Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-09-14

" Co.? They make an offer for your
stock of cochineal, you know"
Accept it and tell them we'll ship
the stuff tomorrow"
Il wouldn't do that" said the secre.
tary.
"Eh!' cried the astonished old man.
You don't seem to know that there
Is a corner forming in dyestuffs," said
Spencer. with slight smile. "Wait a
minute, and | will telephone for the
latest quotations."
He arose as he spoke and stepped into
the outer office and entered the tele-
phone box.
ut is just as | supposed" he said as
he reJoined the old man. "Cochineal
jumped 81 per cent at the opening of
the market this morning"
The old man turned and went back to
his desk without word. A moment
later he looked in again
THAT means $2,735 to the good" he
said. Guess you'll earn your salary
all right" Then he slowly added
And guess I'm getting Old
The sound of an opening door drew
his attention. A radiant vision ap
peared in the doorway. 1t was Emily
well, papa? she cried, as she
stepped forward
The old mans lips tightened. 81
sent him packing" he said rapidly. a
most reprehensible young fellow. You
didn't know him, my dear"
Before she could Indignantly reply
an astonishing apparition appeared in
the doorway of the inner room. II
was Spencer-it was Spencer, bare.
headed, with pen in one hand and a
bundle of letters in the other. As he
caught her eye he put his finger to his
lips, shook his head at her over the
old mans shoulder and drew back"
"Oh, father" was all Emily could
say.
Don't feet bad, my child" said the
old man, with little tenderness in his
tone. You will soon forget him" He
lowered his voice. "I've got n Young
fellow inside here"-he jerked his
thumb toward the inner door-"who is
just the man for you. Smart, splendid
family, good-looking, bright as new
dollar. Saved me $2,735 this very
morning! Hadn't been at work TWEEN.
ty minutes Wait little, and I'll in
troduce him."
LET me have look at him. cried
Emily, and she darted to the door.
Good morning." she said to Spen.
Ger.
Good morning" answered that smll-
ing youth, with an eloquent grmace.
Emily turned to her astonished pa.
rent
He'll do" she said. "Come out here.
SIR and they came forward hand in
hand.
"Bless my soul!' cried the paralyzed
father.
"You are quite right, papa" said
Emily. 'He Is just the man for me.
In fact, I've thought so for some time,
and yet don't believe you really know
who he is. You are getting reckless.
daddy. Tell him who you are, Spen-
! cer?'
The young man gravely Strengthened
his face.
81 am Spencer Grant, of Spencer
Grant & Co. importers of dyestuffs
and druggists supplies, and entirely
at Mr.. Richard Quarles service"
Spencer Grant & Cor gasped the
old man, as a look Of horror came over
/ his face. "Then who was the other fell
! lowY
I'm afraid" said Spencer gently,
that 1t was the highly-recommended
son of your old friend"
Awful groaned the old man. 81
was right when | said fathers with
one child are asses. How can | ex-
plain"
Suppose you leave the explanation
to your new secretary" said Emily.
"Let me suggest" said Spencer, with
happy smile, that You leave 1t to
the Junior member of the new firm of
Quarles & Grant"
And then the grim old man chuckled.
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