The Lamar register., 1916-06-07
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the office Glinfrew seemed to regard
him with an unfavorable eye, as dld
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 Hesh-
ness" nor did 1t wear on 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 INDUCING in when irri-
tated. only evoked abuse that was alb
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 II 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,
Just now. but he'll catch on after
awhile"
Not in a 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
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 &c
put up with that sort Of thing"
Il wouldn't do that" demonstrated
Glinfrew Hes young. you know"
Then he should respect his elders
I'm speak to him about it."
Well, II you want to. 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 feeble-minded is where he
belongs He's a 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 a kind-hearted old gentleman. too
The firm thinks highly of him.
Chimney. you make me tired" said
the amiable youth. SAY | want tc
touch you for a ten-spot. The guv'nor'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 Gin
frew, pulling out his pocketbook
nevertheless
Twice or three times It seemed &c
the fellows that Palester pretty nearly
reached the end OF his rope with Gin
frew. Once he brought an overdressed
friend into the office and dragged him
directly into Glinfrew's little private
room. GIinfrew. 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,mud! Wake up and
shake hands with my chum, Harry
Boggs." Nobody heard what GlinfreW
said in response. but the interview die
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 Glinfrew's eyes thai
looked particularly ominous. But he
only laughed uncomfortably and the
thing passed of.
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