The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1908-11-20

Pusher hustled in. His sharp eyes fell
upon Walter, whom he Immediately rec
ognized.
"Ha, my young friend, 80 you have
found us out" he said, offering his hand.
Eyes, SIR"
"Come to talk on business, hope?"
Eyes, sir, that II my object in coming.
"Mr. Flint" said Mr.. Pusher, this Is
young friend whose acquaintance I
made short time since. I told him, II
ever he wanted employment, to come
here, and we would give him something
to do"
Mr.. Flint, who was a slower and a
more cautious man than Mr.. Pusher, re-
garded Walter a little doubtfully.
do you mean as an agent?" he said.
Certainly I do"
HE seems very young"
That's true, but age isn't always an
advantage. He looks smart, and I'll guar
antes that he ID all he looks. claim
to BE- something Of a Judge Of human ma.
ture, too"
mo doubt you're right" said Mr.. Flint
to his more impetuous partner. Whats
the young mans namer
my name is Walter Conrad" said ou1
hero.
Every good. Well, Conrad" contin
| ued Mr.. Pusher, in an off-hand manner
what are your wishes? What book de
you want to take hold Oft"
"You mentioned book the other day
Scenes in Bible Lands"
EYES, our new book. That would b.
as good as any to begin on. How's thu
territory, Mr.. Flint?"
| "Most Of the territory nearby is taker
up" he said. "Does Mr.. Conrad wish tt
operate near homer"
II would rather 60 to distance" sale
| Walter.
"As far as Ohio7"
"Yes"
"In that case you could map out youl
own route pretty much. We haven't go
the West portioned out as we have thu
Middle and New England States"
I'm other words, we can give you 6
kind Of rowing commission, Conrad" put
In Mr.. Pusher.
'SThat would suit me, SIR" said Walter
| "Still it would be best not to attempt
to cover too much territory. A rolling
stone gathers no moss, you know. There
is one important question must ask yor
to begin with. Have you got any money!
Eyes, sir, have fifty dollars"
GOOD. OF course, you will need none,
to get out to your field Of labor, and will
have to pay your expenses till you begir
to earn something. Fifty dollars will an
swer very WELL"
"As l don't know very well how tn
business II managed" said Walter, -.
must ask for instructions"
'Of course. You're q green hand. 81
down here, and I'll make 1t all plain II
you."
30 Mr.. Pusher, in his brief, incisiv
way. explained to Walter how he mus
manage. His instructions were readil!
comprshended, and Walter, a. he listened
felt eager to enter upon the adventurou
career which he had chosen.
CHAPTER XIV.
Walter, BY advice Of Mr.. Pusher
bought q ticket to Cleveland. There wa
q resident agent In this city, and q de
pository Of books published BY the firm
|
him a. large a supply Of books a. h
needed, he was authorized to send to tn
Cleveland agency when he got out, an
the books would be sent him by express.
II will give you letter to Mr.. Greene
our agent in Cleveland" said Mr.. Pushel
land you can consult him as to your bes
field Of operations"
Walter went downstairs. and emerge
into the street. He had no particula
motive for remaining in New York, an
felt eager to commence work. So b
bought a through ticket to Cleveland, vi
Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Though h
had not much money to spare, he deter
T. mined not to neglect the opportunity
would have Of seeing this great naturs
wonder, but to stop over a day in orde
to visit the falls.
He selected a comfortable seat by
window, and waited till the train wa
ready to start. He realized that he ha
engaged In quite a large enterprise for
boy of fifteen who had hitherto had a
his wants supplied by others. He wa
about to go a thousand miles from hom
to earn his own living-in other word
to paddle his own canoe. But he did ne
feel In the least dismayed. He was an
bilious and enterprising, and he felt col
fdent that he could earn his living as we
, as other boys of his age. He had nevt
, been far from home, but felt that
should enjoy visiting new and unfamilis
scenes. So he felt decidedly cheerful an
hopeful as the cars whirled him out
I the depot, and he commenced his wester
journey.
: Walter put his strip of railway tickle
> into his vest pocket and his pocketboo
) containing the balance of his money, mi
the pocket of his pantaloons. He wisht
to have the tickets at hand when the col
, ductor came round. He sat alone at frs
but after a while lady got in who roc
r thirty miles or more, and then got on
A little later a young man passed throus
the cars, looking about him on either sid
He paused at Walters seat, and inquire
"Is this seat taken?"
"No, SIR" said Walter.
'Then, with your permission, l wi
3 take it." said the stranger. "Tireson
work travelling, isn't it'll"
81 don't know" said Walter; ~ rath
like 1t; but then | never travelled much
II have to travel a great deal on bus
ness" said the other, land I've got tir,
d of it. How many times do you think
r have been over this road?"