Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-02-22

very drst time he INDUCED in
introspection. .-... -.-.',.
.. Not much" said he. with his sour
smile. II guess you're jokin' about
the price Of that drink. Well. good
luck to you, MIR. Duncan. I'd like to
have you come round and see us some
evenin'." -.
THANK you very much, SIR" Dun
can accompanied Blinky to the door.
1--WE already had the pleasure Of meet
Ing your daughter. sir. She's charm
ing GIRL 49, 49,. ...s H..
I'm real glad you think So" said
Blnky. intensely gratified. "She
seems to We taken a 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"
He 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
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
terance. but luckily had the current of
his thoughts diverted by the entrance
Of Roland Barnette in company with
his friend Mr.. Burnham.
Roland's CONSERVATION at this unex.
pected encounter was, in the mildest
term. extreme. At sight of his EN-.
ployer he pulled up as If slapped
"Oh," he faltered. II didn't know YOU
was here, sir."o
NO" said Blinky, with keen relish:
II guess you didn't"
1-ah-come over. to see Sam about
that note" stammered Roland.
"Waal. don't you bother your head
bout what amt your business. ROXY
Come on back to the bank"
"All right, sir" Roland grasped
frantically at the opportunity to en-
plastic his importance Excuse me-
Mr.. Lockwood. but I'd Hike to inter
docs you to q friend Of mine. MI.
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 perfunctorily.
II brought Mr. Burnham in to see
SAM
B YES" Burnham interrupted Roland
quickly; "Barnette's been kind enough
to show me round town a bit"
Here on business?" inquired Lock.
wood pointedly.
mo. not exactly" returned Burnham
with practical ease; lust looking
round"
"Only lookin'. eh?" Blinky's coun-
tenance underwent one Of it's cratic
quakes as he examined Burnham with
his habitual tntentness.
The New Yorker caught the wink
and lost breath. "Ah-yes-that's all"
he assented uneasily. And as he
spoke another wink dumfounded him
"Why" he asked. with a distinct loss
of assurance. Don't you believe it7'
Don't see no reason why l should
not" grunted Blinky. Hope you'u
like what you see. Good day."
$50 long, Mr.. Lockwood" returned
Burnham uncertainty. -...
Lockwood paused outside the door.
Come long. Roland"
Eyes, sir; right away; just min.
ute." Roland was lingering unwilling
", detained by Burnham's imperative
hand. "What d. you want? got to
hurry" e..
what was he winking at me for?"
demanded Burnham heatelly. 'Have
you . 81
oh" Roland laughed. HE wasn't
winking. He can't help doing that.
It's twitchin' he's got in his eye.
That's why they call him Blinky."
"Oh. that was it!' Burnham accept
ed the explanation with distinct relief,
while Duncan. who had been an IN.
regarded spectator, suddenly found
cause to retire behind one Of the show
cases on important business.
So that was the explanation!
After his paroxysm had subsidized
and he felt able to control his facial
muscles Duncan emerged suave and
solemn. Roland had disappeared with
Blinky. and Burnham was alone.
Anything you wish. STRIP asked
Nat. ~.
"Only to see Mr.. Graham"
He's out just at present, but I
think he'll be back in moment or so.
Will you wait? You'll find that chair
comfortable, think
Believe WILL" said Burnham, with
IN air. He seated himself. II can't
wait long. though" he amended.
"Yes, sir. And IL you'll excuse me-
Burnham's hand dismissed him with
Z tolerant wave Go right on about
your business" he said. with supreme
condescension.
And Duncan returned to his work in
the back yard.
It wasn't long before he found occa-
sion to 60 back to the store, and by
that time old Sam was there in con-
versation with Burnham.
That's part Of my business he
heard Burnham say in his sleek. OLE
aginous accents Sometimes | pick
up an odd. no Count contraption that
makes me Z bit Of money, and moro
dimes I'm strung and lose on Il. There
might be sonnet hing to this gas burner