Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-09

"But I have a lot to say. We may
not have a big business now, but we
have got a trademark-the catchiest
trademark ever invented for soap.
We're a growing concern. Just because
our advertising annoys you you mustn't
think It's valueless. Why, it's 80 good
that capital Is chasing US. Our money
Is practically unlimited. Is that fair
statement, PealeY'
every fair. very fair. indeed" agreed
Peale, dazed at Rodney's daring.
"Bluff, son, bluff." Mr.. Martin re-
peated.
mot at ALL" protested Rodney, 'and
since you're so skeptical, father, don't
mind letting you see the plans for our
new factory. These are the offices.
Here is the power house, and this Is
my office, and here Is Mr.. Peale's"-
Aren't you going to make any
soap? Who's putting up the money!"
"Now, father" said Rodney reprov-
lngly. you cannot expect me to divulge
a business secret to you. rival man.
ufacturer."
"oh. why not tell him. He Is your
father" said Peale nobly.
"Well. Peale, IL you really think it's
WISE" said Rodney.
"0h, yes, think it's quite WISE"
said Peale.
"It's the Andover Soap people," de-
clared Rodney boldly.
Mr.. Martin was at once impressed
and annoyed.
"The Andover Soap people," he re-
peated, fllcking the ash from his cigar.
"Yes, the Andover Soap people"
echoed Peale, rubbing it In.
'You mean John ClarkT asked Mr..
Martin, getting out Of his chair.
"Yes," said Rodney.
Absolutely" said Peale.
Mr. Martin turned and redectively
walked up and down. Peale very OBJ
viously picked up push button and
pushed the buzzer twice. There was
a pause. and then In moment Ellery
Clark stuck his head through door
vons the left. Mr.. Martin did not know !
It, but this was all by prearrange- |
.ment with Ellery. Peale, when he had
come In Just now, was fresh from tn-
toring Ellery in a little, speech. The
idea was to impress Mr.. Martin over
poweringly on the subject Of the Clark
family's connection with the new fac
tory. But Ambrose was, to tell the
truth, little nervous as to Ellery's
ability to overpower the soap magnate.
Ellery's first idea, too, seemed to be
''Oh, excuse me. ! didn't know your
father was here" he began politely.
That's all right. Ellery," said Rod
ney very genially.
''Yes, come right in." said Peale.
Ellery came In.
How do you do. Mr.. Martini" he
inquired.
How are you, ElleryY' Mr.. Martin
grufiy.
He didn't like all this, but what was
the matter with Ellery2 II
"Well, / really can't wait any long.
sr," began that youth. THE party
downstairs In the taxi-yOu follow
neY
Eyes, Ellery, you told us that" said
Peale, shutting him on.
"Well. goodby,, then" said Ellery. liz
"Was that all you came In to sayr' r
Rodney took him up hastily, hooking !
It Peale, and Peale added sharply:
eyes. Have you decided about that
lealT' @
Ellery's mouth fell open, and a look :
anne over his face as Of one remern- t
Dering q lesson. op Era IL
"Oh, Of course. If you'll keep It open q
lntil Monday I'll have the money for q
'ou then" he said. Ii
'But we can't wait till Monday"
aid Rodney.
"But Mr.. PeaIe told me- Ellery an
wered. puzzled
Peale came quickly to hfs rescue.
Wen see what we can do, but just L
ow, Ellery, we're very much Occu- 4
led" he said, taking him by the arm
nd starting toward the door.
"Oh, Just q minute" said Rodney. =
You'd better give your father back q
be plans-say they're quite satisfac- al
,ry." Il
'.what pIansT' Queried Ellery help Z.
.ssly. rmsf9 81 eft4o9 nan a.
SOh, didn't he tell you about themT =,
eale put IN. Perhaps after all. Rod, -
81, I'd better give them to Mr. CLARK ~
lyse1f. You remember have an ap- IN
ointment with him todayT' f. Ihi
~0h. yes. Il was today. wasn't itT" hi
I'D Rodney. C
aBut fathers out Of town. Ellery
II know be Is. OtherwiSe | could
ave kept the appointment" said
eale. o.
wen give you definite angweF 10 pl
Orrog,~ added Rodney. p'
.'But don't understand. " EIlery per m
sted. Really. nOw, you say one thing. u
n Mr. peale came IA and