The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-13
TOO MUCH RISK.
He Concluded, After All, That EIe
wouldn't DO It.

Wouldn't DO 1t.
A rural looking old man walked into
the Office of ono of tho building and
loan associations few days ago and
cautiously inquired for the secretary.
When that gentleman was pointed out,
the old man said, eying the clerks sus-
piciously, "Iwant to talk to you alone"
Not understanding what information
tho visitor might have for him, the
secretary led the way to the private
Office and bado tho man be seated. The
visitor sat on the edge of one of tho
chairs, and in low voice inquired if
tho money of the association was safe
The secretary was still moro at loss to
understand the man, but replied that it
was perfectly safe.
"Ain't thar no chance for thieves
a-gettin it?'
,"Why, no chance whatever, sirl We
keep our money i'll a safety vault
"Waal, amt thar danger of fire er
explosions er sunthin o. that sort?''
"Not Il bit moro danger than is the
case any place in tho world What
makes you ask?''
WAL, I've got some money, an I
want to put it somowhar whar it'll be
safe. Thoy's so many ways o. losin
money these days tibet it amt safe to
have any ut all Ever since I got this
money thcy's been fellers after me to
buy all sorts O. things, but L amt the
Teller to bny any o. these gold bricksr'
"Well, sir, the safest and the most
profitable thing to do is to place your
money i'll the Building and Loan associ-
ation," and with an eye to largo in
yestment the secretary went OH to ex-
plain tho merits of his own association.
AT the close of his glowing pictures of
tho money doubling and trebling in
few years the old man consented to take
out some stock. He took off his boot and
removed an old wallet from it. He held
1t tenderly us no looked cautiously at
the secretary and said, CHOW, you're
sure it'll be safe hcre?"
The secretary assured him that it
would, and tho old man handed him
tho wallet, saying that ho would lust
leave the whole pile" The secretary
opened the leather book, took out IL roll
OF bills and began to count them, with
visions of several thousand dollars moro
to add to the invested capital of the as
ISOLATION. He finished the count, and to
his amaZement there was just $50, most
of it in 81 bills. He was dumfounded,
and stood looking at the old man in
such a queer fashion that that person
almost had stroke of. paralysis as he
asked: whats the matter. Amt it
all thar"
The secretary by that time had recov-
cred himself and assured his visitor that
all was well. Ho then stepped into tho
Office to make out certificate of stock.
with the old man close at his heels to
prevent any possibility of his getting
away with the money. Finally tho Ger.
tlficate was written and duly signed.
1t was handed to the old man, who
read it over, and then said
WAL, whar's my security?'
That certificate Of stock is your Sc
curity," he was told.
Yes, but that amt nothin. Suppos
i'll you fellows amt honest, I'd lose
my money.
Well, of course, you trust to our
honesty. Other men have thousands of
dollars in here, and they trust us. Be-
sides, you arc one of the stockholders,
and wo are only working for you.
The old man looked perplcxed, and
for minute no said nothing. The per-
SEPARATION was standing in great drops
on his forehead. Finally he said:
WAL, If it's jest the same with you,
I'll not leave my money. It's took me
and Mirandy ON to eight years to save
that money, and she would never for
give mo if war to lose it. I'll Jest
take it back and hide it in the cellar,
whar it's been so long. Goodbye
The old man tucked his money bacl, in
his boot leg and departed. The secretary
looked at his watch and saw that he had
spent just Il hours of his valuable time
with tho visitor. indianapolis Journal.
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