Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-02-22

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around with you to the office"
They found the little German await
ing them. Newmark Immediately tool
charge of the interview.
Il have executed here the contract
and the bonds secured by Mr.. Orde's
and my shares Of stock in the new
company" he explained.
Heinzman reached his hands for the
papers, beaming over his glasses al
the two young men. AS he read. how
ever his smile vanished.
"vat is this:" he inquired crispness
IN his voice. You tolt me-" he ac-
cused Orde. dot you were not bre-
pared to break out the rollways. You
tolt me you would egspect me to do
that for myself Well, why do you
put in this? reading from the paper
in his hand:
"In case said rollways belonging to said
parties Of the second part are not broken
VT by the time the drive has reached
,hem and in case on demand said par
ties of the second part do refuse or do
not exercise due diligence in breaking out
said rollways. the said parties Of the first
part shall themselves break out said roll
ways and the said parties Of the second
part do hereby agree to reimburse said
parties Of the first part at the rate or
dollar per thousand board feet"
THAT is merely to protect ourselves" !"
struck In Newmark.
But" exploded Heinzman his face
purping, "a dollar tousand Is alb
surdr
"Of course" agreed Newmark. I'VE
expect 1t to be. 1t is intended as q
penalty ia case you don't break out
your own rollways in time"
81 will not stand for such foolish
nessw pounded Heinzman.
Very WELL" said Newmark crisply,
reaching for the contract.
But HeinZman clung to 1t.
1T is absurd" he repeated In mild
er tone. See, will strike it out" He
did so with few dashes Of the pen.
I'VE have no Intention stated New
mark. with decision. "of giving you
the chance to hang up our drive"
Heinznan caught his breath.
$50 that is what you think! he
shouted. He tore the contract in pieces
und threw it In the wastebaSket. Get
oudt of here" he cried.
Orde's hands twitched nervouSly.
You to refuse our offer?"
"Refuse. Yes-you and your whole
capoodle~ yelled Heinzman.
Once in the open street Orde drew Il
deep breath of relief.
"Whew.w said he. That was ter
rorl We've gone off the wrong foot
that time"
Newmark was amused.
"You don't mean to say that fooled
your' he marveled.
WHAT" asked Orde.
"It was all rubbish. He saw we had
spotted his little scheme, and he had
to retreat. 1t was as plain as the nose
on your face. We've got an enemy on
our hands in any case and one we'll
have to look out for He'll try to make
trouble on the river. Perhaps he'll try
to block the stream by not breaking
his rollways."
The partners hunted out the little
frame building in which Johnson con-
Quoted his business.
"I see no use in It," said Johnson.
~ can run me own widout help from
any man."
(Which seems to settle that! said
Newmark to Orde after they had left.
Now" said Newmark as they trudg-
ed back to their hotel, this PROPOSE
ton of HeinZman's has given me an
idea. I'm not going to try to sell this
stock outside. but to the men who own
timber along the river. Then they
won't be objecting to the tolls, for II
the company makes any profits part
will go to them. I'll take these con-
tracts to show we can do the business
and I'll see about Incorporation and
get proper office and equipments. VI
course well have to make this our
headquarters"
81 suppose So" said Orde n little
blaukly. After an instant he laughed
DO you know, hadn't thought OF
that"
"Also." went on Newmark calmly
"I'll buy the supplies to the best ad'
vantage cam"
"And 2" inquired Orde.
Get the booms built and improve
the river. Begin to get your crew
You can start right off. We have my
money 10 begin on"
Orde laughed.
MY. She's Il nice big job, isn't she?
he cried joyously.