The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-03-09

BRANSFIELD WAS INTRODUCED TO COLO
MEL AUSTIN MILLER.
or frillS that are mere nuisances: You'll
be far better contented in a quiet place
like this ut fifty Il month"
FIFTY" said Bransfeld Very mod
crate, of course. Yet
'I'll tell you what" cried Allen
Come around to the club and dine
with me. and We'll talk it all over"
Pm not in dress, pleaded Brans-
field. Il haven't been going out much.
All my evening clothes are packed
away
'Confound the clothes. Or see here.
Fellows from one college, and all that,
you understand, we're built as near
alike as my two thumbs. l can fit you
out from collar to shoes. Your hats
all right. It'll save lot of time"
During the brief walk to the club,
however, he recovered his self COM
mand, and he resolved to give Allen
complete statement of the situation
while they We're dining, but just as he
began this painful recital two men
paused beside the table, and Allen in
trOduced his guest. with the result that
the four ate together with great good
fellowship. Bransfeld could not sum-
mon up courage to proceed vita his
story i'll the presence of so numerous
an audience and afterWard when they
had adjourned to the billiard room the
situation was no better
In the course of the game which fol
lowed Bransield noticed that Allen eX-
hibitod Il certain uneasineSS and that
he frequently glanced toward the door.
The entrance Of tall ford man of
fifty years relieved the tension; obvi-
ously it was he for whom Allen had
been waiting.
Between shots Branstield was intro
duccd to Colonel Austin Miller, and in
the next interval Colonel Miller said:
MI Allen tells me that You were
with the Farrell company
Yes" said Bransficld; yes
Before he could say more it was his
turn to play. He ran half dozen and
marked them up.
"Our young friend informs me that
you are about to make another connec-
ton said Colonel Miller
\ cold sweat broke out on Brans-
fields back. He perceived that Allen
had recommended him to Colonel Mil
Ter and that he ought to say or do
something to help the good work along.
What, oh, what?
4 misc IlI- his him
but his own nerves were in such bad
shape that he shot wide
"F'rom what Mr. Allen tells me- said
Colonel Miller, Il think it might be
worth while for You and me to have a
talk before you make decision"
''The fact is Bransfield began. and
just then the other fellow miscued.
The fact is" said Allen, but Brans-
field did not wait to hear what it was.
When he finished his inning "r'ritl
Miller handed him a card
IF those other people are i, 2;siug
you for an answer" said he, 'pc-hlps
you'd better see me tomorrow fore
noon-the Miller-KirkwaIl company"
"Thank you" said Bransfield This
is really kind. You see, =
your shotr' interposed Allen in his
laundering bass.
Bransteld studied the position, trying
to steady his nerves meanwhile Then
he missed by Il long inch. When he
turned Colonel Miller had disappeared.
Il sent him away said Allen. II
was afraid you might thank him again.
Why the deuce should you thank him?
He's been having Il COMPOUNDED hard
time to find good man, as l happen to
knew Now he's found one and the
tickets for the ice cream soda are on
him. They're not on you, and don't you
forget that tomorrow morning. | told
him what the Farrell company paid
you, and it didn't frighten him a bit"
GLOW the deuce did you know what
they paid me-" demanded Bransield.
Il imagined it, by jingo" exclaimed
Allen. a hundred week and com
missions. Is that enoughf"
Saints Of paradise"
Now, viii YOU take those rOoms?"
81 may not land him" Bransfield he.
gan.
Land him? I've landed him. Now
let's so home and break the good news
to Jack"