Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-27

kN9J was in command.
when put up money l stay with
the game" he announced; and stay he
did, to the great benefit Of the work
and to the delight Of the Pilot, who was
wearing his life out trying to do sew
eral mems work. 1t was Bill that or
ganized the gangs for hauling stone for
the foundation and logs for the walls.
It was Bill that assigned the various
jobs to those volunteering service. To
Robbie Muir and two stalwart Glen
garry men from the Ottawa lumber re-
gion, who knew all about the broad
ak, he gave the hewing down Of the
logs that formed the walls. And when
they had done. Bill declared they were
better an a sawmill." 1t was Bill,
too, that did the financing, and his
passage with Williams, the storekeeper
from 1.-The other side" who dealt in
lumber and building material, was such
as established forever Bills reputation
in finance.
With the Pilots plans in his hands
he went to Williams, seizing time
when the store was full Of men after
their mail matter.
what do you think of them plans"
he asked innocently.
Williams was voluble with opinions
and criticism and suggestions, all Of
which were gratefully, even humbly,
received.
kind Of hard to figger out jest how
much lumber IL 60 into the shack"
said Bill. "Ye see. the logs makes a
difference"
To Williams the thing was simplicity
itself. and, after some figuring, he
handed Bill a complete statement Of
the amount of lumber of all kinds that
would be required.
"Now. what would that there come
top.
Williams named his figure, and then
Bill entered upon negotiations.
II amt no man to beat down prices.
No. sir; cay give man his flgger.
or course, this here amt my funeral;
besides. being a gospel shop, the price
materially would be different" To this
the boys all assented and Williams
looked uncomfortable.
I'm fact" and Bill adopted his public
tone, to HIS admiration and JOY, this
here's a public institooshun" this was
Williams own thunder), "condoocin' to
the good of the community" (Hi
slapped his thigh and squirted half
way across the store to signify his en-
tire approvaD, "and l cherish the opin-
ion" delighted chuckle from HD that
public men are interested in this con-
cern."
That's so! Right you are~ chorused
the boys gravely.
Williams agreed, but declared he had
thought Of all this in making his cal
culation. But, seeing 1t was church,
and the first church and their own
church, he would make cut, which
he did after more figuring. Bill grave
ly took the slip Of paper and put it
into his pocket without word. By the
end Of the week. having in the mean
time ridden into town and interviewed
the dealers there, Bill sauntered into
the store and took up his position re-
mote from Williams
you'll be wanting that sheeting,
won't you. next week, Bill" said Will
liams.
what sheetin' 8 that?'
"Why, for the church. Amt the
logs upT
"Yes, that's so. l was just goin' to
see the boys here about gettin' it
hauled" said Bill.
Hauled" said Williams, in amazed
Indignation. "Ain't you goin' to stick
to your deal?"
II generally make it my custom to
stick to my deals" said Bill. looking
straight at Williams.
"W'ell, what about your deal with
me last Monday night?" said Williams
angrily.
Let's see. Last Monday nightw
said Bill. apparently thinking back.
"Can't say as remember any pertick-
Ter deal. Any Of you fellers remem-
ber?"
No one could recall any deal.
"You don't remember getting any pa
per from me. | suppose:' said Will
liamS sarcaStically.
Paper! Why. / believe I've got that
there paper on to my person ut this
present moment said Bill, diving into
his pocket and drawing out Williams
estimate. He spent few moments in
careful scrutiny.
There amt no deal on to this as
can see," said Bill. gravely passing the
paper to the boys: who each scrutinized
it and passed it OH, with shake Of the
head or q remark as to the absence Of
any sign Of a deal. Williams changed
his tone. For his part, he was indif-
ferent in the matter.
Then Bill made him an offer.
"Of course l believe in supportin'
home grown industries, and If you can
touch my figger I'd be uncommonly
glad to give you the contract"
But Bills figure, which was quite so
per cent lower than Williams best Of
fer. was rejected as quite impossible.
Thought I'd make you the Offer"
said Bill carelessly, "seein' as you're
institootin' the trade and the boys
here III all be buildin' more or less, and
1 believe in standin' up for local trades
and manufactures" There were mods
Of approval on all sides. and Williams