Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-06-09
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mo doubt you would" asserts Sey-
mour Melford, pleasantly. THAT is, if
you acted upon your own judgment,
as most persons who lose do. But
gave you the information which | my
self possess"
Would you do that?"
Yes, / will. There is very little l
would not do for you, Mr.. Latimer."
I-I-am almost overwhelmed by
your kindness, Mr.. Seymour. Pray
accept the thanks of man who has
the responsibility of family upon
his hands-a family, alas all too
poorly provided for"
"They shall be provided for. Fol-
low my advice, sir, and there shall
be a fortune for Miss Lorrie-Mlss
Greta and your son."
Il shall be very grateful, Mr.. Sey-
mour, if you will advise me-" he says.
TELL me what to do and will do it.
place the most implicit confidence in
you; the fullest, the very fullest
III you ask my advice, my dear sir,
I should say buy five thousand pounds
worth of shares in the Wheal Rose
Mining Company"
"A mine! II thought they were
always $3.50 risky?'
THAT Is the general belief, ana
therefore mining shares may be
bought so much cheaper than other
things; that is why many people make
large fortunes by them. This partic
ular mine, Mr.. Latimer will trust,
make my fortune-a part of it, at any
rate. l have bought ten thousand
pounds worth, and | shall be very
much surprised, indeed, If l do not
make fifteen thousand pounds by
theia."
Fifteen thousand ponds!"
I'm a month" adds Seymour Mel
ford.
"It seems incredible, incredible!
cit is done every week-aimost
every day. says Melfard. II said I
had ten thousand pounds worth. l
would have purchased twenty, fifty, II
[ could have got them; but ten was
all | eoud obtain. Now, sir, If you like
YOU shall have half of them"
"What!-and deprive you Of your I
honest earnings? No, l could not do
that!" but his eyes glistened, and
the flush which had risen to his face
deepens.
''There are many other good things
besides the Wheal Rose" he says. Il
can buy some of them with the five /
thousand pounds you pay for half my
share in the mine. Do not hesitate or
you are not convinced"
MY dear Mr.. Seymour, why should
I not be convinced? Besides, you have
Ibought them yourself"
Eyes, and will buy all | can," says
Seymour. 'You will make at least six
tw seven thousand pounds, probably
in three weeks"
y accept your OFFER" he says; Il
need not say how gratefully. What
am | to do know not how to go to
work in the matter; you must guide
ne"
have only one condition to name"
Condition? What is it, asks the
rector, quickly; he is eager to get the
business settled, to commence max
ing the fortune which this pleasant
voiced, handsome young fellow has
promised him.
THAT this matter is kept a secret |
between JUS two. A word let slip
may mean ruin in such matters as
this. | trust my condition does not
seem a hard one, sir?"
Hard, Indeed no. It would be
indeed if | could not assent
to so modest and natural a condition
shall aention the matter to no
Jne'' J
Very good, sir, and now all need
trouble you to do is to give me an or
der to procure the money, the five
thousand pounds, and to purchase the
same amount of shares in the Wheal
Rose"
sahsw me-tell me-" says the rec
,or. And ne goes Is the writing table
md gets some paper with trembling
hand
Write this" And Seymour die
Eates the two orders.
There says the rector, and he
hands them to him with flushed
ssce and excited manner. rs there
anything else?" |
Nothing else except to count your
profits in months time, my dear
sir"
AS he puts the paper in his pocket
the door opens and Lorrie enters. She
-stops short at sight Of Seymour Mel
ford.
81 thought you were alone. papa"
she says. "Old Mrs. Hopkins wants |
to see you,"
what is the matter, papa Has |
anything happened?"
No. no: nothing, my dear. Yes"
he adds remembering The generous