Putnam patriot., 1915-12-17

Dur a4Fei islii- aItHl} 10a N0u mustn {
think iF'S ralaesess. NhF. lis Sc good
that capital is chasing Us. Our money
is practically uaHmited Is that a fair
f statement. TeaHe.
Very fair, very fair. indeed" agreed
Peale, dazea at Rodney S daring.
"Bluif, son, biua. Mr. Martin re-
peated
! Not At an" protested Rodney, and
since you're SO skeptical father, don't
mind letting yen SIC the plans for our
new faeloy. These are the Offices.
Here IS the power house, and this is
my office, ana here is Mr.. Pealess-
Aren't you going to make any
soap: Who's putting up the money!
Now. father. said Rodney reproy-
ingly. "you cannot expect me to divulge
a business secret to you. rival man
ufaeufeF.
oh, why not tell him. He IS your
f father. said Heaie notify.
Well Peale, if you really think it's
wise, said Rodney
+ "Oh, yes, | think its quite wise,
said Peale.
It's tae Auaorer Soap people, de-
elared Rodney boldly.
Mr. Martin was at once impressed
and annoyed.
The andover Soap people" he re
/ Reated GIekmg the ASH from his cigar
+ Yes tie AHaoyer Soap people,
echoed feale- rubbing it in
+ You mean John Clark :" asked Mr.
Martin, getting ont of his chair.
Yes said Rodney.
Absolutely" said Peale.
! Mr.. Martin turned aud reheetiTely
walked up and down. Peale very OBJ
yiously picked up push button and
! pushed the buzzer twice There was
pause, nd then in moment Ellery
/ Clark stuck his head through door
on the left. Mr.. Martin did not know
it. but this was all by preaTange-
ment with Ellery. Peale, when he had
come In just now, was fresh from tu-
toring Ellery in a little speech. The
idea was to impress Mr.. Martin over
| poweringly on the subject of the Clark
familys connection with the new fac
tory. But Ambrose was. to tell the
truth, little nervous as to Ellerys
ability to overpower the soap magnate.
Ellery's first idea, too. seemed to be
of boiling.
''Oh. excuse me. / didn't know your
father Was here. he began politely.
"Thats all right, Ellery." said Rod
ney very genially.
Yes come right in, said Peale.
EueIy came in.
How do you do, Mr. Martini" he
inquired
How are you, Ellery?" Mr. Martin
responded euHiy.
He didn't like all this, but what was
the matter with Ellery?
well, | really can't wait any long
er." began that youth The party
downstairs in the taxi-you follow
me?'
.sYes, Ellery, you told us that" said
Peale, shutting him off.
We'll. goodby. then" said Ellery.
WAS that all you came in to sayf"
Rodney took him up hastily, looking
at Peale, and Peale added sharply:
"Yes. Have you decided about that
deal?"
Ellery's mouth fell open. and a look
came over his face as OF one remem-
bering a lesson.
"Oh, of course. II you'll keep 1t open
until Monday I'll have the money for
you them" he said.
But we can't wait till Monday
said Rodney.
But Mr. Peale told me- Ellery an
swered. puzzled.
Peae came quickly to his rescue.
well see what we can do, but just
now, Ellery we're very much occu-
pied" he said. taking him by the arm
and starting toward the door.
..Oh. just a minute" said Rodney.
You'd better give your father back
the plans-say they're quite satisfac-
tory"
what plans?' queried Ellery help
lessly
"Oh. didn't he tell you about themr'
Peale put in. perhaps after all, Rod
ney. I'd better give them TO Mr.. Clark
myself. You remember | have an APP
pointment with him today?'
''Oh, yes. it was today, wasn't itf'
said Rodney.
But fathers out of town." Ellery
protested.
Il know he Is otherwise | could
have kept the appointment" said
Peale-
We'll give you a definite answer TO
morrow added Rodney.
But / don't understand" Ellery per
sisted. Really. now, you say one thing,
and Mr.. Peale came IN and
But already Peale was leading Ellery
gently and firmly to the door.
well have to see you later in the
afternoon, Ellery." he said politely.
But what did you want me to come
In for?" quavercd Ellery.
Don't you see3" said Peale.
NO
That's too bad. Wen. goodby, FL
Iery.r
Il say. do find business very con
fusing. l prefer the countess" muir
INJURED ElIerv. going out.
.Ellery talks fao much" said Rod
nev uheu Feale came back.
.He Is very mlisereef. Peale agreed
..If il had been anybody int your fa-
ther he'd have given orr Whole plan
away
.W1af's ne d9iHa here-aeiing for hi
father inquired Mr Martin. His ideas
Of Enerv were UNDERGOING change.
Absolutely said Peale-
You're not going to take him in,
said Mr.. Martin. that pinheadf Why.
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