The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-14

fence Deity she turned the converse
ton from a discussion of Kimberley. and
after q time she gave a dainty little yarn,
and Arthur taking the hint arose to go.
Ethel accompanied him down the walk
TO the gate. II want YOU TO promise ms
something. Arthur" she said. placing her
hand on his arm as they passed into the
shadow of a little bush.
III promise you anything, Ethel" he
answered, covering her fingers gently.
What is it,
Don't buy a dollars worth of Con-
gresham stock until you see me to-mrr-
roNg. Call here at haf-past nine and
we viii so 10 the Stock Exchange togeth-
Il promise, Ethel. I will cali for you"
And when you do buy will you take
my advice?"
II will take your advice, dearest I will
take Your advice"
AND. elder Gladdlng coughed on the We
randall, and with q farewell pressure o.
her soft fingers Arthur Watson make
sweeping bow and trudged off to his ho-
tel in the moonlight.
There had been stock flurries OF the
Comstock before and the well-inforned
We're seldom surprised at a quick jump
in prices. Consolidated Virginia had soar
ed up TO eighteen hundred dollars a share
only a few weeks since. and Hale end
Norcross rushed skyward to the tune of
twelve hundred and sixty dollars in two
days. Therefore it was not unusual
for the Stock Exchange to get in mo-
ton.
Arthur and Ethel arrived in the spe-
tator's gallery a few moments before 10.
They took seats near the rail Ethel re-
turned: the salutation Of a thick set, rudy
faced man who scut;led across the floor
III the direction of the stand, where the
Honorable Bill Kimberley's properties
held sway.
THAT is Mr.. Plant. fathers broker
she said turning TO Arthur.
flaw you made UP your mind what
We are to do yet?" he replied. Il really
believe something ought to be done pref
ty soon If we are to set in on this
rise in Congressman stock. However. 1
have put nly-sctf in Your hands. Miss Ma
poleon of Finance, and III stand by your
decision.
Ethel laughed and looked off toward the
crowd of brokers gathering on the floor.
Il will know what to DO in FIVE minutes
after the beard opens" she said never
for an instant taking her eyes from the
animated thronS
The Hon. Bill Kimberley looued on the
floor among his fellows Presently he
saw Ethel. y faint movement of salu-
tation followed. The nod seemed to be
for both of them.
If we decide to buy. Arthur. how
sweet the pronoun sounded to Mr.. Ar
thur Watson-.'hom much do you care
to cover your stock for. ten or twenty
points,?
II am in your hands. Ethel Do your
worst-or our best, whichever you choose
l can afford twenty" He paused a mo
ment and pulled his lip. And that
about all I can afford he continued.
In the alphabetical order OF things Bee
tie stock opened at 90 is. Swift" the
man at the blackboard recorded Congress
aan. the next stock. at 81 81. ktns!
appeared to forget that Arthur watson
was beside her.
The movement had begun. and the ei''lfe
list. from Alta down to Washington PIE
ferred. opened at various figures. \
broker elhowed his way into the thfo,is
and made a motion with his hand he
noise OF voices pitched in high minor Key
Beetle stock in a moment after Jumped
to s1O0 No one in the gallery nor on
the floor. took more careful note or TINS
trend in Beetle stock than Ethel Giadd-