The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-09-01

replied Sammy calmly. Il couldn't
very we'll take it with me, you know.
I'll also take the liberty Of leaving you
one of my business cards. Perhaps
later on you may change your mind"
If l change anything. 1t will be
the outline of your fresh face" de-
clared Mr.. Goodale. clenching his fist
threateningly. I'll change that SO
that your own mother won't know 1t.
If you aren't out Of here by the time
l count f1ve."
Il won't trouble you to count five.
sir. The mental operation might ex-
haust you," rejoined Sammy. III 60
right now"
He few out of the place just In time
to escape the ink-well which the en-.
ragged Mr.. Goodale hurled at his head.
What a mean disposition that fel-
low has!" Sammy said to himself as
he stepped into the elevator. "A man
like that really doesn't deserve to
have one OF our life insurance poll.
cies.'
Fifteen minutes later the door Of
Lawrence Goodales ONCE again
opened, and a bearded. professional.
looking man entered.
Have the pleasure of addressing
Mr.. Goodale?" he inquired.
That's my name, sir" snapped the
real estate man, who was still boil.
ing with rage. Who the deuce are
you? Another pesky insurance agent?"
Sir, how dare your" cried the
bearded man Indignantly. Il am DR..
Philip Francis Burton-Jones of Mine
ola. L. J., and I came here to buy
some metropolitan real estate. You
were recommended to me by friend.
and l intended to transact my bust.
ness through you: but, since you are
30 insulting, will 60"
Excuse me, DOCTOR" said Goodale
humbly. Il apologize. The fact 10 l
didn't realize what was saying.
There was fresh insurance agent
In here a short while ago. and he
provoked me so much that l was half
crazy when you came In.
Please forgive me and let u talk
about this real estate you desire to
purchase. l am confident l can SUD.
ply you with exactly what you are
looking for"
The physician was Modified by
these words. and permitted Mr.. Good.
ale to bring out his maps and give
him the details Of some fine bargains
he had to offer.
Doctor Burton-Jones became great.
" interested in q Harlem apartment
house. and declared he would look
Into the proposition and let Mr.. Good.
ale know his decision within q few
days.
The real estate man was shaking
hands effusively with his prospective
customer. when suddenly the latter
exclaimed excitedly: Dear me, man!
What Is the matter? Are you III"
Ill! Who? Me? No. Why?" gasped
the other in surprise:
Your face. my dear sir. 1t 10 al
white as chalk. It is positively ghast.
ly. It turned that way all Of sud.
den. Have you ever had any trouble
with your heart. Mr.. Goodaler'
Mo-" stammered the real estate
man. now greatly frightened. Good
heavens, doctor. do you suspect that
there 10 anything serious the matter
with met"
For reply. the physician suddenly
took q stethoscope from his pocket
and placed 1t against the others chest
"Ah." he exclaimed with q very
grave face. 1T Is a. l suspect YOU
heart Is in bad shape. You ought to
be very careful Of yourself, Mr.. Good
ale."
Then he departed leaving Q badly
! scared man behind him.
my heart in bad shape!" sighed
the real estate man. And l never
even suspected 1t. l suppose I'm Ma,
BILE to drop dead any time. And I'm
not insured. either. Good heavens
what's to become of my familyr
The door of his office opened slow.
ly, and Sammy Watkins entered
Excuse me. Mr.. Goodale; but
was passing by. and thought Id drop
In again and see whether you might
not have changed your mind about
that policy" -
Yes" cried Goodale eagerly. Il
have changed my mind. young man.
Ill take a $4,000 policy with your
company II they'll have me-"
"Ffne!" said Sammy complacently.
Sign this application blank, sir. and