Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-10
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"A teller told No Q funny thing
once" went on George. HE said them
rich men back east had women come
around and clean tAstr finger nails and
shine 'em up. u that right"
"Quits riehtr'
swell, don't suppos0-yeu ever had
'em-shine your Anger 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, indeed!'' 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 mo up to wearing
a dress suit before We get east"
George warned. cor I'll make your
swell friends sore and spoil the deal.
could wear 1t on the cars and get
easy in IT,"
my dear fellow, It takes more than
. week to get easy in dress suit"
Boyd smiled. amused ut his earnest.
ness, for the big fellow was merely
q boy out on wonderful vacation.
"Well. If there Is 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"
1t was the labor Of several hours to
fit 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.
"Mr Athens sent me down to get a
story"
"Athens-Bnly Athens"
eyes. He is the editor. believe
you two were college mates. He want
ed to know II you are the Boyd Finer
son of the Michigan football team"
"Well, WE'LL" Boyd, unused. BILLY
Athens was . good tackle"
"He thought you might have some
thing interesting to tell about Alaska.
Your partner has bsen telling me all
about you and your trip and ysur
great success"
my partner?'
eyes. Mr.. Frobisher volunteered an
interview in your name"
"Frobisher.' said Emerson.
.'Sure. That's him over yonder." The
reporter indicated "Fingerless" Fraser.
who. having watched the interview
from q distance, now solemnly closed
one eye and stuck his tongue into his
cheek.
"Oh. yes, yes Trobisher!" Boyd
stammered. Certainly!
HE Is q character. isn't he? He told
me how you rescued that girl when
she broke through the ice ut Kalvik."
HE did,"
"Quite romance, isn't it? It's good
newspaper story. andI'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 1t sounds
great. and
How far along did you get with
your negotiations about this hydraulic
proposition Boyd asked curiously.
'Just far enough 50 I'm all on edge
for it. I'll make up . little pool
among the boys at the once and have
the money down here before you leave
tonight"
IL am sorry, but Mr.. Frebisher and
will have to talk 1t over Arst." said
Emerson grimly. Il think We will
keep that hydraulic proposition In the
IN milv- 10 TO sneak"
"Then you won't let me in?''
mot just at present"
I'm sorry. i should like to take .
chance with somebody whe is really
successful at mining. When Q fellow
drones along on salary meath after
month ;s :c.kes him enysene to see
you Klondikers hit town with satchels
full of coin. Perhaps yen viii give mo
q 'cha1ce later on"
perhaps" acceded BOYD. but when
the young man had gone hs shode
quickly over to Fraser.
"Iook here. Mr.. 'Frobishsr.'" he
said In . low tone, what q ysu
mean BY mixing me up In your petty
larceny frauds"
Fraser grinned. "'Frobishar = hoe
monaker, ANT it, II sounds IKE Tie
money. believe III stick g FIRE.
bisher.'"
II spiked your miserable little
scheme. and II you try anything moro
like that I'll have b cut ye0 cut alte-
gether."
'Pshawr" said the adventurer mild
". "Did you say that hydraulic nins
was no good3 Teo bad! That 10
porter agreed to take some stock right
away"
SNOW, see here. Fraser, I want you
to lcave mo out Of your solicitations
absolutely. You've been very dsesat
70 me IN many ways. but IL I hear Of
anything more like this 1 shall haad
you over to tho police"
"Dsn't be sucker all your ltfs," ad-
uonlshod the rogue. "You stick to nae
aud I'll make you a let Of money. !
like you
Emerson, now seriously angry,
wheeled and lett him, realizing that
the fellow was mesally atsephied: He
could not forget, however, that except
FOR this impossible creature he himself
would be lying 1T Peeellin's stess q
Hatmat with no faintest hope Of cam:
pletjng his missioa, wherefore he ~