The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1908-11-13
Il tAi.k that wsuM pay WI VEN

Il think that wsuiA pay WI ven"
he saiA.
"Most paying business cut" said the
other. "Say the word, and I'll engage
you On the spot"
"Whers would you want me to SELF"
~ should like to have you 80 West.
This way districts are mostly taken up.
1t would give you 4 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 weighty one. 1t would
while doing 90.
Better say the word"
Il can't say now. I must see my
friends first"
"Well, I'll give you the number Of oul
Office in New York. When you get ready.
report to u there, and we'll put you In
the field"
To this Walter assented, 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
6rm Of Flint 4 Pusher. subscription pub
fishers. Nassau street, New York.
"Good-by." said Mr.. Pusher, cordially.
when Walter left the train for the Will
loughby station; "hops to see you again"
THANK you," said Walter; Every likely
you will"
Taking his carpetbag in his hand, for
he had arranged to have his trunk come
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 It 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 Stapleton3"
"This afternoon. Mr.. Shaw. I have
just reached Willoughby. What progress
have you made In settling the estats?"
II can give you some idea Of how It
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 Nancy's
legacy. that will take half Of this sum-"
"Ths legacy shall be paid" said Wal
ter, promptly, mo matter bow little re-
mains. am glad there b enough for
that"
II honor your determination, Walter,
but don't think Nancy will b willing
to take half Of what you have left"
Then don't let her know how little It
IT,"
There ID . chance Of something more.
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 IL very uncertain. but
think We can get something. Suppose
Il were only Eve per cent, that would
make Ave thousand dollars. But It isn't
best to count on that"
II shan't make any account Of the min
ing stock" said Walter. IF I get any
thing, 1t will be - much more than
expect"
THAT Is the best way. 1t will prevent
disappointment"
"How long before we find out about
itf'
ut II wholly uncertain. 1t may DO siz
months; 1t may be two years. All I car
say II that l will look after your inter
ests."
Thank you. am sure Of that"
"Now, a. to your plans. You were al
the Essex Classical Institute, l Think"
Eyes, SIR
, "What do you say to going back for Z
. year? It II not an expensive school. Yor
could stay 4 year, including expenses, fol
the sum Of Eve hundred dollars"
ut would consume all my money; and
> an long a. am not going to college, m,
. present education will be sufficient"
. AS to consuming all your money" sale
.. Mr.. Shaw, ''let me say one thing. re
ceived many favers from your father, e.
: pecially when a young man just starting
in business. Let me repay them BY pay
. ing half your expenses for the next yea
at school,"
) "You are very kind, Mr.. Shaw" sai'
> Walter, gratefully, "and l would accep
= that favor from you sooner than from an
one; but I've made up my mind to tax
4 care Of myself, and paddle my owl
canoe"
Ito be continued.)