Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-27

Undoubtedly, inasmuch as we are
partners"
Partners" Mildred ceased playing
and swung about. What do you
mean?"
"She is interested in this enterprise.
The cannery site is hers"
II seeT After a moment, "Does this
new affair of fathers have any par
tcular effect ON your plans"
Eyes and no." he answered, feeling
again the weight Of this last cOmpli-
cation, forgotten for the moment
"What do you wish ME to do?
Nothing, only for the present please
don't mention my scheme either to
him or to Mr.. Marsh. am bit un-
certain as to my course. You see, 1t
means so much to me that l can't bear
to give 1t up, and yet it may lead to
great-unpleasantness."
She nodded cOmprchendingly.
On that very night. In q little snow
smothered cabin crouching close
against the Kalvik bluffs, another girl
was seated ut piano. Her slim, white
fingers had strayed upon the notes OF
a song which Boyd Emerson had sung.
| In her dream filled eyes was the pic
ture Of rough garbcd. silent man at
her shoulder, AMI in her ears was the
sound Of his voice. Clear to the last
melting note she played the air. and
then pitiful sob shook her. She
bowed her golden head and hid her
face in her arms, for Il memory was
upon her. forgotten kiss was hot
upon her lips. and she was very lonely.
At the hotel Emerson found Clyde
and Fraser in Balt's room awaiting
lin. They were noisy and excited at
the success OF the enterprise and at
the prospect Of immediate action:
Boyd told them little Of the news
that had startled him earlier In the
evening beyond the bare fact that
Marsh had fioated packers trust and
that secrecy for the present was now
doubly necessary TO the success of
their undertaking The full signit-
cance OF the merger, therefore. did not
strike his associates. even when on the
train the next day they read the an
nouncement Of its formation In the
newspapers. Bait alone took notice OF
| II and fell into furious rage at his
eneny's success.
No sooner were they fairly under
way for the west than Emerson began
the definite shaping Of his plans. He
and George carefully went over the
many details Of their coming work
and sent many messages, with the re-
suit that outtitters in dozen lines
were awaiting them when they arrived
in Seattle. Without loss Of time Boyd
installed himself and his. friends at
hotel, secured i competent and close
mouthed stenographer, and then sought
out the banker with whom he had
made a tentative agreement before go
Ing to Chicago. Mr.. Hilliard greeted
him cordially.
'I see you have carried out your
part Of the program" said he, "but be-
fore we definitely commit ourselves we
should like to know what effect this
new trust is going to have on the
canning business"
You mean the n. A. p. A.T
Precisely. Our Chicago correspond
ent can't tell us any more than we
have learned from the press-namely.
that n combination has been formed.
We are naturally somewhat cautious
about financing competitive plant
until we know what policy the trust
will pursue"
Here was exactly the complication
Boyd had feared; therefore 1t was with
some trepidation that he argued:
THE trust is In business for the mon.
ey, and Its very formation ought to be
conclusive evidence Of your good Judg.
ment. However, you have backed so
many plants such as mine that you
know as we'll as ! do the big profits
to be taken"
"That isn't the point. Ordinarily we
would not waver an instant, but the
Wayland-AIarsh outfit is apt to upset
conditions. If we only knew
II know" boldly declared Boyd.
"Mr. Wayland outlined his policy to
me before the public knew anything
about the trust"
Indeed? Are you acquainted with
Wayne Wayland?" asked Mr.. Hilliard.
with new light Of curiosity In his
eyes.
~ know him we'll"
"Ah. congratulate you. Perhaps
this is-er-Wayland money behind
you?"
That am not at liberty to discuss
the younger man replied evasively. Il
| have taken steps to sell my seasons
output in advance The commission
men will he In town shortly, and l
shall contract for the entire catch at
stipulated price. Is that satisfactory"
ENTIRELY so," declared Mr.. Hilliard
heartily. go ahead and order your
machinery and supplies. BY the way,
what do you know about the mineral
possibilities Of the region back Of Kali
vikT
mot much; the country is new.
There is a-woman at Kalvik who has
some men out prospecting"
| Cherry Malotte?"
do you know herr asked Boyd
with astonishment.
Every we'll indeed" Then. noting
Boyds evident curiosity. he went on.
You see, have made number Of
mining investments in the north. My
operations have turned out so well that
keep several men just to follow new
strikes"
"Has Miss Malotte made striker
Not exactly. but she has uncovered
some promising copper prospects"
| ''H'm, That Is news TO me-"
Three weeks passed quickly In
strenuous effort. and then one morn
lng the partners nwoke to the realiza
| lion that there was little more for
hem to do.
Through 1t all Clyde had lent them
enthusiastic II feeble assistance. and
nuw that the strain was of he gave
Lifting expression to his delight by get.
ing drunk. Being temperamental to
l. degree. he craved company. and.
luowing full well the opposition he
would encounter from his friends. he
annexed q bibulous following Of LOAF.
1 .rs yvboco time hing hpnyI and who