The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-06-22
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| Wnen young PaleSteT HI5t Cahio INV
the Office Glinfrew seemed to regard
him with an unfavorable eye, as did
the others. Palester was a most OF
fensive youngster. He had the quality
of freshness" in a marked degree
and 1t was never an amusing fresh
ness" nor did it wear off with snub-
bling. Delicate sarcasm, OF the sort
that Baskin prided himself upon, had
not the slightest effect upon him; he
was too dull-witted to understand 1t.
Brutal candor, such as Densley was
in the habit of indulging in when irri-
tated, only evoked abuse that was abb
solutely intolerable. Yet after Pales-
| ter had been in the office for three
| weeks Glinfrew seemed to take sud-
den fancy to him and stood as sort
OF 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, 1t was
understood. His father was wealthy
and it was through him that the boy
had been pitchforked into the office.
1t 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 it 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 emphaticaliy
that the firm would be ahead by such
an arrangement
ooh, he's all right" said Glinfrew,
tolerantly. you find him little green
just now, but he'll catch on after
awhile"
mot In thousand years." said Bus
sey, decidedly. HE doesn't want to.
He's an insulting young vagabond and
he's worthless and vicious. Called me
Buster, old cock the other day; that's
what he did, sir. | told him what l
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"
Il wouldn't do that" demonstrated
Glinfrew. He's young, you know"
Then he should respect his elders"
"I'll speak to him about it."
"Well, il you want 70, Mr.. Glinfrew,'
said the old clerk, "but why you should
take his part is beyond me-"
Glinfrew took the first opportunity
to demonstrate with Palester concern
ing his conduct to his senior.
Rats said Palester. "The old lob
ster amt got any business around
where there's live people. An institu-
ton for the feebe-minded 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 moro consideration,
Palester He has the reputation of be-
ing one of the best bookkeepers and
he's a kind-hearted old gentleman, too.
The firm thinks highly Of him."
Chimney, you make me tired said
the amiable youth. Say! / want to
touch you for ten-spot The guvnor's
shut down on me, you know, and all
get is what this graft here brings In.
Dig up"
1T seems to me that ought to be
enough for spending money said Glin-
frew, pulling out his pocketbook,
nevertheless.
Twice or three times 1t 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 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-mnd 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 Mr.. Boggs' face was
red when he came out. Palester was
unabashed, Of course.
Another time Palester slapped Gin
| frew very violently on the back and
| CLEAN came into Glinfrews eyes that
looked particularly ominous. But he
only laughed uncomfortably and the
thing passed off.