Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-03-28
Gas THE WHEELS TURN A MOUTH ORGAN

In the middle of the room. "Now.
then, no more skulking and lodging.
You owe me $40 borrowed money, and
want it right off the reel"
My dear Mr.. Shine" said the major
as he took last puff at his stub. syou
formerly had an office next door. We
became acquainted. You learned that
was temporarily embarrassed, and,
sizing me up as an honest, ambitious
man. who would ultimately overcome
his bad luck. you kindly forced a $40
bill upon me one day."
II deny It'll" shouted Mr.. Shine.
"Why, hang it, you were annoying me
every day for a month before let you
have the money, and you told me a
thousand lies to get it,"
when you so kindly forced that
money upon me-" continued the major
as he smiled and walked. II said to
myself that some day l would repay
you thousandfold. 1t was your trust,
your confidence. in me that touched
me. was almost unknown to YOU.
For all you knew might be dead
beat. You had only your judgment
to go on, but your judgment was right.
This very morning should have tcle-
graphed you to call in"
"Oh. you are going to pay, eh?'
Major Crofoot always pays his
debts, sir, and in some cases he re.
turns 500 for 81. 1t will be so in this
case. l could have paid you back long
ago. but was waiting to make it
memorable occasion for YOU The time
has arrived. My dear fellow, let us
shake hands,"
What for? You owe me $40. You
say you are going to pay it. l don't
see the object Of shaking hands,"
Eyes, you truly cast your bread upon
the waters" said the major as he pac-
ed the width of the room and looked
into vacancy land am pleased that
your returns will be SO great Do you
know love man who trusts to my
honor and integrity? Let n man show
his confidence in me, and would sell
my shirt for him. Yes. you kindly
forced $40 upon me, and"-
"@And now you kindly force it back
again." interrupted Mr.. Shine. Its
no use lodging. old man. Pm here for
my money and am going to have it,"
MY dear fellow. you are one of the
few who trusted to my integrity when
l was down on my luck, and there
fore pass over your hard words now.
You haven't heard Of the Great Amer
lean Combination Baby Carriage COM
pany, have you3"
mo, SIR"
Because 1t Is Just being incorporated
and we are taking the greatest care
not to let anything get out until we are
ready. My own creation, sir, and the
biggest thing of the decade. II we
don't make million dollars out of it
the first year. shall be more than sur
prised. wouldn't take half million
in cash for my chances"
That's all blamed nonsense" shout
ed Mr.. Shine as he began to bristle up.
II know you, you old soft soaper! You
want to dodge that $40, but I'll have it
before leavew
my own inventive idea, as l told
you, and 1t will astonish the world.
The baby carriage can be changed into
cradle, hammock or n sled by NOV
ing lever. Good for summer or Win
ter. you see. Is provided with sta
tionary milk bottle, a whistle and
rattlebox. Has an ice chest and
soothing strip department. AS the
wheels turn a mouth organ plays. Pro-
vided with q patent brake, rubber tires
and mothproof cover; also has re-
yolying fans to keep the flies away.
After the baby gets out of long dresses
he can use the carriage as a tricycle..
That's the invention, Mr.. Shine. Or
ganized on a capital of $4,000. and
shares to be sold at par. There's more
than millions In II"
81 don't care rap II there is. What
want is my $40, and I'll give you
just five minutes to shell out"
II was going to offer you the secre-
taryship." softly observed the major,
'but the salary will be only ten thou.
sand year. What shall offer you