The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-07-23

wont to freeze the vitals of
the man representing an undeyeloped
business opportunity.
II am under great obligations to you,
MIR. Theodore" said he. for your serv-
ice to my niece. 10 be entirely frank,
should not have appropriated the
time to call on any business account"
Mr.. Carson felt repealed. He traced
the "Mr Theodore" to Captain Har
rods mode Of referring to him.
II am sorry" said he, that you have
gone even an inch out of your way on
account Of any fancied obligations.
prefer the basis of business"
"By Jove." said voice at his elbow.
you ought to be able to meet him on
that basis. Shayne."
| Carson's ear was affronted. his
nerves tautened by the voice. 'Shayne
waved the man away.
But" went on Silberberg, ut seems
to me. old chap. we'd vastly better put
the whole thing on basis of break
fast first Send this good man aft and
| let's fall to-"
Carson wheeled round and stared
Silberberg in the face curiously. with
the impersonal disfavor Of one study
ing the picture of some noxious thing.
like q Gila monster or feast of vul-
lures.
'Thank you," said Theodore. II
have breakfastcd. and in good CON-
pany."
"By glory. my man." shouted SLIDER
berg. "if you say another word
Carson turned upon him. and Silbcr-
berg sank into seat. Carson walked
back to the engine room. saying that
he would look the craft over and see
Mr. Shnyne after breakfast.
Silberberg conceived himself vastly
insulted by this fellow they had picked
up and gave his host rather bud half
hour.
I'VE owe 1t to him to allow him to be
a little MISTY" said Shayne. think
what he did for Virginia. you know,
Silberberg."
"By Jove." cried Silberbcrg. ~ would
rather she had-er-that Is, would
not allow any service even to her to
atone for such al insult. l don't al
low any one to He must leave the
Roc. Shnyne. or I will"
But his machine may be worth
WHILE" urged Shayne. using what no
judged would be valid argument
with his guest AN idea Is an ideu
Max. and this art of flying needs i'm
provement"
mo idea." insisted Max. "is worth
that much. Suit yourself. Mr.. Shayne.
but as for me-
Slberberg waved his baud. closing
the debate. AS they rose they detect
ed Wiener standing behind them. hat
in hand. as If awaiting word with
them. or housekeeping, as the case
might have been.
"Well." said Shayne rather angrily.
II just wanted to say" replied Wiz
ner, that | know what this young
fellows proposition is. And If you
don't find him reasonable to deal with
come to me. I've seen his model 1t
amt protected. Of course, and l can
build one like it in a few weeks-with
money enough. III learn him to butt
in and take customer from me-"
when inventors fall out" began
Shayne.
"Monopolists get their hooks in"
supplied Silberberg. Lets take the
fool north and see what he's got"
Most sensible thing you've said" re.
piled Shayne.
Carson waited in GUM silence until
| %h IN rnP,t
ing to occupy it along with Silberberg.
shayne urged him to stay aboard for
the night trip 10 Chicago.
"ThA weather north" said Shayne.
us the mildest known for March. We
can discuss your project. Mr.. Theo-
dore. over our highballs going up.
Come with us
Very well. said MIR. Theodore, he
would go. with many thanks.
EIe wondered about the niece and
Silberberg. but he asked no questions.
He strobe directly to the lift and went
aboard the Roc. 1t was late IN the
afternoon when they took on two Ia
dics-l'syche and Mrs. Shayne. The
ladies' vanished into the cabin With
SlIDeTDerS.
what do you think Of the wealth
err" asked Shayne Of Carson.
1.-The low has reached Omaha" re-
piled Carson. land has deepened rap
idly. We ought to get into stiff south
winds soon. increasing ail the way"
"Lct 'em increase" rejoined Shayne.
! we'll make port quicker. II it should
be northerly weather. now
WED have 20 moor" queried Car
SON
Naturally"
What Tin going to talk to you
about" said Carson. "is machine
that could make Chicago against the
sercest gale quicker tia. this flying
palace can do it tonight"
"Oh. yes" lightly replied shayne
1--WE had 'em offered me that would
do it ip an hour-in the Inventors
mind"
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