The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-22
Meyers, 9th and Broad

ish as you think. / should have had
partner long ago. That Is "heIe ili'o -,
the mistake. I've made up my NINA On
that"
"Tben I don't see that / can be OF any
use-lf your mind IS already made up:
ooh, yes, you can. I'm a llttie alIalu
thar nv offer may not be accepted.
eft is sure to be II the man has any
sense. No fear Of such an offer being re-
fused. offers like that are not to be had
every day. 1t will be accepted
do you really think 50, MISS GaIe
I am glad that is your opinion. NOW
what I wanted TO consult you about Is
the form Of the offer l would Ike TO put
overwhelmingly, you know so that !.
would not be refused or give oHence'
at see You want me to write letter
20 him2' ,,.,.t
Exactly. exactly" cried Denham, with
some relief. He had no thought Of send
ing a letter before. Now he wohuereu
wbv he had not thought OF II. II was so
evidently the best way out of situation
that was extremely disconcertins' o.,
"Have you spoken to him about ltF
ITO him! What himY
ITO your future partner ABOUT tne pio-
posal." ,..,.. .,,,l,er
mo. no. on. no. That is, nave sPoNe"
/ 10 nobody but you"
| and YOU are determined not to speak
| IN Mr.. Rogers before you writer
! "Certainly not. It's none OK Rogers
aob very WELL said Miss Gale shortly,
bendfng over her writing pad
II was evident that her opinion OF Den
| hams wisdom was steadily lowering
| Suddenly she looked up.
How much shall say the annual pro-
MAJ ne
edg
TT don't think I would mention that.
Won see. I don't wish this arrangement 10
he carried out on a monetary Dasls-hol
altogether"
"On what basis then2'
.TWell-I can hardly say. On personal
basis perhaps l rather hope that the
person-that my partner-woua' gou
know. like to be associated with me. 80,
"On a friendly basis, do you means
asked Miss Gale, mercilessly.
Certainly. Friendly, OF course anu
nerhaps more than that
Miss Gale looked up at him with cer
tain hopelessness OF expression
ssyvbv not write a note inviting your
frt,,re mariner TO call upon you mere ol
anvUbere else that would be convenient
and then discuss the matter?
Denham looked frightened.
81 thought Of that, but it wouldn't 90
No Il wouldn't do. I would much rathe
settle everything by correspondence.
al am afraid / shall not be able 10 com
pose letter that VIII SUIT YOU ~ Ne
seem 70 be so many difficulties. II Is yer!
unusual
'orbat Is true and that is why knew ~
: one but you could help me- MISS Gaze
, IL pleases you 1t will please me
,ts-. -oto gboolr her head, Dut hLleT
few moments, she said, How VIII TN
, do2'
e Dear Sir"
e "Wait a moment" cried Mr.. Denham
'oThat seems rather formal opeHi"s
: doesn't it? How would 1t READ 10 put
: Dear FriendY
'Tf you wish It So" She crossed GU
the "sir" and substituted the wore sus
gested Then she read the letter:
z aDear friend. have for some time pas
heen DESTROYS OF taking partner an
would be glad II you would consider IN
question and consent TO join me IN th'
!, business. The business is, and mas pee
= for several years, very prosperous ana
: / shall require no capital from you thin
= YOU will find my offer very advantage
: Gus one / will
u "T-I don't think I would put II qul
that way" said Denham, with some mes
:, tatIon. ut reads as II I were offeriI
everything and that my partner-"el
YOU see what / mean"
IT'S the truth" said Miss Gale, dehar
n Better put Il on the friendly basis
:. you suggested moment ago. -.
II didn't suggest anything, Mr.. Denha
z Perhans Il would be better If you wou
dictate Che letter exactly as you want
: knew l could not write one that wou
20 | please YOU" ,,-,-,.-
" ct does please me, but I'm thinking
my future partner. You are doing hr
-, rate-better than 1 could do. but just
20 It on the friendly basis
70 A moment later she said:
IL a." -ioin me in this business.
,,axa you this offer entirely from a friei
Iv and not from a financial, standpoi
boning that YOU like me well enough 70
- associated with you"
no "Anything else, Mr.. Denham
hA ono: / think that covers the wh
Ice ground. II will look rather snort W
written. won't II? Perhaps you might
we something to show that I shall be exec
II ,ngIy disappointed II my offer Is not
cepted." ,,
lad that though, Yours truly, or Yol
I very truly
he .eYou might end It your friend.
Ie' The rapid click OF the typewriter
heard for a few moments In the n
i room. and then Miss Gale came
ISL with the completed letter IN per hand
u "shaIl l have the boy copy itF
.us asked.
Tvs "Oh. bless you. no." answered
Denham. with evident trepidation.
~ The young woman said to herseil'
4P- doesn't want Mr.. Rogers TO know.
no wonder. II was a most unbusln'
like proposal" =,
80, Then she said aloud Shall you "
yon me again to-dayg"
'O1 "No. Miss Gale: and thank you
much -. ,cto
80 Next morning Miss Gale came INTO
re-, Denham's Office with SMILE on
face ,...t,. Last MI