The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1894-05-03
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DO you really think so, Miss Gale'
1 am glad that is your opinion. Now,
what | wanted to consult you about
is the form of the offer l would like
to put well-delicately, you know,
SO that it would not be refused nor
give Offense."
Il see. You want me to write
letter to him?"
Exactly, exactly" 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 a situations that was extremely
disconcerting.
Have you spoken to him about it?"
TO him? What, him?"
ITO your future partner, about the
proposal?"
NO, 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. Itsnone of Rogers
business"
''Oh, very well,' said Miss Gale,
shortly. bending over her writing pad.
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? Or do you want that
mentioned?"
II don't think [ would mention
that You see, [ don't want this
arrangement to be carried out on
monetary basis-not altogether"
''On what basis, then?"
Il can hardly say. On personal
basis, perhaps. l rather hope that
the person, that my partner. would,
you know, like to be associated with
me-"
'On a friendly basis, do you mean?"
asked Miss Gale, mercilessly.
Certainly. Friendly. of course.
and perhaps more than that
Miss Gale looked up at him with a
certain hopelessness Of expression.
"Why not write note inviting
your future partner to call upon you
here, or anywhere else that would be
convenient, 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 cor
respondence."
Il am afraid I 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 shook her head, but.
after few moments, she said, "How
will this do?
"'Dear Sir =
"Wait moment,' cried Mr.. Den
ham, that seems rather a formal
opening, doesn't it? How would it
read if you put it Dear Friend?'"
IF you wish il So" She crossed
out the sir and substituted the
word suggested Then she read the
letter:
"'Dear Friend: L nave for some
time past been desirOus of taking a
partner, and would be glad if you
would consider the question and con
sent to join me in this business. The
business is, and has been for several
years, very prosperous, and, as l shall
require no capital from you, I think
you will find my offer very advantage
Gus one. [ wilt"
II don't think I would put it
quite that way" said Denham, with
some hesitation. 1T reads as if l
were offering everything, and that my
partner well, you see what l mean"
It's the truth" said Miss Gale de-
family.
Better put 1t on the friendly basis,
as you suggested a moment ago"
Il didn't suggest anything, Mr.
Denham. Perhaps it would be better
If you would dictate the letter exactly
as you want it. [ knew 1 could not
write one that would please you"
1T does please me, but l am think
ing of my future partner You are
doing tirstrate-better than / could