Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-02-16

iutTOSpectlOn.
Not much" said he, with his sour
smile. 81 guess you're jokin' about
the price of that drink. Well. good
luck to you. Mr. Duncan. I'd like to
have you come round and see us some
evenin'."
Thank You very much sir" Dun
can accompanied Rlinky to the door.
"Ivo already had the pleasure of meet.
Inc your daughter. sir. She's n charm
ing girl"
I'm real glad you think So" said
Bllniy intensely rratiiied. she
seems to We taken q great shine to you
too. Come round and get 'quainted
with the hull family You're the sort
OF young Teller I'd Ike her to know"
He paused and looked Nat up and
down cautiously. as one might APP
praise the points of horse Of quality
put up for sale. Good day" said he,
with the most significant of winks
"Oh. that's all rglis.'' Nat FASTENED
TO reassure him II won't say word
about It,"
Blinky, on the point of leaving. start
ed to question this Ito HIM cryptic ut
tcrance. but luckily had the current Of
his thoughts diverted by the entrance
Of Roland Barnette in company with
his friend Mr. Burnham.
Roland's consternatten Mt this unox-
pected encounter was. in the mildest
term. extreme At sight Of his en-
ployer he pulled up rs If slapped.
oh" he faltered. II didn't know you
was here. sir"
NO" said Rlinky, with keen relish;
Il guess you didn't"
"I-ah-come over TO see sam about
that note" stammered Roland.
WAL. don't You bother your head
bout what amt your business. Roly.
Come on back to the bank"
IAN right, sir" Roland Crasped
frantically at the opportunity to EN-
phasize his Importance. Excuse me,
Mr. Lockwood hut I'd like to inter.
zoos you TO friend OF mine, Mr.,
Burnham, from Moo York"
Amused, Burnham stepped into the
breach. How are you?" he SAID With
the proper nuance Of cordiaIity. offer
ing his hand.
Lockwood shook it Internationally.
How de do:" he said perfunctoriy
II brought Mr. Burnham in to see
SAM
Yes" Burnham interrupted Roland
quickly; "Barnette's been kind enough
to show me round town bit"
/ Here on businossT inquired Lock
wood pointedly.
mo. not exactly" returned Burnham
with practical ease; Just looking
round"
only lookin', eh?" Blinky's coun-
tcnance underwent one OF its erratic
quakes as he examined Burnham with
his habitual intentness
The New Yorker caught the wink
and lost breath. "Ah-yes-that's all"
lie assented ul'asly And AS he
spoke another wink dumfounded him
why" he asked, with a distinct loss
of assurance Don't you believe it,
Don't see no reason why | should
not" grunted Blinky Hope you'll
like what you see Good day"
$50 long. Mr.. lockwood" returned
Burnham uncertainty,
Lockwood paused outside the door
Come long. Roland"
yes sir; right away; just Il min
ute" Roland WAS lingering unwilling
ly, detained by Burnhams imperative
hand. what d you want? got tc
hurry"
what WAS he wnking at me for?'
demanded Durham heatcdly "Havs
you
ION" Roland laughed. "Ne WASH,
winkinG. He cant help doing that
It's a twltchin' he's got in his eye
That's why they call Elm Rlinky."
"Oh, that was it," Burnham accept
ed the explanation with distinct relief
while duncan. who had been an un
regarded spectator, suddenly founC
cause to retire behind ore of the show
cases Oh important business.
So that was the explanation.
After his paroxysm had subsideC
and he felt able to control his facia
muscles Duncan emerged suave anc
solemn. Roland had disappeared witt
Blinky. and Burnham was alone.
"Anything you wish, sir?" asked
Nat
"Only to see Mr.. Graham"
lies out just at present, but
think he'll be back in moment or so
Will you waltz You'll find that chai
comforta BILE | think"
"Beieve WILL" said Burnham. will
an air, He seated himself. II can
wait long, though" he amended
"fes. sir And If you'll excuse me-
Burnham's hand dismissed him will
tolerant wave. Go right on abou
your business" he said. with supreme
condcScenSion.
And Duncan returned to his work II
the back yard.
1t wasn't long before he found occa
sion to go back to the store, and b.
that time old Sam was there In con
versation with Burnham.
"Thats part of my business" h
heard Burnhnm say in his sleek. OLE
aginous accents. sometimes | pic
up an odd, no count contraptlon tina
makes me a bit of money. and NOR
times I'm stung and lose on IT, Their
might he something TO this gas burnr
J OF yours, ard again there mightn