The Huttig news., 1914-05-09
,ou?s sa,. -..--adway peevishly.

1t was the ng-0lStance call Tor wbicf Wallace had some time before left or oers. He gave a hurried, warnin: glance at all of them as socn as be mad heard the voice which came tt him along the wire.
 Hello, guy nor" he replied. Hello Helloi Yes; 1 called yca U. I'm Up here .n Connecticut Oh, no, strictly business. Say, guv-noi l can get big contract from tn, Jones Pepsin people. They're gont in heavy. hear. can close this deal right away. What do you think?
 New owner takes possession today. They must be all right. locked them up. Well. will you let me use my own judgment about that? l think I'll make a splen- did deal. :. Say guv-nor, will you send me wire authorizing me to sign this contract? Thanks 1 won't be back until tomor- row. Good contract? |. Thanks. No; l won't be back until tomorrow. Good-by."
 He hung up the receiver and turned back to Jackson. That youth looked at him in somewhat helpless curiosity. What are you going to do?'
 Pm going to show Pembroke we're not blufing. I'm going back tomor- TOW, and as a starter I'm going to bill New York till you can't see the city through the advertisements of Jones Pepsin Gum.
 Where's all the money coming frem?" said Jackson dubiously. What are you going to do? Ruin me-"
 I'll draw the contract" Wallace an swered. "I'll give you a year to pay for it. You'll be the best advertised article in America a month from now"
 But, great Scott! I cant afford to take a chance like that! I don't know anything about this chewing-gum busi- ness.'
 Say said Wallace in derision, twill you give me all you make over a mil lion in the next two years if I give you the advertising free?"
 Over a million? 1 should say l will.
 Wallace became serious and then broke into smiles. Shake hands with your partner then: This will be the quickest. softest and first important money ever made.
 Do you mean it?''
 You bet 1 mean it.
 Are you sure you mean it?"
 You bet I'm sure.''
 Bob said Broadway with real feel ing, this is the happiest moment of my life,"
 At that instant Sam came in. "Mis- sis Ger-rard ito = see - Mister Jones'. he cried.
 Thus Breadway's happiest moment came to sudden. tragic end In the mad wbirl of recent hours he had for gotten Mrs. Gerard-his little ray of sunshine, sweetheart. dearie!
 With quick glance at Josie he al most collapsed.
 Tell her to wait said Wallace, the ouick-witted.
 The wants to set -you-firsf," said Sam.
 Gentleman? What gentleman"
 Mister Rankin
 "Rankin," cried Broadway with a ray of hope. "Send the gentleman right in, and tell the lady to wait
 Sam went away With these instruc- lions.
 Mrs. Gerard! Where did she come from, How did she know I was here?" said the unhappy youth.
 Ranain came in respectfully, cat footed gravely beaming, the ideal but Ter. Mrs Gerard's here, sir
 Il know, said Broadway hopelessly. Where did she come from?"
 She didn't say. Got to the hotel about five minutes ago. and demanded to be shown to you. I couldn't help it. sir
 What am going to do? We've got to get her away from here We've got to get her out of town."
 "I'l get rid of hel some way" Wal face offered comfortingly. Go on; take 1t on the run"
 You bet 1 will" said Jackson, and, without more ado, grasped his cane and hat and sprinted for the factory exit. He almost collided at the door with Josie, who was entering just then with papers from an outer file.
 Why, where are you going, Mir Iones?"
 Any place. Where are you going?"
 Tn going to dinner ',
 He grabbed her arm. to her amaze nent. Come on: I'll go with you. Let's go out this way. l love to walk
 er-through the works
 All right" said Wallace to the fat ioy as soon as they were out of sight. show the lady in.
 Shall l go, sir?" inquired Rankin.
 Stay where you are"
 Mrs. Gerard came in most hurried Y. Indeed, her gait was almost that If an elderiy-lady wonderfully well who was very. very anxious about something which she valued highly and was willing to run hard to catch
 Why, Mrs Gerard" said Wallace heartily. What are you doing here? An I knowt you'ra IooI,ino for Iaol