Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-16

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The caller was ushered into the
capitalists library. He was young
man and not familiar with the evil
dences OF wealth about him. He
paused in the doorway.
81 The capitalist was sitting near q
blazing log inthe great fireplace with
its massive mantel. He. was in a
! huge easy chair with one foot propped
on cushioned stool.
He looked around at the young
man.
Come ia,nf he said, in a quick,
peremptory way. Sit down mere" Is
He pointed with a, stout cane that
had been leaniDs beside his easy
4 chair. sga9
81 am sorry to intrude, upon you
when you are ILL., the young man
said. SO, ,,s,,
The capitalist shook his gray head.
- I'm not ILL.," he sharply said.
@Rheumatism isn't illness; besides, I
told you I'D give you an interview.
Il can meet lou at your office at
any time,' the young man suggested.
i The capitalist thumped the floor
with yhis4cane.
You are here he said. Talk
fast
The yonng man made no reply.
His face was flushed, but his hand
was steady as ne drew metal con-
triyance from the box he had carried
in his, sack coat pocket. /
;i4It'ssa simple Device he said.
s:. Let me see it. J.
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 it. Do
I understand that it's your inyen-
tion?"
aYes.n 80
sPfotected?'
I'm seven countries"
The capitalist stared hard at the
thing in his hands. I
Tell me about it, he snapped.
The young man drew some papers
from an inner pocket. They were
covered by figures and drawings.
I. Five minutes later he was still
talking when a girl appeared in the
doorway. She was fair and slender,
a girl OF two-and-twenty.
When she saw the caller she did
not advance, but waited in the door
way.
THAT'S dangerous contrivance,"
she heard the old man say.
s, Why" the caller inquired.
1t is too revolutionary. It might
get into unsafe hands. If To took it
there 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 limi.
But this transmitter Of mine is an
improvement. the youna man urged.
Granted.
@Wen?n
The old mans smile was frosty.
When dividends are satisfactory,
why improye?" Il
The caller stared at the capitalist.
But you will admit the device is
gaiuablee
Yes. am ready TO give you s1O,-
900 for your rights in it. When 1
get it viii destroy it."
e The young man shook his head.
s@I refuse to SELL" he said.
1.-The old man looked at him angrily.
sWsat do you want?" he de-
manded.
II want an interest in my work, T"
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 it up. 1t seems like a part Of
me-" -
The old man laughed harshly.'
aBut il you can't utilize it, what
will you do?" he sharply asked.
twill wait" .&
@And starye?n
81 will not starYe. can work. '
The old man laughed again.
3Perhaps you think you can obtain
the necessary capital to manufacture
the thing?" -; .,,s:.as..l.-.s, .s-s''e-,,- =,
The young man shook his head.
4No," ne said. at would look toe
much like an experiment am un'
known and have no credit"
The capitalist nodded.
That's right And money il
scarce. What do you estimate tn
cost OF you. plant?,"
twenty thousand dollars. .
1And after that you would b.
Obliged to. find a market.
The young man Strengthened up.
@I have made the machine" b
said. II believe can make market
too
The old man laughed harslly.
.You car I DO business without US.
II can wait" said the young mar
aAnd you won't take my offer?:"
mo- sir. {"
think it over. I'd like to hay
you with US. I'll find place 20
YOU"
The young man arose.