Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-29
"Why. yes; pretty steadily"

once" went on George Tie said them
rich men back east had women come
around aud clean their Gngcr nails and
shine 'cm up. Is that right?"
'Quite right"
We'll, | don't suppoce-~you ever had
'em--shine your finger nails, did you"
yes"
Tho big man opened his mouth to
speak. then. evidently changing his
mind. observed. Seems to me I'd bet
ter stay here on the coast and wait
for you"
NO, indeed" the other answered
quickly. II will need you in raising
that money. You know the practical
side Of the fishing business. and |
don't"
Finally the steamer locked, and the
three men put up at hotel.
you better train me up to wearing
a dress suit before we get cast"
George warned "or III make your
swell friends sore and spoil the deal
l could wear 1t on the cars and get
easy in IT.
my dear fellow, 1t takes more than
n week to get easy in dress suit"
Boyd smiled. amused at his earnest
ness. for the big fellow was merely
boy out on a wonderful vacation.
well, II there Is a down east mani
cure woman in Seattle show her to me,
and III practice on her." he insisted
She can halter break me at least"
1t was the labor Of several hours to
ct Big Georges bulky frame. and when
the two returned to the hotel Finer
son found the representative Of an aft.
ernoon newspaper anXiously awaiting
him at the desk.
MIR Athens sent me down to get a
story"
"Athens-Billy Athens"
Yes He is the editor. believe
you two were college mares. He want
ed to know IL you are the Boyd Emer-
son Of the Michigan football team"
well. WELL" Boyd mused. BILLY
Athens was u good tackle"
'He thought you might have some
thing interesting to tell about Alaska
Your partner has been telling me all
about you and your trip and your
great success"
"My partner?'
yes. Mr.. Trobisher volunteered al
interview in your name"
''Frobisher" said Emerson.
Sure. That's him over yonder" The
reporter indicated "Fingerless' Fraser
who. having watched the interview
from distance. now solemnly closed
one eye and stuck his tongue into his
cheek.
"Oh. yes. yes - Frobisher" Boyt
stammered. "Certainly.'
HE is chara cter, isn't he? He tolC
me how you rescued that girl wher
she broke through the ice at Kalvil1.
''He did,"
"Quite romance, isn't 1t? It's good
newspaper story, and I'll play it up. He
is going to let me in on that hydraulic
proposition of yours too. OF course
l haven't much money, but it sounds
great. and
How far along did you get with
your negotiations about this hydraulic
propositions" Boyd asked curiously
Just far enough so I'm all on edge
for it. III make up little pool
among the boys at the Office and have
the money down here before You leave
tonight"
II am sorry. but Mr.. Frobisher and
will have to talk it over first" said
Emerson grimly. II think we will
keep that hydraulic proposition in the
family. so to speak"
Then you won't let ME In"
mot just at present"
I'm sorry. should like to take q
chance with somebody who ia really
successful at mining. When fellow
drones along on salary month after
month 1t makes him envious to see
you Klondikers hit town with satchel.
full Of coin. Perhaps you will give IN,
chance later on?'
Perhaps" acceded Boyd. but whel
the young man had gone he strod,
quickly over to Fraser.
Look here. Mr. 'Frobisher, he
said In II low tone. what do 20,
mean by mixing me up in your petty
larceny Frauds
> Fraser grinned. "'Frobisher' is no,
monaker. amt It? 1t sounds like tht
money. believe III stick to FRO
bisher."
Il spiked your miserable little
scheme. and II you try anything more
like that III have to cut you out alto
gether."
"Pshawr' said the advcnturer mild
~. did you say that hydraulic min,
was no good? Too bad! That 70
porter agreed to take some stock righ
away"
"Now. SEQ here. Fraser. / want yoy
to lcnve mo out Of your machlnation
absolutely. You've boon very dccen
to me In many ways, but II | hear OF
anything more like this l shall hand
you over 10 the police"
} Don't bs a sucker MI your life," nd
mOnished the rogue. "You stick 10 mi
and III maEs you lot OF money.
like YOU
Emerson. now seriously angry
wheeled and loft him, realizing tina
tho fellow was morally atroPhied, III
could not forget, however, that excep
} tor this impossible creature he himself
would be lying at reteiiin's store a
Katmai with no faintest hope Of com
pleting bis n,issi0n, wherefore he die
his best to swallow his indignation,
Boyd hurried to a telegraph 0tfic,