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 like you's bound to find the right man sooner or later. That's been my observation and I've rubbed shoulders with people in every walk of life.

He bent forward with his hands on his knees.

"Fact is, if I'd known a pretty girl like you when I was a young fellow, I might have taken the plunge myself," he remarked, and laughed like the merry wag he thought himself.

"But seriously," he resumed, "you've got a big job ahead of you. I want to see you go at it in a big way. Don't want for things to come to you. Go after them. Be a go-getter. Remember-you've got to sell your stuff to the other fellow if you want to get anywheres. You may be good, but you've got to make good, too. You're an intelligent girl. You understand me?"

"Oh, indeed yes!"

"Good. I hope you don't think your old uncle's butting in with advice where it isn't wanted, but I'm interested in you, Dorothy, and I feel I wouldn't be doing my duty if I didn't hand you the benefit of my experience."

Dorothy thanked him and rewarded him with a kiss.

"And just to think!" pondered Uncle Elliott. "The little baby I used to bring toy pianos to is going to be a great singer. Maybe she'll forget all about old Uncle Elliott. But I guess not! You're a Reitz, Dorothy-don't forget that. The Reitzes make good. That's our way. If I can be of any help-if my twenty-five years of experience is of any use to you-call on me.

"I handled a sort of musical deal the other day. One of my big accounts came in and after I'd sold him a nice fat bill, he told me his wife was giving a benefit concert. They'd hired a hall and everything, but they hadn't sold many tickets. Of course I bought a couple, you can use them if you want to; I haven't much time for