Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-10-08
A MAN OF BUSINESS.


that had suddenly gathered
tits father, Dick" Edith said; ''he
has always said that l must marry a
wealthy business man, and you're
you're e.
mot either" added Dick dryly.
Father has said that he expects Mr..
Wilding to be my husband"
"Wilding?" cried Dick in astonish-
ment "Your fathers manager?'
eyes, Dick; he is fathers ideal man
of business" replied the girl bitterly
"That mans not fit to touch you.n
That evening Dick Thornton called on
Mr.. Marsden.
Mr. Marsden listened couIteously to
Dick, though the smile with which he
had greeted his visitor slowly faded
while Dick spoke.
"Fm sorry, Dick, but it's out of the
question" Mr. Marsden said.
But we've love each other"
MY dear fellow, you can't live on
1--we. What are you making a year,"
About 300" responded Dick.
"Dyou make it all by writing?"
mo. I've got settled income of 100
| make about 200 with my writing
Il See" murmured Marsden. Now
I want you to listen to a little reason.
Pm making anything between 10000
and $4,000 year, and l spend something
like 5000 year at The Chestnuts Edith
has an allowance of 500 year. How
does your aggregate income look against
that?"
"Then do you refuse to agree TO an
engagement between Edith and me ~
Dick asked
Il must, Dick. If you were making
plenty of money it would be different
affair altogether Come in as often as
you like, but, mind, there's to be no
lovemaking. Will you stop to dinner
tonight -
Thanks replied Thornton. Il sup
pose ! can see Edith and tell her what
you have said?"
When they entered the dining room
they appeared perfectly calm and nat
ural, Mr.. Marsden observed this with
pleasure, and was glad that they had
apparently taken matters so sensibly.
Mr.. Wilding dined with the Marsdens
that night
How are those negotiations going on
for the land. sir?' Wilding inquired.
Badly, Mr.. Wilding. The solicitors
won't come down an iota from f1O. 900"
The land in question adioined the fac
tory Owing to the increase in Mr.
Marsden's business it was necessary that
a large extension should be built to the
factory. Negotiations for the purchase
of the land had been opened with the
solicitors, Messrs. Hobbs and McGrath,
who were acting for the owner
Il reckon the land to be worth about
5000, and I'm willing to pay that" said
Mr.. Marsden
why can't you buy a piece OF land
at less cost some way awaygn said
Dick.
Wilding gazed sneeringly at the
speaker, but Mr.. Marsden only laughed
"Ah, Dick" he said. you're a story
teller, not a business man"
How would it be if | went to see
these solicitors?' asked Wilding.
by all means" replied Mr.. Marsden
You may be able to succeed where L
failed"
I'm go in tomorrow afternoon, then .
DO, and come on here to dinner in
the evening" said Mr.. Marsden. "Will
you come, toe, Dick?"
Il shall be delighted" Thornton re-
piled
The manager and Dick left at the
same time Their ways lay together
and for a little while they walked in
silence.
Has Mr. Marsden told YOU that I'm
to marry his daughter?" Wilding asked
suddenly.
mo, he has not"
"But he's warned you off"
Dicks blood Honad bo+ Co.. = ,..
oh don't beat about the bush.
| Thornton,' the manager said roughly.
Il asked Mr. Marsden pointblank and
he told me-"
Then why ask me?" demanded Dick
Il simply wished to add my warnino
that's all" said Wilding. II saw vo1,
watching Miss Marsden this evenin@
| Just as though she was a bit of delica+e
china and tell you I won't have il.
When You have any right to sneal-
as YOU have done III listen to Won Rnt
don't YOU dare talk to me like that
again or I'll knock you down"
lie turned on his heel and stroda
away, leaving Wilding SPECIFICS with
| rage. When the manager did find his
tongue, a torrent OF oaths flowed from
his lips and an evil expression came over
his face.
At dinner on the following EVENING
Dick was exceedingly polite to Wilding,
but the latter scarcely took any notice
| OF Dick. Thornton's politeness anpered
him almost beyond control.
We'll, how did you get on this after.
noon, WildingY" Mr.. Marsden asked.
mo good, sir. l saw McGratb and
he just grinned in my face when / sug.
/ - oil III
down.
Its a nuisance" said Mr.. Marsden
Il want to get things going. You YOUNG
people don't know" he added. address,
ing Dick and Edith, but when / 80.
quire this land Pm going to convert the
business into a private company and 10.
tire. | shall hold the bulk of the shares
and number will be distributed
amongst the hands"
You'll want a secretary for the com.