Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1900-11-29
: One Of the City's Own Z
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

ing-house of Patterson 4 Dew
hurst. One or two junior clerks had
received a more or less well-deserved
"wigging," and there was general
feeling of worse TO follow
At last small Office boy entered
the clerks office and SAID in shrill
voice:
"Mr, Redbolt is to go to the gov
ernor at once"
There was Il mischieyous grin on the
young gentleman's face, as IL he knew
what was coming, and most Of the
others, delighted at their own escape,
chuckled, like many people do when
some one else is in trouble.
Joe Redbolt turned just shade
paler when his name was called out,
as IL he, too, anticipated serious
trouble, but he set his lips and stiff
fened his back, like n man who is GO
ing to make the best of bad job.
"Good-by, Reddie dear!" said some
body, with an unpleasant sneer. "If
the governor gives you rise, don't
forget TO stand drinks
freddie looks worried" murmured
the cashier.
perhaps she has refused him after
all" remarked another.
A moment later he was In the pri-
vate office.
Young Mr.. Dewhurst, who had man
aged the business since the death OF
his father, gave him furtive look as
he entered, and then turned hurriedly
TO bundle of correspondence by his
side and selected letter with an air
of malicious satisfaction.
The two men formed an odd con-
trast, They were of about the same
ages or perhaps 30-but II re-
quired no great insight to perceive
the difference IN their characters.
Redbolt was tall, straight-built and
frank-looking; his principal was
small, insignificant and obviously one
of natures sneaks.
One could imagine Redbolt being
foolish, but never cowardly; one
could imagine Mr. Dewhurst being
sly nut never generous.
The interview was unusual; there
seemed to be something in the back
ground about which neither man
spoke. Mr., Dewhurst was clearly
master of the situation, and resolved
TO use his power; his managing clerk
looked self.reliant, but perfectly re-
spectful and polite.
The bali was opened by Mr.. Dew
hurst unfolding cantankerous com
plant from an unimportant customer
1t was the meres, trile, and quite un-
worthy of the occasion. Nevertheless,
Joe Redbolt was by no means sur.
prised at the tone adopted. For some
time past the smallest opportunities
had been seized for fault-fnding, and
he knew by instinct that the climax
had been reached.
How do you account for this blum
der?' said Mr. Dewhurst suspi-
ciously
His clerk gave a simple, straightfor-
ward explanation, which, to reason
able man, would have Deen sufficient.
But Mr. Dewhurst was not in rea-
sonable humor
at appears to me. then, that You
are not in any way to blame, Mr.. Red
bolt?' he said cynically.
81 think not"
! "Nou never make mistaken"
mot very often"
"Who is to blame, then?"
There was moments silence and
the two men looked into one anoshsr's
eyes.
"Iou are, sir" said Redbolt, re-
specially 81 acted under your in
structions."
This appeared to give the un-
worthy little tyrant his opportunity.
"You are more than half imperti-
nentl" he said roughly.
81 give you my word | didn't intend
20 be So" said Redbolt, with perfect
good temper
perhaps not, but I'm tired Of IL
You forget your proper position, and
have crossed my viii in several ways.
Mr. Redbolt colored rather pain
fully, and his principal continued
with a smile Of spiteful triumph:
"You understand what ! allude to?'
The clerk bowed slightly
Then | think you had better lool
about for another situation"
"Shall we calculate the month from
last Monday" inquired Joe Redbolt
IN perfectly even, matter-of-fact
voice
"Eh. yes,r said Mr. Dewhurst "But
! won't ask you to continue your worl
here"
| With that he pushed across the ia
BILE little pile Of coins, which bat
been counted out already, clearly
showing that he intended from thu
first TO make use Of the opportunity.
For the first time Joe Redbolt looked
angry. II was adding insult to in
jury TO send him away adrift at I
moments notice, as IL he had dis
graced himself
IL was the more outrageous becaus
he was distant connection OF IN,
Dewhursts by blood. The two younl
men had been for a short time at schoo
together They had entered the hrn
together, and Redbolt had worked hi
way up by sheer ability, under ok
Mr.. Dewhurst's eye, to responsible
position.
Naturally they knew the same peo
pie, and TO some extent visited IN
same houses, and IL was IN this wa.
that Dewhursts inherent jealousy ha'
rpened into positive rancor-for tha
J there was a member Of the fair Sc
at che bottom Of IL is almost obyiou,
, The innocent cause Of the trouble
, little dreaming Of the mischief sh
was creating, had thoroughly enjoys
the rivalry Of the two men. as ever
daughter Of Eve is bound to do, an
: she had not made 1t quite clear whie
Of them was TO be favored, which
J certainly a woman's privilege.
Apples Wanted!