The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-07-28

realized JhaJ the typewriter palu DeIter
than the piano, and accordingly turned
the eXpertness of her white fingers to
the former instrument Richard Dem
ham sat down upon park bench.
sWhy not?" he asked himself. There
was no reason against it except that
he had not the courage. Nevertheless
he formed desperate resolution.
Next day business went on as usual.
Letters were answered, and the time
arrived when Miss Gale came in to see
if he had any further commands that
day. Denham hesitated. He felt
vaguely that business Office was not
the proper place for proposal; yet he
knew that he would be at disadvan-
tage anywhere else. In the first place
he had no plausible excuse for calling
upon the young woman at home, and,
in the second place, he knew if he once
got there he would be stricken dumb.
1t must either be at his office or no.
where.
''Sit down moment, Miss Gale" he
said at last. 81 wanted to consult you
about matter-about business mat
ter"
Miss Gale seated herself and auto
matically placed on her knee the short
hand writing-pad, ready to take down
his instructions. She looked up at him
expectantly. Denham, in an embar-
rassed manner, ran his fingers through
his hair
81 am thinking" he began, "of TAX
Og partner. The business is very
prosperous now. In fact, it has been
SO for some time"
"Yes?" said Miss Gale, interroga-
lively.
eyes. think should have part
ner. 1t is about that I wanted to speak
to you"
Don't you think it would be better
to consult with Mr.. Rogers? He know S
more about the business than 1. But
perhaps it is Mr.. Rogers who is to be
the partner?"
NO; it is not Rogers. Rogers is a
good man. Butt is not Rogers"
"Thcn l think in an important
matter like this Mr.. Rogers or some one
who knows the business Us thoroughly
as he does would be able to give you adj
vice that would be of some value"
II don't want advice exactly. l have
made up my mind to have partner, if
the partner is willing"
Denham mopped his brow. 1t was
going to be more difficult than he had
anticipated.
''Is, it, then, question of the capital
the partner is to bring IMP" asked Miss
Gale anxious to help him.
mo, no. don't wish any capital
have enough for both. And the bust
ness is very prosperous, Miss Gale-and
and has been"
The young woman raised her eye
brows in surprise.
You surely don't intend to share the
profits with partner who brings no
capital into the business?"
"Yes-yes, 1 do. You see, as I said, ]
have no need for more capital"
"Oh, if that is the case, think you
should consult Mr.. Rogers before you
commit yourself"
"But Rogers won't understand"
"Im afraid don't understand, either.
1t seems TO me foolish thing to do
that is, if you want my advice"
"Oh, yes, want it. But it isn't as
foolish as you think. 1 should have
had a partner long ago. That is where
made the mistake. I've made up my
mind ON that"
| Then ! don't see that can be Of any
use-if your mind is already made up. ~
"Oh, yes, you can. I'm little afraid
that my offer may not be accepted"
-, u H.
sense. No fear of such an offer being
refused. Offers like that are not to be
had every day. 1t will be accepted"
do you really think so Miss Gale? ]
am glad that is your opinion. Now,
what l wanted to consult you about is
the form OF the offer. I would like to
put it-well-delicately, you know, SO
that 1t would not be refused nor give
oHense."
II see. You want me to write let
ter to him?"
Exactly, exactly" cried Denham,
with some relief. He had not thought
of sending a letter before. Now he
wondered why he had not thought of
it. 1t was so evidently the best way
out of n situation that was extremely
disconcerting.
| "Have you spoken to him about it?'
ITO him? What him?"
''To your future partner about the
proposal?"
"No, no. Oh, no. That is, 1 have
spoken to no one but YOU"
"And you are determined not to speak
to Mr.. Rogers before you write?''
Certainly not. It's none of Rogers
business"
"Oh, very well" said Miss Gale short.
ly, bending over her writing-pad.
1t was evident that her opinion Of
Denham's wisdom was steadily lower
ing. Suddenly she looked up.
'How much shall say the annual
profits are? Or do you want that men.
tioned?"
IL don't think / would mention
that. You see, l don't wish this ar.
rangement carried out on monetary
basis-not altogether"
ION what basis, then?"
"Well-I can hardly say. On per
sonal basis, perhaps-that my partner
would, you know, like to be associated
with me-"
ION friendly basis, do you mean?'
asked Miss Gale, mereilessly.
Certainly. Friendly, of course-and
perhaps more than that"
Miss Gale looked up at him with 8
certain hopelessness of expression.
''Why not write note inviting your
future partner to call upon you here ol
anywhere else that may be convenient
and then discuss the mattaran