Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-13

speak, then, evidently changing hi'
mind. observed. Seems to me I'd bet
ter stay here on the coast and wal
for you"
mo, indeedw the other answered
quickly. II will need you In raising
that money. You know the practical
side of the fishing business. and
don't"
Finally the steamer docked, and thu
three men put up at hotel.
"You better train me up to wearing
dress suit before We get east"
George warned. "or III make your
swell friends sore and spoil the deal
] I could wear 1t on the cars and get
easy in It."
"My dear fellow. 1t 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
a boy out on wonderful vacation.
"Well. II there is down east mani
cure woman in Seattle show her to me
and III 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 Athens"
"Yes. He is the editor. 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 mused. BILLY
Athens was good tackle"
"He thought you might have some.
| thing interesting 10 tell about Alaska.
Your partner has been telling me all
about you and your trip and your
great success
"My partner
"Yes. Mr.. Frobisher volunteered an
interview in your name"
"Frobisherw said Emerson.
"Sure. That's him over yonder.' The
reporter indicated "Fingerless' Fraser.
who, having watched the interview
from distance. now solemnly closed
one eye and stuck his tongue into his
cheek
"Oh. yes, yes - Frobisher!' Boyd
stammcred. Certainly!
He is character. isn't he? He told
me how you rescued that girl when
she broke through the ice at Kalvik y"
HE did"
Quite romance. isn't it? It's 4 good
newspaper story. and I'll play it up. lie
Is going 70 let me in on that hydraulic
proposition OF yours too. OF courS"
I haven't much money. but it sounds
great, and
How far along did you get With
your negotiations about this hydrau!.'
propositions" Boyd asked curiou~y.
Just far enough so I'm all on edge
for IT, III make up little pool
among the boys at the office and have
the money down here before you leave
tonight"
81 am sorry. but Mr. Frobisher aud
l will have to talk II over first" said
Emerson grimly. Il think we will
keep that hydraulic proposition In the
family. so to speak.
Then you won't let me in:''
Not just at present"
"rm sorry. | should like 10 take q
chance with somebody who Is really
successful at mining. When a fellow
drones along Oil Il salary month auer
month it makes him envious 10 see
you Klondikers hit town with Satchrls
full of coin Perhaps you will give me
a chance later on"
"Perhaps." acceded Boyd. but when
the young man had gone he Strode
quickly over TO Fraser.
Look here. Mr. 'frobiShcr.' he
said in Il low tone. what do you
mean by mixing me up in your petty
larceny frauds"
Fraser grinned. "'Frobisher' Is hot
mouaker. ain't it? II sounds like the
money. believe I'll stick 10 Fro
bisher."
~ spiked your miserable little
scheme. and If you try anything more
like that I'll have TO cut yuu out alto
gether.'
"Pshaww said the adventurcr mild
ly. Did you say t..at hydraulic mine
was no gouG: Too bad. That re.
porter agrtcd TO take some stock right
away"
"Now. see here. Fraser. | want you
to leave me out of your Vaccinations
absolutely. You've been very decent
to me in many ways. but If hear OF
anything mere like this | shall hand
you over to the police"
Don't Lee Il sucker all your life." ad-
monished the rogue: You stick to me
and I'll make yon lot OF money.
like you
Emerson. now seriously angry.
wheeled md left him. realizing that
the fellow w.ls morally atrophied. He
could not forget, however. that except
for this impossible creature he himself