The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-12-27

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the door. It might be q creditor and #
might be some one Of whom he could
borrow so cents. He took his chances
and babe the knocker come I'm.
1t was Uncle Reuben from the coun-
try. There were burdocks on his trou-
sers, corn silk OF his shoulders and this
tleGOWn in his hair. and his smile was
as broad and innocent as a sunf1ower.
1t just carried one back to mothers
ha;,jacks and maple molasses to look
at him.
"Say, I'm looking for a f~eller," he
announced as he stood in the door.
20 you want the corn doctor or the
dentist?' quericd Major Crofoot,
"Nope; I'm looking for q Teller named
CrofoOt-a Teller who speculates and
makes a barl Of money every week.
They say he had an Office in this
building, and l want to see him. Zeke
Stebbins was telling about him at our
postofice the other night"
II am the man. said the major as he
rose up and placed a chair for his call
er. "Sit right down. You have come
to the right place"
"Thanky. SO you make lots of mon.
ey for other folks"
Yes; l divide up a few millions oc-
c~asionally."
"Yon do, Ell? WAL, by gaul, you are
the critter I'm looking for. I've been
trying copper n silver mines and
wheat and stocks and haven't made a
red cent. | want to hit a sure thing
this time"
The majors heart thumped like an
, engine. Here was Innocence and sim.
plicity and confidence. He hadn't had
to hunt it up, but it had walked di-
rectiy into his arms. He saw any
where's from $40 to $50 In 1t, and he
pinched himself to see IL he was
awake.
Just sold five cows and three hogs
for this" continued Uncle Reuben as
he took out his wallet and exhibited a
check for 500. I can spare it for a
good investment, but it's got to be a
sure thing. Zeke said you didn't deal
in anything else"
Your friend was correct. 1 specu-
late 10 make, not to lose"
The Majors Motto.
THAT'S the sort Of a man L like to
deal with. My motto has always been
TO first get a sure thing and then go
ahead. I never could see why a Teller
wanted to speculate and lose. Got
anything extra good on hand jest
now"
THE best thing I've had on han for
i've years. replied the major as he
tried hard to conceal his emotions,
eyes. | was just figuring out the profits
when you knocked, and they are SO
tremendous that I'm a bit upset over
the figures"
Yes, l notice that you are changing
color every mint or two. Let's hear
about 1t. That's what I'm after-protts
bigger n q house. No use fooline
around six months to make a hundred
doEs.". Teke said you sometimes made
a hcndred fas oae."
"A..9 friend, | nave promoted sixteen
Gig!.:-ir ~rTrioeS, and each and ev
cry De Of them has been u magnificent
sucev&. am now about to launch the
seventeenth. and. rs ! said, the profits
VIII he something appalling. You
coming In here this morning is an act
OF Providence | was just looking
around fer an i~ARocent, honest man tc
act as treasurer Of the new incorpora-
tio3-Sune oue that can be trusted
with $IO.GGG.CG0 at a time"
81 uever cheated a nan in my life.'
sail the caller.
"No. | don't believe you ever did
Our money would be perfectly safe
with you. The new Incorporation is
called the Great International Peanut
Tonic company. capital $780, 0O, and
inside of a year u tonic will be sold
I'm every country on the face of the