The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1908-11-20
STRONG AND STEADY
CHAPTER XIV.
BY H0RATl0 ALGcR. JR.

had been his position at Mr.. Drummond's
from the 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 few days quietly, renewing
old acquaintances and friendships. Nancy
Forbes had gone to live with 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 make Nancy
rich, in her own opinion. But she was
not quite satisfied about the legacy.
They say, Walter. that you'll be left
poor" she said. you'll need this money"
mo, shan't, Nancy" answered Wal
ter. Besides, there's . lot Of mining
stock that'li come to somethins-l don't
know how much"
:".But I don't feel right about taking
thu money, Walter"
"Y0u needn't feel any scruples, Nan
cy. l can take care Of myself. can
paddle my own canoe"
"But you haven't got any canoe" said
Nancy, who did not comprehend the al.
fusion. Besides, I don't see how that
would help you to a living"
II shall get canoe, then, and I'll steer
It on to fortune"
"At any rate" said Nancy, Il will leave
you my money when l de-
So the conversation ended. Nancy
agreed, though reluctantly, to take the
legacy, resolved some time or other to
leave it to Walter. If she had known
how little he really had left, she would
not have consented to accept it at all
The same evening Walter sat in the law.
yers comfortable sitting room, and togeth-
sr they discussed the future.
80 you want to be a book agent, Wal
teri" said Mr.. Shaw. II can't say think
very highly of this plan"
Il don't mean to spend my life at it
I am more ambitious than that. But il
will give me a chance to travel without
expense, and always wanted to see some.
thing OF the world. You see, Mr.. Shaw
that, az l am SO young, even if I spend
year at this business, l shall not be
too old to undertake something else after
ward. In the meantime l shall see some
thing Of the world"
well, Walter, l won't oppose you. II
I had not so much confidence in you,
should warn you of the temptations that
are likely to beset your youth, left, al
you will be, entirely to yourself. o.
course, you will be thrown among al
kinds of associates"
Yes, sir; but think I shall be wis,
enough to avoid what will do me M
good"
$50 hope and believe. Now, what il
the name Of this publisher you wsr,
speaking OFF,
"Pushsr. Hes Of the firm Of Flint I
Pusher."
II have heard Of them. They are u
sAtsrprising firm"
On Monday morning Mr.. Shaw handst
Walter q pocketbook containing roll o
bills. "You will need some money to Dc
fray Jour sxpenses," he said. until 20,
are able to earn somsthing. You vii
and atty dollars In this pockstbook. Their
- NO occasion to thank me, for I hav'
only advanced it from money realizes
from yeur fathers estate. II you meek
send you q check or money order"
'"This will be quite enough, Mr.. Shaw,
said Walter, confidently. ut won't b,
long before shall be paying my way
at least, hope 20. I don't mean to b
idle"
II am sure you won't be, or you will
belle your reputation. Well, good-by
Walter. Write me soon and often. Yo
know I look upon myself as in some sor
your guardian"
II will certainly write you, MI Shaw
BY the way, never thought to ask 70
about the furniture of my room at tn
Essex Classical Institute"
ut was purchased by the keeper Of tn
boarding house; at a sacrifice, 1t IL tru,
but l thought 1t best to let 1t 60, to say
trouble"
II should like to see Lem" though
Walter, with q little sigh as he called t
mind the pleasant hours he had passe
with his school-fellow. "I'll 60 back an
pay the old institute . visit some tim,
after I've got back from my travels"
Walter reached New York by te
o'clock. Though his acquaintance wit
the city streets was very limited, as b
had seldom visited 1t, he found his wa
without much trouble to the place {
business Of Messrs. Flint & Pusher. A
they did not undertake to do a retail bus
ness, but worked entirely through agent
their rooms were not on the first foo
but on the third. Opening the door
the room, to which he was guided by
directory In the entry beneath, Walt,
found himself in a large apartment, tt
floor of which was heaped up with pill,
of books, chiefly octavos. An elderly gel
tleman, with a partially bald head, ar
wearing spectacles. was talking with tw
men, probably agents.
swell, young man," said he, In rath,
q sharp voice, what can l do for you
'Is Mr.. Pusher in?' asked Walter.
HE went out for a few minutes; wi
be back directly. Did you wish partic
larly to see him"
eyes, sir"
'Take a seat then, and wait till !
comes In"
Walter sat down and listened to Il
conversation.
"You met with fair success, them" Il
quired Mr.. Flint.
Eyes, the book takes well. I sold t.
In one day. and six and eight In 9th