The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-05-09

your kind old friend by false representa-
tons"
81 am not joking. | wish you to believe
it, every word, replied Freddy, with {
slightly heightened color.
Il am very sorry to hear it, said |, 'tanC
to prove it wish you very good morn
ling. | have not at all enjoyed this CONVEX.
sation. have known your kind, contiding
aunt since | was an urchiu at school.
know, almost as well as yourself, the con
diton Of her affairs, aud that what | cannot
but call misbestowal of a thousand year
out of fifteen hundred must be severely felt
in her liberal household | am not a cen
sor of any mans morals, but | have my
own opinions of the fair and honorable, and
what you have revealed to me, Bullingham,
gives me pain that do not care to conceal. >
20, cappittally delivered, my dear fellow, D
said the incorrigeable Fred II am sorry
your audience was so small. To be candid,
it does appear to be rather rougish piece
of business; STILL necessity has no law, and
-"
CLAW has no necessity" said |, with a
stern smile, (which makes the matter worse
Good mofning."
20, come, if you take it in that way"
said Fred, good morning. Still if at any
time few hundreds"
"What do you mean p
| "a gentleman wishes to see YOU" said
the clerk, putting in his head.
ellis name p
"Mr Suckham Drye, sir.
Gin moment. George, you must wait
and see this fellow. He's a character. He
knows my aunt, in whom you take so kind
an interest"
The last word changed my intention. |
sat down. The man was shown in,
Mr.. Suckham Drye had a countenance
somewhat resembling that of bull terrier,
at the moment that animal fastens on the
lip of his ponderous foe, and is exerting all
his energies to prevent being shaken into
the air. His teeth appeared to close inward
like those Of a shark, and he had a habit Of
drawing his breath through them, when
closed, that suggested the idea of exhaust
ing, to the last drop something that afford
ed him the keenest pleasure.
ola, Suckham, glad too see you" said
my friend. ''Mr. Bartwell, Mr.. Drye. Well
Suckbam, anything new?'
and he produced huge package of papers
Good, bad, and indifferent you know"
''Stick to the first by boy" said Freddy
''Time's precious. My friend Drye though
possessed of sufficient wealth for his own
moderate wants, is never weary Of enrich
ing others. lie carries in his pocket, at
this instant, twenty millions sterling, ready
to bestow upon you, or any one who will
submit to his able guidance"
''lt is an amusement to me, sir, said Mr.,
Drye, smilingIy explaining. 'Wearied of
the vicissitudes of commercial life, | have
retired on my little competence, and now
merely utilize the business experience of
many years for the benefit of any fellow be-
ing who feels disposed, like young NorvaPs
prudent father, to increase his store
Such, apprehend, are not difficult to
find"
''Well-po, sir, said Nh. Drye, in man
ner that seemed to intimate there might be
considerable doubt on the matter. The ia
cilities for making money are, at present so
absurdly great that, really, those only who
for elevated reasons, prefer being poor, need
remain SO Here for example are half
dozen projects, placed together beyond the
province of failure, which need nothing but
two or three good working meu-and-and,
few more shareh olders-to realize cou-
pie of millions profit the first twelve months.
Here's another on larger scale-tuunel un-
der Irish Channel branch to Douglas,
Isle Of Man. Another-gas company, for
supplying Brynmeewea and Llantydidld-
wylag-little local thing,-a toy. Ha!
here's the thing should recommend, and to
which your good aunt, Miss Sympleson
has"
''Ha subscribed ~ exclaimed Freddy
quite eagerly,
mo, not yet, !" returned Mr. Drye, signif
cantly Just one word from you might, |
think"
81 dare say it might" said Freddy, ''But
it won't Come, come; you've done enough
for her, Suckham. Let her alone. She can't
afford to have her fortune made. 1t will
ruin her.
"Well-just fifty of the Submarine Tun-
nels-"
"Not one. The schemes bubble"
81 admit there are engineering difficult
ties -impossibilities if you like; but what
has that TO do with the spec?'
81 telI7you, Drye, it's no 60 must
protect my aunt's interests, said Freddy,
with a virtuous air, that made me smile
"Ahenl!" said Mr., Drye. 81 shall at all
events use what influence l possess over
Miss Sympleson, not to lose this great OPP
portunity." He laughed and rubbed his
hands certain of success.
Bullingham seemed uneasy After a
pause
/ ''rll tell you what, Suckham," he said,
IF you are determined to benefit the family,
let me be the party this time. Give me
your word of honor not to trouble my aunt
about this robb-this submarine thing
and will take fifty shares myself and a
seat at your board'
1.-TWO hawks thought, fighting for a
half plucked pigeon"
MIR. Drye caught at the proposal, and,
putting his papers together, prepared to de.
part.
Heartily disguised with what had heard
: had already moved towards the door
Fred winled to me to remain, but haC
persisted, and, rather piqued, he accompan
, led me to the door.
''What do you think of him p whispered
: Fred. a humbug, ELI ~
"a triHe worse, | should say. Has b
had any previous dealings with Miss Sym
pleson?'
Many" replied Freddy, ''But l Wis
you to understand that -
'Have nothing to do with that. quit