The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-21

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French interview. Rodney gave anoth-
er wink to Peale that said volumes
about Mr.. Smith.
That's all now. Mr.. Peale," said
Rodney, raising his voice.
Eyes. sir, l understand" said Peale.
winking again. He takes $1,000 shares
ut par"
"Yes, quite right" said Rodney as
Peale's head disappeared.
"Who the deuce is that, Rod7" asked
Mr.. Smith briskly.
"Oh, one Of my STAFF" said Rodney
carelessly.
zone Of your what?" asked Mr..
Smith, amazed.
My staff: I've gone into business"
said Rodney.
you've done what? asked Mr..
Smith, laughing uproariously.
Gone into business. I'm business
man." repeated Rodney.
That's the funniest thing I've ever
heard Of" said Mr.. Smith.
CHAPTER VII.
The Great Campaign.
II THOUGHT I'd like to borrow ten
say a few thousand dollars"
said Rodney. gulping ut Mr..
Smith.
NO. sir; not cent" said Mr.. Smith.
perhaps five thousand" amended
Rodney.
IF it was for new club or some
tomfoolery. in Il minute, but to put
into your business. it'd be just throw
ing it away. Why don't you get your
father to back your
Father and don't agree on the val.
ue of advertising"
ooh, that's it, and you expect me to
do what your father won't:"
'Well. thought as friend of the
family" suffered Rodney.
You We're wrong. Where is your IA
ther:" asked the friend Of the family.
In there l guess" said Rodney.
Il want to sec him. 1 guess he'll
think this is as funny as l do Mr.
Smith laughed. going out. leaving Rod
ney sunk dejectedly in chair.
"Well?' asked Peale coming in again.
"He wouldn't give me cent" said
Rodney.
He wouldn't? Well. he sounds like
your fathers oldest friend"
what about the countessi" Rodney
inquired.
ooh. got her" said Peale proudly.
"You did: Ten thousand dollarsT
Fifteen thousand. Pretty good.
whut:'
Good? Why, why. I'll have to raise
your salary" said Rodney.
Thanks: supposed you would"
said Peale complacently.
"Where's the money!" asked Rod
ney.
I'VE don't get it till next week." ex-
planned Peale.
oh" said Rodney dejectedly. But
We must have some more cash to start
with
Peilc meanwhile must have left the
ladies in some suspense or else they
missed his CHEEKY company. for pres
emily Mary came back and said the
countess wanted to know how much
longer she must wait.
Coming now." said Peale. "Shall
sign TOR you?"
Sure! Sign anything-sign it twice.
said Rodney.
You know this has got the show
business beat a MILE" Peale chuckled
as he disappeared.
Rodney turned to Mary fondly. won
dering If there were not some way in
which they could raise some Immediate
cash. But Mary failed him now for
once She hadn't an idea. she admitted
sadly. But in the meanwhile Mr..
Smith had emerged from the inner Of
flee. and something must have come
over the spirit Of his dreams Of good
investment. for he greeted Rodney
/ very genially and encouraginsly this
| time. Rodney introduced Mary to him
with great pride. catching her back as
she turned to go.
THAT'S all right. You needn't go.
Mary. Mr.. Smith. this is the future
Mrs. Rodney Martin"
''You don't say sou cried Mr.. Smith
; heartily.
II suppose you and father had your
laugh ut me-" said Rodney.
mo, didn't tell him anything" re-
piled Mr.. Smith.
| Thanks for that anyhow" said Rod
ney.
"Of course it sounded funny to me at
first" pursued Uncle William. but
when l thought things over after all
why shouldn't you be a success In
business!'
WHAT" said Rodney. hardly able to
believe his ears.
you've been successful in every
| thing else you've tried" said Mr..
Smith without a hint Of sarcasm.
"Yes, yes. certainly. sure" said Rod.
ney.
"Of course you haven't tried much
but. as you said. am an old friepc