The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1888-10-11
The Wall Street World.
CHAPTER XIV.
EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF.

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ment seemed to say "He need not thunip us
in that way; we can't pay his note The
trees rustled their leaves with a shudder as
he passed under them they dropped no benz
son upon a face which even the golden morn
ing could not tighten. "Let him stride ont,
said they, 1--WE shall be more cheerful in COM
pany with the maids washing the
side walks or taking out the chill
dren for an airing" Canaries ceas I'd
their songs in the windows; urchiiis
stopped their hoops and stood on the curb
stones eyeing the gloomy man askance AT
the office door he met Trillion,- face q
uifle more rlddy, his eye with a colder gilt
ter, and his queer eyebrow pointing with an
odder significance.
Chow are you Norcrossw-A very short
nod.-"Cool, this morning. standing with
his dumpy legs apart he nibbled at the ivory
head of his cane.
"Mr. Trillion," said Norcross, "you must
help me. You must lift that note Come, l
know you can do it,-and I'll make it worth
your while"
Can't do it; you want long extension, I
spose"
''Say three or four months"
"Time is money, as I told you before In
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could-do pretty well" ending the sentence
in low tone, that indicated desire to keep
his first thought back.
"ln time like this, Mr.. Trillion, it is the
duty of every man to assist his neighbor to
the extent of his ability. If there is no for
bearance, no brotherly aid, how are the
complicated settlements of a mad community
like this to be made? There is not money
enough to pay what must be paid"
The eyebrow was stiffly pointed as Trillion
answered.
II do forbear I must forbear Griesmann
owes me; you indorse; you can't pay, neither
of you, Isha'n't get the money. must so
without"
1t was an injured tone
"Then why do you let it go to protest~
"Only form, Norcross Usage of the
mercantile world. Very irregular not to do
it. Sorry, but can't be helped"
Mr.. Norcross' patience was exhausted
at is my turn to-day, Trillion; have no
further resource; l am ruined. You feel
strong and look upon my distress in tri-
umph. But your turn will come. Mark my
words. Within a fortnight shall see you
rushing down Wall street in despair; your
property win be swept away with a flood,
and you will be beggar-as you deserve
to be-"
"Sorry to see you excited, Norcross. Best
to keep your temper. Guess you and Cheers
keigh will raise the money. Pity Griesmann
hadn't wick enough in him to stand alone.
Rather poor candle, he is-he! he! Morn
ingw
The gray eyes twinkled, the eyebrow
whisked, and the sturdy legs bore the credit
or away.
Entering the office, Mr.. Norcross tried to
assume cheerful look. Was there no one
of the bald or grizzly haired gentlemen who
smiled SO benignly whom he could ask for
aid? Not one; he knew their circumstances;
they had no money at command; all their
property was locked up in investments. He
thought OF the many chairmen and directors
in benevolent associations with whom he was
connected. Motley were either men of
moderate means, or had some son or nephew
or brother in business whose credit they
must uphold. How gladly would he barter
all his parchment testimonials for one good
"promise to pay!" He groaned almost audi
bly, and wondered how he could pass the
time till the close Of bank hours The sus-
pense was torture as keen as the calamity
itself.
A visitor entered; it was Skiemure. He
came with cheerful, even exulting look
"Good news, Norcross!"
"News!" exclaimed Norcross, impetuously
"What news? How much?"
In his absent state he forgot that Skiemure
was not aware of his thoughts, and associated
good news only with an accommodation to
serve his present need. But his fluttering ex-
tiOy,c 70 %bo
the reply.
jority over all. Your name stands at the
head of the ticket"
II am obliged to you," replied Norcross,
sadly, "but I don't think can accept the
nomination"
"Well, that is rather strong" said Skie-
mure "You'd best keep your modesty for
the papers; it's thrown away on me-"
II really can't bother with politics."
"Why, then, did you lay your corns to get
the place, and make me all this trouble for
nothingW
II am really sorry, Skiemure, but, to tell
you just how it is, I am so much involved in
this fearful momentary pressure that have
no time nor heart for anything else"
COMPOUNDED spooneym muttered Skie-
mure, between his teeth. "If I'd known he
was so weak in the knees, I'd have gone in
for Spreadeagle, who offered handsome
figure"
"Come in tomorrow. Skiemure, and we'll
talk about it. I can't think about it now.
I'll make all right with you"
Still muttering, the disappointed politician
departed, leaving Norcross in deeper abyss
than before. To prevent unwelcome visits.
the latter left word with his clerks that he
could see no one whatever.
To while away the time he took out his cash
book and private papers. There was about a
thousand dollars in bank.
"It will be best to draw that Thought
he, "for there's no knowing what may hap
pen."
And the office-boy was dispatched with a
check for the amount.
"Let US see what other resources. There
are Jamieson's nOtes-ten thousand dollars.
can raise something on them I'll borrow
from Sponsor, who seems to have funds
enough"
He sent clerk and succeeded in obtain
ing $4,000 for five days, by depositing the
notes.
II worst comes to worst, have nine thous-
and to fall back upon. Now, what next?
Trainor's note for five hundred with the
rather peculiar admission at the ha0innino,