New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-05

plete the second stage of their journey
IN less than the expected time.
II suppose Teller has got to dress
pretty swell back there in Chicago"
George ventured "Full dress suits of
clothes, eh?'
eyes,"
"Did you ever wear oneY'
"Certainly."
"Wel, I'll be- The fisherman
checked himself and gazed at his com
panion as if he saw him suddenly in
new light. fright along?" he ques-
toned incredulously.
"Why, yes; pretty steadily"
"All day at a time?"
Boyd laughed. Il haven't worn one
In the daytime since 1 left college,
They are used only at night"
"a Teller told me a 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 rightp'
swell. 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, 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 locked, and the
three men put up at 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
I could wear it on the cars and get
easy in it,
my dear fellow, it takes more than
a week to get easy in dress suit"
Boyd smiled, amused at his earnest
ness, for the big fellow was merely
boy out on a wonderful vacation.
well, if there is a 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
It was the labor of several hours to
lit 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.
"Mr. Athens sent me down to get a
story
"Athens-Billy Athens!''
"Yes. He is the editor, I believe
you two were college mates. He want
ed to know if you are the Boyd Emer-
son Of the Michigan football team
swell, Well,"' Boyd mused BILLY
Athens was q 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?"
"Yes. Mr.. Frobisher volunteered an
interview in your name"
'Frobisher!" said Emerson.
'Sure. That's him over yonder." The
2Spol tCA 1iulSdtSu l. lAStllSSS IuStI,
who, having watched the interview
from a distance, now solemnly closed
one eye and stuck his tongue into his
cheek
"Oh, yes, yes y Frobisherr' Boyd
stammered "Certainly!'
''He is character, isn't he? He told
me how you rescued that girl when
she broke through the ice at Kalvik.''
''He did,"
Quite romance, isn't it? It's a 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
I haven't much money, but it sounds
great, and"-
"How far along did you get with
your negotiations about this hydraulic
proposition?'' Boyd asked curiously.
"Just far enough SO Pm all on edge
for it. I'll make up little pool
among the boys at the Office and have
the money down here before you leave
tonight
81 am sorry. but MI Frobisher and
I 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. | should like to take a
chance with somebody who is really
successful at mining When a fellow
drones along on salary month after
month it makes him enYious to see
you Klondikers hit town with satchels
full of coin. Perhaps you will give me
a chance later on?''
aPerhaps." acceded Boyd, but when
the young man had gone he strobe
quickly over to Fraser.
Look here, Mr.. 'Frobisher.'' be
said in low tone, what do you
mean by mixing me up in your petty