Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-11-20
CHAPTER XIV.

village, Walter realized how unpleasant
had been his position at Mr.. Drummond's
from tho new elasticity and cheerfulness
which he felt. There had been something
gloomy and oppressive In the atmosphere
OF his temporary home at Stapleton, and
he certainly had very little enjoyment in
Joshua's society. Mrs. Drummond was
the only one for whom he felt the least
regard.
He passed a few days quietly, renewing
old acquaintnnces and friendships. Nancy
Forbes had gone to live with a brother,
who was an old bachelor. and very glad
to have her with him. Her savings and
the legacy left her by Mr.. Conrad to-
gether amounted to a thousand dollars, or
rather more-suficient to mako Nancy
rich, In her own opinion. But she WAS
uot quite satisfied about the legacy.
'Th~y say, Walter, that you'll be left
poor" she said. you'll need this money"
mo, 1 shan't Nancy" answered Wal
ter. Besides, there's u lot Of mining
stock that1I come to somethins-I don't
know how much"
But 1 don't feel right about taking
this money, Walter"
"Ysu needn't feel any scruples, Nan
CT. 1 can take care Of myself l can
paddle my swn canoe"
.'But ysu haven't got any canoe" ssid
Nancy, who did not comprehend the al
lusden. Besides, 1 don't zee hew that
wsuid help you to living"
II shsll get a canoe. ths., and TIL steer
II ON to fortune"
AT any rate" said Nancy. Il viii leave
yos my money when | die.'
Sc the conversation ended. Nancy
agreed. though reluctantly, to take the
legacy, resolved soma time or other to
leave it to Walter. If she had known
how little he really had left, shs would
not have consented to accept it at all.
The same evening Walter sat In the law
yer's comfortable sitting room, and togeth-
er they discussed the future.
80 you want to be book agent, Wal
terT said Mr.. Shaw. Il can't say think
very highly of this plan"
Il don't mean to spend my life ut it.
1 am more ambitious than that But it
will give me chance to travel without
expense, and L always wanted to see some
thing OF the world. You see, Mr.. Shaw.
that, as am SO young, even if spend
year at this business, l shall not be
TOO old to undertake something else after
ward. In the meantime shall see some
thing of the world"
Well. Walter, | won't oppose you. IL
l had not SO much confidence in YOU. l
should warn you of the temptations that
are likely to beset your youth, left, as
you will be, entirely to yourself. OF
course, you will be thrown among all
kinds of associates"
Yes, sir; but think shall be wise
enough to avoid what will do me no
good"
80 hope and believe. Now, what is
the name of this publisher you were
speaking Oft"
"Pusher. He's of the firm of Flint 4
Pusher."
Il have heard of them. They are an
enterprising firm"
On Monday morning Mr.. Shaw handed
Walter pocketbook containing a roll Of
bills. You will need some money to de-
fray your expenses" he said. until you
are able to earn somsthing. You will
find fifty dollars in this pocketbook. There
is no occasion to thank me, for have
only advanced it from money realized
any more, you can write me, and l can
send you a check or money order"
This will be quite enough, Mr.. Shaw"
said Walter, confidently. 1T won't be
long before l shall be paying my way
at least, hope 80. don't mean to be
idle"
Il am sure you won't be, or you will
belle your reputation. Well, good-by,
Walter. Write me soon and often You
know l look upon myself as in some sort
your guardian"
Il will certainly write you, Mr.. Shaw.
By the way l never thought to ask you
about the furniture Of my room at the
Essex Classical Institute
1T was purchased by the keeper Of the
boarding house; at q sacrifice, it Is true,
but l thought it best to let it go, to save
trouble"
81 should like to see Lem" thought
Walter, with u little sigh as he called to
mind the pleasant hours he had passed
with his schoolfellow. I'm go back and
pay the old institute a visit some time,
after I've got back from my travels"
Walter reached New York by ten
o'clock. Though his acquaintance with
the city streets was very limited, as he
had seldom visited it, he found his way
without much trouble to the place of
business of Messrs. Flint & Pusher. As
they did not undertake to do a retail bust
ness, but worked entirely through agents.
their rooms were not on the first door.
but on the third Opening the door Of
the room. TO which he was 9uided nv :.