Putnam patriot., 1916-01-21

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You can have the formula" Rodney
agreed.
Mir Bronson cleared his throat and
went on:
with a license from you to use the
title, | daresay we could arrange to
have the soap manufactured by Cyrus
Martin of the soap trust"
How much would you pay for the
trademark z" put in Mary.
4 should have to call up our Chicago
office said Bronson. but | think
can safely say we should be prepared
to offer you at least $25o.000."
Peale gasped but controlled himself
in time to say Indeed in very gen
teel tone of voice.
ureT' pursued Bronson.
mo" said Mary.
"Yes." said Seale.
NO" said Mary again, loudly and
resolutely.
No" said Rodney, following her
lead.
Hadn't we better discuss the mat
ter little more fully first among our
selves2s she said sweetly
Yes" said Mr. Bronson taetfully
Perhaps | could wait somewhere for
a few minutes
Yes, do please-in the next room, !"
suggested Mary.
Mr.. Bronson stepped to the door,
The door had no sooner closed on
Mr.. Bronson than the board of di-
rectors of the - Soap company went
into immediate special session.
why not give him an option at a
quarter of million?" asked Rodney.
Because maybe we can get more
money than that out of your father"
Mary said quietly.
Rodney kissed her. Peale coughed.
Mary said nothing more, for at that
moment she spied Johnson coming up,
and the sight of him helped give her
an idea.
johnson, oh, Johnson, you know
I've always liked you" she began, at
tracing his attention vehemently.
VIII you do me favort"
why, yes, Miss
w ueu NIL. CoLutS DdCh uOu
tell him that Rodney and Mr.. Peale
are here or Bronson either. Say I'm
alone"
Yes, miss, but Mr.. Martin has just
driven up in his car He'll be here
directly"
Hurry up, then. Tell him I'm here,
waiting for him." said Mary.
Johnson went out obediently.
I've got great idea" said Mary.
You two boys go into that room and
stay there Now listen. Keep Bron-
son there. When | ring this buzzer
twice you call me on this phone
there's a switch in there-and never
mind what | say. Now hurry. I'm
going to try to make deal with your
father
They went out reluctantly Mr.. Mar
lin came in.
Hello. Miss Grayson' he said. see
hg her: this is another pleasant sur
prise Where is Rodney"
"That doesn't matter I'm here"
said Mary demurely.
"Where's that-that Mr. he began
''Afr. Peale?" said Mary. "Oh. Mr.
Peale's gone back to the office, but he
told me to tell you that he'd got that
contract
"Oh, be did, did her said Martin.
Great, great He's smart boy
I'VE are all smart" said Mary. "Its
a smart firm. We've just got letter
from Dockery's for 10000 cakes Of 10
Soap, and this time you didn't send
the telegram"
"Dockery's, Ell? Well, well! Now I'll
be frank" he said. Il want Rodney to
come in with me-and you've got to
help. You started this scheme. Now
finish it up"
whats changed you all of sud
DEM" asked Mary.
well. Dockery's, for one thing
said the old gentleman. THAT shows
sensational advertising does pay.
Those boys are right I've been too
conservative. but anyhow I've got the
whip hand. Rodney can't get his soap
for Dockery's except from me. and if
I'm going TO furnish 3 cent soap
that be sells wholesale for 60 cents.
I'm going TO be in on the profits. ANY
young man who can do that is just
bound to have ne fer partner. wheth-
er he wants me or not. What do you
say. Miss Grag sont'
III do ali can for Rodney" said
Mary. looking down.
Coed Now. what's your PROPOSE
tom" he inquired. sitting down.
'.F'ive hundred thousand dollars
cash." said Mary quietly.
"Whafr' yelled Mr.. Martin.
'sThat isn't all. We are to get 81 per
cent OF the stock, you put up fac
tory and give Rodney $4,000 a year,
Peale $4,000 and me $4,000"
Mr.. Martin whlstled-