The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-03-02

II you sprang the subject Of soap and
advertising.
Old Mr.. Martin surveyed all three Of
them grimly. Just long enough to let
embarrassment set In on all their faces.
his eyes rested on Mary last Of all.
and longest A fairly percepttble
change crept round his firm old
mouth as be did so. He was satisfied
the little mink had told him the truth
about Rodney's not knowing anything
as to her mission here. and indeed.
when the boy came In and saw her
there. he exclaimed In genuine sur
prise:
why. Mary. what are you doing
here2"
Mary thought fast moment. and evil
IDENTITY decided that the best part Of
diplomacy this time was the truth.
Il came to tell your father about
Brown 4 James," she said frankly.
Rodney looked relieved.
That's why we're here too." he said
Absolutely" added Peale.
well. what Is 1t about Brown &
james, clustered Martin. Let me
tell you right now. won't back any
fake company"
But we're not fake any longer"
protested Rodney.
We've actually sold some SOAP"
chimed In Peale.
Fifty thousand cakes" Mary ex-
planned impressively.
ITO Brown & James," said Rodney.
Then why did you send 'em only
Eve thousand cakes?" inquired old
Martin bluntly.
Rodney looked astonished. but an.
swered promptly:
Because after we'd got that much
from one Of your branch factories you
shut on our supply"
And We couldn't get any more soap
anywhere" said Peale plaintiyely.
And you knew 1t very WE'LL" Mary
said accusingly.
We've still got $1,000 cakes to de
liver II we can get 'em from you"
went on Rodney. why let all that
money get out Of the family?' he plead
ed It's business proposition"
mo, 1t isn't" said the father.
Don't fool yourself. l sent that tele
gram"
what telegram asked Rodney.
1.-THE telegram from Brown & James
ordering the $4,000 cakes" grunted old
Martin.
Mary pumped down on chair in
tilsmay.
"You sent it?" she gasped.
Mr.. Martin decided to amplify q IT.
tie s..f
THAT day At the Office you were
pretty game. son." he said, and. TO
tell the truth. felt so sorry for you
I had to do something. so sent that
wire
$50 that success Is all a blum. too1'
sighed Rodney.
Well" said his father. II figured an
order like that would stall Oh your
creditors, and when had nxed 1t with
one Of our factories to let you have
5000 cakes at 3 cents q cake knew 1t
would mean some ready cash for you
from Brown 4 James
"But how did you square Brown &
JamssY' inquired Peale. still hoping 1t
was his ads.
"Oh, Just wired 'em ia be respon-
sible." said Mr.. Martin. And say"
he added. turning to Rodney. you had
q nerve to charge 'em GO cents a cake.
had to pay the bill That shipment
cost me 5000 for $50 worth of soap"
I Peale laughed
''That isn't funny, young man." said
Mr.. Martin. glaring at him.
mo. 1t isn't" admitted Rodney. II
thought we'd really made good. and all
the time It was you behind u.s.
You see. my boy" said Martin
senior. "even II you-did nearly trim me.
I've got 4 sort Of sneaking fondness
for you. Look here. son. why not quit?
There's no market for dollar SOAP"
But how do you known" Rodney OBJ
jected bravely.
How do I known" asked his father.
Because had q letter from Brown &
James a few days ago asking me what
to do with the soap. They hadn't sold
. cake. I told 'em to dump II In the