Middletown transcript., 1891-04-02
THE NEW TYPEWRITER.

Mr.. Bulles, the broker. had a new
typewriter. He made his head clerk
try the different applicants and test
their skill and engage the best one
The one the head clerk engaged was
a large, impressive looking woman OF
much beauty and with the haughti-
ness of a duchess. She dressed well
and richly, and her manner when
sitting before her machine was that OF
a grand woman of society who conde-
scended to play occasionally on the
piano. She had much the air of a
woman who was employing the men
in the office 10 take care of her
millions and make out her accounts.
Mr.. Bulles always felt as though he
ought to ask her permission to smoke,
and was almost afraid to ask her to
take down any of his correspondence.
What work he dared to give her she
did as we'll as it could be done, SO he
had nothing against her except her
pride. He determined finally to
break down her pride. He had been
uncomfortably impressed with her
dignity; now she should learn what
it was to feel that way toward him.
So the next morning he called her
10, and after debating a few business
letters he said: "Now, on the small
er paper. please. Are you ready?
Let ME see." He unused as he bit
carelessly at the top of his cigar and
gazed out of the window:
"Dear Jim." he began. Thanks
very much, but ii will be quite i'm
possible. I have positively refused
to go into political life in any capa-
city, and though the position Of
minister to SO important city as st.
Petersburg to succeed Smith is highly
complimentary, I could not leave
New York and my work. Tell the
president in the proper official Ian
guage that he is very good, but that
he must look for some enc else. Give
my best love to Mrs. Blaine, and ac-
cept my condolences at the loss o.
your house. Yours,
"The Hon. James G. Blaine, Wash
ington, D. c."
The typewriter girl took this down
with calm. unruff1ed countenance
her severity of demeanor was ab-
solutely unchanged. SIS that allY
che asked. I" Yes" said Bulles weakly
-" yes, / believe that is all" He
was not 10 be put down by little
thing like that, and called her il
again during the afternoon and dictat
ed the following note:
"Delmenico's: Will you reserve
one Of the largest private dining
rooms for me this evening and pre-.
pare supper for 100? find my rooms
are too small, and will have to have
one of yours. Serve the same suppel
as ordered and prepare floor fol
dancing. You can go to any length
in the matter of decoration, but keel
the cost of the flowers down to 81 ,OOO
Yours Truly"
The other note was
Dear old man: should be yer.
glad to accept, but Tuxedo never di'
agree with my digestion. Certainly
you can have all the horses you wan
The two leaders are in town, but
will have them sent out to you
think the price you offer for the coac
is reasonable. and will let you hav
it for that, as l am going to give U
coaching and get yacht. Yours"
The third note was
"Dear Mr.. Burgess The design
arrived yesterday and we're beautle;
I am sure. if looks 60 for anything
that she should beat anything afoa
| hope you are right in what you sa
about her being better boat tina
the Mayfower, and will certainl
follow your suggestion and enter be
when completed for the cup. Your
truly"
Mr.. Bulles said !: "That will d.
When they are finished let me Sc
them He thought he detected
slight unbending in the superle