The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-08-27
CHAPTER XIV.

Om the new elASticity anu Cncc1lui1eo'
yhich he felt. There had been something
Efo0my and oppressive in the atmosphere
his temporary home at Stapleton, and
se certainly had very little enjoyment in
oshua's society. Mrs. Drunmond was
he only one for whom he felt the least
regard.
He passed q few days quietly, renewing
d acquaintances and friendships. Nancy
o-bes had gone to live with a brother,
no wal In old bachelor, and very glad
have her with him Her savings and
e legacy left her by Mr.. Conrad to-
Ether amounted to a thousand dollars, or
hther more-sutficient to make Nancy
(ch, in her W opinion. But she was
TO-. quite satisfied about the legacy.
They say, Walter, that you'll be left
boor," she said. You'll need this money
mo, l shan't, Nancy" answered Wal
ter. Besides, there's a lot Of mining
ock that'n come to something-I don't
bow how much"
But / don't feel right about taking
lis money, Walter"
you needn't feel any scruples, Nan
l can take care of myself. l can
addle my own canoe"
But you haven't got any canoe said
ancy, who did not comprehend the al
sion. Besides, l don't see how that
build help you to a living
Il shall get a canoe, then, and I'll steer
on to fortune"
AT any rate,' said Nancy, Il will leave
bu my money when | die
SO the conversation ended. Nancy
kreed. though reluctantly, to take the
gacy, resolved som time or other to
lave it to Walter. If she had known
bw little he really had left, she would
bt have consented to accept it at all
he same evening Walter sat in the law
IRIS comfortable sitting room, and togeth-
they discussed the future.
80 you want to be a book agent, Wal
II" said Mr.. Shaw. Il can't say | think
~ery highly of this plan"
Il don't mean to spend my life at it.
l am more ambitious than that. But it
and | always wanted to see some
thing OF the world. You see, Mr.. Shaw,
that, as l am so young, even if l spend
a 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. If
| had not so much confidence in you, |
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 l shall be wise
enough to avoid what will do me no
good
80 l hope and believe. Now, what is
The name of this publisher you We're
OFF,
"Pusher. He's of the firm of Flint &
Pusher."
Il have heard of them. They are an
snterprising firm"
On Monday morning Mr.. Shaw handed
a pocketbook containing a roll Of
pills. You will need some money to de
ray YOU expenses" he said, until you
Ire able to earn something. You will
ind fifty dollars in this pocketbook. There
5 no occasion TO thank me, for l have
,nly advanced it from money realized
rom your fathers estate. If you need
my more, you can write me, and l can
,end you a check or money order"
This will be quite enough, Mr.. Shaw"
aid Walter, confidently. 1T won't be
ong before | shall be paying my way
IT least, l hope so. l don't mean to be
IL am sure you won't be, or you will
,elie our reputation. Well, good-by,
Write me soon and often. You
now l look upon myself as in some sort
our guardian"
Il will certainly write you, Mr.. Shaw.
BY the way, 1 never thought to ask you
bout the furniture of my room at the
essex Classical Institute
1t was purchased by the keeper of the
BOARDING house; at a sacrifice, it is true,
tut | thought it best to let it go, TO save
rouble."
Il should like to see Lem" thought
with a little sigh as he called to
mind the pleasant hours he had passed
With his school-fellow. III go back and
,ay the old institute a visit some time,
fter I've got back from my travels"
Walter reached New York by ten
clock. Though his acquaintance with
he city streets was very limited, as he
Iad seldom visited it, he found his way
Without much trouble to the place of
usiness of Messrs. Flint & Pusher. AS
hey did not undertake to do a retail bust
ess, but worked entirely through agents,
heir rooms were not on the first floor,
ut on the third. Opening the door of
he room, to which he was guided by a
Ia the entry beneath, Walter
ound himself in a large apartment, the
DOR of which was heaped up with piles
{ books, chiefly octavos. An elderly gem
with a partially bald head, and
spectacles, was talking with two
len, probably agents.
"Well, young man." said he, in rather
sharp voice, what can l do for you?"
is Mr.. Pusher in?" asked Walter.
"He went out for a few minutes will
e back directly. Did you wish p%articu-
lrly to see him?'
"Yes, sir"
Take a seat then, and wait till he
ONES in"
Walter sat down and listened to the
onversation.
"You met with fair success, then?' in
uired Mr.. Flint.
Eyes, the book takes well. l sold ten
one dav. and six and eight in other