News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-01-25

cepted.
at 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 accept
ed"
"DO you really think so, Miss Gale?
l am glad that is your opinion. Now,
what | wanted to consult you about,
is the form of the offer. | would like
to put overwhelmingly. you know,
so that it would not be refused or
give offence"
81 see. You want me to write
letter to him ?''
Exactly, exactlyI" cried Denham.
with some relief. He had not thought
of sending a letter before. Now he
wondered why he had not thought of
it. 1t was SO evidently the best way
out of n situation that was extremely
disconcerting.
Have you spoken to him about?"
''To him? what hm?"
"To your future partner, about the
proposal?"
"No, no! Oh, no! That-is-I
have spoken to nobody but you"
"ADd you are determined not to
speak to Mr.. Rogers before you
write ?''
Certainly not. It's none of Rog-
ers' business"
so, very we'll" said Miss Gale
shortly, bending over her writingpad.
1t was evident that her opinion of
Denham's wisdom was steadily lower
ing. Suddenly she looked up.
"How much shall | say the annual
profits are?"
"I-I don't think l would mention
that. You see ] don't wish this ar
rangement to be carried out on a
monetary basis-not altogether"
con what basis, them"
"Well-I can hardly say. On a
personal basis, perhaps. l rather
hope that the person-that is, my
partner--would, you know like to be
associated with me-
"On afriendly basis, do you mean?"
asked Miss Gale, mercilessly.
"Certainly. Friendly, of course,
and perhaps more than that"
Miss Gale looked up at him with
certain 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 mat
ter"
Denham looked frightened
81 thought of that, but it wouldn't
do | would much rather settle every
thing by correspondence"
81 am afraid | shall not be able to
compose 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. Ifit pleases you, it will
please me-"
Miss Gale shook her head, but af-
ter few moments she said: "How
will this do?"
"Dear sir
"Wait a moment cried Mr.. Den
ham; chat seems rather a formal
opening doesn't it? 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 read the letter.
"Dear Frend-I have for some time past
been desirous of taking partner and would
be glad if your 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 of
fer very advantageous one. L will"
IL don't think | would put it
that way" said Denham, with some
hesitation. "It reads as if l were
offering everything, and that my
partner-well you you see what l
mean"
cts the TRUTH" said Miss Gale de-
family.
"Better put it on the friendly basis
as you suggested a moment ago"
81 didn't suggest anything Mr.
Denham. Perhaps it would be better
if you would dictate the letter exact
ly as you want it. could not write
one that would please you"
at does please me, but am think
ing of my future partner. You are
doing first rate-better than | could
do. But just put it OF a friendly
basis"
A moment later she read
join me in this business. make
you this offerentirely from a friendly and not
from financial standpoint, hoping that you
like me well enough to be associated with
me-"
Anything else Mr.. Denham?"
"NO. L think that covers the whole
ground. 1t will look rather short
typewriter. Perhaps you might add
something that | shall be exceedingly
disappointed if my offer is not ac-
cepted.'
''No fear" said Miss Gale. 81 will
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 in the
next room and then Miss Gale came
out with the completed letter in her
hand.
Shall have the boy copy it?" she
asked
"Oh bless you, no" answered Mr..
Denham with evident trepidation.
"He doesn't want Mr.. Rogers to
unbusinesslike proposal"
Then she said aloud. "Shall you
want me again to dayP
mo, Miss Gale; and thank you
very much"
Next morning Miss Gale came into
Mr.. Denham's office with smile on
her face
"You made funny mistake last
night, Mr.. Deuham," she said, as she
took off her wraps.
"Did II" he asked in alarm.
eyes. You sent that letter TO my
address. | got it this morning.
opened it, for thought it was for
me, and that perhaps you did not
need me to day. But | saw at once
that you put it into the wrong en-
velOpe. Did you want me to day?"
1t was on his tongue to say. II
want you every day." but he merely
held out his hand for the letter, and
looked at it as if he ecould not account
for it's having gone astray.
The next day Miss Gale came late,
and she looked frightened. 1t was
evident that Denhan was losing his
reason. She put the letter down be-
fore him and said -
You addressed that to me the
Ond time, Mr.. Denham."
There was look of haggard anX-
iety about Mr.. Denham thatgave col
or to her suspicious. He felt that it
was now or never.
"Then why not answer it, Miss
Gale?. he said shnrnlv