Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-03

cry ounce of brain and energy he had to meet the business crisis which he faced, He stopped Whistling and drowned. What was he doing-a man of his age and experience. and In his predicament spending valuable hours walking about the street with a schoolgirl? And what business had he to be giving time and thought to any thing else but his tangled affairs. He set forth decisively to apply himself to the great problem confronting him.
 After all his brain seemed clearer and his heart certainly beat stronger for the incident. And the girl--ah, wasn't she beauty. He thrilled again, at thought of her black eyes. She had said tonight at St. Marks. Yes. he would be there. He wondered bit about his clothes. He had not inspect ed his wardrobe for some months, having had no time for social diver sions. So his mind bounded back from the business problem and re- mained glued to the olive, oval face and the ruby lips and the flashing orbs of Hattie Menard.
 Presently he found himself in his room arraying himself. and later walked into the carnival at St. Marks. He knew many people there, but had eyes only for one. He saw her pres- ently, costumed as gypsy. in the fortune-telle booth. Straightway he went there and greeted her as an old friend Of course he had his palm hn nf hn1 lifffa hnnA drove him into ecstacies he had never known, He sought to prolong the con- versation and invited her to the ice cream booth
 You must remember sir" she said, with downcast eyes, "that we have never been formally introduced.
 "oh, that's 1t, is it?" he replied and gtraightway sought her uncle. Hiram Stone, whom he knew slightly, Adroit management brought the two back to the vicinity of the fortuneteller's. Hat tie greeted her uncle and he introduced her perfunctorially to Dennison. add- ing:
 Niece of mine I'm putting through the schools Harrum-s -scarrum sort of a girl, but I've got to do it on account of Rachel. What were you saying about N. P?
 But N. F, was not in Dennison's mind and he shook Stone abruptly,
 Later he asked Hattie if he might call, and received permission, of which he availed himself on the following evening, much to Stones bewilder- ment On the following afternoon he met her with buggy as she left school and took her riding. Saturday he took her to the golf links and Sun day afternoon for long ride. By this time he was making the most ardent love to her. He spent only enough time at his office to read the mari and give a few directions. On that Sun day ride he threw discretion to the winds and begged her to become his wife. After some teasing, she accept as Uncle Hiram might interpose ob- jections and delay matters, to slip quietly away Monday morning and be married in a neighboring town, After a honeymoon of two days they re- turned and occupied apartments at Dennison's hotel and he went hriskly to his office to meet his banker, his creditors and his packers. He did not drag his feet. as he did when he walked out discouraged and forlorn the week before. He walked briskly and confidently and 1t was noticeable that his eyes sparkled and the crows feet were gone.
 Well, guess you've raised the money. Dennison," said the banker, smiling.
 Mot at aH.'' replied Denniscn, seating himself confidently. The fact is I haven't tried. In fact I haven't had time. I've been too busy getting married.
 "Marriedl" exclaimed the party in unison.
 "Oh. yes." replied DenRson. "And congratulate me, gentlemen. have found the sweetest girl in the world. You see was fool enough to think that credit and business and work and success was all there is to life. I've learned differently. There's something else and I've foundsit."
 But about the business?' gasped the banker
 Well, I've been thinking about that a bit coming down this morning. It looks to me just this way Here is the business. You know the condition. We're making money and If you win leave me alone I'll pull out and there'll be profits galore in few months. If you force me now, I'll have to let it go to smash and we'll all lose together. It's up to you. I'll do the best can and no man will lose cent through me. But I have got through worrying about it. have learned that there's another side to life and I like that side. I'd rather be clerk on salary and know that side than the president and owner of your blamed old bank and not know it. am in your hands, gentlemen"
 Of course there was but one thing to do, and Dennison pulled the busi- ness through all right and they all made money
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