The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-04


THAT is true, and that is why knew
no one bat you could help me, Mise Gale.
If it pleases you it will please me-"
Miss Gale shook her head, but after a
few moments she said, "How will this
do?"
Dear Sir"
wait moment" cried Mr.. Denham.
That seams rather a formal opening,
doesn't it? How would it read if you put
it Dear Friend ?''
''1f you wish il SOL 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 if you would consider the
question and consent to join me in this
business. The business is, and has been
for several wears, very prosperous. and as
| shall require no capital from you think
you will find my offer very advantageous
one. | will"
II don't think l would put it quite
that way" said Denham, with some nesi-
tation. 1T reads as if l werN Offering
everything, and that my pariner-well, you
see what ] mean."
"Ifs the TRUTH" said Miss Gale. def
antly.
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 1t. l knew could not write one that
would please vou.'
ut does please me, but Pm thinking of
my future partner You are doing first
rate-better than | could do. But just put
1t on the friendly basis"
A moment later she read:
- - join me- in this business. /
make you this offer entirely from
friendly, and not from a financial, stand
point, hoping that YOU like me we'll enough
TO be associated with me-"
"Anythng else, Mr. Denham ?''
No; l think that covers the whole
ground. 1t will look rather short type
written, won'tit? Perhaps you might add
something to show that shall be exceed
ingly disappointed if my offer is not ac-
cepl ed
NO fear" said Miss Gale. "PIl add
that. though. Yours truly, or Yours very
truly p"
You might end it, your friend"
The rapid click IF 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.
"Oh. bless you. no." answered Mr.. Den
ham, wi IN evident trepidation.
The young woman said TO herself. "He
doesn't want Mr.. Rogers to know, and no
wonder. 1t is Il most unbusinesslike pro-
posal."
Then she said aloud. Shall you want
me again to-day?'
IN @. Miss Gale. and thank you very
much"
Next morning Miss Gale came into Mr..
Denham's office with smile on her face.
~ nG made funny mistake last ignt,
Mr.. Denham, she said, as she took off her
wraps.
did ?" he asked. in alarm.
~ eS. 1ou sent that letter to my ad-
dress. got il this morning. [ opened it,
for L thought il was for me, and that per-
hapS you did not need me to-day. But |
saw at once that you put it in the wrong
envelope. Did you want me to-day?"
1t was on his tongue TO say, 81 want you
every day." but he merely held out his
hand for the letter and looked al it as if he
could not account for its having gone
aStray.
The next day Miss Gale came in late and
she looked frightened. 1t was evident
that Denham was losing his mind. She put
the letter down before him and said
~ on addressed that to me the second
time, Mr.. Denham."
There was look of haggard anxiety
about Denham that gave color to her
susp cions. He felt that it was now or
never.
Then. why don't you answer it, Miss
Gale ~ lie said. gIuffiy.
She backed away from him.
Answer it," she repea ted. family.
"Certainly. If | got letter twice |
would answer it,"
What do you mean?" she cried, with
her hand on the doorknob.
Exactly what the letter says. want
you for my partner. | want to marry Won
cn1-tfn annlal DO
ION. ~ cried Miss Gale, in long-drawn.
quiverlng sigh. She was doubtless shocked
at the wori he had used aud fled 10 her
typcwrtlng room, closing the door be-
hind her.
Richard Denham paced up and down the
floor for few moments. then rapped
lightly at her door, but there was no re-
Spouse. He put on his hat and then went
out into the street. After long and aim
less walk he again found himself at his
place Of business When he went in
Rogers said to him:
miss Gale has left, sir"
HAS she ?"
Yes. and she has given notice. Says
she is not coming back, SIR
VERY we'll"
He went into his own room and found
letter marked personal on his desk. He
tore it open ana read its neatly type-
written characters.
Il have resigned my place as typewriter
girl, having been offered better situation.
am offered partnership in the house of
Ri hard Denham. / have decided to accept
the position, not so much on account of its
financial attractions as because | shall be
glad, on friendly basis. to be associated
with the gentleman | have named. WHY
did you put me to all that worry writing
that idiotic letter when few words would
nave saved ever so much bother? You
evidently need partner. My mother will
be pleased In meet you any time you call.
You have the address. Your friend;
MARGARET GALE"
Rogers. shouted Denham, joyfully.
es, sir. answered that estimable man,
putting his head into the door
Advertise for another typewriter girl,
Rogers"
yes, SIR" said Rogers.-London Idler.