The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-06-04

'0es-yes. DO. You see. as I said.
have no need for more capital"
20, If that is the case think YOU
should consult MIR. Rogers before YOU
commit yourself"
But Rogers wouldn't understand"
Il N afraid ] don't understand. either.
IL seems TO me foolish thing to do-that
Is n you want my advice
70, yes. ] want IT, BUTT isn't as foolish
as YOU think I should have had part
ner long ago. That is where 7 made the
mistake. Eve made up my mind on that"
hen ! don't see that I can be OF any
use II your mind is already made up."
-, 20, 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. II VIII be accepted"
DO you really think so, Miss Gale I
am glad that is your opinion. Now, what
l wanted to consult you about Is the form
of the offer l would like to put it-well
-delicately, YOU know, so that it would
not be refused nor give offense"
to him."
Exactly, exactly" cried Denham with
some relief He had not thought of send
ing letter before. Now he wondered
why he had not thought of it. 1t was so
evidently the best way out of a situation
that was extremely discOnccrting.
Have YOU you spoken to him about it,"
To him What him 2"
To Your future partner about the pro
posal.'
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
20, very we'll - 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 I say the annual pro-
fits are? Or do you want that men
tioned2"
IL don't think would mention that
You see, | don't wish this arrangement TO
be carried out on monetary basis-not
altogether"
"On what basis them"
''Well-I can hardly say. On per
sonal basis, perhaps ! rather hope that
the perSOn-that my partner would. YOU
know, like to be associated with me"
"On Il friendly basis, do you mean"
asked Miss Gale mercicssly.
Certainly. Friendly, of course-and
perhaps more than that"
Miss Gale looked up at him with GER
tain hOpelesSness of expression.
Why not write a note inviting Your
future partner to call upon you here, or
anywhere else that would be convenient,
and then discuss the matter2''
Denham looked frightened.
Il thought of that, but it wouldn't do
No, it wouldn't do. | would much rather
settle everything by correspondence "
Il am afraid l shall not be able to com
pose a letter that will suit you. There
seem to be so many difficulties 1t is very
unusual"
THAT is true, and that is why 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
a few moments she said: How will this
do2"
Dear Sir"
"Wait a moment, j." cried Mr. Denham,
that seems rather a formal opening,
doesn't it2" How would it read if you put
it Dear Friend?"
IF you wish it So" She crossed out the
''sir, and substituted the word suggested.
Then she read the letter:
Dear Friend-I 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 shall require no capital from you |
think YOU will find my offer u very adj
vantageOus one. l will
IL don't think l would put it quite
that way" said Denham, with some hest
tation. 1T reads as if l were offering
everything, and that my partner-weQ,
you see what I mean"
ITS the truth" said Miss Gale def
antly
Better put it on the friendly basis, as
you suggested a moment ago
4 didn't suggest anything Mr. Den
ham Perhaps it would be better if you
would dictate the letter exactly as you
want it. I knew I 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 I could do. But just
put it on the friendly basis"
A moment later she read:
"-- Join me in this business. l
make you this offer entirely from a
friendly and not from financial stand
point, hoping that you like me well enough
to be associated with me-
Anything else, Mr. Dcnham?"
"No; 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 [ shah De ex-
ceedinglv disappointed if my offer is not
accepted"
No fcar,n said Miss Gale an add
that, though, Yours truly or Yours very
truly?'
you might end it Your friend"
The rapid click of the typewriter was
heard for few moments i'll the next
room, and then Miss Gale came out with
the completed letter in her hand.
Shall l have the boy copy it2'' she
asked.
20, bless YOU, no." answered Mr.. Den
nam with evident trepidatiOn.
The young woman said to herself, He
doesn't want Mr.. Rogers TO know, and no
wonder 1t is most unbusincsslil1 G
Then she said aloud Shall you want
me again to-dayl'
No, Miss Gale and thank you very
much"
Next morning Miss Gale came into
Mr. Dcnhams Office with a smile on her
face.
you made funny mistake last night,
Mr. Denham," she said, as she took off
her wraps.
Did r. he asked in alarm.
Yes. You sent that letter to my adj
dress. got it this morning. l opened it,
for | thought it 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 today"
1t was on his tongue to say, 4 want
YOU every day" but lie merely held out
i Sc hand for. the letter and looked T. If as