The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-06

boy OUT on q WOnOerLul 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
erncon newspaper anxiously awaiting
him at the desk.
Mr. Athens sent me down to get a
story"
"Athens-Billy AtheDs!''
Eyes. He is the editor. believe
you two were college mates. He want
ed to know If you are the Boyd Elmer
son Of the Michigan football team"
"Well. WELL" Boyd mused. 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 your
great success"
MY partner?'
Eyes. Mr.. Frobisher volunteered an
interview in your name"
''Frobisherv' 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 good
newspaper story, and III 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 Pm all on edge
for it. I'll make up little pool
the money down here before you leave
tonight"
II am sorry. but Mr. Frobisher and
l will have to talk it 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?"
mot just at present"
"I'm sorry. l should like to take
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
chance later on:"
Perhaps acceded Boyd. but when
the young man had gone he strobe
quickly over to Fraser.
Look here. Mr. 'Frobisher.'" he
said in lew tone. what do you
mean By mixing me up in your petty
larceny frauds:"
Fraser grinned. 'Frobisher' Is hot
monaker, amt it? 1t sounds like the
money. l believe I'll stick to Fro
biSher.'"
scheme. and if you try anything more
like that I'll have to cut you out alto
gether.''
"Pshaww said the adventurer mild
ly. did you say that hydraulic mine
was no good? Too bad! That re-
porter agreed to take some stock right
away"
to leave me out of your Vaccinations
absolutely. You've been very decent
to me in many ways. but if hear of
anything more like this 1 shall hand
you over to the police"
Don't be sucker all your life" ad
monished the rogue. You stick to NE
and I'll make you lot of money.
like you
Emerson, now seriously angry.
wheeled and left him. realizing that
the fellow was morally atrophied. He
could not forget however. that except
for this impossible creature he himself
would be lying at Peteliin's store at
I Katmai with 10 faintest hope of com
pleting his mission. wherefore he did
his best to swallow his indignation.
Boyd hurried TO a telegraph office
and despatched two messages to chi
cago. one addressed to his own tailor.
the other TO a number on Lake Shore
drive Over the latter he ponder2d
long. tearing up several drafts which
did not suit him. finally giving one TO
the operator with an odd minglinC OF
timidity and defiance This done. be
FASTENED to one of the leading banks.
and two hours later returned to the
| hotel. jubilant-
He found Big George in the lobby.
staring with fascinated eyes at his
finger nails. which were strangely puri-
| fed and glossy.
Look at EN-" the fisherman broke
out admiringly They're as clean as
a hounds tooth. They shine so daS
sent take hold Of anything"
Il have made my deal with the
bank" Boyd exulted. "All l need TO
raise now is 100000. The bank will
advance the rest. That 100000 makes