Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-10

watching with curious intentness.
After awhile when business had
quieted down the finanoer beckoned
the bookkeeper into the private office,
and as the grattied Bray paused be-
fore him Penworth asked:
How long have you been with Mr..
Dicksony
"Ten years" stammered Bray ex.
citedly
"And | suppose you are satisfied
with your position?"
"Well--not exactly. sir. You see.
there is no chance for advancement"
'H'm--I can imagine not-heret'
How much is Dickson paying you
nowy" demanded ]. Augustus Pen
worth
"Fifteen hundred. sir"
"I'll give you three thousand" snap
ped out Penworth II like your looks.
and you're just the sort of chap I'd
like to have around-young. active and
businesslike. What do you say?"
Bray gasped why, yes. sir-thank
you. sir, shall be delighted he
suffered.
Can you come to me tomorrow"
asked Penworth.
The bookkeeper hesitated a brief in.
slant. then: Yes, sir, will come to-
morrow. or course Mr. Dickson could
not expect me to refuse such an ex-
cellent offer" he said reneetiveiy
"Of course not-even IL you have
been with him ten years." rejoined
Penworth grimly. Now, Mr.-er"
Bray Harry Bray. sir"
"Mr Bray suppose you sit right
down and pen letter of resignation
to Mr.. Dickson. | like to have these
matters cleared up as go along, other
wise I'm apt to forget them. If you
resign now can put you right into
our main Office here to fill an impor-
tant vacancy. There are writing ma
teriaIs here on this small table"
The bookkeeper sat down and nerv-
ously indited brief eplstle to his en-
ployer. in which he formally resigned
his position. stating his reasons for
doing so and generously waving all
salary due him in lieu of longer notice.
This he closed in an envelope which he
sealed and addressed. Mr.. Penworth
held out his hand for it and regarded
the envelope with Il thoughtful smile.
Now that's settled" he said. Il
suppose yOull want to settle up your
books. Mr.. Bray. I'm rather impressed
with the rapidity with which that
young woman out there operates her
machine Now. I'm in need of lust
such an expert stenographer, and while
| suppose 1t doesn't look exactly
square to take Dickson's help away
from limits all in the business and
pay my people well Send her TO me,
will your"
Miss Porter was battered and charm
ed to accept II position in the luXuri.
ously appointed Offices of Penworth Il
Co. at double her present salary. Soon.
er or later ability will meet with its
proper reward. she told herself, while
she was writing her letter Of instant
resignation at Penworth'S dictation.
He held the two letters In his hand
and regarded them thoughtfully,
Jimmy drooped forlornly when he
heard the whispered condolences of the
other He had not read From Office
Boy to Millionaire" for nothing. and
here was his chance to rise, j. Angus
tus Penworth was pushing people
along on the upward path Why could
not honest Jimmy Lee be among the
risers?
That was how ii happened that he
approached the great man and respect
fully asked for Job as office boy. and
he got IT, Twice the salary he had
been receiving caused his eyes to spar
llle ioyously, Mr.. penworth had Just
told him that he could write a letter
of resignation when there was the
sound Of rapid footsteps in the CORR
dor outside.
Instantly the millionaire leaped to
his feet. and Bray and Miss Porter
who were in the line of vision, saw
him drop their letters of resignation
through the letter slot into Dickson's
closed and locked dc>',. and they ex-
changed chances Of satisfaction
The outer door ope I'd, and there
was the sound Of fooif $. J. Angus
tus Penworth thrust aSi % the startled
Jimmy and darted bets nd the tall
desk. whore he rrouchpd II In fear.
- Augustus Penwortht Let's have
look M him" said Il gruT voice. and
two dark forms filled the doorway Of
the private office before th"v diScov-
cred the millionaire and pounccd upon
him just In time 20 wrest revolver
from his hand
mo. you don't. Mr. Mike Hennes-
sey. alias The Farmer wanted far
forgery and So forth We tracked Won
to this building and we've raked ev.
ery Office with fine toothed comb till
we come 10 the thirteenth floor. Say
Mike. this number thirteen s an IN
lucky number for you an right"
The detectives laughed rs they hand
cur'cd their prisoner, and the other
asked. with n humorous wink. ~ Au-
gusus Penworth. are YOU moving in
hiCh financial circles. Ell? What kind