Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-02-01

handsome and attractive young man.
Ned introduced him us Mr. Russell
Boyd, tn. son Of the wealthy city hard
ware exporter. Courteous and pleas
ant greetings were exchanged. Ned,
accompanying him to the depot when
he went away. EIoise found small
metal object under the chair he had
occupied.
She could not suppress a cry Of sur
prise, for the little device filled pre-
cisely the vital requirement In her in
ventiOn. II was the coveted, worried
over accessory which made the opera
ton Of the slicer perfect.
or course. Eloise knew that the de-
vice did not belong about the factory.
The handsome young man who had
just left must have accidentally
dropped II. She was still looking over
the device and admiring its capabili-
ties when Ned returned. EIoise told
aiin q her lind Ned telsphe0ed 10 the
sfeilsoad station The message reached
Boyd before the train started, ana In
side OF a half hour he was back at the
plant
This led to stay Of several hours.
The young man told Eloise that he
had been working on the device for
over year. II could be applied to
number Of uses, and when perfected,
be expected to place II on a royalty
with several manufacturers. Eloise
showed him the sllcer. Boyd exam
lned It with attention.
when I come the next time, ] Will
bring Just the size Of device that will
flt your really valuable invention" he
promised.
Which he did, and took not only an
unusual interest in the slicer. but In
Elolse as wen. Her heart beat proud
iy the day that her invention made
perfect demonstration OF its abilities.
The patents on the device we're H.
sued To Eloise. Then this kind-heart-
ed young man undertook to test its
selling qualities He came TO Bay
vile one day with glowing accounts
Of his success.
II can get you n fine price for your
invention outright. or n partner who
viii finance It's publicity and distribu-
ton I'm large way" he reported.
you think there is money in itT
fluttered Eloise.
II know II. The partner would be
myself. Miss Dorset. That would
mean a merger OF our mutual share
In the construction OF the device, and
would do AWAY with royalties"
Il should be glad to do as you
think" said EIoise, and she flushed
consciously. and Russell Boyd looked
pleased. He was thinking OF a more
important partnership. for EloIse had
been the principal attraction for him
at Bayvllie for some time past.
Things are looking up. | declare r.
acknowledged John Dorsett one day
when the monthly statement Of bust
ness showed generous balances on the
right side Of the ledger.
u haye turned Ia my profits on the
slieer. papa Observed EfoIse, sand
that viii mean something for the bust
ness rikht niohE.
Dad, we're back 20 shirt sleeves
In q grand why, aren't We. now2" plpcd
IN the volatile Ned, and Eiolse felt
that they were on a safe and happy
basis NJ laGt.
One day Elolse came to her father
with folded paper.
Papa" she said. her face delicious
iy sufused, Il have legally transferred
my share In the sliecr 20 you"
Why, Eloise---" began Mr.. Dorsett,
but Elolsc interrupted with the state
ment: Russell told me TO do So"
"Russellf' repeated the old man,
prieking up his ears. Seems to me
it's been Mr. Boyd hertoforeT"
yves, but he asked me TO be his wife
yesterday" announced Elolse demure-
ly. ind 80 thought thought"
you blessed angel" enthused her
father, you've made everybody happy
all nrOuudT"