The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-28
THEY FOUND OUT

When young Palester first came into the office Glinfrew seemed to regard nm With an unfavorable eye. as did the others. Palester was a most of fensive youngster. He had the quality or freshness" in a marked degree ana It was never an amusing fresh ness" nor did it wear off with snub- plng. Delicate sarcasm, of the sort that Baskin prided himself upon, had not the slightest effect upon him: he was too dull-witted to understand it. Brutal candor, such as Densley was ln the habit of indulging in when irri- lated, only evoked abuse that was ab- solutely intolerable Yet after Pales- ter had been in the office for three weeks Glinfrew seemed to take a sud- den fancy to him and stood as a sort or buffer between him and the right eous hostility of the force.
 Palester was about nineteen years Of age. He had just left college-at the suggestion of the faculty, it was understood. His father was wealthy and it was through him that the boy had been pitchforked into the office. It seemed likely that he would soon be pitchforked out again. He put in an appearance at all sorts of hours in the mornings and not infrequently sneaked out long before closing time. Possibly 1t would have been just as well if he had stayed away altogether and drawn his salary without spelling the books. Old Bussey, whom Pales- ter assisted" said most emphatically that the firm would be ahead by such an arrangement.
 "Oh, he's all right" said Glinfrew. tolerantly. You find him little green just now, but he'll catch on after awhile"
 Not in thousand years" said Bus sey, decidely He doesn't want to. Hes an insulting young vagabond and he's worthless and vicious. Called me Buster, old cock, the other day; that's what he did, sir. I told him what 1 thought of his insolence and he laughed in my face. I'm going to re- port him to the firm. I've been here for fifteen years and I'm not going to put up with that sort of thing"
 T wouldn't do that" remonstrated Glinfrew Hes young, you know"
 Then he should respect his elders"
 "Ill speak to him about it."
 Well, if you want to, MT. Glinfrew," said the old clerk, but why you should fal E,e ;1
 Glinfrew took the first opportunity to remonstrate with Palester concern ing his conduct to his senior.
 'Rats!' said Palester The old lob ster ain't got any business around where there's live people. An institu- tion for the feebleminded is where he belongs. He's back number"
 Perhaps he is a little old-fash- ioned" said Glinfrew, gently, but that's no reason why you shouldn't treat him with more consideration, Palester, He has the reputation of be- ing one of the best bookkeepers and he's kind-hearted old gentleman, too. The firm thinks highly of him"
 "Glinney, you make me tired" said the amiable youth. Say! l want to touch you for a ten-spot. The guv'nors shut down on me, you know, and all get is what this graft here brings in. Dig up"
 Tt seems to me that ought to be enough for spending money, said Glin- frew, pulling out his pocketbook, nevertheless
 Twice or three times it seemed to the fellows that Palester pretty nearly reached the end of his rope with Glin- frew Once he brought an overdressed friend into the office and dragged him directly into Glinfrew's little private room. Glinfrew, being assistant man. ager has a private room of his own and although he has nothing like case of swelled head he stands on his dignity pretty well.
 Palester was seen through the glass to approach Glinfrew's desk and he was heard to say boisterously, Hello, old stick-in-the-mud! Wake up and shake hands with my chum, Harry Boggs." Nobody heard what Glinfrew said in response, but the interview did not last long, and MT Boggs' face was red when he came out. Palester was unabashed, of course.
 Another time Palester slapped Glin- frew very violently on the back and gleam came into Glinfrew's eyes that looked particularly ominous. But he only laughed uncomfortably and the thing passed off.
 One morning a carriage drove up to the office door and a young woman got out. She was a young woman of per sonal attraction and very tastefully dressed. She created quite sensa-