The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-07-06

The caller was ushe.ed into the
capitalists library. He was young
man and not familiar with the evil
dences of wealth about him. He
paused in the doorway.
The capitalist was sitting near a
blazing log in the great fireplace with
its massive mantel. He was in a
huge easy chair with one foot propped
on a cushioned stool
He looked around at the young
man.
Come in" he said, in a quick.
peremptory way. "Sit down here"
He pointed with stout cane that
had been leaning beside his easy
chair
Il am sorry to intrude upon you
when you are ILL.," the young man
said.
The capitalist shook his gray head.
I'm not ill.," he sharply said.
rheumatism isn't illness; besides. |
told you I'd give you an interview
II can meet you at your office at
any time" the young man suggested.
The capitalist thumped the floor
with his cane.
you are here" he said. talk
fast"
The young man made no reply.
His face was flushed. but his hand
was steady as he drew metal CON
triyance from the box he had carried
In his sack coat pocket
Its a simple Device" he said.
Let me see it,"
The capitalist stared at the shining
thing.
TOO simple" he growled.
He looked around at the young
man. Then he looked back at the
device.
Simplicity cheapens the cost, "
said the young man.
that's one thing against Ii. Do
1 understand that it's your inven-
tion?"
"Yes."
"Protected?"
In seven countries"
The capitalist stared hard at the
thing in his hands.
Tell me about it,. he snapped.
Inc young man drew some papers
from an inner pocket. They were
covered by figures and drawings.
Five minutes later he was still
talking when girl appeared in the
doorway. She was fair and slender,
girl of two-and-twenty.
When she saw the caller she did
not advance, but waited in the door
way.
That's a dangerous contrivance. "
she heard the old man say.
Why?" the caller inquired.
IL is too revolutionary. 1t might
get into unsafe hands. If v.o took il
We're would be new machinery To
purchase, new methods of manufac-
ture to consider. We are doing quite
well enough as it is. Our machines
are the best in the market. We are
producing to the very limit
But this transmitter of mine is an
Improvement, the young man urged.
Granted"
"Well?"
The old mans smile was frosty
When dividends are satisfactory.
why improve?"
me caller stared at the capitalist
But you will admit the device is
valuable?"
Yes. am ready to give you $1O,-
900 for your rights in it. When |
get 1t / will destroy it."
The young man shook his head.
Il refuse to sell" he said.
The old man looked at him angrilv.
What do you want?" he de-
manded.
L want an interest i'm my work -
the caller answered. Il toiled over
this thing for two years, night and
day. I've forgotten sleep. I've for
gotten food, because OF it. can't
give 1t up. 1t seems like a part of
me-"
The old man laughed harshIy.
But If you can't utilize il. what
will you do?" he sharply asked.
Il will wait"
And starve?"
II will not starve. can work -
The old man laughed again.
Perhaps you think you can obtain
the necessary capital to manufacture
the thing?"
The young man shook his head.
NO" he said at would look too
much like an experiment. am un-
known and have no credit"
The capitalist nodded.