The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-23

ard his milk glass to the left of his s.igarette box then carefully closed lip the saps among the three articles be- fore he replied
 TT am that Dfl1on.'' he admitted.
 .I-ye been greatly interested in yotir liss1le af popular stock in the Dil- lon eotHfleaE 8ssfsued Wallingford. .EFhat success are you having with it7-
 Mir Dillon restored his toys to their original position ''Excellent,2 he re- piled passing his long thin fingers over his brow Tile public is taking to it very kindly
 -Its great scheme.'' said Walling- ford admiringIy People who buy i've shares or even one share of the stock are bound to remain steady customers of your storey
 1Ir Dillon took cigarette from his box lighted match laid doyvn the cigarette and blew out thes match.
 They're earning a profit on their own expenses" he asserted. quoting frUm his latest advertisements. s'The shares are guaranteed to yield a minirnu1n of 5 per cent dividends,r and be thr-um- med upon the table with the fingers of both hands. ''I'm really very proud of the idea I don [ think [ slept q wink for two weeks. while was. ng- uring it out don't sleep very well anyhow" and at last Wallinyfo un- derstood the tensely drawn eyebrows and the compressed dropping lips. s-The beauty of it is that it adds so many safe credit customers to our books, and, of course. credit purchasers are much more generous buyers than those who pay cash" And with nervous little laugh he again shifted and rearranged his playthings.
 n sec returned WaIlingford, eye ing the mans nervous movements in fascination. "It is a wonderful scheme. A customer with one share of stock has S100 monthly credit, and if the bills are not paid the stock, and I pre- sune the interest. becomes forfeited. In the meantime you can loan out their money for the per cent you are bound to pay them
 TOT use 1t in the extension of the busIness,' amended Dillon. now in- creasing the tempo of his rearrange- mcnts to such a degree that Wallfng- ford found himself jerking his own right heel upon the floor in sheer nerv- ous sympathy. while Blaclzie Daw was tapping his finger nail against hts teeth. Dan sickes alone remained placid. He still had left some of his eIass, of whisky. The Dillon stores are to have a new home in the near future, the largest concern of the sort in the United States. Do you suppose, Sickels. that I might interest your friends i'm some preferred bonds of the increased corporations'' s''
 Both Wa1lingford and Blaclxie promptly shook their heads.
 Don't let's talk about fnvestments.'' r-a- shoulder in mock fear. I'm afraid my wife might guess was thinking about it."
 How about you. Mir. WallingfordY' asked Dillon, with sE1sn1iie.
 f-I'm all tied up, Mfr. Dillon replied yvallingford suavely. Even if I were not I'm tired. I want a vacation. E don't intend to engage in business of any sort for the next six months at least''
 s'IsH bet a pair of pink suspenders that you do,'' offered Bla'ckie suddenly.
 'tI'n take you,s agreed Wallingford, laughing ~I'il even give you the odds of a pink silk undershirt if you catch me engaged in any money making oc- equation during the next six months
 AIr- Dillon looked at his watch and hastily arose. If you don't mind think I'll send you a prospectus of the new Dillon company he remarked, beating a tattoo upon the head of his cane with his fingers
 Wait jusG moment, please" beg ged Blackte; producing a little red memorandum book and q fountain pen. 'sI want witnesses to thisl bet Wal lingford a pair of pink suspenders against the same and a pink silk un- dershirt, winners selection, that he does engage in some money making business within the next six months Xou will remember this, gentlemenT
 fsI shaH,' assented Dillon, laughing @And if yOuu come over to the store when ehe bet is decided m De your