Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-11-24

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Don't you think it would be better
to consult with Mr.. Rogers. He knows
more about business than l do. But
perhaps it is Mr.. Rogers who is to be
the partner?'
"No, it is not Rogers. Rogers is
good man. Butt is not Rogers.
"Then think in an important mat
ter like this Mr. Rogers, or some one
who knows the business as thoroughly
as he does, would be able to give You
advice that would be of some value.
81 don't want advice exactly. Ihave
made up my mind to have a partner If
the partner is willing
Denham mopped his brow. IT was
going to be even more difficult than he
had anticipated.
'Is it, then, question of the CAPT
4 tai the partner is to bring in?' asked
Miss Gale, anxious to help him.
"No, no. l don't wish any capital.
have enough for both. And the
business 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, do. You see, as l said
have no need for more capital" ."
ooh, if that is the case I think you
should consult Mr.. Rogers before you
commit yourself" ."
"But Rogers wouldn't understand. y
"I'm afraid l don't understand,
either. 1t seems to me foolish thing
to do that is, if YOU want my adj
vice
"Oh. yes, l want It. But II lsn rs
foolish as you think. should have
had a partner long ago. That is
where [ made the mistake. I've made
up my mind on that. ."
"Then 1 don't see that can be Of
any use-if your mind is already made
up"
"oh, yes, you can. I'm little
-.aId that my offer may not be ac-
cepted.'
"It 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 | want to consult you about is
the form of the offer. l would like to
put tit-well-delicately, you know, so
that it would not be refused or give
ofense."
81 see. You want me to write let
ter to him?'
Exactly, exactly" cried Denham,
with some relief. He had no thought
of sending letter before. Now he
wondered why he had not thought of
it. 1t was 50 evidently the best way
out of situation that was extremely
disconcerting.
"Have you spoken to him about
it?"
"To him. What him."
"To your future partner about the
proposal?'
"No, no. No, no. That isl have
spoken to nobody but you.
"And you are determined not to
SPEAK to Mr.. Rogers before you write?'
Certainly not. It's none Of Rogers's
business.
"Oh, very WELL" said Miss Gale
shortly, bending over her writing
pad.
1t was evident that her opinion of
Denham's wisdom was steadily lower
ing. Suddenly she looked up.
Glow much shall I say the annual
profits are? Or do you want that
mentioned:'
IL don't think I would mention
that. You see, don't wish this ar
rangement to be carried out on
monetary basis-not altogether"
con what basis, them"
"Well-I can hardly say. On a
personal basis, perhaps. | rather hope
that the person-that my partner
would, you know, like to be associated
with me"
"On a friendly basis, do you mean?'
asked Miss Gale, mercilessly.
Certainly. Friendly, of course
and perhaps more than that
Miss Gale looked up at him with a
certain hopelessness of expression.
"Whv not write q note inviting
your future partner to call upon you
here, or anywhere else that would be
convenient, and then discuss the mat
ter?"
Denham looked frightened.
~ thought of that, but it wouldn't
do. No, it wouldn't do. I would
much rather settle everything by cor
respondence.
81 am afraid | shall not be able to
compose letter that will suit you.
There seem to be so many difficulties
1t is very unusual.
"Thst is true, and that is why |
knew no one but you could help me,
..1oo.o. Ill