The enterprise., 1914-08-20

to the right of his empty milk glass
and his milk glass to the left Of his
cigarette box, then carefully closed up
the gaps among the three articles be
fore he replied
II am that Dillon he admitted
I've been greatly interested in
your issue OF popular stock in the Dill
Ion company pursued Wallingford.
"What success are you having with
it,"
Mr.. Dillon restored his toys to their
original position. "Excellent." he re-
piled passing his long thin fingers over
his brow. ''The public is taking to it
very kindly"
cts a great scheme" said WaIling-
ford admirngly. ''People who buy five
shares Or even one share of the stock
are bound to remain steady customers
Of your store.''
Mr. Dillon took cigarette from his
box, lighted match. laid down the
cigarette and blew out the match
They're earning a profit on their own
expenses" he asserted, quoting from
his latest advertisements. ''The shares
are guaranteed to yield minimum Of
per cent dividends" and he thrum-
med upon the table with the fingers
Of both hands. "l'm really very proud
of the idea. l don't think I slept
wink for two weeks while l was fig
uring it out. ! don't sleep very we'll
oft Iac rufn
Jerstood the tensely drawn eyebrows
and the compressed dropping lips.
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.
Il see returned Wallingford, eye
ing the mans nervous movements in
fascination ut is Il wonderful scheme.
\ customer With one share of stock
has 500 monthly credit, and If the
bills are not paid the stock, and | pre-
sumo the interest, becomes forfeited.
In the meantime you can loan out their
money for the 5 per cent you are bound
to pay them"
"Or use it in the extension of the
business" amended Dillon, now in
creasing the tempo of his rearrange-
ments to such a degree that Walling-
ford found himself Jerking his own
right heel upon the floor in sheer nerv-
Gus sympathy. while Blackie Daw was
tapping his finger nail against his
teeth. Dan Sickels alone remained
placid He still had left some Of his
glass of whisky. "The Dillon stores
are to have new home in the near
future, the largest concern of the sort
in the United States. Do you suppose,
Sickels, that l might interest your
friends in some preferred bonds of the
increased corporation"
Both Walingford and Blackie
promptly shook their heads.
Don't let's talk about investments" !"
protested Blackie, glancing over his
shoulder in mock fear. I'm afraid
nv wife might guess l was thinking
about it,
"How about you, Mr.. Wallingford?'
asked Dillon, with a smile
'I'm all tied up. Mr.. Dillon" replied
Wallingford suavely. Even if were
not I'm tired. l want vacation. l
don't intend to engage in business OF
any sort for the next six months at
least"
"I'll bet a pair of pink suspenders
that you do," offered Blackie suddenly.
'I'll take you," agreed Wallingford,
laughing "Tll even give you the odds
of a pink silk undershirt if you catch
me engaged in any money making oc-
cupation during the next six months
Mr.. Dillon looked at his watch and
hastily arose. "If you don't mind
think I'll send you prospectus OF the
new Dillon company" he remarked
beating a tattoo upon the head of his
. cane with his fingers.
"Wait just moment, please" beg
!, ged Blackie, producing little rec
memorandum book and fountain pen
II want witnesses to this. bet Wal
lingford a pair of pink suspenders
against the same and pink silk un
| dershirt, winners selection, that M
. does engage in some money making
business within the next six months
You will remember this, gentlemen?"
II shall,' assented Dillon, laughing
sand if you'll come over to the store