The Huttig news., 1914-02-28

said Pembroke, still alphabetically
 How much did it total, do yot know?' asked Broadway practically.
 That I can't say. We offered hin twelve hundred thousand for his busi ness and goodwill less than two months ago. The proposition still holds good MT Jones' We stand reads to close the deal in forty eight hours I-er-realize that in your time oi trouble and grief it is hardly right te discuss business. but it is vitally i'm portant that we bring the matter to 2 closing point by Saturday noon, as we are considering. at the same time, the purchasing of the Sprucemint con pany. Our preference leans towarf he Jones gum. but"
 Broadway, wide-eyed and speeches. or the moment. gazed at him wiz; dropping jaw. Wait a minute. Wait 3 minute Who is 'we?' Who starta ready with this offer?'
 The company of which I have the honor to be second vice president. MT Jones--the Consolidated Chewing Gun l Company of America. Jackson approached him with pn air so serious that it was almost fearful. This change in the aspect of affairs had been so sudden that he was some. what overcome.
 Hold on Let me get this clear Your people want to buy the Jones Gum?'
 We do''
 For twelve hundred and fifty thou sand dollars?"
 The top price"
 After an instant's pause in which he licked his lips with nervous tongue, and stood poised as if to spring upon his visitor: Where's the money? Have you got ii with your"
 'I can get my lawyers together with in an hour. if you are ready to close the deal'
 Jackson was in fever of excite meut. Well. come on then. Let's get them. What are you waiting for? Let's get this all over with as quickly as we can
 Do you mean business?''
 Certainly l mean business" Jack son gazed at him with definite re- proaeh Don't look like business man?' He displayed the sack coat Rankin had laid out for him that morn ing. Look at this business suit" He felt in his pocket, found what he sought and was extremely satisfied. And I've got lead pencil and every. thing. Certainly I mean business"
 You'll sign the articles today?''
 For twelve hundred and fifty thou sand dollars I'd sign murderers con fessionl"
 Pembroke. who never smiled looked at his watch. Its twelve o'clock.
 Is it?"
 We'll meet here at two"
 I'll be right here, waiting.''
 '"Will you shake hands with me-"
 Sure! I'll kiss you if you want me to-"
 Even this would not divert Penn broke to frivolity. Mir Jones, you're doing business with great company"
 Jackson nodded. You're the great est company I've ever met"
 Two, then. Don't forget-two!" .
 Twelve. Don't forget-twelye."
 "Good-by!"
 "Good-by!"
 Jackson went with him to the ele- vator5 watching his every movement with something which approached in it's breeding care an anxious mothers. Be careful when you cross the street. Good-hy."
 Returning to the table. he once more read the magic telegram That's the first time l knew that they could tele- graph from heayen. he said fervently just as Rankin entered
 T told the chef. sir said the butler, <'and he says
 Never mind what he says You tell him he must stay. wouldn't have him go for all the world Go out and raise his salary and give him my regards. You understand ?"
 "Nao sir