The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-01-20
(Continuee from last week.

Sure! Sign anything-sIgn 1t twicev'
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 encouragingly this
time. Rodney introduced Mary to him
with great pride. catching her back as
she turned to 60.
"rhat's all right. You needn't so.
Mary. Mr.. Smith. this is the future
Mrs. Rodney Martin"
"You don't say sor' cried Mr.. Smith
heartily.
Il suppose you and father had your
laugh at me-" said Rodney.
mo, didn't tell him anything" re-
piled Mr.. Smith.
Thanks for that anyhow" said Rod
ney
"Of course 1t sounded funny to me at
first" pursued Uncle William, "but
when I thought things over after all
why shouldn't you be a success in
businessT
"What? said Rodney. hardly able to
believe his ears.
you've been successful In every
thing else you've tried" said Mr..
Smith without hint Of sarcasm.
Eyes. yes. certainly, sure." said Rod
ney.
"Of course you haven't tried much,
put, as you said, I am an old friend,
and figured that If you gave me your
word that you'd return the money
within a year, perhaps, after all, 1t
would only be the act of an old friend
to take a chance. That's what friends
are for" explained Mr.. Smith. How
much was it you wanted"
Behind his back the delighted Mary
held up the fingers Of both hands.
"Ten thousand dollars" said Rodney
promptly.
but didn't you say queried Mr..
Smith.
"Oh, I'm sure said $1O,00O!' Rod
ney declared. THAT'S the very least"
"Um! Well. I'll mail you check
tonight" said Mr.. Smith.
"Iu never forget it. tell you,
friends do count. Thanks. thanks"
said Rodney.
Mr.. Smith seemed embarrassed.
THAT'S all right" he said. Don't
thank me. Good night, Miss Grayson.
and hope you'll be very happy"
Left alone Rodney grabbed Mary by
her two hands and danced around ex.
citedly.
Ten thousand, and he lent 1t to me!
Oh, isn't it greatT he shouted. He
kissed her OH the strength Of 1t.
"Wait till l tell Peale" he cried and
slammed out.
In the meanwhile the countess came
hack. her shrill French voice sounding
through the door long before she ap-
reared. "Oh, c'est une affaire mag
nifioue! Je vous remercie. oh, les
Americainsv' ETC., she ratified on as
she was bowed out into the hall to
the elevator.
"What did she sayT asked Mary Of
the French maid.
"She said the American men are
splendid, but the women are crazy and
they can go to the dickens"
Mary recalled at last that she was to
report to Mr.. Martin herself. She pro-
ceeded to the door Of his private room
and knocked discreetly three times.
The old gentleman came In promptly
In response to this concerted summons.
"Well, how goes it?" he asked.
"Oh, Mr.. Martin. he's perfectly splen-
didv' said Mary enthusiastically. 80
full of energy, hustle and ideas. He's
a different man already. You were
right-he only needed development"
GOOD! Good" said Mr.. Martin.
you're not saying this to hatter an
old mans vanity, are your"
Indeed I'm not" said Mary.
"Would you rather take guarantee
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