The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1893-07-18

mo; 1t is not Rogers. Rogers In a
good man. Butt Is not Rogers"
Then / think in an important
matter like this Mr.. Rogers or some one
who knows the business as thoroughly
as he does would be able to give you adj
vice that would be Of some value"
II don't want advice exactly. have
made up my mind to have a partner, il
the partner Is willing"
Denham mopped his brow. It was
going to be more difficult than he had
anticipated
lis, it. then, question Of the capital
the partner is to bring in?" asked Miss
Gale anxious to help him.
mo, no. don't wish any capital l
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 business7"
"Yes-yes, 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"
I'm 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 1t isn't as
foolish as you think. should have
had 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 a little afraid
that my offer may not be accepted"
sit is sure to be, if the man has any
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 wanted to consult you about is
the form of the offer. / would like to
put overwhelmingly, you know, so
that it would not be refused nor give
oRense"
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
1t. 1t was so evidently the best way
out of situation that was extremely
disconcerting
Have you spoken to him about it?"
ITO him? What hin2"
ITO your future partner about the
proposal?"
no no. Oh, no. That is. I have
spoken to no one but you"
sAnd you are determined not to speak
to Mr.. Rogers before you writer
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
Denhams 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, don't wish this ar
rangement carried out on monetary
DaSlS-nOt altOgether.
ION what basis, thenq"
"Well-I can hardly say. On per-
sonal basis. perhaps that my partner
would, you know, like to be associated
with me-"
"On friendly basis, do you mean?"
asked Miss Gale, mercilessly
Certainly. Friendly, of course-and
rerhans more than that
Miss Gale looked up at him with
certain hopelessness Of expression.
why not write note inviting your
future partner to call upon you here or
anywhere else that may be convenient
and then discuss the matter?"
Denham looked frightened
II thought of that, but 1t wouldn't
do. No; 1t wouldn't do. would much
rather settle everything by corre-
spondence."
II am afraid l shall not be able to |
compose q letter that viii suit you.
There seem so many difficulties 1t is
very unusual"
THAT is true. and that is why
knew no one but you could help me,
Miss Gale. If it pleases you it will
please me-"
Miss Gale shook her head, but after
few moments she said; How will this
dop
" Dear Sir"
"wait moment" cried Mr.. Denham;
that seems rather a formal opening,
doesn't 1t? How would 1t read II you
put it Dear Friend?'"
''If you wish 1t So" She crossed out
the ''sir" and substituted the word sug-
gested. Then, she read the letter:
"DEAR FRIEND I have for some time past
been DESTROYS OF taking partner, and would
be glad II you would consider tho question and
consent TO Join me In this business. The bust |
ness Is, and has been for several years, very |
prosperous, and as l shall require no capital
from you. think you win and my offer very |
advantageous will"
I'll don't think would put 1t quite |
that way" said Denham, with some |
hesitation. st reads as If were offer |
ing everything, and that my partner
well, you see what / mean"
tits the TRUTH" said Miss Gale, de-
family.
Better put It on the friendly basis,
as you suggested moment ago"
uAuH hu8BSst any eAAAhBt 49, 0SA-
ham. Perhaps It would be better II |
you would dictate the letter exactly as
you want It. / knew could not write
one that would please you.
st does please me. but I'm thinking |
of my future partner. You are doing |
first-rate, better than / could do. But |
Just put it on more friendly basis"
moment later she read:
80 Join me in this business make |
you this offer entirely from = friendly, and |
not from financial standpoint hoping that |
you like me well enough TO be associated with |
me-
Anything else. Mr.. Denham2"
mo, think that covers the whole |
ground 1t will look rather short, /
typewritten, won't itP Perhaps you
might add something to show that l
shall be exceedingly disappointed If my
offer is not accepted"
mo fear" said Miss Gale. "Pll add
that. though. Yours truly. or Yours
very truly7"
"You might end 1t Your friend.
The rapid click of the typewriter was
heard for few moments in the next
room, and then Miss Gale came out
with the completed letter in her hand
Shall have the boy copy it9" she
asked.
"Oh, bless you, moi" answered Mr.
Denham, with evident trepidation.
The young woman said to herself:
He doesn't want Mr.. Rogers to know,
and no wonder. 1t is q most unbusi-
ness-like proposal.
Then she said aloud: "Shall you want
me again to-day?"
mo, Miss Gale; and thank you very
much"