The Portland daily press., 1897-01-15

who knows the business as thoroughly
as he does, would be able to give you
advice that would be of some value. -
ST don't want advice exactly. I have
made up my mind to have partner if
the partner is willing"
els it then question Of the capital
the partner is to bring in?'' asked Miss
Gale, anxious to help him.
ssNo, no. I don't wish any capital. I
have enough for both. And the business
is very prosperous, Miss Gale-and-
and has been.
The young woman raised her eye
brows in surprise.
"You surely don't intend to share the
profits with a partner who brings no
capital into the businessF'
"Yes-yes, do. You see, as said,
I have no need for more capital"
'sOh, if that is the case, think you
should consult Mr.. Rogers before you
commit yourself. -
"But Rogers wouldn't understand. :"
"I'm afraid don It understand either.
It seems to me foolish thing to do;
that is, if you want my advice
"Oh, yes, I want it. But it isn't as
foolish as you think. should have had
a partner long ago. That is where I
made the mistake. I've made up my
mind on that"
''Then don't see that can be Of any
use-if your mind is already made up. !"
"Oh, yes, you can. I'm little afraid
that my offer may not be accepted. I"
SIT is sure to be il the man has any
sense. No fear Of such an offer being
refused. Offers like that are not to be
had every day. 1t will be accepted.
"Do you really think SO. Miss Gale?
! am glad that Is your opinion. Now,
what I wanted to consult you about is
the form of the offer. would like to
put overwhelmingly. you know, SO
that it would not be refused nor give
offense. -
II see. You want me to write a let
ter to him?"
Exactly, exactly" cried Denham
with some relief. He had not thought
Of sending letter before. Now he won
dered why he had not thought of it. It
was so evidently the best way out of a
situation that was extremely discomfort
ing.
"Have you spoken to him about it?''
"To him? What him?''
tTo your future partner, about the
proposals"
'No, no. Oh, no. That is, have
spoken to nobody but you.
''And you are determined not to
speak to Mr.. Rogers before you writer"
Certainly not. It's none Of Rogers
business. -
"Oh, very WE'LL" said Miss Gale
shortly, bending over her writing pad.
1t was evident that her opinion of
Denham's wisdom was steadily lower
ing Suddenly she looked up.
"How much shall / say the annual
profits are? Or do you want that men,
tionedg'
IL don't think I would mention
that. You see, DOM wish this arrange
ment to be carried out on a monetary
basis-not altogether.
"On what basis them"
"Well, can hardly say. On per-
sonal basis perhaps. rather hope that
the person-that my partner-would,
you know, like to be associated with
me-"
''On friendly basis, do you mean?"
asked Miss Gale mercilessly.
Certainly. Friendly. Of course, and
perhaps more than that"
Miss Gale looked up at him with a
certain hopelessness Of expression.
"Why not write note inviting your
future partner to call upon you here or
anywhere else that would be conven-
lent, and then discuss the matter?''
Denham looked frightened.
~ thought Of that. but 1t wouldn't
do. No. it wouldn't do. would much
rather settle everything by correspond
ence. :"
IT am afraid shall not be able to
lattny that will Nuit Won.