The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-10-05

& 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.
"EhF' cried the astonished old man.
You don't seem TO know that there
is a corner forming in dyestuffs." said
Spencer. with a slight smile. wait
minute, and l will telephone for the
latest quotations"
He arose as he spoke and stepped into
the outer office and entered the tele-
phone box.
1t is just as l supposed" he said as
he rejOined the old man. "Cochineal
jumped "a per cent at the opening of
the market this morning"
The old man turned and went back to
his desk without a word. A moment
later he looked in again.
That means 81. 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. radiant vision ap-
peared in the doorway. 1t was Emily.
wei. papay' she cried. rs she
stepped forward
The old mans lips tightened. Il
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. 1t
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 a 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 a new
dollar Saved me $2.735 this very
morning. Hadn't been at work TWEEN
" minutes Wait a little, and III in.
troduce him"
let me have a look ut him." cried
Emily. and she darted to the door.
Good morning" she said to Spen
Ger.
Good morning" answered that smil
ing youth. with an eloquent grimace
Emily turned to her astonished pa
rent
Hell do" she said Come out here
sir and they came forward hand in
hand.
BLESS my soulr' cried the paralyzeC
father.
you are quite right, papa" sait
Emily. He Is just the man for me
In fact. I've thought SO for some time
and yet l don't believe you really know
who he is You are getting reckless
daddy. Tell him who you are, Spen
cerg'
The young man gravely Strengthened
his face.
Il am Spencer Grant. of Spencer
Grant x Co. importers of dyestuh,
and druggists supplies, and entirely
at Mr. Richard Quarles' service"
Spencer Graut < Cor gasped tn,
old man, as look of horror came owe
his face. Then who was the other Eel
low"
I'm afraid" said Spencer gently
that it was the highly-recommend
son of your old friend
Awful" groaned the old man. 3"
was right when l said fathers Will
one child are asses. How can l ex
plain?"
suppose you leave the explanation
to your new secretary" said Emily.
LET me suggest said Spencer. will
happy smile. that you leave it Il
the junior member of the new firm o.
Quarles x Grant"
And then the grim old man chuckled
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