The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-10-20

| change of boats at juneau had raised
their spirits. enabling them to COM
| plcte the sect nd stage Of their journey
| In less than the expected time.
Il suppose Teller has got to dress
| pretty swell back there in Chicago"
George ventured. "Full dress suits of
clothes. eh!'
"Yes" l,
did you ever wear oneY'
"Cerainly."
"Well. I'll be- The fisherman
checked himself and gazed at his com
panion as II he Sc p him suddenly in
a new light. Right alongr' he Ques-
| toned increlulously.
why. yes: pretty steadily"
"All day at a timer
| Boyd laughed Il haven't worn one
in the daytime since left college
They are used only ut night"
"A Teller told me u funny thing
once" went on George HE said them
rich men back east had women come
around and clean their finger nails and
shine 'em up. Is that right?''
| Quite right"
well. l 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"
mo. indeed" 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 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
could wear It on the cars and get
easy In it,
my dear fellow, 1t takes more than
a week to get easy in dress suit"
| Boyd smiled. amused at his earnest
| ness, for the big fellow was merely
Z boy out on wonderful vacation.
well. II there b q 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
1T Big Georges bulky frame, and when
the two returned to the hotel Elmer.
son found the representative of an aft.
ernoon newspaper anxiously awaiting
him at the desk.
| A<ho,o ccnA 49, Ao-,~ 80
story"
| "Athens-Billy Athens!'
! Eyes. He is the editor. I believe
you two were college mates. He want.
ed to know If you are the Boyd Elmer
son Of the Michigan football team"
well. WE'LL" 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 your
great success"
my partner?"
Eyes. Mr.. Frobisher volunteered an
Interview in your name"
"Frobisher!" 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
stammered. "Certainiy!'
He Is q 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 I'll play it up. He
is going to let me in on that hydraulic
proposition Of yours too. OF course
l haven't much money. but 1t sounds
great. and"-
How far along did you get with
your negotiations about this hydraulic
propositions" Boyd asked curiously.
Just far enough 80 I'm all on edge
for it. IN make up little pool
among the boys at the office and have
the money down here before you leave
tonight"
II am sorry. but Mr.. Frobisher and
I will have to talk 1t 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 in7'
mot just ut 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 1t 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 young man had gone he strobe
quickly over to Fraser.
Look here. Mr.. 'Frobisher.'" he
said In allow tone. what do you
mean by mixing me up in your petty