Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-12-25
THE IF
FORTUNE
HUNTER
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Novelized by
louis JOSEPH VANCE
From the Play OF the
Same Name by
WINCEELL SMITH
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CONTINUED
CHAPTER XIII.
~ TY APPLY for Duncan, Blinky
%@ had no sense of humor If he
,A IA had he would explode the
very first time he INDUCED in

had no sense of humor If he
,M lA had he would explode the
very first time he indulgod in
antrospection.
mot much" said he, with his sour
smile. II guess you're jokin' about
Che price of that drink Well, good
luck to you, Mr. Duncan. Ia like to
have you come round and see us some
eyenin'"
Thank you very much. sir" Dun
can accompanied Blinky to the door.
eve already had the pleasure Of meet
ing your daughter, sir. She's a charm
ang girl"
I'm real glad you think So" said
3liDky. intensely gratified. "She
seems to we taken great shine to you
TOO. Come round and get 'Quainted
with the hull family. You're the sort
OF young Teller I'd like her to know"
Ie paused and looked Nat up and
down cautiously. as one might ap-
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 right" Nat FASTENED
70 reassure him. 81 won't say a word
bcut it,
Q3ljnky. on the point of leaving, start
ed 70 question this Ito HIM cryptic ut
serance but luckily had the current Of
his thoughts diverted by the entrance
Cf Roland Barnette in company with
his friend Mr.. Burnham.
3oland's CONSERVATION at this unex-
Dected encounter was, in the mldest
xerm, extreme At sight of his EN-
ployer he pulled up as If slapped.
"Oh," he faltered, 81 didn't know you
was here, SIR
"No." said Blinky. with keen relish;
Il guess you didn't"
M-ah-come over to see Sam about
that note" stammered Roland.
''Waal. don't you bother your head
bout what amt your business. Roly
Come on back to the bank"
"All right. sir" Roland grasped
Grantically at the opportunity to EN-
phasize his Importance Excuse me-
Mr.. Lockwood, but I'd like to liner.
docs you to friend of mine, Mr.
Burnham, from Moo York"
Amused. Burnham stepped into the
breach. "1ow are you?" he said with
lhc proper nuance of cordiality. offer
eng his hand
Lockwood shook 1t Internationally
"How de do?" he said prrfunctorily
IL brought Mr.. Burnham in to see
s3am"-
Yes" Burnham interrupted Roland
quickly; "Barnette's been kind enough
20 show me round town II bit"
Here on business?" inquired Lock
wood pointedly.
NO, not exactly" returned Burnham
with practical ease; "just looking
round"
"Only loolin, ehy' Blinky's coun-
CeDance underwent ore of its erratic
luakes as he examined Burnham with
his habituai intentness.
The New Yorker caught the wink
and lost breath. "Ah-yes-thats ALL"
NE assented uneasily. And as he
sppke another wink dumfounded him:
'Why?' he asked, with a distinct loss
If assurance. Don't you believe itY'
Don't see no reason why | should
not" grunted Blinly. "Ilope you'll
ike what you see. Good day"
$50 long. Mr. Lockwood" returned
s3urnham uncertainty.
Lockwood paused outside the door
Some long, Roland"
Eyes, sir; right away: just min.
ate" Roland was lingering unwilling
ly, detained by Burnhams imperative
oand. "What d you want? l got to
tUrry"
what was he winking at me for?"
demanded Durham heatedly. "IIave
TOp'-
"Oh!' Roland laughed. "Ile wasn't
rVlnking. He cant help doing that.
4fs q twitchin' he's got in his eye.
That's why they call him Blinky."
ooh. that was it!' Burnham accept
I'D the explanation with distinct relief
while Duncan. who had been an I'M
regarded spectator. suddenly found
cause 20 retire behind one Of the show
cases on important business.
SO that was the explanation!
After his paroxysm had subsidized
and ne felt able to control his facial
muscles Duncan emerged suave and
solemn. Roland had disappeared with
8iinky. 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.
VIII you wait? You'll find that chair
comfortable. think"
"Believe I WILL" said Burnham. with
an air. He seated himself. II can't
walt long. though" he amended.
~Yes. sir. And II you'll excuse me-