Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-11-15

instead Of the invincible operator faiiip
Comerfor1 had been so Influenced by tn
popular foith in rising values that he launchej
out into speculations on his own account
which were Numerically opposed 70 the OPP
erations Of bis customer Dalton, whom be
followed in a small way. He had resolved
n take q plunge into the whirlpools and
trust to the correctness Of bis information.
for he h ad private thought that If he could
suddenly appear before Miss Dangerfeld ms
wealthy sutton she would not feel that her
wealth influenced him. That be loved her
for herself alone he felt confident, and from
their relations Of late he had good reason to
believe she was not indifferent 10 him He
bad fallen into the habit Of late Of telling
her Of what he did, Of his business and Of
his plans, always finding in her a ready
listener.
For time Philip Comerford's speculations
looked favorable and Daton's unfavorable
but suddenly the tables turned and prices
went down, down, down. Wall street was
crowded with men with long faces and m
mors Of firms in difficulties, and none felt
more distressed than Philip Comerford One
April morning be was bordering over bis az
fairs in a gloomy frame Of mind, wondering
what could prevent the failure Of his house
II the market did not rally, when the small
Wy biVhbhh III pttNt " ihI+i vi Nll'u Nu1
written George Dalton.
as he here" said Comerford, turning pale
and scarce concealing the nervous twitching
Of his mouth
"Yes, sir he wants TO see youn
"Show him in" Comerford glanced al
himself in the glass, and noticed the care
worn look he wore, turning just as the door
opened. To his SURPRISE instead of n rough
elderly looking man, with shrewd eyes as he
had pictured the mysterious customer, there
stood before him tall, slight, timid blue
eyed young man, on whose lip or chin the
razor had never passed.
"Mr Comerford,n said the visitor, in a deep
| but pleasant voice.
| "Mr Dalton, 1t is time we should meet.
like to see man that has never closed an &C
count TO loss"
IL have not been so fortunate elsewhere:
but to the point-I am going TO cover my
shorts, Mr.. Comerford, not because the mar
ket is going to be better, but because there
are storms ahead. l have made q large
fortune in this decline, as you know, and
am afraid, Mr.. Comerford, from what hear,
that you have not been so lucky"
"Eh" said Comerford, surprised that this
stranger should suspect anything was wrong
in the great firm of Comerford & Co
II endeavored to advise you, but you would
not listen. l would urge you to sell your
stock and take your Losses"
MAY ask who has informed you, sir, OF
my affairsp
"Your pardon IL l trespass I OF course
cannot give my authority You will cover
all my stocks. 1 shall stay here to-day, II
you will permit me-"
Certainly; make yourself at homo. Here
are the papers"
4. e.. r. l..
office Of Comerford & Co., and the firm pur-
chased several thousand shares to his &C.
count. Comerford ceveral times endeavored
to engage him in conversation, but did not
succeed, as he begged to be excused on tho
plea Ct business. Tho heavy purchase Of
stocks created considerable excitement. At
the close Of the day Dalton left the office
saying, II will be here tomorrow, Mr.
Comerford, and should you need any assist
ance do not hesitate 10 speak to me. Per
haps can help you" After he had gone
Comerford said to his cashier, "Mr. Jackson,
know that fellows face as well as do
yours, but for the life of me can't place it. -
On the following morning Conerford came
to the conclusion that after Dalton had drawn
bis money he should be virtually banluupted,
and decided to ask the assistance Dalton had
minated would be forthcoming. After
| Duu uCCOuuLS lie asked
for check, and the cashier was directed to
draw it. Then it wai that Comerford said:
Mr.. Dalton, your coniectuleI are perfectly
sound concerning M condition. am long
of 1000 N. p. at Is and 5,C0J Oregon Trans.
continental at o7, and 5000 Louis. and Nash.
mt &c. II l should cover am ruined"
$50 suppoei,r was the quiet reply.
"If had Sl00, 900 to tide over I believe
could come out al rightp
What security can you givep
Security none but tho word Of an honest
man"
"Well, that will do; it is not negotiable in
tho stle5t; but it will do, however. make a
proviso-and that is, that you take your
losses and start fresh, for l know that these
properties are dangerous-very dangerous"
Agreed" cried Comerford, feeling a
weight of care slip Off his shoulders.
The money was paid over to Comerford
who wrote a receipt for it.
what is thisin said Dalton, carelessly; Q
receipt Oh no! have the word of ar
honest man-it is sufficient" and thereupor
he thrust it, torn in little pieces, into the vast
basket. He took the check for his balance
which had been certified and placed it care
, fully in his pocket, then taking his hat, lef
the Office.
Two years went by and Philip Comerford
I who had retired from active business, haC
leased small Office in the old building, anc
in the meanwhile he had heard nothing o
+, George Dalton. During this time his atten
ton TO Miss Dangerfeld had been so Eoticea
; bic that their acquaintance looked upon hin
as her future husband; and he felt confiden
/ that it would not be long before she woulc
e yield and give her consent. As they 50
lata AM oft into tha
0 at the passers-by he said: There goes Ton
: Hardcastle; he is engaged
"Yes; SO heard
S "he has nothing to give her except position
). and that she does not need
I why. has he no heart, no affectionl Ger
r tainly he can give her an honorable, manner
Q "Yes; but then who cares for merely Al
' honorable nameP
/ "All women 90, Mr., Comerford the nam
: and word OF an honest man are rare and pre-
cious jewels
v win you take mine for better or for worsC
/ Miss Dangerheldf said Comerford, lookin
2 down and trying to take her hand, "and m
i whole heart with itf'
4 She rose, and looking at him tenderly sale
"You should have an answer yes or no. Nj
, Comerford; but though you know how fet
o toward you, have none TO adviss me, n
a father, no mother Come next Thursday q
;, this time and viii tell you"
4 "Tell me now"
o "No; next Thursday at this time
u AS Philip Comerford walked to his club tbs
i. evening he said "the name and word of a
: honest man seems to be above par. D.
a Dalton"
II
Q The following morning Philip Comefor
a was reading the paper in his Office, where
a was visited about noon by an unwelcon
= guest The unwelcoms guest was Mr.. Georl
4 Dalton.
g "Ah, seed morning, Mr. Dalton, and no
a are you to-dayr
h "Quite well I have run In to tel you
' need that money to-day, and you viii civ
q me a check"
\ "what money! interrupted ComerforS