The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-29

Denham Elopped his brow. 1t was go
ing to be even more difficult than he had
anticipated
rs it, then. a question of the capital
the partner is to bring inl" asked Miss
Gale, anxious to help him.
No, no. l don't wish any capital.
have enough for both And the business
has been"
The young woman raised her eyebrows
in surprise
You surely don't intend to share the
profits with a partner who brings no
capital INTO the businessH'
"Yes-yes, do. You see, as 1 said, l
have no need for more capital"
"Oh, if that is the case, think you
should consult Mr.. Rogers before you
commit YOURSELF
But Rogers wouldn't understand"
I'm afraid | don't understand, either.
1t seems to me a foolish thing to do
that is if you want my advice"
"Oh, yes, l want IL. But it isn't as
foolish as you think. l should have had
a partner long ago. That is where Imade
the mistake. I've made up my mind on
that"
Then don't see that l 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
1t is sure TO be, if 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 so, Miss Gale2 l
am glad that is your opinion Now, what
l wanted to consult you about is the form
of the offer. 1 would like to put it
would not be refused or give offense."
Il see. You want me to write letter
Exactly, exactly" cried Denham,
with some relief. He had no thought of
sending a letter before. Now he Won
dered why he had not thought of it. 1t
was so evidently the best way out of a
situation that was extremely disconcert-
ing
Have you spoken to him about itW
"To him What himl"
ITO your future partner about the pro-
posal."
mo, no. Oh, 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
business"
ooh. very well, >, said Miss Gale shortly,
bending over her writing pad.
1t was evident that her opinion of Den
hams wisdom was steadily lowering.
Suddenly she looked up.
"How much shall l say the annual
profits arel Or do you want that men
tioned2"
Il don't think would mention that
You see, l don't wish this arrangement
to be carried out on monetary basis
not altogether"
"On 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-"
ION a friendly basis, do you mean 20
asked Miss Gale, mercilessly.
Certainly. Friendly, of course-and
perhaps more than that"
Miss Gale looked up at him with a GER
tain hopelessness of expression.
why not write note inviting your
future partner to call upon you here, or
anywhere else that would be con ven lent,
and then discuss the matter}"
Denham looked frightened.
Il thought of that, but it wouldn't do.
No, it wouldn't do. ! would much rather
settle everything by correspondence"
81 am afraid l shall not be able to COM
pose letter that will suit you. There
seem to be so many difficulties. 1t is very
unusual"
THAT is true and that is why 1 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 q
few moments she said: How will this
doc"
Dear Sir"
"Wait moment" cried Mr. Denham
"That seems rather a formal opening,
doesn't it, How would it read to put it
Dear FriendY"
IF you wish it So" She crossed out
the sir and substituted the word sug-
gested. Then she read the letter:
Dear friend, l have for some time
past been DESTROYS of taking a partner
and would be glad if you would consider,
the question and consent TO Join me in
this business. The business is, and has
been for several years, very prosperous,
and as 1 shall require no capital from
you think you will find my offer a very
advantageous one. | will"
il don't think would put it quite
that way" said Denham, with some hest
tation 1T reads as if / were Offering
everything and that my partner-well,
you see what | mean"
Its the TRUTH said Miss Gale, de-
family.
Better put it on the friendly basis, as
you suggested a moment ago"
II didn't suggest anything, Mr.. Den
ham. Perhaps it would be better if you
would dictate the letter exactly as you
want it. ] knew | could not write one
that would please you"
1T does please me, but I'm thinking of
my future partner. You are doing first
rate-better than 1 could do. But just
put it on tho friendly basis"
A moment later she said:
"-- join me in this business
make you this offer entirely from a
friendly and not from a financial. stand
point. hoping that you like me well
enough to be associated with me-"
Anything else, MIR. Denham2"
mo: l think that covers the whole
ground. 1t will look rather short type
written, won't it? Perhaps you might
add something to show that shall be ex-
ceedingly disappointed if my offer is not
accepted"
mo fear" said Miss Gale. ''pI add
that, though, Yours truly or Yours
very truly"
you must 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 l have the boy copy it," she
asked.
ooh bless you, moi answered Mr.. Den
ham, with evident trepidation.
The young woman said to herself: "Ie
doesn't want Mr.. Rogers to know, and no
wonder 1t was most unbusiness-like
proposal"
Then she said aloud: "Shall you want
me again to-dayln
mo Mice GoIa. and thanh ,yo,, ,,a,.,,