The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20

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actual existence. He would let Mr..
HUFF know; the sum was large, no col
lateral, etc., etc, but he would give his
answer, say in a fortnight,
Meanwhile Tubb actually got busy.
lie wrote many letters to Albany, sent
for its newspapers and was pretty wei
posted about Mrs. Rogers when HUFF
summoned him to hear the answer
1t was not unfavorable. Tubb feigned
ennui while the money lender read off
the list of the widows big estate, but
every word was trumpet note Of
triumph forestalled. Huff estimated
the estate at something like $4,000
after the membranes had been al
lowed, mostly stocks, bonds and real
estate.
"We'll take chance on the scheme,
Mr.. Tubb," said the ShyloclS, "but, as
It's an unusual risk, you'll have to ex-
pect to pay a rather considerable in
terest. If you pay in six months three
thousand will cost you five hundred
dollars; say, at the rate Of thirty-three
and third per cent. year, but mind"
the broker was insisting now, mind
you, If you fail to pay It all in six
months you must renew the loan with
note signed by your wife and yourself
Jointly. If you do that Wen be glad
to renew indefinitely"
This proposition rufEled the calm
nerve Of Tubb, and he made a feeble
show of Indignation, but HUFF admit
ted airily that for his part he would
be just as well satisfied If the deal was
not made; it was most unusual very
hazardous at best and quite "out of our
line"
But" he continued, "I've gone 60
far as TO get the cash ready, the note
is filled out and If you want TO do bust
ness now. all right. If not" and he
picked up the slip Of paper which Tubb
could turn into $4,000 so readily aud
made a motion as to tear 1t, "if not,
I'll just tear this up and"
Tuob reached for a pen, tapped It
softly against his left glove and
signed. After listening YEARLY to a
lot OF instructions about "advising the
Office from week to week" and "cx-
cuse us IL we take the liberty Of pry-
Ing little into your lovemaklng,"
Tubb walked ont with sixty lfty.dollar
bills Resting against his mauve waist
coat In ten days be checked three
trunks for Albany and disappeared
from his hCunts like an Grant cava-
Her -Four months later Huff got q
telegram, Engagement made. We'd
ding private. All lovely but Clara"
It was signed "Tubb," but 1t was quite
unnecessary, for the banker had made
q few secret trips to Albany, and hav-
ing seen Clara doubted not that his
client would win.
1t lacked but a day OF the six months
when j. Llewellyn Tubb and bride ar
rived at the Hotel Detrop honeymoon
ers en- tour with enough baggage to
equip a comic opera troupe. The bell
boys allowed that Mrs. ]. Llewellyn
was "a sight," but her husband show.
cred money around until there was
quite a furry in the hotel, and Huff.
Banker Huff, who lowered in the corri.
doris like a coyote waiting for night.
sneered at the extravaganza Of the
client whom he logged. He cornered
Tubb In dark hallway, told him that
the note would be due in twenty four
Eours, and asked whether the Tubbs
wanted to pay up or renew"
"I'll renew, OF course" said Tubb
haughtlly, 'our finaA>ial affairs are not
yet arranged. III sign smother no"
"Yes, and remember she must sign,
too" HUFF was excited. Don't for
get that. Your wife must get on your
paper this time, 1t amt worth a d."
IAN right, all right; good day. I'm
very busy to-day" and Tubb strobe
majestically away.
At 10 O'Clock the next morning Huff
sent up his card to the Tubb suite. J.
Llewellyn summoned him, and in a
trice the banker was bowling before
Clara. Tubb was just rising from the
little secretaire with the new note In
his hand; HUFF bowed again and
grinned, scanning the renewal. It was
yet wet as to the signatures, but Tubb
reached for a blotter.
Il had one OF our own blanks made
out" said HUFF, taking out bis pocket
book.
"Oh, was afraid you wouldn't, Mr.
HUFF" said the client, taking the old
note when the banker had written
paid across 1t. 81 was afraid you'd
delay Us. We're just going out for
drive"
He tore the old note up, and bowed