The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-23
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of some noxious thing, like a ella
monster or a feast of vultures. He
made no effort to avoid affront,
but remorselessly bored into Sill
berberg's visage with his eyes,
until that gentleman began to
squirm in disquietude, whereupop
Carson turned his back suddenly
on the head of the Metals Trust
and faced Mr.. Snayne just in time
to detect fleeting blush depart.
ing from his countenance. 3s#
81 trust that you will take
breakfast with u.s." said he
1--WE shall"
THANK you" said Theodore
II have breakfasted; and while
it is very hygienic, have nj
doubt, kosher food doesn't appea
to me-"
by God, my man." shouted
Silberberg, Elf you say another
word"
Carson turned upon him, ant
Silberberg sank into a seat. Car
son walked back to the engine
room, saying that he would lool
the craft over, and see Mr.
Shayne after breakfast.
For the tourists it was not {
jolly meal. Silberberg conceived
himself vastly insulted by this fel
low they had picked up, and CAV,
his host rather bad half hour.
1--WE owe it to him to allow hin
to be a little nasty" said Shayne
secretly smiling at the thought Of
the reception awaiting this stor,
of the kosher food in certait
clubs where all Silberberg's
wealth had not made him a socia
favorite. "Think what he did 70,
Virginia, you know, Silberberg.
by Jove," cried Silberberg, 90
would rather she had-er, that
is, ! would not allow any service
even to her to atone for such an
insult. l don't allow anyone to-
He must leave the Roc, Shayne
or I will"
But his machine may be worth
WHILE" urged Shayne, using what
he judged would be a valid argu,
ment with his guest. IAN idea il
an idea, Max, and this art of fly.
ing needs improvement"
mo idea," insisted Max, els
worth that much. Suit yourself
Mr.. Shayne, but as for me"
Silberberg waved his hand, clos.
ing the debate. Mr.. Shayne pria.
ed himself upon his ability In
handling people, and was, more
ovetr, most pig-headed himself
He grew fonder of Mr.. Carson's
project as Silberberg grew hotter
in urging the young mans dis.
missal. The ship passed Magnolia
Springs, left Point Clear far tt
port, sailed majestically over Fair.
hope, and was halfway across the
bay before the meal ended, with
the argument still undecided
though Shayne was winning pro.
Excessively by force of nearing
their harbor. AS they rose they
detected Wilmer standing behind
Them, hat in hand, as IL awaiting
a word with them: or eavesdrop
lping, as the case might have been
WELL" said Shayne, rather
langrily.
II Just wanted to say" replied
Wizner, shat I know what this
young fellows proposition is."
80 do we," said Shayne
''It's some kind of flying-ma
lchine.."
eyes," said Wilmer. sAnd II
you don't find him reasonable tt
deal with, come to me. I've seer
his model. 1t amt protected, Of
course, and can build one like II
lin q few weeks-with money
enough. I'll learn him to butt Ii
and take customer from MEL
Silberberg and Shayne looked
significantly at each other.
when Inventors fall out" be
gan Shayne.
| "Monopolists get the hooks in, :
Supplied silberberg. Lets take
the fool north. and see What se'l