The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1894-05-03

uo"A " aidpIuiy lHCIed9IuS progeny.
The girl had married a baker, he re
membered. Yes, that was a long
time ago. The clerk was not far
from wrong when he called him an
old man. Suddenly another girl rose
before his mental vision-a modern
girl-very different indeed from the
one who married the baker She was
whom he was on speaking terms. and
he knew her merely because her light
and nimble fingers played the bust
ness sonata of one note on his office
typewriter Miss Gale was pretty. of
course-all typewriter girls are-and
it was generally understood in the
Office that she belonged to a good
family who had come down in the
world. Her somewhat independent
air deepened this conviction and kept
the clerks at distance. She was a
sensible girl, who realized that the
typewriter paid better than the piano,
and accordingly turned the expert
ness Of her white fingers to the former
instrument. Richard Denham sat
down upon park bench. why
not?" he asked himself. There was
no reason against it, except that he
felt he had not the courage. Never
theless, he formed desperate resolu
ton.
The next day business went on as
usual. Letters were answered. and
the time arrived when Miss Gale
came in to see if he had any further
commands that day. Denham hesi-
tated. He felt vaguely that busi
ness office was not proper place for
a proposal; yet he knew he would be
at disadvantage anywhere else. In
the first place, he had no plausible eX-
cuse for calling upon the young wo-
man at home, and, in the second place,
he knew if he once got there he would
be stricken dumb. 1t must either be
1T his office or nowhere.
sit down moment, Miss Gale"
he said at last; Il wanted to consult
you about a matter about a business
matter"
Miss Gale seated herself and auto
nlatically placed on her knee the
shorthand writing pad, ready to take
down instructions. She looked up
at him oxpectantly. Denham in an
embarrassed manner, ran his fingers
through his hair.
Il am thinking" he began, ''of tax
ing a partner The business is very
prosperous now. In fact, it has been
SO for some time"
YES" ?" said Miss Gale, interroga-
lively.
Yes. I think 1 should have a
partner. 1t is about that l wante to
speak to you"
Don't you think it would be better
to consult with Mr.. Rogers? He
| knows more about business than l.
But perhaps it is Mr.. Rogers who is
to be the partner?"
No, it is not Rogers Rogers is a
good man Butt is not Rogers"
Then [ think in an important mat
ter like this, Mr. Rogers, or some one
who knows the business as thorough
ly as he does, would be able to give
you advice that would be of some
value"
Il don't want advice, exactly I
have made up my mind to have a
| partner, If the partner is willing"
Denham mopped his brow. 1t was
! going to be even more difficult than
he had anticipated.
us 1t, then, question of the CAPT
| tai the partner is to bring in?" asked
Miss Gale, ANXIOUS 10 help him.
mo, 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 eye
brows IN surprise.
You surely don't intend to share
the profits with partner who brings
no capital into the business"
"Ies-yes, l do. You see, as |
said, | have no need for more capital"
'Oh, if that is the case, | think you
should consult Mr.. Rogers before you
commit yourself"
But Rogers won't understand
I'm afraid | don't understand
either. 1t seems to me foolish thing
to do-that is, fyou want my advice. 7"
"Oh, yes, want it. But it isn't as
foolish as you think. [ should have
had a partner long ago. That is
where [ made the mistake. I've
made up my mind on that
Then | don't see that L can be of
any use-if your mind is already
made up"
''Ch, yes, you can. I'm a little
afraid that my offer may not be ac-
cepted."
1T 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