Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-22

things began to focus themselves in the
upstate syndicate came to town on
schedule. He spent three days in going
over the books of the company and eX-
aminlng into Marley's loans. Also. he
looked up the matter of the franchises
The company had been given originally
2O-year city charter. which had been
twice renewed for 10-year periods, its
present renewal having three years to
run.
ut looks like the regular thing he
said to Marley. I'm satisfied to give
you 36 straight through for your stock,
take up your loans and allow you the
difference in value; but before I do bus
mess I'll have to see Sledge about this
franchise"
ut was part of our understanding that
you were to stay away from him. in
sisted Marley. "If your presence and
your errand here are known. Sledge will
do something destructive. He has 1t in
for me and will wipe me right off the
map"
"He might have it in for me, and I
have to see what he can do"
"Tll' make 1t S34 share, and you see
him afterward.' offered Marley.
Now, I'm bound to see him." declared
MIR. Goldman. who was a wiry little man
Of great energy and decisiveness. Don't
you worry; he won't connect me with
you. I've been in this game too long
not to be able to cover my tracks"
Coldman's interview with Sledge was
brief, concise and satisfactory and he
began by stating exactly who he was and
whom he represented.
Were looking for street car bar
gains." he explained, and we've been
advised that stock in the Ring City Street
Railway is well worth picking up at its
present price Do you think so?"
"uh-hunh!' grunted iledge. None for
sale, though"
ut does seem to be scarce, admitted
Goldman still, Wen take what we can
get II 1t looks good, | understand there's
some talk of consolidation"
"Uh-hunh!" Grunted Sledge.
That would probably bring the stock
up to par judged Goldman.
Can't tell,' commented Sledge.
is there any trouble about renewal of
iranchises?" inquired Oldham, ponder
Ing deeply upon whether Sledge was re-
markably frank or remarkably adept in
seeming so.
Guess not" said sledge. "I got
date and he went to keep II. wearing
MS new Prince Albert and his silk hat.
MS gray gloves and his red rosebud with
such complacency as almost 10 induce
Phll to give up his job.
Marley went home intoxicated with
elation that night.
Molly, girl, We wont" he an
nounced, go ahead with your wedding
,ohlorroW, and be as open about 1t as
you IKE Tomorrow | lift the mortgage
vi TINS house, and sell II to Murdstone,
VINO has offered to buy it as soon as
can give 1t to him unincumbered.
nave already sold my stock and Bert's,
including the amusement park: have de-
"sfed H. and here Is the check"
~, told you we would win!" eNulted
nony and ran with the news to Fern.
,,0 m sorry" confessed that young lady.
me funs all over"
=, Was fun, wasn't it2" admitted
nioly, startled to find that she almost
ttssfetted the ending OF 1t. "You still
nave Tommy, though"
m NO. denied Fern, "I'll have to put
sy oniny In my pretty little blue car, and
ssna them back together Poor Sledge!'
here.s where he gets the first blow"
sished Molly. You have TO go up and
pnone him that I'm i'll. and can't see him
'Ohlsht nor tomorrow"
coward" Missed Fern. in mock tTag-
and went in 10 telephone. She came
honestly, it's shame Molly"
Molly herself was rather listless. She
e s standing In front OF huge vase.
sontalning Sledge's latest consignment OF
ree roses. She broke on one Of the most
bstieet Specimens and pinned II at her
foor fellow" she agreed; then her
@ sses snapped. Pm going to make him
send me his dog"
wouldn't dare" declared Fern. I'D
~ miserable every time he barked.
"eaaef what Sledge will do tonight.
eleage did what any other fool lover
sseuid have done. He telephoned three
rses that evening 10 see how Molly was,
9 when he went home he drove two
Nes out Of the way to pass the house
le was equally solieitous the next
ezAins, and handled ms business With
t.Asaiaf lack of concentration. The last |
weeks had made him more slaYishly
aRte with Molly than ever and he