Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-08

a boy out on a wonderful vacation.
well. 81 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"
IL was the labor Of several hours to
ct Big Georges bulky frame, and when
the two returned TO the hotel Emer-
son found the representative Of an aft
ernOon newspaper anxiOusly awaiting
him at the desk.
"Nr. Athens sent me down to get a
story"
Athens Billy Athensg''
Yes He is the editor. I believe
you two were college mates. He want
ed 70 know II you are the Boyd Emer-
son OF the Michigan football team"
well. we'll" 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 ali
about you and your trip aud your
great success"
MY partner?"
"Yes. Mr.. Frobisher volunteered an
interview in your name"
"Frobisherr 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 - Frobisherg' Boyd
stammered. Certainly
HE is a character, isn't he7 He told
me how you rescued that girl when
she broke through the ice at Kalvik."
"He did,"
quite a romance. isn't e? 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
I haven't much money. but It sounds
great. and
How Tar along did you get with
your negotiations about this hydraulic
propositions" Boyd asked curiously.
Just far enough SO I'm all on edge
for It III make up a little pool
among the boys at the Office and have
the money down here before you leave
tonight"
Il am sorry. but Mr.. Frobisher and
VIII have 10 talk IL over first" said
Emerson grimly. Il think we will
keep that hydraulic proposition in the
family, so 10 speak"
Then you won't let me in3'
mot just at present"
I'm sorry. should like 70 take n
chance with somebody who Is really
successful at mining When a fellow
drones along on n salary month after
month Il makes him envious TO see
you Klondikers hit town with satchels
full OF coin. Perhaps you Will give me
q chance later orr
Perhaps" accedcd Boyd. but when
the young man had gone he strobe
quickly over 20 Fraser.
Look here, Mr.. 'Frobisher.'" be
said In a low tone. what do you
mean by mixing me up in your petty
larceny fraudsf"
Fraser grinned. "'F'robisher' is hot
monaker. amt IT. II sounds like the
money. believe III stick TO Fro
bisher.'"
4 spiked your miserable little
scheme. and II you try anything moro
like that III have TO cut you out alto
gether."
"Pshawr' said the adventurer mild
". did you say that hydraulic mine
was no good7 Too badl That re-
porter agreed TO take some stock right
away"
'NOw, sec here. Fraser, I want you
20 leave me out OF your Vaccinations
absolutely. You've been very decent
TO me in many ways. but II hear OF
anything more Ike this ! shall hand
you over 20 the police"
Don't be n sucker all your life," ad-
monished the rogue. "You stick TO me
and I'll make you a 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