The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-10-08

''Well, don't suppose-you ever had
'em-shine your finger nails, did your
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, indeedr' the other answered
quickly. II will need you in raising
that money. You know the practical
side of the fishing business, and l
don't"
Finally the steamer locked, and the
three men put up at a. hotel.
"You better train me up to wearing
a dress suit before we get east
George warned, ''or I'll make your
swell friends sore and spoil the deal.
could wear it on the cars and get
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 a wonderful vacation:
"Well, If 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 Elmer
son found the representative Of an aft
him at the desk.
"Mr. Athens sent me down to get a
story"
"Athens-Billy Athensv'
Eyes. He is the editor. believe
you two were college mates. He want
ed to know If you are the Boyd Elmer
son Of the Michigan football team"
"Well, WE'LL" Boyd unused. BILLY
Athens was a 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?"
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 - Frobisherv' Boyd
stammered. "Certainlyv'
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 I'll play it up. He
is going to let me in on that hydraulic
proposition of yours too. OF course
I haven't much money, but it sounds
great, and"-
How far along did you get with
your negotiations about this hydraulic
proposition?" Boyd asked curiously.
"Just far enough so I'm all on edge
for It. I'll make up a 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 1n?"
mot just at present"
"1'm sorry. should like to take a
chance with somebody who is really
successful at mining. When a fellow
drones along on a salary month after
month it makes him envious to see
you Klondikers hit town with satchels
full Of coin. Perhaps you will give me
chance later onT'
Perhaps" acceded Boyd, but when
the young man had gone he strobe
quickly over to Fraser.
Look here, Mr.. 'Frobisher,'" he
said in low tone, what do you
mean by mixing me up in your petty
larceny frauds?"
Fraser grinned. "'Frobisher' IA hot
monaker, amt it? It sounds like the
money. believe I'll stick to Fro
bisher.'"
Il spiked your miserable little
scheme, and If you try anything more
like that I'll have to cut you out alto
gether.''
"Pshaww said the adventurer mild
~. did you say that hydraulic mine
was no good? Too bad! That re-
porter agreed to take some stock right
away"
"Now, see here, Fraser, l want you
to leave me out Of your Vaccinations
absolutely. You've been very decent
to me in many ways, but If I hear of
anything more like this I shall hand
you over to the police"
Don't be a sucker all your l1fe," adj
monished the rogue. "You stick to me
and I'll make you a lot of money.
like you v. ~. g.
Emerson, now seriously angry,