Arizona republican., 1898-08-13

i MSN 1iIe tuTueu t1ie : I,eciIlen over dIlu over in his hand. examining it critically. His great knowledge of his own busi- ness enabled him to instantly recognize the value of the material. but his face showed no eagerness or enthusiasm. When he spoke it was not to answer the questions, but to ask some on his own account.
 Where does this come from?'
 ''FrOm a mine in America"
 ''1s there much of it there?'
 ''I control a mountain of it."
 Really. You are canvassing for or ders, perhaps"
 'No. intend to form company for the working of that mine.''
 What price are you asking for the property? Is the mine in operation, or I! is it merely projected?"
 ''1t is in operation; that is. it is being operated as a mica mine, but my part ner, Kenyon, who is mining engineer, says this is more valuable than the mica. We are asking s 100000 for the mine''
 That is very large sum- said Mel ';llc, placing the specimen on the desk before him. T doubt if you will get it'
 well, we expect to get it. Kenyon is at this moment with Mr. Longworth, who spoke of joining us. Longworths objection was that the sum asked was too small.'
 "Old John Longworth is good man to be associated with in scheme of this kind"
 T am speaking of his nephew, Will liam Lcngworth.''
 "Ah! that is not quite the same thing. l know both uncle and nephew Did you wish me to take stock in the com pany?'
 T should be delighted to have you do so, but what I called for was to find out what you thought of this specimen, and to get an idea of the demand there was for it''
 Well, candidly, I don't think much of it. You see this kind of spar is one of the most common things in nature'' But not in that state of purity. sure ly?" Perhaps not, but still pure enough for our purposes. If you will leave this specimen with me I will consult the manager of our works. I am merely giving you my own impression; he will 3e able to offer you a more definite opinion. If you will leave your address with me I will ask him to write to you. That will be more satisfactory"
 This was somewhat disappointing, but Wentworth. had to make the best of 41, H. then it ultimately came. was even more liscomforting. The manager of the works asserted that the specimen sub 1 rnitted to him was of no commercial value, so far as he was able to judge. Meanwhile Kenyon had fared no bet ter with young Longworth Long, worth had some difficulty in recollect- ing that he had ever met Kenyon on shipbo;A'd or anywhere else, and he had no remembrance of the mine at all. He questioned John until he learned all the engineer knew about the matter, and then told his visitor abruptly that the scheme did not commend itself to him.
 John Kenyon walked along Cheap side feeling very much downhearted over his rebuff with Longworth. The pretended forgetfulness of the young man, of course, he took at its proper value. He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and in- stead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience he thought it best to walk off a little of his disap- 1 pointment first. He was somewhat startled when man accosted him and, glancing up, he saw standing there a, tall footman, arrayed in a gray coat that came down to his heels.
 Il beg your pardon, sir" said the foot man, ''but Miss Longworth would like to speak to you"
 Miss Longworth!" said Kenyon, in surprise. ''Where is she?'
 "She is here in her carriage, sir.''
 The carriage had drawn up beside the pavement, and John Kenyon looked round in confusion to see that Miss Longworth was regarding him and the footman with an amused air. An eld- erly woman sat in the carriage opposite her, while grave and dignified coach man, attired somewhat similarly to the ioo'Adh, hCpt HIS pidce Ihe d Scdteu statue in front. John Kenyon took off his hat as he approached the young wom- an, whom he had not seen since the last day on the steamer.
 "How are you, Mir. Kenyon?" said Edith Longworth, brightly, holding out her hand to the young man by her car riage. Twill you not step in? I want to talk to you, and am afraid the police |: will not allow us to block such crowd
 ed thoroughfare as Cheapside"