Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-11-29
AM GRAHAM
RUGS & CHEM c. LIS

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Looks like the very place for one Of
my acknowledged abilities" said Dun
can. He turned the knob and entered,
advancing to the middle of the dingy
| room.
A slight grating noise behind him
| brought Duncan round with a start.
At a workbench near the window sat
white haired man garbed baggily In
an old crash coat and trousers. His
head was bowed over something
clamped in a wise, at which he was
tinkering busily with a file. He did
not look up, but as his caller moved
inquired amiably, "Well?"
| Good morning" stammered Dun
can-"er-I should say afternoon"
80 you should" Sam admitted, still
fussing with his work. Anything you
| want?"
Duncan swallowed hard and master
ed his confusion. Would 1t be possi-
BILE for me to speak to the proprietor
moment.
II should jedge it would. Go right
along" Sam filed vigorously.
Might I ask-are you Mr.. GrahamF
Yes, sir, that's me-"
The filing continued stridently.
Tin looking for employment
said Duncan hastily. IF
Employment"
Graham dropped his tools with
clatter and faced round. For a mo-
ment his eyes twinkled and wintry
smile lightened his fine old features.
We'll, / declared" he said, rising.
You must be the stranger the whole
towns been talking about"
IF at any time," Duncan pursued
hastily, you should have an opening
here that you can offer me shall en-
deavor to give satisfaction. Good day,
sir" And he made for the door.
"Eh, just a minute" said Graham.
Are you in a hurry?"
Duncan paused, smiling nervously.
"Oh, no-only 1 must't press it, you
know-just say it and get right
mean don't want to take up your val
liable time, sir"
Graham chuckled. Guess the folks
haven't been talking much to you
about me-" he suggested. You seem
to have a higher opinion Of the value
of my time than anybody else in Rad
VILE"
Yes, but-that is to say
But if you're really. looking for
job I'd like to give you one first rate"
Duncan started toward him in
breathless haste. "You-you'd like to!
You don't mean it,"
Yes" Graham nodded, smiling with
enjoyment of his little joke. 1t was
harmless. He didn't for moment be-
lieve that Duncan really needed en-
ployment, and, on the other hand, 1t
tickled him immensely to think that
any one should apply to him for work.
We'll" said Duncan, staring, you
are the first man l ever met that felt
that way about it."
Sans amusement dwindled. THE
trouble is" he confessed-"the trouble
is, my boy, my business is so small
l don't need any help. There isn't
much of anything to do here"
That's just the sort of place I'd
like" said Duncan impulsively. Then
he laughed a little uneasily. L mean
I'm willing to take any position. no
honestly"
This might suit you, them
II wish you'd let me try it, sir"
But you don't understand" Gra-
ham was serious enough now. There
wasn't any joke in what he had to say.
ITO tell you the truth, l can't afford
it. When your pay was due I'm afraid
I shouldn't have any money to give
YOU"
Duncan dismissed this paltry con-
sideration with a princely gesture, Il
don't mind that part" he insisted. Mr..
Graham, if you'll teach me the drug
business I'll work for you for nothing"
He said it earnestly, for he meant 1t
Just a bit more seriously than he him.
self realized at the moment, and I'm
glad to think it was because Sans
serene and gentle, guileless nature had
appealed to the young man.
Between you and me-" he hurried
on, Its this way-Tve been here for
two weeks with nothing to do but look
at book, and it's got me crazy enough
to want to work"
AS for Sam. as soon as he recovered
he shook his head in thoughtful dep
recation. well, l swami" he said. Il