The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-22
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A party named Ateherton came up from
New York last spring and built q house for
-nmmer boarisrs at Lake Lomond. He put
ny a tllyee,story building with a French roof
aud piazza, and made q very fne place Of 1t.
lie also er eteda BAN for stabling. Mr.. At
. crton " 4 vt an early riser, loving his bed
tao we'll to get out Of it before noon. One
morning 10 July last he was awakened from
Lis sluniber to sec a man who was anxious TO
have q talk with the proprietor. Atcherton
seriously objected TO breaking up his nap,
but believing that tie anxious party meant
important business, he got up to receive him.
The reader can fnthom the old gentleman's
disgust when he discovered that his visitor
was a lightning-rod agent. There was a dis
position to kick the intruder into the lake and
90 back to bed, but as that was scarcely with
IN the limits Of hospitality, TO any nothing of
the requirements Of the law, the landlord
bothered his wrath and patiently submitted
TO the intiiction.
The agent was a smooth faced and smooth.
talking man. He said ne mai been most
.avorably impressed with the appearance Of
The place, which was reully imposing, and he
vas confident that in two years or less the
most would be doing what he felt justified in
ealing q smashing business"
but l see you haven't got any rods on
yoar palace. How's thatf
The old man sad hediduot thinkhe needed
them.
There never was aplace that needed them
n,ore than this does, said the agent.
''How's that:"
why. hero You arl with 4 lofty structure
on high ground, in an open place, and sur
rounded by rocks. There's everything here
TO produce an outpouring of lightning"
The old man went outside, followed by the
1gent. Both looked up at tho building.
you think there is danger, then p asked
the old gentleman, after a pause.
II don't think anything about it, my good
str, ! know it. Common sense teaches me
that q building situated like this is in danger.
II l owned it, and a man should come along
with this kind of rod | would slip it on
quicker'n you could say Jack l.obinson.
Why, I'd l~icIieve l was committing archi
~tectural suicide TO delay the work IN hour"
you don't thiuk it is safo Then 10 &C
through this season without the rods?".
Il certainly do not. Why Just look ut II.
Here you are IN au cIpo,ci place, "A n
most elegant hotel. Ereryth ny ia :ood
shape, and a healthy business befoI. YOU.
The future opens up TO you ike a path Of
gold. Suddenly there comes a storm. tho
hghtnings play, the thunders ryI--rltlieuly,
in . %twinkling, there is a crash, pltt @ most
valuable property is swallowed iu."
The old gentleman was iliLly RG- go.
The agents eyeswereuo:.', md Lii l.rk-
fiushed.
= ''wIAt do you say +" he asked, ut:cr Il
pause.
~ don't know" replied Atchertou. as a
rnan celebrating. "You think tho barn is in
danger, tooY'
Certainly. Nothi.g can savo either of
them. but the rods. II they were my build
ings / wouldn't begin 10 thiul; Of taking the
risk"
II spose," saidAtcars.on iptsrrogatiyely.
that il would be beat TO have IA full number
Of rods on the house The moro rods the
safer"
"oh, yes. 1t don't pay to do ;his hing in
q halfway amer.
"wel. now, what wonld it cost 70 ,ut rods
al over the house p
The agents eyes giistencd
Let me see." He took out o momnrau-
dun book, figured a moment. and then said.
II can put a tip at each corner, on Every
chimney, n one on top the ilng s.liT. for
$s25, and gov will have a joa dat Julius
Caesar might be proud Of"
You will cover the house then for S"2j 2"
u will" said the agent, putting up his
book and rubbing his hands.
A right, III Eavo it done. JlSt cover
the house. Put 4 rod wherever you think it
is needed But ] won't have any pl the
BARI"
ayes sir" said the s,ant, So fun of joy he
could hardly see the way to las Wagon.
Can you do it soou p asked Atcherton.
DO it right swny," b=isl:ly RESPONDED .he
agent.
"Alr right" sail the Old gentleman. Put
EN- on thick md fast. but not q rod on the
harm. Wei lie. tina. e., you know. Du.
cover the house, eE1 when .ha barn D. struck
IN pay you for tho job"
Tbs aGsDt, who was making for III. rs ,con
on q shsZp rrn, turned around at tbs. and
stood Is II transit .cd.
And to this day there is not a rod on tina.
house .-LGnGLyy Meas.