The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-25
Read Right On in Today's
Installment.
Part One-(Continued)


Punctuality was no virtue of Guy
HOcking's, AMI It was with con-
adorable Impotence that his two
friends, Tweedledum and Moncrief,
awaited his arrival for half an
hour beyond the tire appointed
Their language in alluding to Guy
was the reverse OF complimentary.
Suppose the idiot changes his
mind?" 1t was Tweedledum who
expressed this apprehension.
"All Suckers Are Alike"-Moncrief.
He won't" said Moncrief. Trust
ms for that. l know the type.
oher him money down and he'll
take II without a thought OF the
consequences. Sign anything you
like. too. without reading the docu-
ment. They're all alike. and the
easiest to manage when they think
they're sharp"
Tweedledum laughed. Funniest
thing on EARTH he said, that born
idiot fancing himself capable OF de-
ceivinG a fly, 1 thought 1 had my
whack out OF him, and that there
was no more TO be made. It's quite
pleasant to think that the acquaint-
ance is not going to cease yet. I'd
better stand out OF active partici-
patton, though, for he's a bit shy
OF me since / cleared him out OF his
fiat. But he has the fullest con-
hdence in you, Moncrief-wonderfu
what you can do with that tongue
OF yours"
nm a Judge OF character" said
the agent. Its my business to be
so. One can read Hooking like a
book"
Are you sure Goldsmith will
lend?" Tweedledum changed the
subject rather hurriedly. Moncrief
was apt to grow reminiscent when
his business aptitude was touched
upon, and Tweedledum had no wish
TO listen, to anecdotes.
Goldsmith, the Loan Shark.
"Yes. I've seen him, and it's fixed
up. He'll lend 100000 or even
100000. Not all at once. though,
for fear Mr. Hooking may be tempt
ed to reform and live on the in
terest Mark my words, that debt
will run up by leaps and bounds,
according to Mr.. Goldsmith's ap-
proved style. till poor Guy won't
for him IL he hadn't been so eager
to let others in. He thinks he's
catching a sucker.
You're putting up Charley Ep-
stone as the leader?"
Eyes. he's Goldsmith's jackall-A
most talented mark. Hooking will
think he's found the right sort.
las we fixed IT up last night
yes. Lucky Morris had enlightened
you upon his masters methods, and
was there to give you the office.
Otherwise I should have said there
wasn't a money lender In New York
who'd have lent silver to Guy
Hooking" He smiled evilly. and
Moncrief responded with his sar-
donlc grin.
They Go to See the Usurer.
At that moment Guy entered the
room, strolling in leisurely, his hat
on the back OF his head. his hands
plunged into the pockets OF his
overcoat.
Am later" he asked. 'T forgot
the time you said. NIoncrief. but I
don't suppose It matters"
1T matters in this way" replied
the agent II made an appointment
with EpstOne for 4 o'clock, and it's
going on close to 3 now. He's not
altogether an easy fellow to get
hold OF. and il you miss your chance
you may not get II again. We'd
better be off at once" He rose and
searched for his hat.
Hell lend. will he?y asked Guy, |
eagerly.
II think so, I've rubbed II in
about the paper scheme, you know
and the rest OF it. 1t appealed |
to him, especially the idea OF pay |
ing for advertisements" Moncrief |
smiled toward Tweedledum. "Oh, |
yes: l think he'll lend. Not so
much as several hundred thousand, |
perhaps. though I daresay he might |
even run to that in case OF need. |
but he'll let you have 100000 to
start on"
Lord, he must be a SuckSTw