The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-06-19
iti Miss sisterson." remarked Philip,

WITH Miss sisterson." remarked Philip,
slyly. Il
"Not every morning, sureIyi's asked
Norman, naively. Il intend to write
to her, now have mentioned the
matter to you, to ask II she will give
me an hour tomorrow morning. nc
write at once she could send me re-
| ply tonight, which I would get the
first thing in the morning. I think
she must guess what 1t is wish to
see her about; she's not so blind as
you have been"
very we'll; but you seem to be in
a hurry, old man." said Philip, with
gay and ringing laugh. .ai..
"Somethin' remarkable good must
ha' happened to the guv'nors," said
Billy to himself, as he opened the door
and brought in another telegram at
this moment.
"Wire for you, SIR" said he to Nor.
man. "Any answer"
Eyes, in minute" replied Norman,
after reading the message. s'Ill call
you in, Billy, when it's ready"
Read that" said Norman to Philip.
when the boy was gone.
The telegram was: Can see you
this afternoon at your Office to discuss
plans for our proposed new Offices in
American" and it was signed, Max
we'll Sisterson.''
"Who is Maxwell Sisterson?" asked
Philip. Anything to do with Sister.
sons cement I wonder? The name
is not common one, and the cement
people are the only Sistersons of
whom I've ever heard"
Eyes; Maxwell Sisterson is a son of
Sir John Sisterson." Norman said.
Il remember your sister saying that
she and Miss Sisterson went out mo.
toring in Maxwell Sisterson's car.
Don't you recall her mention of his
name?"
mo. can't say that do" replied
Philip, with grin; "but then I am
not in love with her like some one
we know"
We'll, that's who Maxwell Sisterson
is. It's rather curious that his mes
sage should have been addressed to
me and not to the firm"
ooh, that's unimportant," cried
Philip. "The important thing is that
it seems to mean more business.
What did l tell you? 1t never rains
but it pours-it keeps on pouring,
doesn't it? You'll tell him to come.
say at o'clock"
So the reply was written out and
handed to Bill to take to the nearest
telegraph Office
Punctually at the hour named Max.
we'll was at the Office in SALISBURY
avenue. With his customay zest Billy
went through his little comedy of in
forming Philip that he was wanted in
the draughting room, and when Max.
we'll was shown in Norman was alone.
'Mr. Forde?" asked Maxwell, pleas.
antly, holding out his hand.
eyes. Mr.. Sisterson," said Norman
greeting the other cordially. He rec.
objected perfectly seeing Maxwell on
the previous evening at the Savoy, but
he had not then known who he was.
Norman was conscious that Maxwell
was regarding him with keen inquiry
as they shook hands. but supposed this
was Sisterson's way Of sizing him up.
ut was very good of you," said Max.
we'll. civilly, Ito reply to my wire and
make this appointment at once, for I
know you must be very busy hap
pened to see in the Times" he contin-
ued, still watching Norman with in.
tentness, that your Arm had been
successful with your plans for the
new Midland cathedral, and venture
to offer you my congratulations"
"You are very kind" said Norman,
smiling.
Il made some inquiries, as your
name struck me-" said Maxwell, and
he paused.
"Yes?" prompted Norman.
Some thirty years ago or so," Max.
we'll resumed, your father and mine.
were partners in building business
in Wandsworth"
Il know" said Norman.
Ito Be continued.)