The San Francisco call., 1906-04-08

ed from your good looks-woTked in a con-
venient baseball player for the phenom-
email young financisr, ! dare say. You
don't seem any the worse for your expert
ence." said Jack, critically regarding his
guest, as he admitted him into the IA
miliar living-room Of his home.
NO appreciable disability to date. Wal
dron briefly replied. seemingly not i'm
bued with the enthusiasm Of his young
friend
THE street seems TO think the whole
affair a huge joke on Burrows and his
crowd. Mighty few are sorry that reef
has finally been taken in the old mans
sails Just TO think of the old fellow
walking ND to the captains Office and
writing his little check for big figures,
and settling like any Of the small
fry It's a new experience for him.
he will never forgive you, but
guess YOU can stand il. Lots Of peo-
pie know you-remember you as a
boy-knew your father Oh. you viii have
plenty Of friends. and they won't be long
in making their appearance. / guess that
was why you were willing to come down
here tonight--to get away from the crowd
young man. suddenly realizing that his
remarks We're not receiving the attention
he deemed them worthy.
Partially. and partially because wish
ed 10 see Mrs. Davidge. I have reason TO
believe that her affairs are more or less
involved in the general transaction.
understood last evening that she was
coming down today with the girls"
Yes, they will be here on the next
train. Did you notice that my little rail-
road developed considerable strength. or
didn't you think Of ii in the general ex-
citement?"
Il managed to keep it in sight. con-
sidering that it was a part OF the deal"
said. Waldron. smiling al the young mans
enthusiasm.
so that was what brought it so sud
denly 10 life?"
Yes. Consolidated Properties rescued
the railroad from bankruptcy, and owns
the controlling interest. From now on the
railroad viii share in the prosperity Of
the whole district.
Even at the present quotations my
mother has more tan sufficient to pay the
mortgage. and I suppose the stock will
continue TO increase in value. VIII it not?''
'->ot an unreasonable supposition."
And just to think Of that despised lit
tie railroad bobbing up like a jaek-in-the-
box Mr. Burrows probably wishes that
ne had held the stock little longer. BY
the way. mother has been formally noti-
fed that arrangements have been made
with Mr.. Chadeller TO assume the re
sponsibnity OF the mortgage. He has
agreed 10 carry il for year. and alto
gether Mr.. Burrows seemed TO consider
the matter very well disposed OF. AS he
never stood to lose any OF his own money.
he could afford 10 make a liberal discount
10 Mr.. Chadeller, and that shrewd gen
tleman sees prospective profits in the
rapidly increasing value of the property.
and is content 10 bide his time"
Your conclusions are fairly well based,
I should say, young man. But II you Will
pardon the change from a very interesting
10 a very commonplace subject-what
size collars do you wear"
Come upstairs. and ] will see what l
can do for you" laughed Jack, leading
the way.
Al Waldrons request the two had come
down 20 Jacks home. Jack preceding his
guest by an hour or more The day had
certainly been a most eventful one for
the young hnancier. and he might well
feel elated with his success. He had come
out OF the West stranger and alone:
he had boldly and fearlessly invaded the
stronghold OF the enemy: he had quietly
and deliberately laid his plans of cam
paign. and had fought sharp and de-
cisive engagement resulting in the utter
and complete rout OF his opponents He
not only had made himself and those i'm
mediately associated with him richer by
many thousands of dollars. but had placed
their property beyond the reach Of the
scheming and unscrupulous individuals
that had Freyed upon II for months. and
had taught them lesson they would not
soon forget. His name was on thousands
OF lips this night. for not alone in the great
city but FAR and wide the telegraph had
sped the news of the big corner and the
few CONSPICUOUS facts concerning the