The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-15
PAUL TRAVERS'
ADVENTURES
BY Samuel 7ravers Covsr Copyright 1891 BY
CHAPTER T.
Copyright 1901, by Lothrop
Publishing Co.
What the Editor Promised.

hgre known to the Chicago newspaper world where his
renchant pen had long for him the recognition
that his talents deserved.
:. He sat in his cozy den the fifth floor of the
Mercury building and with his s>ve chair half wheeed
from his desk turned towart lad of 16, who straw
hat in hand, had just entered the response
the invitation that followed modest tap on the door,
In the brght-eyed alert figure of the Youth who ad
vanced toward him, Mr. Wilder recognized the of
old college friend whose impractical business notions
despite his cultured mind, had proved bar to his
financial success in bustng matterof-fact Chicago.
During the occasional visits paid to his former college
ehum, Mr.. Wilder had learned to admire the younger
Paul Travers and the cordial greeting he accorded Paul
put the latter at Immediately. After nquiring if
his parents WELL and receiving affirmative reply
Mr. Wilder OWNED the youth had to him for
specific purpose and not for friendly call,
80, pointing to chair in pleasant tone he asked
''Well, Paul, what's your minds What can do for
you?'
Pauls eyes traced the pattern on the carpet for
friend the lad nodesty reped IT, like 1 this sAia Mr.
Wilder: I finished my studies at the high school
month"; knowing that father can't afford to pay my
expenses at college, anxious to relieve him Of my
support at home for the dear old pater with his
slender income has had hard struggle to provide for
mother and the girls and to keep at school long
His department chief in the railroad office has offered
me cerkship, but it isn't at all to my taste; in fact,
Mr. Wilder,' continued Paul, hesitatngy, ~ want to
DO newspaper work and have come up to see if
give any encouragement
Paul blushed he finished his speech, realizing that
his ambition might appear extravagant to the Of
npened experience whom he addressed. Stin he in
wardly reflected, MI: Wilder had have begin
ning and perhaps he might remember this fact.
The editor pulled thoughtfuy at his mustache before
replying. Then he said: IT don't know any better
crude material in the city my boy for future good
newspaper than yourself But you sure you have
fully considered what you wish7 Remember, reporters
life is not all The pay is small the snubs are
many, and there is such thing as riches or fame
awaiting him who does his work thoroly and con-
scentiously, as am would be the with you.
Better aim for the presdents chair in that railroad
Pany it will bring you more glory and fuller purse
than the editorial management of the biggest newspaper
in Chicago -.-- -~r.- n,..
Paul smiled but shook his head. sI know that money
is mighty good thing to have, but assure you,
WASH cut out for rich you know it ism It in
blood,' he added with pleasant laugh. II honestly
believe fit myself for the newspaper profession and
hope to attain moderate in its ranks AS for
the snubs, I ready to take my share, but should
think if fellow behaved himself he might expect decent
treatment in return.'' @.'' .~..
$50 he might, he mght,' returned the editor
heartily ''and it's nearly 50 bad now as when I
was a youngster Well I find you are determined to
break in US, will do all help you along.
Let see, Paul, how old you9'
''I shall be II in August sir.'
'Pretty young yet to start in, my hate to
of the outside world After fairly in harness it
hard to get away, and one draws to manhood and
has happened. My advice is around bit before
plungng into the stern realities Of fe It would be
Of even far more value than college training
81 feel that you right Mr.. Wilder; indeed,
have often wished that could be in the position of
wealthy young Engishpen who sent abroad to make
the grand after finishing their studies home but
of course that sort of trip is out Of the question.
Bayard Taylor took; but do you know, Mr. Wilder,O
continued Paul. in his chatty, confidential way sI have
had serious thoughts at times Of starting
thing of the world regardless Of prospects.
actually believe could leave Chicago with just few
dollars in my pocket and circle clear the globe
only had the nerve to make the start. Do you think
I could succeedf" '- ... .~ '@=@ - .-.- =
The editor laughed grimly. ct believe if anyone
ing than I should to essay at my age With your
activity and pluck, however, guess you would pull thru
all right tho not advising its attempt mind. Just
what have told you and come back to see
me next week Meantime II ask the city editor to bear
your application IN mind. " -: ~
Paul had the good that the interview was
at end so, picking up his hat he thanked ME- Wilder
warmly for his interest and with CHEEKY good after
noon withdrew. r.. I. go
.:Father, want to walk down town with y" said
Paul next morning at the breakfast table
ttAn right, my SON; I shall be delighted Have you
concluded to take that eexkship after snfe'
emo, sir; but want to have talk with YOU Then