The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-02-10
CHAPTER XII.
"lri take my incidence

As Cyrus Martin paced up and
n down the office be caught an
~ exchange Of gleeful glances be-
tween Peale and Rodney. That
decided him.
"Andover soapr' he grunted Then
to Rodney In a more propitiatory tone
be added. Have a cigarT
Rodney took one Of his fathers Ha-
vanas and threw away his own stub
Thanks" he said
There was q pause.
"Have a cigar. young fellowr' said
Mr.. Martin to Peale next
'Thanks," said Peale, surprised
ALLOW me-" said Mr.. Martin, Light.
Ing his cigar and then walking over to
Rodney.
well, thinking things over. why
should you and hghtT' he began.
you started it. father" said Rod.
ney.
"Quite true" said Martin. and
therefore I should be the one to call It
OF. Now, son, here's the idea: I'd rath-
er have you with me than against ma
The money doesn't matter much In
your way, while don't indorse that
kind Of publicity. suppose you boys
have done some good Advertising
Thank you. SIR" chimed In Peale
"Not at ALL" said Martin. then added
to Rodney, And II you're going to
have a hacker shouldn't be better
than the Andover soap peoplef"
Rodney's throat gave an involuntary
cluck Of pleasure.
After all, blood Ii thicker than bust
ness What do you suggestr' he said.
Suppose ! buy you out" Mr.. Mar
tin said, including your trademark
and good willr'
"Oh, you have our good will now.
SIR" put in Peale.
Rodney reflected:
Buying US out might be expensivs
for you, father"
"Oh. I-guess 1t won't take all the
money I've got What's your proposi-
tionr
'What's yoursT'
"How is the business-what are the
assets and the liabilitiesY'
"How fortunatel II was only this
morning that Mr.. Peale roughly copied
OF the totals from our books" said
Rodney.
II try to keep up with every detail
Of the business" chirped Peale. :
Rodney passed out the pink state
ment
There you are, father" he said.
"H'm, liabilities $133.13. assets ST.
81S," read Mr.. Martin
"And 0 cents" added Peale.
That's a remarkably good showing
admitted Mr.. Martin. "Weil. Ill give
you $4,000 for your business a. II
stands"
Rodney took a good hold Of himself.
But we don't want to give up our
business" he protested. II like bust
ness. wish you'd made me 60 into II
years ago, father"
I'VE wish to continue In our chosen
profession" added Peale grandly.
well. suppose you take Is per cent
Of the profits" suggested Mr.. Martin
Its wonderful weather. isn't H.
said Rodney: these crisp. cold. bracing
morningsY
WELL I hardly thought you'd grab
at that" said Martin what will you
take?"
Rodney rose to the occasion quickly.
zone hundred thousand dollars cash, y
he said; you assume all the contracts
and obligations Of this company, give
Us 20 per cent Of the profits, contract
for me at $40. 900 year. for Miss Gray.
son at $10.O00"-Peale coughed audibiy
behind him-"and another for Mr.. Peak
at the same figure"
Mr.. Martin looked at the two men q
moment, chewing bis cigar.
"Done," he said finally. He could
see, out Of the corner Of his eye. Peals
and Rodney exchange looks and shake
hands Well he had come down tc
buy them out
II congratulate you. father" Rodney
said
~You needn't" said Mr.. Martin. "A
q business proposition ! don't thinh
much Of It. but guess It'll show ole
John Clark he can't butt into my fam
lily affairs or get Ellery mixed up with
my boys business"
"Yes, father. we'd much rather have
you than Ellery," asserted Rodney.
'Qh, much rather" echoed Peals