The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-02-23
FIVE DOLLARS A JOB.

aged to earn the magnificent salary Of ESQ
year
BY my fellow clerks was looked upon as
a sort Of Crcesus 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 advertisement:
ITO Gentlemen With Limited Incomes
Gentlemen who are fond Of dancing and
would like to increase their income should
apply between 6 and p. m. to X Y. u,
Sixth avenue"
Att o'clock found myself in dingy
little sitting room in the presence Of a 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 welli"
replied that was a 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:
"A good looking voung man like you we
can send to the best houses, and you can
earn at least 81 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. Nerdant had asked TO be supplied with
two dancing men tomorrow night, and
] % n. 1 IL.
Il ended in my putting my name on the
books, putting down Is as security for my
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 kindY
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 a
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
ingr'
Next evening in no little trepidation,
directed the cabman to drive me TO Mrs.
Nerdant'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 a most
beautiful drawing room. As the footmar
announced Captain Gordon Hartley, Mrs
Verdant came forward and shook hand
with me most nfably.
Her conversation soon put me entirely al
ease, for perceived that was to be treat
ed Just as an ordinary guest.
In a little time she introduced me-alas
that ever met her-to the most lovely girl
have ever seen in my life-Miss Gladys Mu
rison. She was. discovered, an orphan an'
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 an
ears in love.
After sending a telegram to the Office
had breakfast and then went for stroll |
the park. / was sauntering along lazil
when was suddenly aroused from my re'
- erie bv herring the noise Of horses approach
ing.
Turning round perceived Miss Glady
\ Nurison galloping along on fine bay, 70
II lowed at a little distance by a smart groom
As she perceived me she drew up.
Good morning. Captain Hartley" 81
said. isn't it lovely day, How did 20
enjoy the ball last nishti Are you goir
TO Mrs. Graeme's on Friday week.
replied that did not know, but that
should very probably 90 After "A few mo
word. she rode of and in little time vi
,es Joined by a smart looking military ma
Ia whom | afterward found out was Colon
ne Varnav and whom afterward had gre
res cause to hate.
During the next week or two attends
rs several AT Homes" and saw my ideal "
v or three times. But at last the fatal eve
: inv came-the evening when ! had to
nounce any hope ever had Of obtainil
my ambition.
IL happened in this wise:
Mrs Laidlnw Narnay, the mother OF {
colonel have already mentioned, had
ouested Blackley to supply her with thu
dancing men for great ball she was gol
TO give.
was among those chosen.
II appears that Mrs. Narnay had set
heart on her son. the colonel, marry
Miss Murison. and she was very jealous
snv one else paying any attention to q
young lady.
- n, the course Of the evening l manae
n obtain dance WIN MISS " uAt''-s -
y to Mrs. Varuay's disgust. and at the IN
NJ the waltz she took me aside and said:
zone moment. Mr.. or Captain HART
emploved you TO come and dance W
those ladies who do not easily find partn'
and not with those whom every one wishes
dance with ,..-a
In spite Of this cut felt determined
F. try and get another dance with Miss M
son. was so madly infatuated that
ready to risk anything.
II was the last dance but one on the
rramme. and was once more waltz
- with Miss Murison. Little ! then lnou
y ,ba, IL was to be the last that l should
I'LL dance vito her. and enjoyed II To the
most but at last the end came
nv Il must ~ now. Captain Hartley
W said with a tender glance. Won
where my aunt has got to On there
}, i M the door talking TO Mrs Narnay.
r,,, ayes. Captain Hartley ought 70 ga
''a" xell - Mrs. \ arnay was saying. on
nv dear-I say il entire nous, you kno
: for it's his profession. A.. ,
w s..e "Why. isn't be an army man, MIS-.
'pon- uavf"
any SOh. dear, no. He is one Of the m
,isco. hire from Blackley's to come and dance
nav them 81 an evening
a have given up dances now. Never
~ 81. emf" d.