The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-10-08

prepared to admit. the articles you
published would, in my opinion, be
held as distinctly libelous in any court
Moreover, must warn you that the
use of such epithets as you have just
nnplied to him would also be held ac
,tionable.'
81 don't believe it, returned Horn.
dyke. "If we have laws which would
protect such an infamous scoundrel'-
"Wait minute, Horndyke!' rasped
the shril voice of Mr.. Ramsdale.
"Don't you say another word until we
see our lawyer"
ut might not be bad idea to have
him over at once, for my instructions
are not to watt" suggested Pickett
IF you will telephone for him l don't
mind remaining until he comes" i.
Horndyke and Ramsdale's lawyer
came at once, and he listened careful.
~ to complete statement of the case:
then he called the firm aside.
II would suggest that you allow me
to do the best l can for you in the
way of settlement with Mr.. Puck.
ett," he advised them. II may be able
to get the amount reduced to 100000
for immediate cash. furthermore ad-
wise you, in both legal and friend
~ capacity, to raise the money for this
settlement by the sale Of your news
paper interests"
When Mr.. Steele heard OF that set
tlement he was at first highly indig-
nant. "Why, confound him! This
libel suit was his game from the start"
he exclaimed. II must study over how
he worked that l saw him do it with
my own eyes and yet l can't seem to
get the hang Of it."
Mr. Wallingford was planning ascam-
paign in a neighboring county seat
when Horndyke and Ramsdales check.
less Mr.. Puckett's commission. was de-
Iivered to him. ~'s
This will make quite cleanup
when Pickett gets through with all the
other papers in the state that poked
fun at Cinderburg for letting MS earn
living there" he commented. as he dis
played the check of BIackie Daw.
"Thank heaven. we have laws in this
conntry!" remarked Blackie virtuously.
CHAPTER XXI.
Strictly Temperance.
EFORE J. Rufus Wallingford ar
X rived in Prize City he spent u
solid hour in searching through
his valuable collection of care
lessly exchanged business cards. His
search was rewarded by the paste
board of "Thomas J. Hammond. Books
and Stationery. 346 Broadway, Prize
City. Fine Printing and Engraving a
Speciality" MT. Wallingford studied
Che reverse of the card more earnestly
than he did the diverse. Here was
microscopically written in ink:
May, 1910 New York Central. Little
peacock. with a hooked nose and deep
creases. Business fusser. Rated 100000
Commercial club. Wife paints miniatures
Three boys Oldest. Harry. In college,
Mr.. Wallingford spent some fifteen
+ minutes in recalling the brow creased
countenance Of Mr.. Hammond; then be
strolled over to 34G Broadway and
called upon the gentleman. Mr.. Ham
mond. who sat at desk rallied OFT in
the middle of a very neatly kept shop
looked up. with frowning abstraction
as Mr.. Wallingford cheerily greeted
him, and the dim light of cold recogni
ton shone in his eyes.
I'm sorry | can't quite place you
he confessed and looked back, with I
frown, at clerk who was allowing :
lady to 20 out without having pur
chased anything.
Mr.. Wallingford's expression O
cheerful confidence faded as if he wer'
much disappointed in not being re
, membered. II recall you perfectly.
, he said. I'VE had delightful CONVEX
} sation in the buffet car of New Yorl
: Central fier one morning last Ma.
from Albany to Forty-second street"
"Oh. yes" grudgingly admitted Nj
Hammond, with slight twitching 9
l business?"
I'm not sure yet" returned Walline
ford. chuckling: and. hearing tn
chuckle, Mr.. Hammond remembers
that Wallingford had been the most d
r lightful travelling companion he ha
a ever met. ut depends on what bus
ness opportunities the city has to out
, me. First of all. however, I'd like
: know something about your loc
banks"
o "An our banks are very good"
!. stated coolly, with his eager eye rov1I
from customer to customer.
"Oh, we'll, If there's no choice me-
as we'll take the nearest one to Il
Walsingham." accepted Wellington
+ naming his hotel. II feel little ca
o tious about it because l wish to opt
an account with rather good siz'
# check-$75.OOO, to be more exact"
l. "Indeed" exclaimed Mr.. Harmon
8 with an instant change Of manner.
wouldn't go to the Farmers and Ira
a. ers' in your case. Mr.. Wallingford.
2. think I should go to the Broadway N
n IN ponco6 voonoouf n m