Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-06-10
THE SMOOTHER.

THE SMOOTHER.
"What about Smith," asked Mr.. Ed.
ward Jenkins, as he looked over his
morning correspondence in his office
LET me see! he's forty eight nine three
on the wrong side"
We've done all we can, sill, said the
clerk. We've got judgment"
Judgment! We want-what is it /!
Forty eight three!"
Unfortunately" continued the clerk.
mir. Smith seems to have no available
property. His furniture is under a bill
of sale, and he made over the whole of
his stock, two years ago, to his wife,
Pm afraid it will be waste of money to
go on-unless we put him in jail"
1t was real sorrow to Mr.. Edward
Jenkins to find that man whom he had
trusted with certain implements of the
trade, in sure hope of proper recompense,
had failed in his obligations. Mr.. Ed
ward Jenkins conscience became quite
painful. He grew furious about the
payment of debts. And then he thought
of his friend, Thomas Baines. 1t must
be admitted that Thomas Baines, though
possessed of the artistic temperament,
is man whose debts are always in add
vance of his artistic requirements.
by jove!" said Mr. Edward Jenkins.
Il haven't seen Tommy Baines since /
lent him his house rent" He touched
the bell.
Ring up Mr.. Baines," said Edward
Jenkins.
Lunch with me at The Blenheim,
1902" said Jenkins. as soon as he
caught the ear of Baines. I've got a
good thing for you"
Mr. Thomas Baines. who was always
free for social engagements, accepted at
once.
AT ten minutes past one the clerk,
| putting half a head through the door
saw Mr.. Edward Jenkins engaged upon
| literature. At quarter past one Mr..
| Jenkins stroked his hair, put on his
oyercoat. drew on his gloves, and
smacked the office boys head as an APP
petizer. For the boy announced Mr.
| Smith.
| Mr.. Smith entered with a certain
Difference, befitting the man with forty.
eight-nine three on the wrong side.
I'm very sorry" said Mr.. Smith
Sorry about this debt But things
| have been--well-
"Not well?" interposed Mr.. Edward
Jenkins.
There's no money about" said Mr.
Smith sadly "And / can't sell my stuff
OF course, | know you can proceed fur,
thor ~
Then all the geniality of Edward Jen
kins swan to the surface, as he put hi;
hand on the shoulder of Mr.. Smith.
Don't worry about such trife," he
said. II don't want to make it unpleas
ant for you. Fact IS | can make il
quite easy. So-come and lunch will
me. | want to introduce you to friend
Mr.. Smith-somewha surprised-sat
at lunch with Mr. Edward Jenkins ane
Mr.. Thomas Baines. 1t was an excellent
lunch, and over the cigars they talked
OF antiques, oak chests, pictures, china
and, though Edward Jenkins felt moth
ing of the enthusiasm of his companions
for such strange Requirements, h,
struck the sparks.
'My friend Smith" he said, SIS 9
genius in collecting. | don't myself ear,
much about old stuff. But, my deal
Tommy, you really ought to go and Sc,
Smiths shop. As businessman as
sure you that he can sell you the best
things at a close price"
Mr.. Smith sat up.
Excuse my flattery," added Mr. Ed
ward jenkins
Three days later Edward jenkins wa.
disturbed in his office by the gratitud,
of Smith, who came to suggest som,
more recommendations For Mr.. Thorn
as Baines had rummaged about his shoI
and bought many articles that are I'M
salable except to the real connoisseur'
as Mr.. Smith put it.
Mr.. Edward Jenkins inquired the sun
and jotted it down.
Don't You worry" said Mr.. Jenkin,
genially, Il mean, not about that debt
daresay | can find You some more Gus.
toners on the same terms. You want
customers just now. of course ?"
You're real gentleman said Smith
Mr.. Edward Jenkins was somewhat sur.
prised at the compliment, and had tho
grace to reply, with a certain embarrass.
ment;
Not at all"
Before he left the office for the rem.
table suburb Mr., Edward jenkins Wa
further pleased by note from his spb.
urban friend Mr.. Thomas Baines. II
was full of gratitude for the introduc.
ton to Smith, whom Baines described
as one of the rare beings who are sent
upon earth to sell works of art at a
third of their market value For Baines
with flash of commercial ENTERPRISE
had sold some of his purchases at a