Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-02-09
CHAPTER I.-Continued.

AS it is, my own salary barely serves
to keep me in neckwear. Wall streets
great fun, but it doesn't pay much;
that is, not unless you play the game
yourself"
Howard smiled feebly as he re-
piled:
Nonsense wouldn't accept help
of that sort. I'm not reduced to So
liciting charity yet. l guess I'd pre-
fer the river to that. But if you hear
OF anything, keep me in mind"
The athlete made no response. He
was apparently lost in thought when
suddenly he blurted out
Say, Jeffries, you haven't got any
money. have you-say, a couple of
thousand dollars?"
Howard stared at the questioner as
II he doubted his sanity.
Two thousand dollars!" he gasped.
DO you suppose that I'd be wearing
out shoe leather looking for job,
If had SCOOP"
Coke looked disappointed as he re-
Piled:
"Oh, of course, l understand you
haven't it on you, only l thought you
might be able to raise it,"
Why do you ask?" inquired How
ard, his curiosity aroused
Coke looked around to see if any
one was listening. Then in a whis-
per he said:
It's a cinch. If you had $4,000
you and ! could make a snug little
fortune. Don't you understand? In
my office | get tips. I'm on the inside
I know in advance what the big men
are going to do. When they start to
move certain stock up, I'm on the
Job. Understand? If you had $4,000,
| could raise as much, and we'd pool
our capital starting in the business
ourselves-on a small scale, of course.
If we hit it right we might make a
nice income"
Howard's mouth watered Certain
y that was the kind of life he liked
best. The feverish excitement of
gambling, the close association with
rich men, the promise of a luxurious
style OF living-all this appealed TO
him strongly. But what was the use?
Where could he get $4,000? He
couldn't go to his father He shook
his head.
I'm afraid not, old sport" he said
as they left the saloon and he held
out his hand to say good-by. "But I'll
bear It in mind, and if things improve,
I'll look you up. So long,
Climbing YEARLY up the dirty stairs
of the elevated railroad. he bought a
ticket with one of the few nickels re
naming in his pocket, and taking a
seat in a north-bound train started on
his trip back to Harlem.
The day was overcast, rain threat
encd A pail of mingled smoke and
mist hung over the entire city. From
the car window as the train wound
its serpentine course in and out the
maze OF grimy Offices, shops and tene
ments, everything appeared drab
dirty and squalid. New York was
seen at its usliest. Ensconced in q
cross.scat. his chin leaning heavily
on his hand. Howard gazed deiectedls
out of the window. The depressing
outlook was in keeping with his owl
state OF mind
How would the adventure end
Reconciliation with his father was ou
OF the question. Letters sent hom'
remained without response IIt
wasn't surprised lie knew his patel
too well 90 expect that he would re-
lent so soon. Besides, IL the old mar
was SO Internally proud. he'd show
him he had some pride, too. He'C
drown himself before he'd go down OF
bis knees whining to be forgiven Hi
father was dead wrong anyway Hil
marriage might have been foolish
Annie might be beneath him socially
Sho was NOT educated and her fatho
wasn't any better than ne ought I,
b. She did not talk correctly, he
manners leu much 10 be- desired. a
times hc was secretly ashamed uf her
Hut her bringing up was her misior
tune. not hrr fault The girl hcrsol
was straight as "a die. She had
heart of gold She was FAR more in
teUieaut Tar more likely 10 make
liu @ happy home than some stuck
W. ldls society Eirl Whu bad "a
thought for anything save money
dress aud shou Perhaps Il b. ha,
b.su l,as houurubIe and not marie,
bcr hH father would have though
more highly uf biW. lf bed rulur,
tlr girl no doubt hr WaHd have heol
welcomed home HIfh open arma
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