The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-11-23

a1Vice thst would he or some value. "
81 don't want advice exactly. Iha~e
made up my mind to have partner il
the partner is willing"
Denham mopped his b-ov. Ii was
going to he even more difficu. .han ne
had anticipated
as it, then. question Of the cspi.
tai the partner is to bring ?" asked
Miss Gale. anxious to help him.
No. no. | 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 eve
/ brows in surprise.
''fuu surely don't intend 60 share
he profits with partner who brings
no capital into the business?"
''ies-yes, do. You see. as said
| have no need for more capital"
"Oh, II that is the case | think vou
snould consult NJ Rogers before Won
commit yourself.
But Rogers woul6n't understand ="
I'm afraid | don't understand.
either. II seems 80 me foolish thing
to do-thst j., il you want my adj
wee"
"Od, yes. want il. But It isn't ms
foolish ~ YOU think. | should have
had partner long ago. That -
where I made the mistake. I've made
up nv mind on that"
"GGau I don't see tina. eau be Of
any Use Iii yoar mind is already made
up"
"Oh, VS., you can. I'm little
afraid that my offer may not be ac-
cepted
at i sure to be # the man has any
sense. No fear of such nm offer being
refused. Oilers l'l,, that ar, not to he
hal every day I; will I've accepted. "
"Dr yua really think So. Miss Gale?
am glad that Is your opinion. Now.
what | want To consult Won about is
the form at the offer. would like to
put it-well deiicatcly, YOU know, 40
that 1t would not he refused or give
otfrnse"
''I SEQ. You want me to write let.
ter 60 him.
Exactly, eyactlv." cried Denhsm.
with some relief. He had no thought
oJ sending letter before. Now he
wondered why he had not Thought of
IT, 1t was 50 evidently the best way
out of n situation that was extremely
diScoucettlng
"Haye you spoken TO him about
itq"
TO him What him?'
"Go your future paglner about the
proposal?'
"No, no. NJ, uo. That isl have
spoken to nobody but Won.
"And Won are determined not to
boys WoIfr. Rogers before you write:"
Certainly not It's none % Rogers
business.
"Oh, very WELL" said Miss Gale
shortly bending over her writing
pad.
1t was evident that her opinion of
mo -. dom was steadily lower
= y, she looked up.
ri .'. KIM Jl.-'-pll 6 say the annual
: .i.a nave eaIOr do you wan that
.oruau carp
''i--.o n think | wonld mention
lat You see. don't wish this ar.
rAngement To- be carried out on a
monetary basis not altogether" "
''On what basis, them
"Weli-l can hardy saw On n
personal basis. perhaps | rather hope
that the person ou-that my partner
would, you know, like to ue associated
with me.
"On IL friendly basis, do YOU mean"
asked Miss Gale, mercilessly.
Certainly. Friendly, OF course
and perhaps more than that
Miss Gale looked up ut him with
certain hupelessness of expression
why not write note inviting
your future partner 10 call upon Won
here, or anywhere else that would be
aud then discuss the mat.
ter.r
Denham looked frightened.
II thought OF that, hut 1t wouldn't
ID. No, IT wouldn't do. | would
much rather settle everything by cor.
II am afraid shall not be able to
compose letter that Will suit you.
There seem 10 be 80 many difficulties.
IT J., very unusual.
That Is true, anl that is why |
knew no one but you could help me,
Miss Gale. Ii It ples,es you 1t will
please me-
Mis-, Gale shool, her head, but after
a few moments sin said, How will
'hi, dDg"
Dear Sir"
Wait moment, cried Mr. Den
nam. That seems rather n formal
opening, doesn't It? How would it
read - put 1t Dear FrieniF'"
III yol wish II so. She crossed
Dut the ''sir aud substituted the word
suggested Then she read the letter:
Dear friend, nave for some time
past been desIrous OF taking partner,
aud would be glad il you would con
slider the question and consent To Join
NE IA this business. The business il.
aud ha, beeu for several vaars var,,