The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-11-20
cinc today. Mr.. MorrisY' he asked

the ground perch and over b top OF
his two inch collar, but did not reply.
He had made a persistent effort to in
duce the young man to speak more re-
spectfully Of the head Of the firm. Be
sides, 1t was very bad taste to make
fun of the lack Of Northern Pacific in
that Office.
Murdock took the implied rebuke
philosophically and repeated the ques-
ton.
Look here, young man, If you don't
stop trying to be funny you'll have to
hunt another job! Your jests, sir, are
very ill timed! I am getting tired of
your airs"
His anger made his pen shake. and a
big blot dropped upon the immaculate
page. He gasped and dug at it with
an eraser, forgetful Of the very exist
ence Of the ''boy."
Murdoch stood for a moment in
thought. Then he threw his head back
and walked slowly into the holy of
holes, the private Office of the "boss."
The boss looked up when the young
man entered, then turned to his work
quickly. He did not know half his m
ployees. To him they were simply
parts Of the machinery Of which he
was the motive power. The young
man was out of place in his private
Office, but possibly some readjustment
Of the machinery warranted his ap-
pearance there for a moment.
"Mr. Cannon" began the young
a He felt a little timid, notwith-
standing his wealthy connections.
"What?' the %inancier shouted, star
tied at being addressed.
"You-you-I heard you were buying
Northern Pacific. 1 want to sell you
some" Murdoch spoke quickly, for
fear his own dignity might be hurt If
the inancier got a word in.
want to sell me some!" repeated
the boss in a dazed fashion, looking up
from a schedule which showed that he
still lacked $4,000 shares of control.
Twenty-Five thousand of that he could
not get. Fifty thousand he might get
if he knew just who had it. He glanced
at the athletic figure again.
-"You are one Of my employees, are
you notT"
Murdoch nodded. What bid?" he
said.
what! Northern Pacific! Where did
you get it? Explain yourself, young
man. Sit down." The financier turned
his powerful mind loose on the prob
lem of getting those shares. Then he
recognized the youth. 1t was old Muir
docks son. 1t flashed through his mind
that Murdoch senior had some Of the
certificates, although he had denied 1t
the day before.
what bid?' repeated Murdoch jun
Tor.
THE market price, of course. Know
it," The youth amused him-a chip OF
the old block evidently. There was a
twinkle of mirth in the big mans eye.
It would be a good story to tell the
boys father.
Murdoch shook his head. "Not
enough, sir"
"A half, then"
mot enough"
1.-TWO hundred for immediate deliv-
cry" The financier smiled. 1t was n
precious thing to be able4o smile dur
ing business hours. =
mot enough" the young man repeat
ed. He saw the smile. In his mind
was ticking loudly the little watch.
Now it had a diamond studded chain
attached. A pair of blooded horses,
drawing a dinky sulky, was coming
down the road, too-in his mind.
See here, boy. How much do you
want? How much have you got? And
where did you get it? The big mar
ceased smiling. Five points already
over the market price. 1t was nc smil-
ing matter.
1.-TWO hundred and fifty. Don't know.
Don't care to state" Murdoch said
calmly, with a shrewd look. The team
swept into full view.
Bought at $3.50, you blamed rascal.
Deliver it in three hours!" The finan-
cier reared as if-he was on the floor Of
the exchange. Murdoch trembled with
joy. The door opened violently. anG
the bookkeeper rushed in. He had
heard the word rascal" and waited
for nothing nor He grabbed Muir.
dock by the collar and yelled: Get oat
of here, you idiot! How dare you come
here? 1t was not my fault, MI.
Cannon"
The boss shouted something. The
bookkeeper heard it as in a dream.
He stared as he Saw the 'boy" and the
boss" exchange friendly grins, then
Murdoch turned to him and, straight
ening his collar. said, well let it pass,
MI. Norris"
A~tall westerner roamed the metrop-
oils for a week in company with a well
groomed young clubman. and they saw
New York. ~ f :