The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1901-01-31

Two days later three gentlemen, two
middle eyed, one very young, stroll0d into
the offices OF Holt d Wynne Mr.. Holt
knew Colonel Irving, the most elderly OF
the three. very we'll, for be vas . business
man Of much prominence. The other
two were strangers. Colonel living did
not introd uce them. except by remsrkipg
to buy oranges, be bad brought them TO
Mr.. Holt. He would answer for their bus
iness standing,
What lie the market price per box asked
one Of them. as Mr.. Holt led them 10
some sample boxes.
The usual rate is from three to FIVE dol
lars, said Mr. Holt. That Is, for average
fruit. The faer grades are higher, OF
course.
We want the best you have, said the
younger stranger. MIR. Holt considered
mentally that from bis manner and bis ev
ideBt youth, this buyer was likely to be
ready customer. and moi one to stick At
prices.
We have . consignment. OF extra fine
oranges from Florida. bat we hold them
pretty high, he said, smoothly. Y,u see,
and first rate frnit is getting scarcer every
day. We ask eight dollars per box Tor
these. bat we consider them worth it.
He laid bis hand upon box as be
spoke. On ito side stood out 10 bold let
ters. Curtis Everett" and the younger
man gave q distinct start, which, however,
escaped Mr.. Hollis notice. The merchant
opened the lid and took ont Q paper
wrapped orange.
You see how finely these are packed. be
said, turning to Colonel Irving. Each
one perfect never have handled . better
lot OF fruit The consignee, Mr.. Everett,
Is young loan, bat he md rstsnds fruit
growing and fruit packing thoroughly,
and his name is 9 guarantee that the
oranges are first GLASS;
Humpb here put in the elder stranger.
None OF them bruised, ehf
Bruised said Mr.. Holt in an Injured
lone. How conld they be. With such
packing as thst2 Ne, sir; We can gusrsn
lee that every one OF the two hnodred and
,eventeen boxes is 10 A No. condition,
md the iruit frs. class 10 every respect.
Two hundred aud seventeen lis that
III? asked the young visitor. l should {
,sve been 8 sd to have tbres hundred.
Well, we can fill the res, Of your order /
With very fair fruit at six or seven dollsrs,
aid the com mission merchsnt, bat we /
lsve no more like these 10 stock ut pres 9
mt. They are really an unususl lot. and /
heap at the price. q
| think 30. sail the young man. decis c
vely. will take the two hundred aud d
eventeeu. ard | will pay halt down now. O
o bind tue bargain, II you will givs ms
eceip. /
Mr.. Holt rubbed bis bsnds with pleas
ire. b
just step 10 here With me. into orr pri q
ate Office. be ssii. snd / will take yonr
beck and give You q receipt. Mr.. - be 4
sused, inquiripsly.
Everett replied the young m D. with 9
rest distinctnees. Cnr,is Everett.
Mr.. HoIis ~ dropped. beg pardon. Il
e ssd. closing the door oI The private 4
flee sharply. sc soou ss theY we're well
,.ide, bn, what did understsnd you
Costis Everett. repeated his customer
\ Florids. Ms. Hit. A young msn. 10
ou kiodly remsrsel. bat one Who uudsr a
snds fruit crossing aud iruit packing. L
niii today, however. be did Dot tborongh &
under,tani fruit selling, perhaps p
Hum -sh --ye,l fensrked Dir. Holt, 10 g
tone Of caoksd enbsrr.ssmtnt Well, ir
II. Everett. here be cleared bis throat, y
ID faced ,Jssrd Carts for tbs hrst tim. e
sihsps ny psrtuer. Mf. Wyone. sud | N
"a better cone road 40 see You 10 b
Isbt sboai ,hi, y
Pethsps yea bad. ssid Cattis an Of
syins 81 the Lone Of my Mr. Roberts. .
No Ms5isso Avepae al
TIE con unissicr perebsft pat ss good . ~
zee uIo1 tie matter ~ possible vten b.
Q SEQ. back Sts CARTS 10 Colonel 10
Wing and hr. Roberts. sIthoush be T
niled rather sictly smile ss be bsae the ID
Tree sood By. th