Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-11-13


Walter, who had yet been unable to de-
termine this point, by reason of the rapid
turning Of the pages.
"'Scenes in Bible Lands We include
other countries besides Palestine, and
we've made book that'll sell. Most every
family will want one"
What terms do you offer to agentsT'
why, the book sells at retail at three
dollars and fifty cents. OF this the agent
keeps one dollar and twenty-five cents.
Pretty good, isn't It'll"
Eyes, l should think it was"
you see you have only to sell four
copies day to mako five dollars II
you're smart you can do better than
that"
1t really did seem very good to Walter,
who couldn't help comparing it with the
miserable wages he had received from Mr..
Drummond.
II think that would pay very well"
he said.
Most paying business out" said the
other. Say the word, and I'll engage
you on the spot"
where would you want me 20 sell?'
II should like to have you 60 West.
This way districts are mostly taken up.
1t would give you good chance to travel
and see the world"
Now Walter was like most other young
people, fond of new scenes, and this con-
sideration was a weirhty one. 1t would
enable him to travel, and pay his expenses
while Doing 20.
Better say the word"
Il can't say now. must see my
friends first"
well, III give you the number Of our
Office in New Yerk. When you get ready,
report TO us there, and we'll put you in
the field"
To this Walter sssented. and asked sew
eral questions further, to which he re-
ceived encouraging answers. The stran
ger gave him his card from which our
hero learned that he had made the &C
Quaintance Of Mr.. James Pusher, Of the
arm Of Flint & Pusher, subscription pub
fishers, Nassau street, New York.
"Good-by," said Mr.. Pusher. cordially,
when Walter left the train for the VIII
loughby station; hope to see you again"
THANK YOU" said Walter; very likely
you will"
Taking his carpetbag in his hand, for
next day, he walked over to the house of
Mr.. Shaw, his fathers executor.
Mr.. Shaw was in his Office, little one
story building standing by itself little
to the left of his house. He was busily
writing, and did not at once look up.
When he saw who 1t was. he rose up and
welcomed Walter with smile.
I'm very glad to see you, Walter" he
said II was just wishing you were here.
When did you leave Stapleton?"
This afternoon, Mr.. Shaw. l have |
just reached Willoughby. What progress
have you made In settling the estate?"
II can give you some idea of how 1t
stands. There will be something left, but
not much. After paying all debts, includ-
ing Nancy's, there will certainly be q !
thousand dollars; but il you pay Nancys
legacy, that will take half of this sum-"
'The legacy shall be paid" said Wal
ter, promptly, mo matter how little re-
mains. l am glad there Is enough for
that"
II honor your determination, Walter,
but 1 don't think Nancy will be willing
to take half of what you have left"
''Then don't let her know how little il
is"
There is a chance Of something more.
l have made no account of the Great |
metropolitan Mining stock, of which your
father held shares to the amount of one
hundred thousand dollars, cost price. How
these will come out is very uncertain, but /
l think we can get something. Suppose
1t were only Eve per cent, that would |
make FIVE thousand dollars But II isn't
best to count on that"
Il shan't make any account Of the min
ing stock" said Walter. IF 1 get any
thing, 1t will be so much more than |
expect"
THAT is the best way. 1t will prevent
disappointment"
How long before we find out about
it?"
1T is wholly uncertain. 1t may be six
months; it may be two years. All I can
say is that l will look after your inter
ests"
Thank you, am sure of that"
Now, as to your plans. You were at
the Essex Classical Institute, 1 Think"
Eyes, sir"
What do you say to going back for a
year? 1t is not an expensive school. You
could stay a year, including expenses. for
the sum of five hundred dollars"
1T would consume all my money; and
as long as 1 am not going to college, nv
present education will be sufficient"
"As to consuming all your money" said
Mr.. Shaw, 'let me say one thing. 1 re-
ceived many favors from your father, es-
Cfall ~hnr.