The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-09
A Child of Nature.
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 county. Perhaps we can sell him the Gardner tract You go in and talk 1t up at what you think you might get out of him, then call me and ask what I think about selling at the price you give. I'll ask if you're crazy to part with such a property at the figure and we'll have a sham battle over It, I'll 90 out mad, and you sell the property because you're mad. too. SeeT'
 Good scheme, 'Wem try it on"
 Dobson of Dobson x Cram went into the front office, where he found young man who in his innocence ad- mltted that his father had recently died and left him $1OOOO and small farm. His purpose was to sell the farm and buy a larger tract some where which was liable to improve in value.
 "Tye got just the thing you want" said Dobsou, taking out a beautifully drawn map. "Therc's 500 acres of 1t, which We can sell you at $lOO an acre. This win leave you couple of thou sand for improvements besides your farm. There's only one trouble about my selling lt to you My partner is dead set upon our taking 1t ourselves, I would be in favor of 1t, too, but we've got so much now we can't pay the taxes"
 The young farmer studied the map deliberately and after he had finished said he would go and look at the prop erty. Dobsou touched bell An office boy entered and was directed to call Mir. Cram The junior partner came in and was informed by MT. Dobson that he had offered the farmer the Gardner tract at $lOO an acre, where upon a violent quarrel ensued, at the end of which Mir. Cram left the room in a hun, threatening to enjOin his partner from making the sale, Dobson was so angry that he vowed the trade should be made before Cram had chance to interfere.
 The young man took the hook and paid two tcn-dollar bills to bind the bargain. Before he left the office he had drawn check on his bank for SSOOO and had a deed for 500 acres of swamp and hill land, the latter coy- cred with second growth of worth less timber.
 "Goodby, Mir Dobson," he said at parting, "I shan't forget your effort in my behalf and hope it won't get you into trouble with Mir. Cram"
 He had no sooner gone than the two partners were congratulating each oth- CT on the sale.
 Shake, old man." said Dobson. "You played your part beautifully"
 But you landed him. He's as inno- cent as a kitten"
 Two years passed during which nei- ther Dobson nor Cram heard anything of tho Gardner tract or its purchaser, when one day Cram said to Dobson: "The young man we scOoped with that swamp and timber land in Boontou county is in the other room and wants to see you. Look out for him. Some one may have put him up to getting even. The law can't touch us, but he may have some game to play"
 "Trust me for games"
 Dobson went in where the young man was waiting, with outsretched hand and eyes bc0ming with kIndli- ness.
 "NGr. Dobson," said the youngster "that property has turned out better than was expected. There's coal on 1t"
 Good" exclaimed Dobson, skipping the boy on the back. Inwardly he sa1 "Why didn't you say gold or dia- monds?"
 'Yes; they say it's the finest anthra- cite in the state"
 Splendid" Another slap on the back.
 'I'm indebted for my good luck to you. Do you remember how you sold me the property bOrorc your partner could interfereT"
 "Yes; I remember that"
 "Well, one good turn deserves an- other. I've got an offer of S250OOO for the property from q coal company. feel that l shouldn't keep all tlhs good luck to myself, seeing that you were so kind to me. I'll divide. I'll sell to you for half. $125,OOO and turn you over the coal companys written offer, good for thirty days"
 My dear fellow" said Dobson, strly- ing to maintain a countenance that would not betray his seeing through the stupendous game, you are the very soul of honor. I'll speak to Cram about 1t"
 Going to Grams office, he shut the door and as soon as he could control his laughter told him how the young farmer was trying to pay them in their own coin. After a pretcnded consulta- ton he returned to the boy and said:
 "That partner of mine will be my ruin Do you know, he's so mad about my selling the property to you that he won't consent to my having anything to do with the matter, and our part nershlp forblds any purchase unless lpFh ,nngnpN gg.g.tsyr