William Garwood — Real Tales About Reel Folk (1914) 🇺🇸

“Billy” Garwood, of the American Company, is fond of children. Recently, calling at a fine home in Santa Barbara, he was met at the door by a tiny girl of five. While waiting for her mother to come downstairs, he became very well acquainted with little Marjorie, who took an immediate fancy to her new friend. The conversation turned upon sweets, and Mr. Garwood said:

“Next time I come I will bring you a box of candies.”

About a week later, he called again at the house. On the doorstep he recalled his promise to the child. Retracing his steps several blocks to the nearest confectioner’s, he returned with a box of chocolates. The maid answered his ring, and he asked for Mrs. M—. She was out, however. “Well,” said Garwood, smiling, “May I see the young lady of the house?”

He was ushered into the reception-room. In a few minutes a very attractive young woman of about eighteen years, entered. “Do you wish to see me?” she inquired graciously. Garwood was struck dumb. Then he managed to say: “Pardon me — I want the little one.”

“He’s come, he’s brought my candies!” cried a child’s voice. And Marjorie rushing in, climbed upon Mr. Garwood’s [William Garwood] knee.

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Collection: Reel Life Magazine, October 1914

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