The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-12

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 oh. 1t was very good scheme" said Dow1ing.
 But the calculations were wrong Somehow" suggested Jack. You know what I said. sir. That hoped yon hadn't bitten of more than you could chew. 7. as& s .ft was a line scheme" said Dowi- ing deprecatingly. And I car, answer for the calculations. They have proved themselves correct. too. The land we have disposed of has exactly realized my estimate per acre. No--the set backs are all outside the calculations things no man could have calculated for. 7 x And Bowling. as if put on his per- ! sonal defence. made out list of un- foreseen events.
 bowling had counted on the rents of Hill Rise. These would have paid all interest on borrowed money. and brought some equivalent to Crunden l for loss of income from his own money buried deep in the ground. Now. as MT. Vincent knew. there were only three tenants left in Hill Rise--the Miss vig- l ors, who ciung to the vicinity of St. Barnabas' Church; pr. Blake. who was having house built for him by the London and Suburban: and Mrs. Ridg- worth. who had become bed-ridden and II ling only half the old rental No man coNld have foretold the Hill Rise ex- I odtia, s If the tenants had remained, one could have washed one hand with the other.
 Yes said Jack, land now you have got both your hands dirty together. :"
 For the moment. But all will come right in the end. |. :. Another event I no one could have calculated for was the sale of Hill House. Naturally the development of those ten acres--really | better situated, than our land-has thrown us back"
 "Yes. That's it." said Jack gravely That was your weak sp9t- It seeans l to me that has just knocked the bot l tom out of your scheme" The scheme was right enough" said Bowling doggedly. "I'll answer for that. The delay is. annoying. but it."
 Then once again the telephone bell rang.
 Lords sake,'". said Crunden. as Jack jumped up and rushed across tos his table. Don't say it's them changed their mind and trying to back out" Tt Is for you. Mir. Bowling" said Jack. after listening to the message. Somebody, who requires you--requires you rather badly" Then. when Dowl- ing had taken his place at the instru- ment. he whispered to Crunden: Its his wife,
 Are you there?" asked Bowling in Ia low and very gentle voice. 'Is that you, my dear? .. Yes, my dear. a business consultation. ... I have been somewhat hard pushed all day. If you'll excuse me. Pll not return to sup per. shall get all I-want here"
 If he isn't careful" whispered Jack, "hell get all he wants there;" and Crunden's face relaxed into broad grin.
 "Oh. very we'll. my dear,"-Dowling was saying-"it shall be as you wish," and he rang of.
 With many apologies to MT. and Miss Crunden for breaking an engagement, MT, Bowling presently explained that he could not, after all stay to supper at Kings Cottage; and he soon bade his adieux.
 Jack, in lieu of Bowling, supped at Kings Cottage. He cheered Crunden more effectually than Bowling could have done. They talked for a long time on business matters and Jack listened with grave interest. and when, he asked a question. it was always businesslike and intelligent. Having been admitted into the mysteries of finance. he was quick to grasp the re- ciprocal bearing of hitherto isolated facts.
 At supper Crunden was quite cheer full. The sale of the house had done him good; the confidential talk had done him good-everything. as Dowl- ing promised, would come right in the end He chuckled at the recollection of Dowling's telephonic summons.
 ''I couldn't help but smile" he said. 'But if he'd caught me at it, he'd have fairly jumped down my throat. That's a thing I always admire in Mir. Dowl- ing. He's always loyal to Mrs. D. z1I Ae .lr< 4Nlrr r.A her: although, as the saying is, she is a terror-Mrs- D."
 After supper Lizzie brought the to- bacco jar and both gentlemen lit0their pipes.
 Sure you don't mind, Miss Lizzie?"' asked Jack politely: and then he puffed in silence until Mrs. Price and the maid had left the room. +h
 Sir. he said, blowing some ashes from his pipe, If you have no objec- tion-I would like to withdraw my mo- tice. I don't want to go. You see. I didn't understand-I had no ideal shouldn't like to go now"
 You are very welcome to stay" said Crunden, puff1ng noisily at his pipe. If you care to. sir"
 Thank you, sir. You see, I should be miserable if went now. Wherever I was, I should think of it. A rat that had left the ship. Not that the ships slnking-certainly not. But I should feel like that"
 'Then stay with us. sir"
 Father" said Lizzie, this won't be fair to MT. Vincent. Please tell my father about the letter from Messrs. I must"
 Miss Lizzie, this means you don't want me to stay"
 Tt isn't fair to let you \stay," said Lizzie. Father, MT Vincent had a letter from Messrs. Griggs-"
 "Oh. that was nothing, sir-Griggs said they'd take me on;" and he pulled the letter from his pocket. "I haven't answered Griggs yet" and he threw the letter into the fire. There, Miss Lizzie, that's my answer to Griggs.
 But Lizzie again protested.
 Father, it won't be fair. They of- fered MT Vincent four pounds week to begin with. and then"
 Miss Lizzie" said Jack. you want me to go This means you are anxious to be rid of me"
 No, sir said Crunden. answering for his daughter. tits not that. SIt's only Lizzie wishes me to treat you fair-and not act, selfish. Griggs, they offered you four pounds Well. I'll .be as good as Griggs. I'll give you the four pounds yes-and think you worth it {"
 NO, not a penny more than my old screw. Less If you iike--Iy have. no debts now. I could do on quid-4tin the lane turns-till we're all out Of the wood-you know"
 That's very handsome of you sir.
 Father, it's not fair to-"