Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-03-09

Some, of course; the dead trees, and the
worm-eaten, powder-poste ones will fall in
the high winds, naturally. But old Trillion
IS safe. No rotten hollow in his old, white
oak trunk; sound as = ships mainmasta
rs it Trillion who owes your
Yes have his notes for ten thousand
dollars; and our next settlement, calculate,
viii give me rs much more
why don't you get your payr'
''What should do with il, my duck, i
couldn't lend it to any body safer. II de.
posit, the bank is as likely to fail as he. As
long as he has the whole capital to swing. he
will make the more for US both
II would rather have the money!
THAT shows how little You know about
it"
II know, if you had it, and didn't lend ii
nor speculate with it, you couldn't lose it.s
''Now, ducky, don't interfere. You take
care of babies nicely. Let me manage my
own affairs
You always treat ME like child that ha.
to be petted with sugar-plums"
That's because you are a child. What
does q woman know about businessfp
The "ducky" cried a little. and WAS omit,
sure that John would go on and risk what h,
had, till he lost all.
Little woman, none Of your hluhherinp,
1t annoys me. Am to be harasssd by busi.
! ness all day, and have no peace when come
homer
He settled himself TO read the papers once
! more, and the wife picked up the fretful
puny infant, and reiterated to the kitchen.
where she could indulge her sorrow without
rebuke or interruption
Presently Trillion entered, though not un.
expected, for he had given Trainer an inti
nation that, in order to have private inter.
, view, he would endeavor to see him at home
Nice little box" said the capitalist, look
ing around. ANY hsbiesn
"One," said Trsinor.
boy or girlF'
! "A girl"
! "Bad. Girls always an expense. Dress,
| piano, parties, and such nonsense Bows. YOU
| put 'em into harness and work EN- till they r.,
willing to eat their wild oats; he! he,
The eyebrow flourished over the jocose
idea; the stony eve glittered for moment
| like a revolving light, and then relapsed int
| darkness.
However, have but one, and | think
can make her comfortable
Eyes, my boy, quite comfortable. Let me
! see, owe you ten thousand. How does the
! new account standH
Here are the figures, taken from Sponsor.
book" said Trainor. Seventy nine thous.
and eight hundred and forty-three Ten per
cent. to me is seven thousand nine hundred
and eighty-four.'
| "a big pile of money, Trainor."
| "Yours, you mean? Yes $50 900 and odd
is a big pile"
| "Yours-l meant yours"
"Why, yes" replied Traiuor, indifferently,
f..r hat ,l,Nsf 1,
| fore"
Don't you think, now, Trainor, that the
| SIC, 900 pays you for all you've done Isn't
| it enough for a month or two's work!"
| 81 think 1 am paid when get what was
| agreed on" replied Trainor, stoutly.
| The eyebrow was raised with a depreca.
tory, inquiring look.
"Why, Trainor, sharp's the word, is it,"
"That's what you said when we started"
I Suppose pay you the notes and a thous
| and or two more, and We call it squared Then
! you salt down what you got"
/ "And you propose to haul off from operat
! iue?"
/ "Well, no, can't say do. 1 may try the
bulls another fall or two. But you haven't
anything else. If we lose, you are smashed.
L have other property to fall back on"
$50 it's merely to do me kindness and make
! me safe and snug that you propose to keeI
back the six thousand that belongs to mel"
'You put it rather strong, youngster.
didn't agree to pay till the scheme was car
ried out. But we've done better than We
expected, and, to take you out of danger,
offered to pay part down. In a business al
ticklish as stocks, you don't expect man t,
come down with the ready without a consii
| Grafton"
| run of the market if it hadn't been for me
and the ten per cent. is no more than fair
share. This isn't matter of dollars alto
together, though dollars are useful, but Of
| information, activity, brains"
"Well, remember, young man, l offer you
now twelve thousand. If anything happens
don't squawk nor play baby"
"Why, you're not going to fail.'
"No-not if the world don't tip over"
"And you're going on with your opera
tions!"
"Yes-till the wind shifts It's due cas-
yet
"Well l think the ship that carries you i
safe enough for me. Make me the notes
and let the operations go on another week."
With an increased respect for his agent,
when he found that he could neither humbug
nor brighten him, Trillion filled out and
signed the notes. Next they reviewed the
stock-market, and decided upon the course to
be pursued. Trillion then fell into profound
meditation, and did not speak for five min
utes, though the busy eyebrow showed that
started up, saying
~ must go. But, Trainor any reason why
you particularly wanted to pay Norcross that
thousand to-dayg
Trainer tnrned pale, and his heart rose in
his mouth.
"No-no reason-that is-he wanted i'll
i was willing to oblige-"
"No matter about reasons" said Trillion
with quiet air. II never tired on people.
corns. Only when it's wanted let me know,
You see he went by the board. He begged
me to save him. How could I? I've done
enough for other people. Must take care of
number one now Withstand, he begs too.
/ shan't help him."
Trainor felt relieved; at the same time he
determined without delay to make new
effort to get the fatal evidence Of his former
crime into his own possession.
"Oh," said Trillion, as if he had forgot
ten something, "the wife and baby, let's see
EN-"
Trainor called his wife, who came in timid-
/ ly, and shrank from the fierce look of the
man of money.
"How de do, Ma'ams Your servant,
Maam- Glad to see you. But the babyr
Fetch the baby, lovey," said Trainor.
Baby was brought, smiling with as little
reason as possible, and winking very bard in
the light.
: pretty dear" said Trillion, chucking he,
under the chin.
II wonder what the devil this means,
thought Trainor.
How was his surprise increased when, afteI
q moment, Trillion inquired
"Teeth cut yeti Some Of 'em see. More
to come. Want something to bite, little
oneyn
He pulled out his purse and give the child
three or four large gold pieces The little
hands could not hold them, and they fell on
the carpet, rolling in different directions.
Trillion left hastily, with quick nod and q
clipped Goodbye"
SWeil, / VOW" said Trainor, with long
breath. SITS wei he didn't stay to pick 'em
up: they'd ave stuck to his fingers like wax.
He couldn't have let 'em alone"
what a good man he isl' said the over
joyed little woman.
@Good mani He's crazy Old Trillion Civ
ing away gold pieces to baby He's lost his
wits, sure. He never gave away a sixpence
before in his life. Oh, he's cracked, without
a doubt. / must keep watch of him When
he grows generous there's something wrong.
CHAPTER XIX