The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-05


 clerks-no less distinguished a figure in the social and business life of Rad- vile than Roland Barnett, who, it was whispered, was as good as en- gagged to Josie Lockwood. the, fi1iI- lionaire's only child. worn old counter.
 "eam around. Betty?" asked Bar nett. fami4faTqf sA
 The drab girl looked up sourly and Continued her work.
 No, he's gone over to see Lock- wood" she said. He'll be back any
 "Mr Burnham's come all the way from New York 'speciaI1y-''
 sN6, nos" protested the promoter, glafing at the taiEativs bank disrk, T just chanced to be in town and tneatht I'd like chat with your fa-
 .'f guess can find him. ahnounc- ga Betty, rising and taking off her apron. ''pll tell him you're from New York-that'H be enough.'
 She was scarcely out of hearing when young Baffiett, overcome by the magnitude of his position in enter had brilliant thought. The inven- tors workbench occupied 6fie side of the store and upon it was a working model of his gas=bufner
 Here, MT. Burnham," said the bank clerk, eagerly, here's that thing you're interested in-that gas busi- ness Maybe you can try it now and See. the crude oil is in this tank and 1t doWs through this pipe into 'cof1s veff6ft believe old Sam calls it, and then the gas goes up this pipe to the
 burnham, who had fosiowea the er- a f<r5I foy 1Afid Rarhett dreamed possible, struck . match ahd,< after turning ,on the s4s-jet, spilled the flame to the tip. A brilliant white light resulted
 Great suns!' he exclaimed, turning it off instantly. By the way" he < break M saying ' I came here se especially ally to see Graham and all that | don't wailt him to, think I'm Interested in this thing--heH run his price tip to a Barnett laughed and. sprane to a seat on the workspedch letting his eorEeeusiy-shod feet swing.
 .pon't worry about old Safn,' he said. lie hasn't got dollar and will be glad to grab anything you ofrer-so many of his patents failed to do him any good. Why, he's got a $400 note at our bank now that he
 ifs that sofs exclaimed the promo tet. Opening his eyes ".ThAt's too
 affusa1l" warned Barnett, as the door swung open. Here lie comes z
 The bank clerk introduced his friend from New York with flourish and De ' youth youth clear of the real object Of his visit to RAdvilie. while he tact fully brought the conversation around to the gas machine standing before "You've got some kind. of a gas- sssn Sensr Petsd Ps ased ays yon Mg oA
 "Yes, got q patent or a burner that makes gas from crude oii,'' ad. fnitted the old man. IT thought 1t would be cheaper ttan using coal Or anything else. i could get tip steam mighty. quick with that gas arrange 1,aerit.f use 1t for lighting here in
 wei. I deciare!'' observed the pro- moter, gIai1cing at his watch Come weh have to be going to dinner
 Barnett was fairly itctinE for the i1nanciers to talk business. 1t would bs . choice Il1ofsel of eossip--how he
 ''Mr. Burnhat1f," he began, eagerly, "don't you think you could offer
 fl think could go to dinner." said the visitor, sternly and with a frown at the clerk. IT may drop in on fs',.s ny way }; to the train and look over
 A1'll be glad to show you anything I've sot here,' said the inventor, eagerly ''I haven't ptiAhed anything becAuss-well, I haven't any money,
 "dood-day. MT. Granari,'' said a Snsnss so ih. essins soos Barstt ay lo0s ssf0rs n again ct that gas machine"
 < Old Sam Graham stood looking af- ter them and nusin8 on what might have been--on what might come to pass from this unexpected visit of U nots at "Blinky" Lockwood's bank and the chances of getting it extend- ed. Then, with sigh, he turned again to his workbench and pottered away until he was recalled by the en- man garbed in fAultlessly fitting black clothes, wearing black gloves and carrying . book under his arm.
 1t was, in fact, Afr. Nathaniel Dun can, late Of New York;
 lis there something, you want?'' stood motionless few seconds in the center of. the drugstore.
 would 1t be possible for me to speak to the proprietor" asked Dun- can, with elaborate politenesS.
 Graham continued working on his model, mod s,. .Go right ahead" he said;
 If am looking for employment" !" said. Mir. Duncan, in measured tones, ''Afld If at any time you should have an opening here that you can, offer me, will endeavor to give satisfac- tion. Good-day, sir" and he started
 ssffold on minute" called Sam. pushing his spectacles up on his brow "Employment? That's funny. You're the young man that everyone is talk ing about. Pm real glad to meet you. If you're really looking for D plAce, I'd like to give you one first rate"
 Nat stepped back in surprise You'd like to--oh, you don't mean itl You're the first man who's felt that way about it.". #
 '"The trouble is, my boy, that fny business is So small don't need any help. There isn't much of anything
 ''That's just the sort of a place "a like" exclaimed Nat, impulsively. .T mean. I'm willing to take anything. no matter how. little there is to do," he added. with courtly bow. 'l wish you'd try me-,
 j, '-To tell you the truth, sir," Said old Sam. simply, II can't afford it. When your pay was due Pm afraid I should not have any for you
 oh. l don't mind that part" said if you'll teach me the drug busines8, I'll work for you for nothing!"
 Graham looked at him quiszically.
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