The Sentinel=record., 1911-12-17

! send presently" he said But I'd like to see this burner. if 1t won't taks long"
 "No. not long; just minute or two. " Sam =w'sass already dragging the affair out from under the window box. ..Yon see"-
 He went on to expound it's virtues with all the fond enthusiasm of fa. ther showing of his tirstborn and wound up with demonstration of the illuminating appliance. I'm afraid. though. he got little encouragement from Mfr Burhham. He considered the machine with dispassionate air. it's true. and admitted it's practical advantages. but wasn't at all disposed 10 take a roseate view of it's future.
 ''Yes." he grudged when sam put q match to the jet. that's certainly a very good light"
 All right. aint itT' chimed Roland. enthusiastic.
 "Oh. it may amount to something It's hard to tell Of course you know. sir" he continued. addressing Ora ham directly. you've got competition to overcome"
 sam's old fingers trembled to his chiiI. ,Hso-o.' o-o'' lie said. q didn't know that, I've got the patent
 "Of course that's something. But the Consolidated Petroleum crowd has another machine. slightly different which does the same work and, | should say. does 1t better"
 isis that sof" quayered sam. My patente-
 Now, see here. Mir. Graham" Burn ham argued. we're practical men. both of us''-
 No. shouldn't say that about my. self. Sam interrupted "New, you. sir. can see you're man who under stands such things. Rut l''--
 Nevertheless you must know that patent isn't everything You said a moment ago a man had to have money to make anything out of his inyen- tions"
 enld IF" Sam intarjected. surprised.
 ''CertaiEly you did. And dead right you are. A patents all very well, but supposing you're ID against power. ful competitor like the Consolidated Petroleum company. They've got a patent too. Granted, 1t may be an in- fringemeut of yours even. What can you do against themg"
 Why, If it's an infringement
 Sue. of course. But do you suppose they,re going to lie down just because an unknown and penniless inventor sues thens Bless you, mol They'll fight to the last ditch. They'll engage the bent legal talent in the country. You'll have to carry the case to the su- preme court of the United States if you want winning decision. And that's going to cost you thousands hundreds of thouSands--a millionf-
 Never mind. A thousands enough" said sam gently ''l see what you mean. sir. It's just another case where I've got no chance"
 "Oh. | wouldn't put 1t as strong as that"--
 But ! have no money"
 still. you never can tell. I'll think 1t over if get time"
 Why. that's kind of you, sir: very kind
 Ii was at this point that Roland rose to the occasion like the noble ass he is. Roland never could see more than an inch beyond the end of his nose.
 Say. Mr. Burnham.s he tloundered. don't you think you could help Sam to-
 T think, said Mir Bnnham. with additional business of looking at his watch. I'd like 10 send that wire l spoke of"
 Yes. Roland" sam agreed meckly. lyon mustn't keep your friend from his business I'm glad you looked in, sir Youll call again. hope"
 Thank you" said Burnham. moving toward the door
 it was too much for Roland's sense of opportunity He rolled in Burn hams wake sullenly reluctant Say. Mir Burnham," he exploded as they got to the door. If you'll just offer Sam five"--
 That will dor Roland collapsed RE if punetured Burnham turned to Ora ham with wave of his hand. I'm leaving on the afternoon train. but If ] get lime may drop in again and talk things over with youA There might be something in that thrashing machine you mentioned"
 "I'n be glad 10 show you anything I've got here"
 "Ail right Good day. I'll see you again perhaps,
 This cavalier snub was lost on Sam, an essential of whose serene soul is the quality of humility He followed them to the door as grateful as lost dog for a stray pat instead of kick. Good day. sir. Good day, Roland" he sped their parting cheerfully
 But it WAS broken man who shut the door behind them and turned back. lingering his gray chin.
 Perhaps Mir Burnham was right Only l was kind of hopin'- Now, MT. Lockwood over there"-
 He shook himself to throw of the Spell q depression.
 Well. weill Hes kind. very kind With this R0unu man in here and eV