Putnam patriot., 1910-10-28

"The deuce you are. What hotelT'
 .The one I'm stopping at
 -Not on your fife You're not going just yet. haven't had half chance to talk to you. Robbins. take Mr. nuncan's things"
 Duncan. set urcn by Robbins. who had been lowering round for just that purpose. lifted his shoulders h ressg- nation. turning back into the room as Miller and Long said good night to him and eff at Rartlestss heels, and smiled awry in sem. humorous depre- cation Of the wsy in which be let kel- logg oagnaneuver hfm. When il came to that Il was hard to refuse kellogg anything; hs. had that WHY with htm. especially if one liked him- And how could any one help liking hlms
 Kellogg had him now. holding him raSr ny either shoulder. at arms length. and shaking repreving head at his frieud You big dnrerr he said "pid you think for Il minute I'd let you throw me down like thats Have you dinedT
 Al tniS suESe>tlen ituhsaun etiatbsN and fell back s>e. but
 Kellogg swept the ground from un- der his feel. Robbins" he told the man. "or,ier h dinner for two from the club. and tell 'em to hurry II up"
 .Yes, Ar." sah Robbins. and new to obey befors Duncan could get chance to counsermand his part in the order.
 And now" continueti Keilogk. we've ses the whole evening before us la which to chin. Sit down." He led Duncan to au armchair and gently but firmly pumped him into Its capa- cious depha wen have a snug lit- tie dinner heee and what do you say to taking in . show sfserwardT
 .l say mo-
 You dassent. my boy. This Is the night we celebrate I'm feeling pretty good tonight"
 You ought to. Harry" Jpuncan struggled to rouse himself to share in the spirit of graduation with which Kellogg was bubbling. I'm mighty glad. old man. It's a great step up for you"
 Its all of that You could have knocked me over with a feather when Bartlett sprang if on me this morning. Of course. was expecting something. a boost in salary, or something Ike that Bartlett knew that other houses in the street had made me offers. I've been pretty lucky of late and pulled of one or two rather big deals. but partnership with L. J. Bartlett Think of it. Nat.'
 .Im thinking of 1t. and it's great"
 .It'n keep me mighty busy Kellogg blundered bllndly on. Tt means lot of extra work. but you know like to work.
 That's right. you do." agreed pun- can drearily. Its queer to me. It must be a great thing to like tc work.
 You bet it's . great thing. Why, I couldn't exist if l couldn't work. You remember that time laid off for a month In the country for my healths sake7 I'll never forget it-hanging round all the time with my hands empty-every one else with something to do. I wouldn't go through with It again for a fortune Never felt so use less and in the way
 But" interrupted Duncan. knitting his brows as he grappled with this problem. you were independent. weren't you? You had money-could pay your boardT'
 "of course. Nevertheless l felt In the way"
 That's funny"
 Its straight"
 "I know it Is. It wouldn't be you if you didn't love work. It wouldn't be me if did Look here. Harry. Sup pose you didn't have any money and couldn't pay your board and had noth. Ing to do. How'd you feel in that caseY'
 Il don't know. Anyhow that's rote-
 No, 1t isn't rot. Pm trying to make you understand how feel when when it's that way with me. as it gen orally is." He raised one hand and let it fall with gesture of desponden- cy so eloquent that it reused Kellogg out of his own preoccupation.
 "why. Natr' he cried. genuinely sympathetic. 'T've been % taken up with myself that I forgot. l hadn't looked for you till tomorrow"
 You knew. thenf"
 "I met Atwafer at lunch today. He told me Said he was sorry. but
 "Yes, everybody is always sorry, but
 Kellogg let his hand fall on Duncan's shoulder. I'm sorry. too. old man. But don't lose heart know it's pret- ty tough on d fellow'-
 .sThe toughest part of 1t is that you got the Job for me. aud I had to fall down"
 Don't think of that It's not your fault'-
 You're the only man who believes that. Harry"
 Buck up. I'll stumble across some better opening for you before long. and"-
 "Stop right there. I'm through
 Don't talk that way. Nat. I'll get you in right somewhere"
 You're the best hearted man alive. Harry. but I'll see you blasted first"
 Walt" Kellogg demanded his at fention. Here's this man Burnham You don't know him. but he's as keen as they make 'em He's on the track of some wonderful scheme for making Illuminating gas from crude oil. If it goes through. If the inventions really