Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-30

the transgressor is hard. hope Emil
does rot have to pass a bookstaEd.'
He turned and twisted in his chair. he
walked to the window, he became so rest
less that Mulligan was finally disturbed
and rose with a yawn to see If what was
evidently a human crisis offered any OPP
portunities to a rather bored canine.
Mulligan," said Dick, seating himself
and taking the dogs head on his knee,
I'VE often speculate on hell Suspense.
that is what hell is. An eternity of sus-
pense. an endless waiting in the dark, a
thousand torturing questions and no an
swer. That is hell-and l wish to good
ness that Emil would hurry"
At the first tinkle of the bell Dick put
the receiver to his ear, and when he
heard Emirs voice he cut in without
waiting for Ivan. Muchaey was with a
large firm with Offices at Chambers and
Broadway. and Dick Immediately had
Ivan call him. When Ivan announced
that Mr.. Mulchaey was on the wire. Dick
gave sigh of relief and soon had things
settled. Mulchaey agreed to be at his
desk at $40 and to work all night. if
necessary, and to make no mention of the
matter TO his firm.
1t was now q O'Clock, Ivan was begin
ming supper. and Dick. having run the
full circle. now found himself perfectly
cool and looking forward with pleasure
to his coming meeting With Mr.. Burton.
Il wonder whether I'd better make this
engagement at go business or a social
one" he unused. In entering business
Dick had decided that 1t was war. and.
therefore entitled to no ethical consid-
erations This candid attitude at the
very start prevented his conscience from
interfering with expediency. and left him
free to plan his campaigns unhampered.
He finally decided that he looked better
in evening clothes and SO chose a social
enga cement.
Il suppose the old cuss is a cold blooded
amphihian'' he remarked. genially. to Null
iigan. as he adjusted his tic but even
at that ] shan't keep him waiting but
twenty minutes or SO
In evening clothes Dick did not look
like a member In good standing of the
proletariat. but in spite of this, he felt a
kindly approval Of his reflection as lie
surveyed himself in the glass. trust
the time will come when l won't have
to keep my raimcnt in q freproof safe
and an office desk; but YOU don't look
like a hall-roomer. Dickie boy. not Yet.
And now, friend Burton, / shall seek to
} do ample justice to thy fair repast Null
ligan. / regret exceedingly that | cannot
take you with me. but owing to the pres
ent tinapcial depression. the Dickie Nut
Lock Company is unable to afford HUI
man Waterman. and the rest OF 1t Is that
I'll take you nice long walk when re-
turn. Au revOir
Now boys" said the debonair Dick.
as he paused at the table where Emil and
Ivan We're enjoying their frugal repast,
adding the sauce OF philosophical dis
course to the more material vtands- /
want YOU to remember that in spite OF
appearances. 7 am making the economic
fight of the age against the steel pirates.
1t il probable that in the future We snail
be watched by detectives: therefore. be
We wise as serpents and innocent as
doves. See if YOU can locate any social
lists who belong to the Office forces OF
either William Burton or my uncle. ana
extract as much information as possible.
Good night
Upon arriving at the Aston Dick was
room, where he found man with pierre
ing eyes waiting for him. The man was
of medium height. masterful hands. self
contained expression, and lips which ap-
peared to be the trusty guardians OF a
strictly private entrance.
You are late said Mr.. Burton. as
soon as they had exchanged names and
shaken hands.
Il beg your pardon" said Dick. easily.
but You can readily understand the diff
cultjes of starting new business Oh
] small capital I began in my own way,
creating a demand for my services and
product before opening offices. Now l find
nv organization inadequate to handle the
office BUSINESS. while actual orders come
| in too slow to keep my plant running"
You are younger than l supposed"
F! said Burton.
People have been telling me that for
years" laughed Dick.
well, let's get started, said Burton.
They seated themselves. and it was evil
| dent that Mr.. Burton understood the ar
engagements for a conference at which
| food was to be incidental. He tried to
! make 1t entirely incidental. Each course
was cleared away and the next brought
| in promptly. and then the walters retired
| until summoned.
perceive that there was an art SURPRISING
Ivans in the preparation of these courses,