The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-22


though the change was not great, being
Ii. .. Walcott. He promised to write
me monthly and to hold himself ready
to give me whatever counsel l might
need.
Since / was fully satisfied of the in
! sincerity of many of the clubmen, l took
no pains to keep upon friendly terms
with them. When they called to con-
graduate me over the astounding man.
ner in which / knocked ont the famous
pugilist, l gave them to understand that
knew the trick they tried upon me and
that no gentleman would have been
guilty of anything of that nature.
This caused GOODNESS between me
and a number of the leading members,
especially when 1 expressed wish to
try the same feat upon any and all of
them. was as offish as they and held
my head as high in air.
"Who the deuce is this fellow" I ask
ed, holding the card in my hand, on
which was engraved the name "Sam
Johnson.
ordered the servant to show him in,
and he quickly appeared, with loud
clearing of his throat and an overwhelm-
ing manner. He was large, fashily
dressed, with dyed hair, side whiskers
and mustache, an immense watch chain,
slightly bald, and with the unmistakable
marks of dissipation and fast living on
his pimply countenance.
He strobe hastily across the apartment
and extended his fat hand with great
effusion. allowed him to take mine
but did not return the pressure.
Il hope you're well. BY the horned
spoon, never saw you look betterp' he
exclaimed, as if the discovery caused his
whole being to bubble with delight.
81 am we'll, but no better than usu-
al. Why did you call to see me?"
He flushed under this chilling greet
ing, but quickly rallied.
eve good news for you-the best Of
news.
"What is it?"
"We've foated the Queen. She is
safe
81 didn't know that she had been in
any danger"
"Haw, haw, hawl AS jolly as ever,
ell, Harold, my boy? This mine is in the
richest part of Colorado; 80 people were
after it; had to play my points mighty
fine, but 1 played 'em and won--eu-
chred 'em all. "
"Well, what of it,"
"That gives you the chance of your
life You'll come in on the ground floor
You'll triple your money inside of six
weeks, for things are booming.
How much did you expect me to put
into this hole in the groundT'
''Why, what you said-$20, 000."
Il have made up my mind not to put
90 cents into it. -
But, good heavens. you promisedr'
he exclaimed aghast and angry.
Il made no promise. [ told you I
would think it over. have done so,
and you have heard my conclusion. "
was self flattered by noting that this
random shaft hit the mark exactly.
Il s'pose that's true, but them words
was as good as a promise. "
81 don't regard them as such. Tt is |
useless to waste time. / look upon the |
whole thing as aswindle, and You don't |
get a penny from me. "
by -, but l will have it!' roared |
my caller, his face purple, as he rose
from his chair. You can't treat me |
that way ard intimate as much as I'm
a swindler."
Il don't intimate it; say it, You
are scamp, and if you had your deserts
would be behind prison bars. If you do
not leave at once, I'll throw you out"
This was too much, and the infuriated
rogue made for me.
But he did not reach me. | had no
right or wish to harm him. So l merely
iammed him down so hard on the floor
hat it must have loosened several of
MS teeth. Then opened the door and
lung him through.
$50 in peace.
He went.
Il don't think Sam Johnson will ever
give Harold much trouble after this, for
wen If was gentle with him he dis
covered that was his master Hellol
Come inp'
The knock was so timid that hardly
leard it. The door was gently pushed
inward, and woman stood before me.
She was plainly dressed, but neat and
lean looking, with pinched face that
old of much suffering. A wan smile lit
Up her countenance as she saluted me,
md she stood trembling and apprehen-
i've.
My heart went out to her at once.
POSSIBLY L was wrong, but 1 believed
hat whatever she represented herself to
'e that she was.
"sit down., said kindly, pointing
o chair. "Did you walk up stairs?"
Yes, sir. There is new boy run
ing the elevator today"
what of it? Didn't tell You ALWAYS
o take the elevator? What is it made ,
or If not for ladies? If the boy makes ,
ny objection, let me know, and will ,
ave him discharged. "
"Ye have always been kind to us, ,
Or. Westcott. What would Mike and ,
ne do if it were not for yer goodness?' ,
"Pshaw, there are plenty better than