The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-08-28

The papers circulation. naturally
enough, increased enormously. All Wal
street marveled at the accuracy Of the
predictions. and II driobled into offices
caught by the lure OF speculation. came
to regard Its articles as almost tho flna
word, The increasing circulation brought
corresponding Increase In salary and
ordinate without hurling an epithet al
him, treated Fcrdy with constantly
growing respect.
There WAS only one unpleasant fea.
ture to the situation. Lily, whose inge
nuity had brought II about, had mora
misgivings. She hinted at intervals that
Gmy tnmey were not behaving squarely to Mr.
doubts In definite reproach IT fee
ashamed whenever You meet him." she
said to Ferly IT'S terrible the way we
take advantage OF him"
Ferdy. whose increasing Importance
had given him a somewhat judicial air
assured her that their course was prop
er II admit Mr.. Gilman Is a pleasant
man. man, ne said, but. my dear Lily. we
must take broader view OF the situa.
ton. He's Il man who's made his none,
OIL other men; were only helping Tho
0'TfT TsTs men to get some of 1t back"
LOT however superior Lily considered her
judgment on other points. she was con
tent that Ferdy should handle their
on the street, The old gentleman. with
ms SILK hat and fur overcoat, was NOV
ing toward his automobile, when Ferdy
VINO arranged TO be passing, met him face
"Ah. my young friend" said Mr.. GIL
man with his characteristic lack OF con-
straint. coming from lunch, / sup
w NO" replied Ferdy. 81 don't lunch for
That's fortunate. very fortunate. in
oeeo, Ed foH H,an can come home with me; ;"
fer. hesitated 1.-THE fact isl he said,
ar,er annd, expressing his gratitude. I've an
you did" Mr.. Gilman glanced furtIvely
about, as though fearing to be overheard
IN his ms awoRe vague suspicious
4 want company There's something both
ing ing me-something can't talk about;
ana l want somebody to divert me-"
az MS companions face. 1t had a trou-
oled look. His eye then Travelled down
TnaS,tI ward to the hand that held the heavy
Knoooed cane, and the sharpness OF the
veins attesIed the intensity OF his grip.
what was up he had no Idea, but 1t was
clearly his business to find out Accord
inGly ne hastened to a nearby pay-sta 4
In the automo6ie Home iSaneo MI said iemad the old
gentleman 10 the chauffeur
they sped rapidly uptown. AS they
Rpassed pnass through the drifting crowd on
cars with their Changing bells and the
Tehicles with their crunching wheels,
FeTdy planned his campaign. He would
his hand, would arouse his companion s
supsclon; he would, instead. let events
Gnke Iake their own course and trust to Mr..
Gilman,s inclination to talk
Mr., Gilman lived between Fifth and
Madison avenues. in a mansion of white
stone, the door Of which was opened by
a butler in livery; Leaving their coats
Immediately led him into the library,
where he ordered luncheon to be served.
All" he murmured as he sank wearily
mo ln.o l., a large Gus cushioned chair; here at
you don't know what II means TO have
you with me-"
I'm very glad to be here" said Ferdy
nervously. He was looking at the surnp-
tuous furnishings and wondering what
use could be made OF them in the So
cialistic tracts that he planned
You see Mr.. Gilman little later pur-
sued, we rich. men have our tribulations
No really big deal is ever pulled off with
out some nerves being snapped and some
sleep being lost. But this he added. as
strength"
He ate with relish. Ferdy doing the
same but the young mans heart was
was a confession that some big deal was
about 10 be made and he could scarcely
contain himself. so fearful was he that
the facts would never be told. Pres
emily. however: his hopes were raised,
When the meal was nearly ended Mr.. Gil
man turned TO him and asked; What is
your opinion of p, and G., ?"
kerdy. passing the napkin meditatively
across his. mouth. replied that nobody
seemed to know.
That's It., that's what noticed all
along" said Mr., Gilman.
That's why there's been so little trad
Ing In It.-.nobody knew which way it
would go''
'.Preclsely-untll now. But yester-
Mr.. Gilman's face and his. voice dropped
TO a confidential tone. Yesterday 1 got
the Information I wanted"
Ferdy averted his eyes. 'Indeed?" he
said With an assumption of nonchalance.
II learned that the stock OF which
everybody Is seeking control Is worth
less"
What"
Absolutely. The buying that has been
done is merely their way OF throwing sand
in peoples eyes, As Il matter of fact.
they'll get rid OF II as soon as they can"
Ferdy. the time for Indifference having
passed. started across the table. Yes.
my friend. It's worthless. And that's
why my holdings will be thrown on the
market the moment 1t opens tomorrow
morning
You ,mean-'
Il mean that ] am going to soil out
Thousands OF dollars OF my money are
Invested and It's my last chance before
the crash Everybody Is eager TO buy,
because there's a notion that It's going
up, and It's that eaScrness that I'll take
advantage OF. Tomorrow at this time
l won't have stock OF p. and G. to
my name.
He ended dramatically. bringing his
fist down on the arm OF his chair. and
Ferdy. whose eyes were popping out OF
his head. could not find words TO speak.
But while he was silent, Mr., Gilman's
calmer manner returned and he thanked
the younger man again for having
lunchcd with him. For the last week
I've scarcely slept wink" he said.
land It's due 10 you that I'm able to eat
my first full meal in all that time. Are
you ready? Then we'll get into the ma
chine and go down town again.
Ferdy, rushing into Robinsons office
with his forehead bathed in perspiration.
almost collided with the editor,
Whats the matter with you, you
damn little donkey" cried the irritated
Robinson.
Never mind, save your kicks till aft
erwarAs. I've got a peach'!'
Bet she quits you, II had daugh-
Never mind your family troubles. '
Ferdy's excitement made him forget d.
plomacy. ''Tve got story that's so
hot It'll set this office on fire. SIT down
there and begin"