Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-01-25
FIVE DOLLARS A JOB.

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By my fellow clerks was looked upon as
a sort of Croesus because I always had
plenty of spare cash, dressed well and stood
treat to any amount. The following story
may throw little light on how managed
to supply my purse:
One morning saw in the columns of The
Daily Tattler the following advertisements:
ITO Gentlemen With Limited Incomes
Gentlemen who are fond of dancing and
would like to increase their income should
apply between 6 and 8 p. m. to x Y. a., 5
Sixth avenue"
At Z o'clock | found myself in dingy
little sitting room in the presence of sharp
eyed man. On my entrance this gentleman
scanned me from head to foot and was ap-
parently well pleased with the examina-
ton, for he rubbed his hands and NUT
tered:
''Ah, that's just what wanted. Young
man, can you dance well?"
l replied that was very fair dancer
He then informed me that he was an
agent of Blackley, the great provider; that
owing to the increasing lack of dancing
men Blackley was in the habit of supply
ing handsome young men for evening par
ties, and he added:
IA good looking Young man like you we
can send to the best houses, and you can
earn at least 81 a night if you like to put
your name on our books"
On my asking what sort of places !
should be required to go to he replied that
Mrs Verdant had asked to be supplied with
two dancing men tomorrow night, and |
might go there If l chose.
1t ended in my putting my name on the
nt1tt fr,,
respectability and promising to attend Mrs.
Verdant's on the following evening.
Zone word more, Mr.. Hartley" said the
agent. Our customers generally prefer
men with some title before their name !
suppose you were never in the army or in
the volunteers or anything of that kind?"
1.-TWO years ago was captain of the Bulls
Ferry Bicycle club" replied.
THAT will do capitaliy," said the agent,
rubbing his hands cheerfully. Just get
few cards printed with Captain Hartley
on them, and don't forget to have the silk
facings put on your dress coat, and be sure
and go to the party in cab. Good even
ingf'
Next evening in no little trepidation,
directed the cabman to drive me to Mrs.
Verdant's house.
Outside the door were carriages and cabs
without number, and | did not feel alto
gether comfortable as was ushered up the
wide electric lighted staircase into most
beautiful drawing room. AS the footman
announced Captain Gordon Hartley, Mrs
Vertlant came forward and shook hands
with me most affably.
Her conversation socn put me entirely at
ease, for | perceived that was to be treat
ed just as all ordinary guest.
In little time she introduced me-alasl
that lever met her-to the most lovely girl
have ever seen in my life-Miss Gladys Mu-
rison. She was, discovered, an orphan and
heir to large amount of money.
Oh, cruel fate, that | was not born rich,
for then might my life have been happy
went away from that place over head and
ears in love.
| After sending telegram to the office
had breakfast and then went for stroll in
| the park. was sauntering along lazily
when | was suddenly aroused from my rev.
erie by herring the noise of horses approach
| ing
Turning round perceived Miss Gladys
Murison galloping along on a fine bay, fol-
lowed at IA little distance by a smart groom.
As she perceived me she drew up.
GOOD morning, Captain Hartley" she
said, isn't it lovely day. How did you
enjoy the ball last niSht2 Are you going
to Mrs Graeme's OH Friday week."
| replied that did not know, but that
should very probably go. After few more
words she rode off and in a little time was
Joined by u smart looking military man,
whom | afterward found out was Colonel
| Varnay and whom | afterward had great
cause to hate.
| During the next week or two attended
several AT Homes" and saw my ideal two
| or three times. But at last the fatal even
ing came-the evening when ! had to re-
nounce any hope | ever had of obtaining
my ambition.
| 1t happened in this wise:
Mrs. Laidlaw Varnay, the mother of the
colonel have already mentioned, had re-
quested Blackley to supply her with three
dancing men for a great ball she was going
| to give.
| was among those chosen.
| 1t appears that Mrs. Varnay had set her
heart on her son, the colonel, marrying
Miss Murison, and she was very jealous of
any Que else paying any attention to that
young lady.
In the course of the evening | managed
to obtain a dance with Miss Murison, much
to Mrs Varnay's disgust, and at the finish
of the waltz she took Inc aside and said:
Zone moment, Mr.. or Captain Hartley.
| | employed you to come and dance with
those ladies who do not easily find partners,
not with those whom every one wishes to
dance with"
In spite of this cut ! felt determined to
try and get another dance with Miss Muri-
son. was so madly infatuated that was
ready to risk anything.
1t was the last dance but one on the pro
gramme, and | was once more waltZine
with Miss Murison. Little then thought
that it was to be the last that should evel
dance vito her, and enjoyed it to the ut
most, but at last the end came.
"a must 20 now, Captain Hartley" She
said, with tender glance. Il wonder
where my aunt has got to. Oh, there She
is at the door talking to Mrs. Varnay."
"Yes, Captain Hartley ought to danct
WE'LL" Mrs. Varnay was saying "You see
my dear-I say it entire mons, you know
,, it's his profession"
"Why. isn't he an army man, Mrs. Var
nay"
"Oh, dear, no. He is one of the men
. hire from Blackley's to come and dance.
pay them 81 an evening"
have given up dances now. Never shall
forget the look on the aunt's face as sh'
| saxv N, n escortiuo Miss Murison tn the door