, 1915-12-23

bores your"
Good idea that" echoed PeaIe.
Ellery proceeded to explain that his
father had been particularly offensive
lately, so that he had decided to give
a little time to business and make a
success of 1t. He could. You know
1t was really all figured out. oh. quite
He had things all figured out. For the
scheme he had in mind he had got to
raise $500. and he wanted to talk
about 1t Peale and Rodney exchanged
looks.
I'm very sorry. Ellery." Rodney an
swered, "but moneys tight just now"
But not with you," said Ellery.
THE way you're working you must be
pretty rich. Heaven knows you ought
to be-manufacturing soap"
But all my capital is invested al
ready" explained Rodney. 81 can't
undertake any outside ventures. Can
1. Pealer"
Not with my consent" Peale
agreed. You ought to see our assets
and liabilities"
But Ellery went right on:
This idea of mine Is an automobile
proposition. l really need $4,000. and
I've only got $500"
At the mention of this latter sum
Rodney and Peale walked over TO Ell
lery at once and stood one on each side
OF him like a state coat-of-arms. Mon
ey! They took a good look at lin.
"Ellery, why do you want to go into
the automobile business?" began Rod.
ney genially. Its dangerous-un-
safe
The risks tremendous" Peale cor
roborated.
"Ellery. our families are old friends"
said Rodney. Now. IL you really
want to show your father you're q
money maker why don't you buy some
shares in company"
II don't care much about the idea of
being in the soap business" Ellery
protested; rather vulgar"
But you don't have to be in the
business" said Rodney eagerly.
Absolutely not" said Peale.
TITS a very simple proposition" Rod
ney began again. "All you do is invest
and then sit still and deposit your
checks when we pay dividends"
At the word dividend Ellery gave a
pleased smile.
81 say, that sounds a bit better" FL
lery agreed.
Were not letting the general public
fn," Rodney explained. But It would
be such a Joke on your father for you
to make money"
Eyes. wouldn't itT" said Ellery. with
a acuou laugh.
"I fancy he'd be mighty glad I had
sense enough to go in with you" added
Ellery. But Is 1t a safe Investment"
why, we'd guarantee you against
loss, wouldn't we. Peale?" said Rod
ney.
Absolutely" said Peale, with a
strong accent on the foot"
CHAPTER X.
A Setback.
"V YES, here's a statement Peale
" e on to Ellery, taking his
pink version OF Mary's state
ment off Its file.
twenty-five thousand eight hundred
and eighteen dollars Ellery read off
from it, holding 1t In his gloved hand
And nine cents" added Peale.
THAT sounds rather ripping Ellery
admitted. should | have to do any
work."
Peale.
"of course added Rodney. before
l can promise to let you in Mr.. Peale
would have to agree"
DO you agree?" asked Ellery. ad-
dressing Peale for the first time.
''Oh. yes, | agree-I agreer' said
Peale perhaps a shade too quickly.
Now. what do you say. Ellery? p
asked Rodney. trying not to appear too
anxious.
Elery put the silver head of his ane
In his mouth and sucked at it a long
time.
IN do It," he said at last.
Gods in his heaven. Ais right
with the world" chanted Peale.
Have you the money with your"
| asked Rodney, his heart beating.
why. no. said Ellery. opening his
eyes.
Then you'll send us a check today ~
put in Peale.
But Ellery wouldn't get the money
until next week. 1t seemed. His ia
Their hadn't promised 1t till next Mon
day. He couldn't ask him for It now,
you see, Ellery was afraid he couldn't
really. His father was out OF town.
"But we can't agree to hold the mat
ter open until next Monday" said Rod
ney firmly.
mo. not TIL way next Monday"
reale agreed. why don't you tele-
phone himT'
Yes that wouldn't be so distressing
Ellery thought. II he could get him II
would be considerably easier to tall