Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-29

him that I have been unexpectedly called
to Washington to consult with the Secre-
tary of War. Use the formula for being
frank. and use as much of 1t as he will
listen to-"
Dick had arranged a complicated set of
formulas for Ivan to use and much OF
their time was given to the practice of it.
At 3 O'Clock Burton called again. and
Dick had the satisfaction of hearing over
his own telephone the dialogue which took
place. Burton did not have Ivans I'M
Swerving placiGity, and the contrast was
sharp and also amusing-to Dick
Dick discovered that afternoon that the
Secretary Of War was not in Washington.
and it bothered him considerably, but the
next morning his joy was excessive when
the morning paper said that the Secre-
tary had been hastily recalled to the
capital: while in another and less con-
spicuous column mention was made of
Mr.. Richard +. Bennington of the Dickie
Nut Lock Company having also been
called to Washington on urgent business.
An old college friend of Dicks was now
a reporter on one of tie leading papers.
In common with many other old college
friends. this chap still owed Dick a little
money and was glad to became modest
publicity bureau in order to square &C
counts.
Talk about your wizards" exclaimed
Dick. in delight. i guess that will make
Willie b. understand that he is not play
ing the scrubs. all right. an right. BE
composed, dear friends. be composed AS
long az Your humble servant has his
hand on the steering wheel YOU will ride
as safel! as though seated in a church..
Dick continued to gloat for few min
utes and then remarked to Mulligan
THAT was what we term a coup, Muly,
my son. but in the future we shall not
consult with public officials unless we
know where they are. We do not want
to get beyond the bounds of commercial
honesty. Now, that Milton chap is all to
the good. ! knew he was honest when
lent him that noney-which suggests a
new idea. A lot of fellows owe me money
and the chances are that most Of them
are honest but do not suspect that / am
down among the needy The first leisure
/ get | shall try to remember who some
of them are and give them an oppor-
tunity to contribute little something to
my working capital. | shouldn't be sur
prised. Mulligan, If we wouldn't have to
invent something new in the way of kit
ing before We have the steel people &C
tually screaming for mercy
The telephone bell rang. Ivan answered.
IT and soon came in to Dick, who had
whirled around to his desk and was ex-
aiming some papers. Mr.. William Bur
ton wishes to know If you have returned
YETI asked Ivan, deferentially
That Burton is becoming the public
nuisance exclaimed Dick. looking ur
from his papers. Tell him that am ex-
pected every minute, but that | have a
large number of appointments for today
II he becomes profane. hang up your re-
ceiver gently. Don't answer the next cal
promptly, and when YOU do beg his par.
| don and inform him that we are very
much rushed
About 3 that afternoon Dick called Mr.
! Burton and said in the most am,abIe
| voice possible. and as though Ii were
| thoroughly understood that an appoint
| ment for meeting that afternoon hac
| been made: Il am very sorry. Mr. Bur
| ton, but / was called to Washington un
! expectedly yesterday afternoon and hav.
been rushed to death since my return. s,
| that it will be impossible for me to Sc.
| you now, although l have tried to ar
range it. Could YOU cali the day afte
| tomorrow, at 1902"
| Il don't intend to call at ALL" replied
Burton explosively. 1.-The matter is o
| slight Importance, but just at this tim,
! / was interested
| "Oh, well, then" broke in Dick, in a re
| lieved voice. If that is the case We car
arrange things at some future time with
/ out any bother at all l thought tina
| perhaps your anxiety for a meeting hat
something 20 do with one of these gov
eminent contracts. That's all. Good
| bye"
| Dick hung up his receiver, touched hi
| bell and held paper in his hand a.
| though vexed at being disturbed in tn
study Of it. If Mr.. Burton calls III
again. he said, briskly. use the della:
formula The special facts are, that
am comforting with three men at presen
| and that / expect to leave as soon a
this interview is finished. Hold him a
| long as you can, but don't let him go I'm
til you put him on my wire. That is ALL
i (To be continued tomorrow
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