Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-04-07


his present employer. They were foi
a purpose. as all Of John Nasons bust
ness questions were, and az their con.
clusion he said:
II am glad to have met you, Mr..
Page. My son has spoken In the highest
terms OF you, n nd. what has interested
me more. Mr.. Frye has also. He does
not usually bestow much praise on any
one, but ia more apt to sneer After
you ore little better acqusint win
legal proceedings here. come and sea
me. I may be able to do something for
you. You might" addressing Frank,
as II to end the interview, show Mr..
Page over the store now; it may in.
terest him"
After an hour spent walking through
the vast human hive, where over 900
clerks and salesgirls were employed.
the two friends returned to their club
for lunch.
"Well. what do you think of the old
GENT" asked Frank Ms he sat down.
II like him." was the answer. He
talks TO the purpose. though. and
fancy his rapid fire questions were for
an object
"You may be sure they were rs-
piled Frank. land. what is more. I saw
by his expression that you had made
good impression. DO you know what
did the other day? l told him all
about our escapade with the two
chorus girls and repeated all could
recall of the sermon you preached
about it,
Albert looked satonished.
II am sorry you did that" no said.
HE must have thought me very weak
not 70 have refused in the first place.
DO you make a practice OF confessing
all your larks to your father?'
"Oh. / don't conceal much" answer
ed Frank laughingly. HE and are
the best of friends, and he Is so good
10 me l haven't the heart TO deceive
him. had an object in telling him of
our racket. however, And then, after
n pause: II wish you were to be at
ing TO take the Gypsy round to Bev-
erly to her winter quarters md Id like
your company"
well, I can 60 if I've a mind to-"
answered Albert. Frye said | might
take n day off if wished"
Frank looked astonished. "Isn't he
in danger of heart faiure?" he said.
The old buzzsrd must be getting stuck
on you, I should say"
When the two had boarded the yacht
and while the engineer was getting UP
steam Frank showed his guest over
that craft.
Il am surprised at the size OF your
boat said Albert. why. she is large
enough for an ocean voyage
I'VE may take che In her some day"
replied Frank. Il believe she cost
over 10000, but dad bought her for
less than half that at an tssgnee's
sale
When seam was up they took a run
out around Minot's light and across to
Cape Ann, snd as the day was a de-
lightful one Albert enjoyed it i'm
mensely.
At Beverly they vent ashore and,
leaving the crew 10 moor the yacht in
the stream between the -wo bridges.
-ciurned 20 Boston.
II was almost Thanks giving time ere
Albert saw MIR Mason again, and then
one day Frank said to him; Il want
you to call on dad tomorrow He
wants 10 see you"
The next day Albert tool, the ceya.
tor to tho fourth floor, where Nr. M.
sons private office was. and with best
ing heart entered. His greeting was
more cordial than before. and Mr.. Ma
son. who. il may be observed. was a
man that went about business as n
woodcutter chops tree, said.
Are you Under contract or obliga.
!, ton to remain with Mr.. Frye any
specified time, Mr.. Page
J Nothing more than to give him a
reasonable notice that | wish 10 quit"
replied Albert Il am paid so much a
! month for the present as be put 1t
! when went there. and l certainly
! shall leave him as soon as l See any
; chance of bettering myself"
: THAT being the case, | see no reason
Why you cannot entertain she proposi.
, tion have decided TO make you" said
ne merchant. which is that you sever
your relations with Mr.. Frye between
now md the first of the year. aud then
take bold and see what you can do in
looking after my legal matters The
J fact Is. Mr.. Page, as | intimatad to you
a short time ago. am not entirely sat.
sized With Mr.. Frye. Jnst why need
not be considered now. The only point
is, do You feel yourself capable If act.
ing as my attorney and assuming
charge of any law business that may
arise
: well, 80 far as my knowledge Of the
. law goes replied Albert, Il passed a
good exam nation when | WAS admit.
ted to the bar. l had some proctice in
Sandgate. and since I've been with
: Frye I've learned a good deal of tina
usual procedure here, | think can do
all that is necessary"
"My needs in a legal line are not
complicated continued Nj, Naaon: Ii
Is mostly looking up deeds and making
transfers, seeing that titles are clear,
etc You will have TO watch the Gus
tom officers, and there are more or less
collections to be made. Occasionally I
have TO resort TO the courts, but try to
avoid them AS much as possible"
81 think | could attend TO all such