The Irish standard., 1896-09-05
CHAPTER XVI.

CHAPTER XVI.
Edith Longworth was astonished at
herself for giving the address to tho
young woman, but she gave it, and
Lady Slavey departed in peace, saying
by way Of farewell: "I'm not going to
write up your household, after ALL"
When the new offices of the Canadian
Mica Mining Company, Limited, were
completed, Kenyon took charge Of
them. He was somewhat cverpowered
by their grandeur, and he thought that
unnecessary expense had been incurred
in the fittings, but as they were now
in for it, he said nothing. although a
shiver OF fear ran over him when he
thought of the possible failure of his
scheme, leaving the rapidly accumu-
lating debt hanging over him. He oc.
cupied desk in one of the back rooms.
while a clerk in the front office gave
away prospectuses to all who called,
and furnished useful knowledge to All
;nquiring public. Most Of Kenyon'y
callers were newspaper canvassers who
wanted advertisements, which JOHN
at that moment was unable to supply.
An oily young man, whose cast of coun.
tenance indicated that he belonged to
Il shrewd, thrifty and money-malsing
race, said he was commissioned by the
Financial Field to get particulars
about the mine, and this information
Kenyon readily supplied, feeling glad
that no advertisement was asked for.
Longworth was seldom at the new
offices. He was busy seeing acquain-
new mining company. He constantly
cautioned his partners against being in
Too much Of hurry. and he amazed
Wentworth by informing him that he
had overcome the objections and Sc
cured the cooperation of Melville, who
Lad reported so l1nfavorably about
the mineral, thus showing that any
thing could be accomplished il you
took your time over it. A Mr.. King,
also connected with the china works,
had promised his assistance. -
The first meeting of proposed share
holders was set for Monday afternoon,
and Longworth expressed his belief
that the forming of the company would
he accomplished before the week was
cut.
One day when Kenyon entered the
Office the clerk said to him:
''Tbat young gentleman has been
here twice to see you. He saidfit was
very important, SIR
r, 'What young gentleman ?"
"T'hat gentleman--here is his card
who belongs to the Financial Field,
sir"
"Did he leave any message" "a
eyes, sir; he said he would call again
at three o'clock
'sVery good,'' said Kenyon, and he be-.
gan compiling the address to proposed
subscribers.
At three o'clock the smooth, oily gem
tleman from the Financial Field put in
an appearance.
"Ah. Mr.. Kenyon he said, 81 am glad
70 meet you. have called twice, but
had not the good fortune to find you In!
Can see you in private for moment ?"
Certainly" answered Kenyon.
'tColne into the directors room" and
into the directors room they went,
kenyon closing the door behind them,
Now" said the representative OF the
Financial Field, Il have brought you :
proof of the editorial which we pro-
pose using, and which l am desired by
the proprietor to show you, so it may
be free, If possible, from any error.
We are very anxious to have things cor
rect III the Financial Field and with
this he handed to John a long slip OF
white paper with columns OF printed
matter upon it.
The article was headed. 1.-THE Cana
dian Mica Mining Company, Limited"
It went on to show what the mine had
been. what it had done. and Whist