El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-25


why, yes; pretty steadily"
"All day at a time?"
BOYD laughed. II haven't worn one
in the daytime since 1 left college
They are used only at night"
"a teller told me funny thing
once" went on George. HE said them
rich men back east had women come
around and clean their finger nails and
shine Iem up. Is that right?"
Quite rightr'
We'll. | 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"
NO. indeed" the other answered
quickly. Il viii 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
1 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
q 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 Emer
son found the representative Of an aft
ernoon newspaper anxiously awaiting
him at the desk.
''Mr. Athens sent me down to get a
story"
"Athens-Billy Athensr'
Eyes. He is the editor. l believe
you two were college mates He want
ed to know if you are the Boyd Emer-
son of the Michigan football team"
well, WELL" 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 Eour
great success"
MY partner?"
Eyes. Mr. Frobisher volunteered an
interview in your name"
"Frobisherr said Emerson
Sure. That's him over yonder" The
reporter indicated "Fingerless" Fraser.
who, having watched the interview
from a distance, now solemnly closed
one eye and stuck his tongue into his
cheek.
"Oh. yes, yes = Frobisher!" Boyd
stammered. Certainly
He is a character. isn't he? He told
me how you rescued that girl when
she broke through the ice at Kalvik. -
"He did?'
Quite a romance, isn't it? It's a 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
1 haven't much money, but it sounds
great, and
"How far along did you get with
your negotiations about this hydraulic
propositions" Boyd asked curiously-
Just far enough so I'm all on edge
for it. I'll make up little pool
among the boys at the Office and have
the money down here before you leave
tonight"
Il 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 in?"
Not just at present"
I'm sorry. l 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
a chance later on"
Perhaps" acceded Boyd. but when
the yonng man had gone he strobe
quickly over to Fraser.
Look here. Mr.. 'Frobisher.'" he
said In a low tone. what do you
mean by mixing me up in your petty
larceny frauds!"
Fraser sgrinned. "'Frobisher' is no:
monaker, amt 1t? 1t sounds like the
money. l believe I'll stick to Fro
bisher.'"
81 spiked your miserable little
scheme. and if you try anything more
like that I'll have to cut you out alto
gether."
"Pshawl" 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, 1 want yoU
to leave me out of your Vaccinations
absolutely. You've been very decent