The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-12-16

liarns is-harsh! When be came east
he got control Of the Latin-American.
He loyed money, and be got it-most
any way he could. Yes, Joe ought to
have more. that's sure. He ought to
have more"
"You know should" went on
Brooks. somewhat Modified by his
friends acquiescence and support and
drawing bulky pocketbook from the
inside pocket OF his waistcoat. I've
got control OF all the money of the
company. That's my job Why. here,
/, this alone Is the afternoon collections,
too late TO put in the safe. nearly
5000. more than twice as much as !
get in a year could take 1t all and
then not be caught or at least not for
months. but
"Why. Joe. I'm surprised" his wife
broke in
''Of course Joe wouldn't take cent
that don't belong to him." said Smith.
II know that. Williams does too. So
guess he figures him safe and don't
zee the least bit Of use in paying him
more
But won't stand it, Brooks de-
ciared. waxing wreth again and fling
ing himself in his chair "why do you
get raises. .Iimsy? You've been .ad.'
1 vanced time and time again"
"Lord. don't know" he replied. 81
just tell the old fellow that calculate
~, ,ynrth ,,nra t,,onav Gonna acraec
or we separate say. and so far he's
always come
II was so glad to hear Of your last
coed luck" remarked Emma sincerely.
A look Of regret came over Smiths
face.
81 only wish Joe had got 1t instead
Of me-" he said.
Brooks jumped to his feet
you don't need to wish that.
Smith," be cried excitedly. I'm no
object Of charity-no. ! amt And
you're like all the rest Of the capital
istic crowd-grind. grind, grind. Well.
look out. there's going 10 be smashup
you understand? A smashup. and you
all go-milionaires. toadles and-well.
that's all I've got TO say"
He snafched his hat from hook in
the hall and went out without another
word. siamming the front door behind
him so heavily that the glasses on the
!. sideboard ratified.
] Emma gazed at Smith in blank dis.
: may.
81 can't understand Joe.' she said.
: shalin; her head In worry and per-
plexlty. Hes growing so morose and
z discontinued"
ITS fnany. amt It." observed Smith
reaectiyely. "Joe's just rushed out
filled up TO the throat with anarchy
socialism. sniashups and all that stuff
= almost ready TO throw a bomb"
.Nonsense..''
HE Is. yet II Williams had raised
him today $40 week he would have
! been firm believer in capital and TN,
= way II works
She sighed. took seat opposite I,
e him at the table and with great ear
e nestness started IN to question him.
a .Jimsy.. she began. tell me honest
J. ly-why doesn't joe get on9'
q Il really don't know" he ayerred.
I'm afraid you do" Emma insisted
Honest. : don't. I've been SO bus,
e getting along myself that ! haven
paid much attention to any one else"
E. lie pause, and sazed up at the cell
" ing. engrossed In thought.
"You know. Emma" he went on sud
J. denly. turning toward her. "this get
ie ting along business is a funny game
Z Such a lot depends on what mai
means when he gets along Some &c
along when they have got lot 0
u money. some when they have wifi
and home ard bunch of kills. som
h when they are able to pick pocket
g and fool the coppers. Getting alon
4 and why you do or why yon don't de
ponds a good deal on where you wan
T. 10 get"
.And sou. JlmsyY she questioned
n "Havc yen been getting alony:"
q .oh. yes. ! guess so. amt got
d whole loi in Sick about: perhaps a II
2. tie less. navhr a little inore than Joe
d Bni the ~re,i itca is not 10 get sor,
u joes az ri-r5. sls-lc he's Just bein
e prepared fnr = better living When
y comes teii arp-eclaie I; more"
X "Samehow ! dent seem to under
" s;ana lin uspn To- she confessed
There's Lpen 4 chance that worrie
Y. me-iiiat WORRIES me greatly"
. Threp ehqsr rings Of the bell put n
% end 70 far ser conversation. and sh
or rose. disappointed. and pushed the bu
~ ton.
That's Io.lrr's ring" she sal,
\. .plcasc hrIi, inr 10 bring some chair
Z from tie rarlar We can't &c there b,
:" cause ever lhiag's covered up md
disorder. They're paperlng the room
sliouldn'i wonder II Captain WI
~ liams were with them. lie take
mamma ard Beth out IN bis new aul
and has brought them around her
Z quite frequently of late"
docs he ever take you for rider
" .He asks me 70 90. but won't"
:" "why notg"
- That's Just what can't tell. The
y Is something about the man that
W renuisixa-be Looks NJ mo so stranr