Middletown transcript., 1893-07-22
"Yespn said Miss Gale interroga-

YES. think should have par
g ner. 1t is about that wanted to spea
: to you.o
Don't you think it would be betts
e to consult with Mr. Rogersp He know
more about business than I. But pc
haps II is Mr. Rogers wwhi6 who is is tes Sc BE "
partner?"
mo, it is not Rogers. Rogers
. a good man. Butt is not Rogers. =
"Then | think in an important mai
ter like this Mr.. Rogers. or someon
: who knows the business as thorough
as he does, would he able to give advic
3 that would be Of some value"
II don't want advice exactly.
have made up my mind to have |
partner, if the partner is willing"
Denham mopped his brow. It wa
going to be even more difficult than b,
had anticipated.
sIs it, then the question Of capita
the partner is to bring in?" asked Mis-
Gale, anxious to help him.
mo, no. don't wish any capital
l have enough for both. And the busi
ness is very prosperous, Miss Gale
and-and h s 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.
| 'sYes-yes, I do. You see, as
said, l have no need for more capital. =
"Oh, IL that is the case, I think you
should consult Mr.. Rogers before you
commit YOURSELF"
"But Rogers wouldn't understand. "
'sI'm afraid I don't understand
either. 1t seems to me foolish thing
to do-that is, if you want my advice. !"
sOh, yes, l want it. But it isn't as
foolish as you think. I should have
had a partner long ago.. That is where
made the mistake. I've made up my
mind on that.''
'Then I don't see that I 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 &C.
cepted.n
TT 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 ac-
cepted."
"Do you really think SO, Miss Gale?
! am glad that is your opinion. Nov,
what I wanted to consult you about is
the form of the offer. I would like to
put it-well-d delicately, you know, so
that it would not be refused, nor give
ofense.n
81 see you want me to write letter
to him."
Exactly, exactly,' cried Denbam
with some relief. He had not thought
of sending letter before. Now he
wondered why be had not thought Of
it. It was evidently the best way oul
Of situation that was extremely dis
concerting.
"Hava you spoken to him about it?"
ITO him? What him?n
.To your future partner, about the
mo, no. Oh, no. That isl have
spoken to nobody but your
"And you are determined not to
speak to Mr.. Rogers before you write"
Certainly not. It's none Of Rogers
business.n
''Oh, very well," said Miss Gale
shortly, bending over her writing-pad.
It was evident that her opinion of
of Denham's wisdom was steadily
lowering. Suddenly she looked up.
How much shall I say the annual
profits are2 Or do you want that men,
,iOned?"
"I-I don't think I would mention
hat. You see, don't want this ar
carried out on a monetary
oasis not altogether"
''On what basis thenp"
"Well-I can hardly say. On a per-
Ional basis, perhaps. / rather hope
hat the person-that my partner
would, you know, like to be associated
With me.''
"On a friendly basis, do you mean,n
!sked Miss Gale, mercilessly.
Certainly. Friendly, of course land !
perhaps more than that"
Miss Gale looked up at him with a
ertain hopelessness of expression.
"Why not write note inviting your
utuIe partner to call upon you here, or
nywhere else that would he conven-
ent, and then discuss the matter2"
Denham looked frightened.
81 thought of that, but it wouldn't |
10. No; it wouldn't do. l would
nuch rather settle everything by cor
81 am afraid I shall not be able to .
ompose letter that will suit you.
There seem to be SO many difficulties.
t is very unusual"
"That is true, and that is why I
new no one but you could help me,
diss Gale. If it pleases you it will
lease me-"
Miss Gale shook her head, but, after
few moments, she said, "How will
bis doin
tsDear SIR
swat a moment" cried Mr.. Den
am; 'sthat seems rather formal
pening, doesn't it? How would it
cad if you put it Dear Friend?"
IF you wish it So" She crossed out !
be 'ssir' and substituted the word sug-
ested. Then she read the letter to
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