Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-06-04


will arrange to take his note for the
amount of the stock, and with the
earnings Of the paper the stock will
soon pay for itself"
81 will think the matter over ana
have a talk with Mr.. Nelson" said
Mr.. Marchmount finally, and Mr..
Graham withdrew.
On his way to his office the lawyer
met Reginald Nelson hurrying to the
Courier building.
What is your hurry this morn
ing?" said Mr.. Graham, stopping and
reaching out his hand cordially to
Reginald.
The young MIN was amazed at the
kindly reception, as he imagined that
lows father would be his bitter per-
sonal enemy after recent events. He
shook hands with Mr.. Graham some
what mechanically without making
any response.
You young men have won the day
in Bronson" said the lawyer smiling
ly. I'VE old fogies thought that these
new ideas Of reform were too ad-
vanced."
II am glad to hear you commend
the victory Of the reform elements in
Bronson" said Reginald Nelson, find
ing his voice. I'VE hope that the city
administration will soon be convinced
that they have made no mistake in
lending to the will Of the majority
THE Courier is getting a good deal
of the credit for the victory" said
Mr.. Graham in a patronizing kind OF
voice, "and Mr.. Marchmount tells me
that you are the real power back OF
the Courier. 1 have a little matter OF
business to talk over with you, Mr.
Nelson. Could you come to our house
for dinner this EVENING""
II shall be glad to do so, sir
responded Reginald, somewhat con-
fused. In a deep quandary Reginald
Nelson walked slowly to the newspa-
per office. He was called into con-
sultation at once by Mr.. Marchmount,
who related to him the conversation
he had lust had with Mr.. Graham.
THAT accounts for it," said Regi-
nald. II met Mr. Graham few
blocks down the street, and he spoke
to me more cordially than he has ever
done before in his life and invited me
to his house to talk over some busi-
ness"
"Mr. Nelson, the opportunity OF
your life has come. For so young
man the position Of editor Of this pa
per would be remarkable. You must
have had some years Of experience
in England, did you not?"
Il had bitter years Of experience, /
admit" said the other, his eyes get
ting moist, but see they are yield
ing me the fruit Of success now. l
have had my ups and downs in life,
tell you, and a good many more
downs than ups" Mr.. Marchmount
wondered still more what was in those
hidden years in England.
A little before o'clock Reginald
knocked a, the door Of the Graham
home. 1t was opened by Joy, who
was evidently expecting him. we
are glad to see you, Mr.. Nelson" she
said pleasantly. Papa told us you
were coming to dinner. 1t is long
time since you have been at our
house"
In few moments Mrs. Graham al
so appeared and welcomed the young
man cordially.
Good evening, Mr.. Nelson" Mr..
Graham exclaimed, greeting the young
man with a warmth which surprised
both his wife and daughter.
After the dinner Reginald and Mr..
Graham retired to the library, where
the latter outlined to the young Eng
lishman his plans for the Courier.
Il fear I cannot purchase the stock
at present." said Reginald.
That will be an essential part of
the deal,'' responded Mr.. Graham.
You can see, Mr.. Nelson. that my
friend, having his money invested in
this newspaper, naturally wants an
editor who is also financially interest
ed in the enterprise"
With much reluctance Reginald
agreed to sign a note for the price of
fifteen shares of stock.
Before he left Mr.. Graham's house
it was practically decided that the
stock Of Mr. Marchmount should be
purchased by Mr.. Graham's friend and
Reginald.
WHO is this friend of yours?" ask
ed Reginald abruptly before he arose
to leave.
He desires to remain incog for
the present" said the lawyer evasive-
ly. Il am acting as his trustee"
In a few days the change of editors
was made, and the Courier appeared
with the name of Reginald Nelson as
editor. Reginald had made it plain
that he was to be allowed to conduct
the paper exactly as he deemed best
and he empha sized the fact that the
devotion of the Courier to reform is
sues would probably be strengthened
instead of diminished.
I'VE we'll know your stand on those
matters" Mr. Graham had said, land
if we had not desired an editor who
stood for reforms we would not have
asked you to assume charge of the
newspaper"
Ned Rowlards had been given the
position of city reporter at the request
Of Mr.. Graham. At the time of his
selection for the post Reginald die
not know the young man, but he soor
| learned that he was an old friend OF
Bud McCrea's, and he was not quite
satisfied with his work as city report
er. He seemed to gather only com
monplace news, and the vital reports
of the city's actual happenings or