Men envied his robust appearance and women looked twice, always twice, and sometimes oftener if there was any opportunity; but twice at least was the rule.

He left a little roll of bills at the bank and started toward the library.

When he entered the reading room an attendant with an eager smile hastily came toward him.
"What will you have this morning, Mr.Langston ?" she asked in the voice of one who would render willing service.
"Not the big books to-day," laughed the Harvester.

"I've only a short time.

I'll glance through the magazines." He selected several from a table and going to a corner settled with them and for two hours was deeply engrossed.