The morning times., 1895-11-24
CHAPTER XVI.


Edith Longworth was astonished at her
| self for giving the address to the young
woman, but she gave it, and the Lady
Slayey departed in peace, saying by way
of farewell: I'm not going to write
| up your household, after alI.''
When Tie new oifioes of the Canadian
Mica Mining Company, Limited, were com
pleted, Kenyon took charge of them. He
was somewhat overpOwered by their
grandeur, and lie thought that unnecessary
expense had been incurred In the fittings.
but as they were now in for it, he said
nothing, although shiyer Of fear ran over
him when lie thought of the possible failure
of his scheme, leaving the rapidly accnmU-
lating debt hanging over him. He occupied
desk in one OF the back rooms, while q
clerk in the front office gave away pres
pectuses to all who called. and furnished
useful knowledge 10 an inCuiring public.
Most of kenyon's callers were newspaper
canvassers who wanted advertisements,
which John at that moment was unable to
supply. An oily young man, whose cast of
countenance indicated that he belonged
TO ashrcwd, thrifty ,andmoney-makingsa race.
said he was commissioned by the Financial
Field TO get particulars about the mime,
and this Information Kenyon readily sup
piled. feeling glad that no advertisement was
asked for.
Lougworth was seldom at the new Of
who would take stock in the mining COM
pany He constantly cautioned his partners
against being in TOO much of Il hurry, and
he amazed Wentworth by informing, him
that he had overcome the objections and
secured che cooperation of Melville, who
had reported so uuravorably about the
mineral, thus showing that anything could
be accomplished if you took your time
over it. a Mr.. King, also connected with
the china works, had promised his as
sistance-
Thefirst meeting of proposed shareholders
was set for Munuay afternoon, and Long
worth expressed his belief that the form
ing of the company would be accomplished
before the week was out
One day when Kenyon entered the office
the clerk said to bin:
THAT young gentleman has been here
twice to see you. He said it was very i'm
portant. sir"
What young gentieInan?"
The geutleinan-here is his card-who
belongs 10 the Financial Field. sir"
Did he leave any message?''
Yes, sir; he said tie would call again at
3 O'Clock"
Very good" said Kenyon, and he be-
gan compiling the address to the proposed
subscribers.
At 3 O'Clock the smooth. oily gentleman
from the Financial Field put in an appear
ance.
"Ah. Mr.. Kenyon" he said, Il am glad
to meet you. l called in twice, but had not
the good fortune TO find you in. Can / see
you iii private for a moment?"
"Certainly," answered Kenyon. Come
into the directors ROOM" and into the dl-
rectors' room they went, Kenyon closing
the door behind them.
Now" said the representative Of the
Financial Field. II have brought you a
proof of the editorial which We propose
using. and which am desired by the pro-
prietor to show you. so that it may he free
If possible. from any error. We are very
anxious TO have things correct in the FL
nancial Field" and with this lie hauded
10 John a long slip of white paper with a
column of printed matter upon it.
The article was headed, THE Canadian
Mica Mining Company, Limited" 1t went
on to show what the mine had been, what
1t had done, and what chances there were
for investors getting good return for their
money by buying the shares John read Ii
through carefully.
That Is a very handsome article" he
said. land 1T is without an error. so far as
/ can see."
81 am glad you think So" replied the
yourg gentleman. folding up the proof and
puttins, 1t in his inside pocket. Now. as
said before, although am not the adver- |
tising canvasser OF the Financial Field. I |
thought | would see you with reference to
an advertisement for the paper"
We'll. you see, we have not had a meet |
ing of the proposed stockholders yet, and !
we are not In a position to give any adver- |
tsements about the mine. 1 have no Doubt |
advertisements viii be given. and. of course. |
your paper will be remembered among the |
rest"
"Ah, said the young man. THAT is hardly |
satisfactory to US. We have vacant half !
page Tor Monday-the very best position in /
the paptF-which the proprietor thought |
you would like TO secure"
''As said moment ago. we are not in a |
position TO secure it. 1t is premature TO |
talk of advertising at the present state of |
Il think, you know. 1t Will be to your in |
terest to take the half page. The prize in
$500, and besides that amount we should like |
TO have Some shares in the company"
"Do you mean E300 for one insertion of |
the advertisement"
Yes, that is what I mean"
Doesn't that strike you as being a trine |