Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-08-16

up?' questioned Alton Clyde. when,
later in the week, he had succeeded
in pinning Boyd down for a moments
BLESSED If know
what's going on
We'll. we're up against it,
>"How?"
THAT newspaper story started It..
Emersons teeth snapped angrily, anu
Clyde's colorless eyes shifted. Fraser
let his tongue wag, and Immediately
the banks closed up on me. I've tried
every one in the city, in Tacoma, IN
Vancouver, and in Victoria, but 1t
seems that they've all been advised OF
war in the canning business. Our ship
was taken away from us, and although
I have found another, I'm afraid 10
charter it until. / see my way out.
Then there have been delays IN var
ious shipments-boilers tin, lumber,
and all that. haven't worried you
with half the details; but George ana
have forgotten what nights rest
looks like. Now Bloc & Company are
trying to get out Of their contract 10
take our output" Emerson sighed
heavily and sank deeper into his chair.
his WEAKNESS of mind and body be-
trayed by his utter relaxation. II guess
we are done for. I'm about all in
GLORY bel" exclaimed the dapper
little club-man, with comical furroW
of care upon his brow. when you
give up, it's quitting time"
81 haven't given up; am 90
ing all can but things are in a dla-
bolical tangle. Some of our supplies
are here; others are laid out on the
road: some seem to be utterly lost.
We have had to make substltutions OF
machinery, our bills are overdue, and
but what's the use! We need money
That's the crux of the whole affair.
When Hilliari baked he threw the
whole proposition"
''And Pm stung for ten thou re-
f1ected Clyde, lugubriously. Ten
thousand drops of my hearts RED
blood! Good Lord! I'm fierce bust
ness man. Say! ought to be the pur-
chasing agent for the Farmers ALI
ance; gold bricks are my specially
haven't won bet since the battle OF
Bull Run"
..What about the twenty-five thous-
and dollars that you raised Elmer
son asked. 1874,
clyde began to laugh, shrilly
That's, painfully funny. ~ hadn't
thought about that" sf@s
"The situation may be remarkable,
but I don't see anything humorous in
it." said Emerson dryly.
ooh, you would if you only knew,
but can't tell you what it is. You
see, | promised not to divulge where
the money came from, and when |
give my word I'm regular Sphinx.
But it's funny" After an instant, ne
said in all seriousness. "1f Hllliard
holds the combination to this thing.
why don't you have Cherry help us?"
Cherry! How can she help?
'She can do anything she wants with
him"
What do you mean ?"
81 may be a heavy autumn frost as
a financier,' the younger man re-
marked, "but when it comes to
women I'm as wise as a wharf rat.
I've been watching her work, and It's
great: people have begun to talk about
it. Every night it's dinner and thea
ter party. Every day, orchids and other
extortionate bouquets, with jewel
boxes tied on them with blue ribbons.
His motor is at her disposal at all
times, and she treats his chauffeur
with open contempt. If that doesn't
signify
"Nonsense." exclaimed the other
with disgust. "She is too nice girl
fer that. You have misconstrued Hill
liard's politeness."
Finding his worldly wisdom at issue.
CLYDE defended himself stoutly. II tell
you. he has gone off his blooming bal
ance l know the symptoms; leave it
to old Doctor Clyde"
"You say other people have noticed
it,"
81 do! Everybody in town except you
and the newsdealer at the corner -
he's blind"
Emerson rose from his chair and
began to pace about slowly. IF Hill
lard has turned that girls head with
his attentions, I'll"
Clyde threw back his head and
laughed in open derision. Don't worry
about her-he is the one to be pitied.
She's taking him on Seeing-Seattle
trip of the most approved and expen-
sive character"
she isn't that kind" Emerson hot
ly denied.
'Now- don't be boy until your
beard trips you up. That girl Is about
to break into old billiards. vault, and
while she's in there, with the gas
lighted and a suit case to lug off the
bank-notes. why not tell her to toss in
few bundles for us?"
eff I can't get along without taking
money from a woman, I'll throw up
the whole deal"
The curious look which Boyd had
noted once before came into Clyde's
eyes. and this time, to Judge by the
young fellows manner. he might have
translated it into words but for the
entrance at that moment of Cherry
herself. accompanied by 'Fingerless'
Fraser.
"What luck in Vancouver" she in
CURED.
"None whatever The banks won't
listen to me. and can't interest any
private parties"
"See here" volunteered Fraser,
"why don't you let me sell some OF
your stock? I'm there with the big
talk
Emerson turned on him suddenly.