The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-04

and the spring Wild flowers grew all
ABOUT them IL was iu this setting OF
ripping water and fragrant CROWNS
things that lgsk protested his adj
narration for Fielding and made his or
fer-the offer that was meant only 10
bring Fay Clayton to New York-to
the big town where the bright lights
would blind her 10 the physical def
ciencies and yet throw into brilliant
relief the great financial resources Of
Max Lusk
IL Was but natural that Fielding
should at once realize that advantage
OF this opportunity that the broker Of
fered him IL meant work at once. liy-
ing wages for tho present, and for the
tuture-at least SO Lusk assured him
splendid possibilities OF great
wealth and the power that only wealth
brings. He was also conscious OF the
additional fact although neither he
nor Lusk made mention OF IL. that he
WAS TO 1--we permanently in New York
where he already had many friends.
chief among whom were David Wilm-
erdirg and his daughter That ne
would have 10 give up the summer
months in the country meant little 70
Fielding, for his life at Pleasantyille
had already become irksome 10 him.
And besides. Lusk had promised that
they should come down together
every Saturday morning 20 spend the
weekend at the Holt House.
From the moment that Lusk had
first made definite proposition,
Fielding knew that ne would accept
II, bat taking himself rather seriously
as a man OF affairs, he deemed II TO
his advantage not 70 appear TOO eager
When the broker had finished his
carefully worded Offer, and recited
the many advantages that would &C
crUe from il, there was long silence.
during which Lusk east occasional fur
tive slances at Fielding. who. with hts
broad shoulders resting against the
bench, his arms folded. looked stead.
tasty az the deep blue waters OF the
little river
1t would be hard to give up all
this" he said at last Il missed It
terribly that year | was working III
Jersey City"
Lusk smiled and twisted his cigar
slowly between his lips.
II suppose so suppose 1t was
hard, but Jersey City isn't New York
You won't find the Natasqua river
there. but. my boy. so much 10 make
up for it, believe me. | admire your
love for the country, and that's the
very reason | want you in the Office.
City-bred boys are no use-they're
born tired, but the boy from the
country is fresh and strong and am
r.. h..
made fortunes ia New York, and see
how many were born New Workers.
Not many, | can tell you. Besides.
why should you stay here? You say
YOU are all alone ia the world. Why
waste your time on golf and teach
ing a lot OF kids in village school
house? Get out into the big puddle
and plash about a bit. and watch the
sharks swallow the minnies and look
out that you're shark and not a
Fielding got mp. and facing the
broker, held out his hand.
"Au right" he said "I1l 90 you"
Good for you" Lusk cried. i've
\ flask in my bag up at the house.
Let's seal the bargain with drink.
But Fielding begged off "A little
ater will. but If you'n excuse me
think III finish my cigar down here.
want 10 think IL over"
"Of course. OF course, you do Lusk
said sympathetically Very natural
II you, but don't get too sentimental
over leaving the old place. Don't for
get you'll he running down every Sat
Irday and In q sixty-horsepower car
ust like q regular broker should. So
ong--see you at the house later"
l,uSlS slowly started on his way
back 10 the hotel but when ne had
reached the first turning In the road
ne stopped Ia the shadow OF "A clump
)f trees where, unobserved. he could
watch Fielding With knowing
smile he saw the young man look
over his shoulder down the road Lusk
had just taken, and then spring 10
lis feet and hurry away along path
that would lead him through the
woods and eventually TO Fay Clay
tons home.
II thought So" Lnsk mumbled. and
started again on his way to the hotel
But | won my first trick anyhow
That boy shark In the big puddle
They'll eat him alive"
Fay saw Fielding first when he was
still far down the road and waved
her hand. and then she and Margaret
hurried down the path 20 meet him n
the gate Fieldings face was smiling
with happiness, and as he held ont
both hands 20 the girls, he fairly
shouted the good news so that the
Claytons, sitting Oh the porch OF the
little cottage. might hear OF II at the
same time as the Others
Congratulate me, every body" ne
cried "Iye got a JOB in New York"
Porter sat on the porch steps and
the Others gathered about and con,
stantly interrupted his story With eX.
Of surprise and pleasure.
Ola Clayton rocked slowly up aud
down In his favortc chair, stroked his
white stubDle beard and took bis pipe
ont OF his mouth long enough To say.
Well done, my boy, YOU deserve the
honor"
D.. Mrs Clayton brushed back her hair
and quitting on her spcctacles regard
ed him with lingering look OF pride,
worthy. or his own mother, who could
never share IN her boys prosperity
Margaret slapped him violently on his
broad shoulders, but Fay remained
quiet until the story vas quite I'm.
ished. aud them silently her hand stole
out. and placing 10 over his she gently
pressed t. And then as a great treat
and an unusual dissipation Mr. Clay.
ton got out q bottle OF ryS whisky
and two glasses, and be and FIELDING
drank 90 the healtti OF the New King
OF Wall street Margaret and Mr..
CLAYTON continued TO lombard him
with endless questlQns. pertinent and
impairment, about HIS plans. but Fay
remained almost silent. wondering