The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-06-29
THE PARTNERS
J What the Andrus TranSmitter Ultimately e
Cost MIR. Carter.
N OSR I'M
~. r. ROSE, In Cleveland Plain Deale

passed into the hallway girl, slen-
| der girl. had halted him.
IF you have n few moments to
spare" she gravely said, 81 would
like to talk to you.
He was startled by her sudden APP
pearance. His mind had been en-
crossed by the rebuff he had Just re-
ceived.
There are no demands upon my
time" he said, and followed her into
the reception room
She pointed to a seat.
Il am Florence Carter" she said.
He bowed and took the chair.
My name is Robert Andrus," he
told her.
She looked at him earnestly Her
eyes were gray.
quite by accident" she said. at
overheard part of your conversation
with my father. You understand that
he is not we'll"
The young man saw that her face
was flushed.
Il understand. he answered.
IF there seemed to be any-uny
unkindness in his treatment, will you
attribute 1t to his physical distress ?"
He bowed.
yes" he answered.
The girl hesitated.
IF am. not mistaken, Mr.. Andrus
i overheard but part of the con-
versation-you have invented some
thing of value for which you hope to
! find market?"
"Yes, Miss Carter"
"You need capital to launch it?"
He looked at her wonderingIy.
"Yes."
II overheard the offer my father
made you. You think the device is
worth more?"
Very much more"
She hesitated again.
Il have some money lying idle, Mr..
Andrus, money | would be glad to in
vest. 1t is my own. left me by my
| Grandfather Atwood. Will you
wait please-let me buy an interest
in your device?"
The young mans face flushed.
Miss Carter" he said, 81 can only
thank you for your kind sympathy.
and your well-meant offer. You are
sorry for me. You think | have been
hurt and disappointed. That is true.
But am young and hard knocks are
familiar to me. You know nothing
about me-nothing about my inven-
| ton"
The young woman suddenly smiled.
"You talk exactly as expected Won
would" she said 81 was sure YOU
would see only the sentimental side
| OF the affair. But 1 am a practical
woman-the daughter of Everett Car
ter. Before this proposed deal is
carried out, you will satisfy me that
the investment is a reasonably safe
one. My father has convinced me
that your invention is worthy of in
vestigation, at least. All ask is that
you will sell me half interest in it.
let us say, if it looks coed to my legal
adviser"
He stared at her.
| You are quite in earncs;. about
this?" he murmured
Your question is not compliment
tary," said the girl. 81 am in earnest.
however, and assure you that the in
vestigation conducted by my lawyer
Will be paihstaking one. Does that
meet with your approval?"
Thoroughly" he quickly an
swered. But is it possible that you
really mean all this?"
She did not heed his remark.
AT 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
you will be at the law Office of Mr..
John Delafeld, i'm the Cranston build
ing. Mr. Delafield is my adviser and
holds my legacy I'm trust for me-
will notify him of your coming. Is
that understood?"
She watched him narrowly.
Yes" he answered, unless I wake
up and find this is all dream"
II trust" she gravely said. "tbat
you will not forget our verbal under
standing. If your device can be shown
up to the full satisfaction Of my adj
wiser, you are to sell me half in
terest in the Andrus transmitter for
100000 cash. Is this your under.
standing?"
He was quite overwhelmed by her
| directness.
Ihat is my understanding, ne
answered. Shall put it on paper?