sure you may. And God help you I" Prudence's Daughter By ETHEL HUESTON Copyright by the CHAPTER VI Bobbs-Merrl- U Continued 13 Jerrold looked at Prudence for assistance. Prudence was patiently counting the superfluous hearts. After all, what was there to say? Why couldnt she? Obviously, she had. And that was the end of it The next morning Jerrold called Duane Into the office. Do you want a position? he asked, still hopeful for the best Oh, absolutely. I came on purpose. Jerrold sighed. But he told him to hang about, and put in the time as best he could, to try not to get In peoples way, and If he accidentally came across anything he could do, to feel perfectly free to do It. He gave him cards to the best clubs, offered him the use of a car at any time he wished It and told him to get as much fun out of life as he could. How much salary do you want? How much can I get? "Well, I fancy I could get men quite capable of doing what youre going to do for fifteen dollars a week, and glad of the chance, Jerrold said, smiling faintly. But It lends a sort of tone to the establishment to have your clothes and your accent in our employ, so say And you might lounge twenty-five- . In the showroom as about gracefully much as you can; you are sure to attract attention to the house if not to the motor. Duane thanked him, and said he would try to be worthy of so much trust. lie said he had other clothes, than those far more comment-creatin- g he was wearing, and that his entire wardrobe was henceforth at the disposal of the Harmer Motor. And then he laid, serious and studied siege to the stubborn heart of Jerry. Every morning on th. stroke of ten, a messenger, appeared at the door with a box of flowers, violet, orchid and rose. Jetty gave, them to the maids, sent them to the neighbors, but finally, at the perIn a urst sistence she was beginning to feel was more than flesh and blood could bear, she whirled'' the unopened box Into the street the moment the messenger had , disappeared. The next morning when the bell rang, sire ran furiously down to receive the hated tribute, but stopped on the stairs In some amazement, even In anger. Her mother was openin . I the box. Mother They are for me. Prudence tipped the box to show her name on the tag, to banish that springing distrust in Jerrys mutinous eyes. Since when Is father so devoted? The clock struck ten a curious coincidence. And then, as Prudence took the flowers from the box, a soft cluster of yellow roses and lilies of the valley. Jerry saw the card Duane Allerton. Her eyes flashed, darkened with rage. She thrust out angry hands, and caught the delicate flowers roughly, to tear them from her mothers arm. Prudence gently but with great firmness retained her hold. Jerry! Theyre mine. The soft voice was softer than ever before. Jerrys hands clung mutinously for a moment and then dropped weakly to her sides. Mother, please," she whispered. 1 cant stand them in the house. And then, with a pitiful attempt to laugh away her display of emotion, she said with a sorry smile, I I must be developing nerves. Prudence looked into her eyes, relented quickly. Ill send them down to Carol. Katie can take them to the mail at once. Julia adores flowers." The next morning, at ten oclock, Jerry stood at the window listening for the expected, unwelcome ring at her door. It did not come. There was eleven and no flowers. sad suspicion In her eyes as she glanced now and then, furtively, at her mother. Would her very own work In league against her? Jerry had no slightest doubt of the honor and the uprightness of her stubborn stand. It was really a final desperate struggle In defense of her most sacred, girlish principle of purity, that Inherent niceness of thought, reserve of person, that tarnishes at best, so quickly. Jerry had flirted, had frivoled Joyously from beau to beau, had laughed at tentative, truantlng caresses of spirit In sheer that was when the real Jerry had slipped by untouched. But with that tender Ideal enshrined In the romantic glamour of her guarded youth, she would brook no trifling. She worked with passionate Intensity, bending over the sketches for her houses and her columns of figures far, far Into the night She did not sleep well, she had no appetite, and unusual 1 1 Ten-thirt- light-heartedne- ss Co. Sure Relief Ilar-me- r. WNU Service 6 EIL-AN-S FOR INDIGESTION 25$ and 75$ PMs.Sold Everywhere 200 YEARS haarlcm oil has been a world wide remedy for kidney, liver and bladder disorders, rheumatism, lumbago and uric acid conditions. Bmoke-cloude- d pa- thetic pallor of her face. In the end, Jerrold felt that nothing would come of It. He said so to Prudence, many times. Prudence said nothing. She asked If Duane was taking an Interest In the business, If he worked hard, earned his salary. You bet he earns It, staying In the same town with that daughter of yours, Jerrold said resentfully; and added more moderately: Well, no, I cant say that he works much If any. But be sticks around. And people come in to look him over and Incidentally get a view of the car while theyre In. And the boys seem to like him." Jerrold had Indeed no ground for feeling that Duane, even ns a prospective, somewhat poorly prospective, had any designs upon the ultimate management of the Harmer Motor. In spite of his conscientious attendance in the showroom, his effacement from the active business of the concern was complete. But he developed an Inordinate Interest in the rich, prosy little Middle Western city and asked endless questions about It, questions of intimate Import, when he and Jerrold were having luncheon together as they often did. T'm trying to acclimate myself to the corn belt, he said lightly, In explanation of this Interest In things about town. But Jerrold, who was making, him the subject of an avid attention and study, knew It was something deeper than that. Why, do you know, Duane asked him one day. you can pick up land along the river, nnd near the railroads. for a song, absolutely for a song? Building sites that ought to be worth well, I suppose not quite their weight In gold but worth a fortune anyhow In ten to twenty years." Jerrold said he supposed so, his shrewd, always kind eyes, fixed on Duanes face. They havent half the factories, the manufacturing plants, they ought to have here. The town could support a hundred times the amount of business its got. Its towns like this where a big business really pays, isnt It? Where property is cheap, expenses Isnt that the low, facilities good? way they figure? Its the way my father figured when he started the factory, I should imagine." And besides, for a rich farming state like this, they havent got half the elevator business they ought to If the middleHave they? have. men have to get fifty per cent of the farm income, the least they can do Is to turn the business over to home middlemen and keep the profits in the state. Shouldnt you say so? It seeems no more than reasonable." Theres a pile of money here for any cae that goes after It, Isnt there? Whats the matter with you? Are you trying to sell me the Middle West?" No, I Just want to find out if I am sold on It myself, Duane explained, I havent got a whole lot laughing. of capital left, you know, after my foolish fliers In the last three years. I want to be sure what Im doing before I go In again. But it seems to me that this town Well, its as though it were asleep. Somebodys going to step in here and pick up a few fine spots for factories, a few choice corners for grain elevators, and then after a while sit back and take his exercise clipping coupons. And It seems to tue " I was Just born for a I wish you luck, ray toy. I cant think of a pleasanter indoor sport. And so while Duane was sitlsfled to leave the Harmer Motor company to Jerrolds manipulation, Jerrold was satisfied that It should be so, for be knew the young man was keeping a wary eye on things in general, and that when the opportunity came for him to cut loose for himself, this time at least he would be sure of his ground. He told Prudence about it. Thats nice. she said, warm in her approval. Its Just like families they do so much better In separate houses." You can hardly call him part of son-in-la- coupon-clipper.- and so forth. Mall ltl Stamps are cheap enough Daughters are a nuisance, af:er all, arent they, father? she agreed, and went out at once In her little car Inspect the cottage on which 6he was engaged. Jerrold, thus left with the sernps of the futile correspondence, turned to Prudence. What shall I do? he asked helplessly. I dont know," she said gently. What do you think? So Jerrold carried It down to the office and sent for Duane. Its none of my business, of course, he said. Dont think I care how much you correspond with the family and dont blame me but I dont know wlmt else to do with It. She gave It to me nnd said to bring it to you. lie passed the bits of paper to Duane hastily as tnough they timed his fingers. Duane examined them hopefully, saw the unbroken seal of the envelope. he She didnt read It, did she? said dejectedly. I dont know, maybe she did. said Jerrys father. She took It upstairs, and it was quite a while before she ! 1 stopped crunching grinding of brakes. She stepped out briskly, with her usual cordiul smile for one of her fathers employees. I cant Imagine what's the matter," she began brightly. Its deader The smile froze upon her than face when she met Duane Allertons eyes, her voice became a still cold The starter wont work. Will thing. you take me In quickly, please?" Duane got out and stood beside aer. Why, how do you do?" he said, think I met you once before In BrookI dont recall It. Good I Lets both forget It and start afresh It will be so much better in the end. Will you hurry, please? I have a She consulted the platinum and diamond wrist watch with a most professional alertness. Youve changed, he told her, not heeding her words, his eyes on the slender contour of her fuce. You are I'erhaps you use less rouge paler. here than In the city. I dont use any on my ear, she said, und turned her back upon him. Duane got out the chains and fastened her car to his, hut when he had finished he came to her again. Youre Just as beautiful as ever," he said softly. Jerry did not turn her hend. Im afraid you will have to sit In your own car to steer It," he said reIm sorry, Id so much gretfully. rather have you ride with me, but I dont mind. Id rather." She slipped quickly into her place beside the wheel. He stood beside the car, very close to It, leaning upon the door. She did not meet his eyes. Jerry, he said very Boftly, "dont you think youre treating me very badly? Sbe hesitated a moment. The appeal of his voice was a positive pain to her, but Jerry had listened to that appeal before, to her sorrow. Her tone was low, her accents Incisively cold ns she answered : tuslness appointment. conclusiveness of her the direct retort. He turned about and started for the tow car ahead. Suddenly she leaned forward, and culled after him. think You dont need to, said Duane But she does like me. And grimly. she brought me out here, and by the Eternal, Ill stick if It takes ten years I Well, I think youre wasting your time, my boy, but have It your own I Jerrold was sympathetic. way. dont understand girls myself. Prudence isnt like that you can always talk her down. on the original genuine Gold Medal. SELDOM SEE a big knee Ilka this, but your horse may bava a bunch or bruise on hla auklo, bock, stifle, knaa or throat. 1 Yes. Why not?" could not but smile at came down. Maybe she read it while she was up, and then sealed It, again to fool you. I wouldnt put It past her. Duane laughed, and examined the envelope more hopefully, but the seal bore no faint trace of tampering fingers. I know they say, Never say die, and try, try again, und all that non sense, Jerrold went on gloomily. But I dont put much stock in It In this case. Jerrys not a stubborn girl, naturally. If she makes a mistake, she always admits it and rights about face I dont think she likes you If youll excuse me for saying so. And L dont correct internal troubles, stimulate vital organs. Three sizes. All druggists. Insist lyn. ne The Starter Wont Work. Will You Taka Me In Quickly, Please? VEIL 1FOM eyes. On her first attempt at renovation, the old house on Seventeenth street In her work could account for the water Sure Relief the family," protested Jerrold. The way that girl acts lla Insulting! sat patiently behind the wheel Duane wrote to Jerry. She did not of Jerry her handsome little roadster, betrouble to return the letter by post, neath the groaning branches of a great opposite the park, after weeks of work she merely tore the envelope across maple, a skeleton In the late fall, and nnd worry and passionate devotion, she a couple of times, unopened, and band waited for the tow car. Her thoughts cleared but a paltry three hundred ed It to her father. were far from the quiet Iowa street Take it down and give It to him, She was away, In Brooklyn, dollars, for all the fabulous towering In a litof her hopes. Jerry laughed at that, will you? tle studio, far up, lookNow, Jerry, have a heart," object gamely. ing out over East river to the brave I dont care! See how much fun ed the badgered father. Why do you of New York. She returned to lights Ive had. And look what a lot of things insist on dragging me Into this thing? the time and the place with a violent I learned ! Ill make it up on the next Why, it will make him feel like a start when the tow cur In a cloud of fool to have me pass It across to him, dust one, youll see! swept up abreast of her, fund But not all her Intense concentration with the compliments of the house, with a und dark circles outlined the lovely misty Bell-an-s Hot Mr. Allerton, she said, and he came back to her with hopeful eagerI wish you would ness. go away agaiu. I was very foolish to send for you. I didn't realize how It would be. I will pay your way back to New York and give you money enough to to take cure of you until you get started again No, thanks, Miss Harmer, I am stnylng right on In Des Moines," he said quietly, without smiling. I I wish you would go, she said It It makes me very pleadingly. ppy-having you here. I am sorry. I He shook his head. have a nice position with your father. I shouldnt think of leaving. I Jerrys chin lifted defiantly. shall tell my father to discharge you," she threatened. Then when I rome begging to your back door, will your maid refuse me a crust of bread to stay my hunger? he asked lightly. "If my father dismisses you and offers you a ticket home, you will te glad enough to go." If your father dismissed me and gave me a ticket to Heaven Itself, Jerry, I would not go without you. I shall never leave Des Moiues until I take you with ine. "Ill go away myself then, she cried dont have to stay herefuriously. und humiliated to be Insulted and 1 shall wait until you come back, Jerry, he said soberly. Ill never come back I" Oh, yes, you will come back," he As long as your Prusaid softly. dence Is here, you will come back." unha- 1 Duane had been In Des Moines one full bitter month without a word from Jerry. 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