People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-13

Il ulu. Upon Ihls nc SAID that he
had no further occasion for my serv-
ices, and that under the circum-
stances he must refuse me a recon-
mendatiOn. So You see | have got
into serious trouble on account of
keeping your secret"
Paul Morton WINGED at the last
two words, but he didn't comment
on them.
81 must see what can do for yOu, Il
said Paul Morton, who was quite
prepared for the communication
which had been made him. Last
evening did not see any way clear
but a plan has since then occurred
to me- But it is necessary that /
shall first know little more about
you. Have you ever been in the
West"
Yes, sir. | was born in Indiana.
Then you have some acluaint-
ance about there?"
"Yes sir" said the clerk, wonder
ing what was coming.
How would you like to buy out a
drug-shOp in some prosperous West
ern town? As a proprietor the bust
ness might be more agreeable to you
than as a clerk"
"Yes sir, it would" said the clerk,
frightening up. The prospect of a
business of his own struck him ia.
yOrably.
but have no money" he added.
THAT matter could be arranged, :"
said the merchant. "0f course
cannot pay except for services rem
dered, but ! have a charge to intrust
you with"
James Cromwell awaited with in
tecest and curiosity what should be
said next.
Paul Morton continued:
81 have been thinking" he said,
that it will be better for my wards
health that he should reside in the
West My opinion is that the rough
winds of the Atlantic coast may be
injurious for him, but have been
puzzled to decide upon a competent
man to take charge of him. | am
inclined to think that as you have
nothing to prevent your gong out
West, and moreover, are acquainted
with the country, it will suit my
views to give you the general over.
sight of Robert lie can board at
the same place with you, and 60 to
school,"
What shall | receive for my SER
vices" asked James Cromwell, COM
ing at once to that part of the bust
ness which was to him of the great
est Importance.
81 have been thinking of that, :"
said the merchant. How much will
it cost to buy out a fair druggists
shop"
ut might be managed for $4,000
or S., 000."
Two thousand dollars will be
quite enough. l am sure. Very well,
am willing to buy you such a bust
ness, and allow you besides, 81, 900 a
year for the charge of the boy. Out
of this you will pay for his board
and clothes. and the balance you can
keep for your trouble"
There won't be much left. "
grumbled the clerk. though the offer
exceeded what he anticipated Still
he wished to make the best bargain
he could.
HALF OF it will be left" said the
merchant, Ibis board in q Western
town won't cost more than $3.50 a
year, leaving the same sum for his
clothing and miscellaneous expenses.
That will consume only one half the
money leaving you 500, besides
what you can make from your bust
ness" 81
"How soon do you wish me to UNI
dertake the charge?n
LAS soon as you can. Do You
think of any town or village where
you think it would suit you to settle
down."
YES" said James Cromwell, after
a pause, Il think of ore town where
heard that the druggist wished to
sell out. y
What is the name of the town."
Barton"
"And where is it located?"
I'm the south I'm part of Indiana =
''Yes, that will do"
There was pause at this point
James Cromwell was waiting TO learn
what farther communication the
merchant might have to make. The
latter hesitated because he wished
to come to an understanding on a
ce tain point which itrequired some
delicacy to introduce.
Then again." said Paul Morton.
trying to speak inditferently. "of
course there is the contingency of
his early death, which would cus off
your income arising from the allow
ance | make for him.
YES said the, clerk. '.but if