The Iola register., 1896-12-25
CHAPTER XVI

herself for giving the address to thu
young woman. but she gave it. anc
Lady Siavey departed in peace. saying
by way of farewell: I'm not going tC
write up your household, after ALL"
When the new offices of the Canadian
Mica Mining Company. Limited. were
completed, Kenyon took charge OF
them. lie was somewhat oyerpowered
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 a 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 an
inquiring 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 coun
3 tenance indicated that he belonged to
d shrewd, thrifty and money-mal1ing
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-
tances who would take stock in the
new mining company. He constantly
cautioned his partners against being in
TOO much of a hurry. and lie amazed
Wentworth by informing him that he
had overcome the objections and Sc
cured the cooperation of Melville who
Lad reported so uEfavorably about
the mineral. thus showing that any
thing could he accomplished if you
took your time over it. \ Mr. King.
aiso 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
be accomplished before the week was
out.
OAN heN NllCl NtuAOH eHltItu lUt
office the clerk said to him:
THAT young gentleman has been
here twice to see you. He said it was
very important. SIR
What young gentleman?"
E'That gentleman-here is his card
who belongs to the Financial Field,
sir"
"Did he leave any message?"
''Yes, sir; he said he would call again
at three o'clock
"Very good" said Kenyon. and he be
gan compiling the address to proposed
subscribers.
At three o'clock the smooth, oily gen
tleman from the Financial Field put in
an appearance.
"Ah, Mr.. Kenyon" he said, Il am glad
20 meet you. have called twice. but
had not the good fortune to find you in
Can see you in private for a moment?"
Certainly" answered Kenyon.
Come into the directors room." and
into the directors room they went,
Kenyon closing the door behind them
Nov" said the representative of ths
Financial Field. Il have brought you
proof of the editorial which we pro-
pose using. and which am desired by
she proprietor to show YOU. so it may
be free. if possible. from any error.
We are very anxious to have things cor
rect in the Financial Field" and with
this be handed to John long slip of
white paper with column OF printed
matter upon it.
The article was headed. THE Cana
dian Mica Mining Company. Limited"
1t went on 10 show what the mine had
been. what ii had done. and what
chances there were for investors get
ting a good return for their money by
buying shares. John read it through
carefully
Its a very handsome article" he
said, land it is without an error. so far
as L can see"
Il am Glad you think so" replied the
young gentleman. folding up the proof
and putting it in his inside pocket.
''Now, as 1 said before. although am
not the advertising canvasser of the
Financial Field. l thought | would see
you with reference TO an advertise
men3 for the paper"
well. YOU see we have not had
meeting OF the proposed stockholders
yet, and we are not in 4 position TO give |
any advertisements about the mine.
have no doubt advertisements viii be |
given, and. of course. your paper will |
be remembered among the rest
"Ahi" said the young man. that is
hardly satisfactory TO us. We have a
vacant half page for Monday-the very
Fbest position in the paper-which the
prQpGetor thought you would like to /
secnfe"
as ] said a moment ago. we are not
in aposition to secure it. 1t is prema-
IN o talk of atScertising at the pres
.eas tate of affairs"
think you know it will be to your
'intes6st TO take the half page. The |
pri9 IS 300. and besides that amount
weShould like to have some shares in
the Ipmpany."
R you mean for one insertion of
the lvertisement?"
Il. =