Bisbee daily review., 1908-03-29


 "It will be splendid thing for the neighbor- hood" observed Mir. Earth few weeks later; though I wonder why he selected part of l the country for his home 1 He had been discussing with his family the news that had just reached Meadowhurst, to the 1 effect that Constantine McIlwr1th had pur- ! chased the Hall and intended settling down there ] for some months.
 '"Thc man is enormously rich,' went on Mir. Earth. And doubt he will be correspond ingly generous. If can interest him in that l scheme of mine for adding new plant to the works, it will mean a difference of thousands per annum to me"
 Now, Mir. Earth did not believe in letting the grass grow under his feet and that very day he sat down and wrote to Mir. McIlwraith, begging for interview.
 "The fact that we are such near neighbors makes me bold to address you,' he concluded And I believe that the scheme which I desire to propose to you would prove n1utualy advan- tageous."
 By return of post he received communication from the great mans secretary, asking him to call at the Hall the following morning at eleven o'clock.
 Delie hted by this speedy reply, Mir. Earth went his way in the cheeriest of spirits, and on the next morning he buttoned himself up in his most digni6ed frock-coat and sallied forth to the Hall
 resplendent man-servant ashered him into the great oaken library and asked him to sit down. A moment later the door opened and an other visitor entered. Mir Earth jumped up in amazement
 'Hallo, George!" he exclaimed. ''whst on earth are you doing hereF'
 f"I was just going to ask you the question, dad" replied George, sulluly. 'As a matter of fact, have an appointment with old McIlwraith here at eleven"
 ''H'mi That's queer!" commented Earth He told me to be at the house at the same hour"
 Once again the door opened and father and son started up, ready to make their obeisances to the golden calf represented by Mir. Constan- tine McIlwraith, but to the supreme amazement of both of them they beheld Arthur and Mabel.
 ''Why, upon my word, this seems like family party" spluttered Mir Earth, wonder what was the meaning of this extraordinary meeting. What brings you here?
 ''We were asked to call at eleven" replied Arthur and Mabel in breath.
 Condolences followed slowly. It seemed that George had secretly written the millionaire ask ing for a position as secretary; that Arthur had begged him to find him appointment some thing in the city; and that Miss Mabel had act ually been bold enough to inquire whether he de- sired lady typist. Each had kept his applca- ton to himself and secret from the other, but now concealment futile, and they all looked remarkable foolish-an except Mir. Earth, who preserved his august manner, although he felt decidedly uncomfortable.
 It LOOKS ds LnpuBn oicItWfaItn Nefr goElR tO make fools of us," said George in an undertone. Shut up," gro~led his brother; "fhere he comes" As he spoke the footsteps on the threshold ap- preached the door, and it swung open slowly. Then once again, smazsment was iuaged in the faces of ell of them, for there, standing before them, clothed in perfect garb and looking the very picture of health and prosperity, stood the prodigal, Cecil Give. Good morning." he said, blithely. "Glad to see you all SO punctual" Mir. Earth rose and faced him nervously. Look here, my fine feilowi" he exclaimed, ''how you have worned your way into this house I don't know, but I suppose, with your usual cunning, you have contrived to get round Mir.