Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-11-22


reaching the street. hobbled painfully,
while their limbs gave way as IL paral-
yzed.
A week later Boyd and George were
watching the lights of Port Townsend
blink out in the gloom astern. A quick
change of boats ut juneau had raised
their spirits. enabling them to COM
plete the second stage Of their journey
in less than the expected time.
II suppose Teller has got to dress
pretty swell back there in Chicago"
George ventured. Full dress suits Of
clothes, eh?'
Eyes"
Ibid you ever wear one?
"Certainly"
well. I'll be- The fisherman
checked himself and gazed at his com
panion as if he saw him suddenly In
a new light. fright along!' he ques,
toned incredulously.
'Why. yes: pretty steadily"
"All day at time?"
Boyd laughed. Il haven't worn one
in the daytime since l left college
They are used only at night"
"A Teller told me q funny thing
once" went on George. "He said them
rich men back east had women come
around and clean their finger nails and
shine 'em up. Is that right?'
"Quite right"
swell, don't suppose-you ever had
'em-shinc your finger nails. did you?"
"Yes."
The 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"
mo, indeed" the other answered
quickly. Il will need you In raising
that money. You know the practica:
side Of the fishing business. and
don't"
Finally the steamer docked, and the
three men put up at hotel.
"You better train me up to wearing
dress suit before we get east
George warned, "or I'll make your
swell friends sore and spoil the deal.
1 Coulu wear IL Ou Tic Cal anu Scl
easy in it,"
MY dear fellow, it takes more than
a week to get easy in a dress suit"
Boyd smiled. amused at his earnest.
ness, for the big fellow was merely
a boy out on wonderful vacation.
"Well. il there Is a down east mani
cure woman in Seattle show her to me.
and I'll practice on her" he insisted.
"She can halter break me at least"
1t was the labor Of several hours to
fit Big Georges bulky frame. and when
the two returned to the hotel Emer..
son found the representative Of an aft
ernoon newspaper anxiously awaiting
him ut the desk.
Mr. Athens sent me down to get
story"
"Athens-Billy Athens!"
"Yes. He is the editor. I believe
ed to know if you are the Boyd Emer-
son Of the Michigan football team"
well. WE'LL" Boyd unused. BILLY
Athens was 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 aud your
great success"
"My partner?"
Eyes. Mr.. Frobisher volunteered an
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!' Boyd
stammered. Certainly
'He is character. isn't he? He told
me how you rescued that girl when
she broke through the ice at Kalvik"
HE did?"
Quite romance, isn't it? It's good
newspaper story, and III 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 1t sounds
great. and
"How far along did you get with
your negotiations about this hydraulic
propositions" Boyd asked curiously.
Just far enough so Pm all on edge
for it. I'll make up little pool
among the boys at the office and have
the money down here before you leave
tonight"
Il am sorry. but Mr.. Frobisher and
will have to talk it over first" said
Emerson grimly. Il think we will
keep that hydraulic proposition in the
family. so to speak"
"Then you won't let me imp
mot just at present"
'l'm sorry. should like to take a
chance with somebody who is really
at mining. When a fellow
drones along on salary month after
month it makes him enviOus to see
you Klondikers hit town with satctels
full Of coin. Perhaps you will give me
a chance later On?"
Perhaps" acceded Boyd. but when
the young maU had gone he strobe