Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-12

Yes" he replied; but I am moro afraid of banks, and for that reason, want to invest in something that will make me good paying business"
 At this juncture, 6 young man rapped at the door, and when admitted, began introducing wall bracket, in which to place newspapers, etc. He explained that he travelled with horse and buggy, and was taking orders, to be delivered h. side of 30 days, whereupon the insurance man asked him in which direction ne was going. The bracket man, pointing south, said: This way"
 How would you like company for short distance?' asked the insurance man. T am going south, but an tray cling on foot, and if agreeable to you should like to ride with you"
 Very we'll" said the bracket man. "only too glad of your company"
 After taking the farmers order for a bracket, he remarked that he was ready to go. The insurance man, turning 10 the farmer, inquired the amount of his bill. Being informed that there wereno charges, he politely invited the farmer to accompany him to the gatn.
 You may slip your valise under the seat" said the bracket man. This the insurance man did, and after cordial good-by to the farmer, and assuring nim of his prompt return within three or four days, he entered the buggy. But, in- stead of going south, the bracket man turned about and started directly north. Hold on!" cried the insurance agent. 'aThis isn't south; you are going nortn' and l must go south"
 Bringing his horse to stop, tho bracket man apologized profusely for his blunder, and declared that north was tho only direction he could go, as the terri tory south didn't belong to him. or course. there was nothing else for the in- surance agent to do, but get out, and, reaching under the buggy seat he brought forth his valise.
 By this time the farmers wife and all the children were at the gate, and all were interested and amused over the in- cident. The insurance agent once more bade them good-by, and started on on foot. Suddenly however, he turned about. and in hesitating way, scratched his head, then returning to the gate, where the whole family was still congre- gated. he said;
 See here, really don't like to be carrying this stuff around, and want you to take this valise, and lock it up un- til Ireturn. have money enough in my vest pocket to last me until get back"
 Only too glad of the opportunity, the farmer did as requested, when once again the insurance man bade them an. other good-by, and started of.
 The farmer, now absolutely sure of making the deal, immediately hitched up his best team and drove pell-mell to Au- rora. where he found the general agent in his room at the hotel, in business up to his ears. There were before him charts and letters galore, from all sections oi the country, some wanting one county some another, and all in desperate straits for more, or less territory. un. f1der much excitement, the farmer ex' plained that he wanted 20 counties a' once, and produced a slip of paper with the names of those desired.
 Have you the cash to pay for themr asked the general agent.
 | q can get 1t within 20 minutes" gasped the farmer.
 "Well," replied the general agent, "l hate to do it, because am certain It VII spoil the other deal; but go ahead, gel your money right away, and will make out your papers, and have them ready on your return"
 The money was forthcoming, and the deed duly executed and witnessed, and the farmer hastened home to await the return of the insurance agent. Attne ex' piration of four days there was anxiety depicted on the face of the farmer, and an q told you SO" look on the faceof the wife. Another day. and both were walk ing the floor Two days more and ar excited visit was made upon my farmer relatives. when the entire transaction was fully narrated and discussed.
 The farmer knew that he had the cash and possibly hundreds of dollars, if no' thousands more than was due him, there in the house. locked up In that valise, bu the question was. why should the mar stay away. and if he didn't return. wha would be the proper and legal procedure to take.
 | Two days before my arrival. the farm CT again visited Aurora, to find that ni general agent had flown. He consulted a lawyer. who advised him to immediate iIv return home. call in two or thre' neiahbors. as witnesses, and break opel the yalise.
 His advice was followed, and whei opeued. the valise was found to be hlle' with three or four old shirts. in whiel were wrapped two or three bricks. Tn balance of the space was stuffed with e1 celsior.
 reader will readily understand th state of mind my dear farmer relative were In. to receive and entertain ne, patent-right vender.
 After a short visit with them. starte' out with my patent. and few week later arrived at Bloomington, where took quarters at hotel
 While showing the invention vasrsT resenting. q young man entered int conversation with me, and sxplaine' that he was csnvassing for book, an he then vent on to tell me of a brothe of his. who was out with gang Of pai