Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01

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WHEN Bruno Duke introduced me 10
w his companion, Mr.. keeney, ana
then took him with us to my office. |
wanted TO ask who and what he was,
but Duke isn't one TO give explanations
till he's ready TO do so.
What's to be the next move"' ]
asked as soon as we were seated
I'VE shall probably do nothing for
half an hour. then Mr.. Kellett will call
here"
"Kellett call here. | guess not" I
explained.
II expect he's telephoned half dozen
times while YOU were out. Hark y We
heard the elevator door clang open and
impatient footsteps approach the office
Duke warned .me to silence by placing
finger on his lips.
When the door opened Duke and
Keeney were busy" talking in under
tones. while I was writing at the desk.
Sure enough, it was Kellett
Where you been all day, Flint he
snapped.
with your bookkeeper all morning.
OF course, have to be out most OF the
time--on business
He glanced sourly at Duke and keeney
and then said, Put your hat on and
come with me-" and walked out of the
office.
glanced at r'uke, who shook his
head, so 7 sat tight.
In a moment Kellett returned, evident
ly mad clean through, but trying hard
to control himself.
Duke smoke now, to me: "As soon as
you have finished your business with MT
Kellett we'll be all ready TO close mat
ters with you, Mr.. Flint
7 took the hint and as calmly as
could said:
What may do for you. Mr.. Kellett?'
do for me?" he snapped. DO for
me? First of all. give me that money
of mine you've collected-and don't you
dare touch my money again, or Ill
Tll-" His voice died away, for
Keeney was busy taking shorthand notes
of his remarks,
please go on, Mr. Kellett," almost
cooed Duke.
For a minute thought Kellett woult
explode. but by great effort he mas
tered himself and said:
Look here, Flint. | want to help you
and IL you'll be sensible and come witt
me. to my office I've got good propo
sition for you
"Is it the offer to continue the origina
agreement--the one YOU Cancelled yes
terday?" Duke smiled a bit contempt
uously.
That sneer upset kellett. Tor III
growled. mo, it is not. I'm through
with it and you can make your MINI
up to 1t ~
/ rs that sufficient, Mr.. Keeney?" Duk
asked his friend,
5 quite, thank you. That substanti
l ates your statements. Mr.. Duke
"Duke?" shouted Kellett. Duke? Say
, are you Bruno Duke-the Bruno Duke ?
Yes, that's my name" he admitted.
| Good heavens. What are you doin
on such a pilsing job as this?"
"Mr Flint is my friend" was hi
quiet reply, and felt prouder than eve
= before-except when Mary said, YES"
Kellett bit his nails in silence. II
7 was evidently doing some quick thinking
Then he said
Perhaps | was a bit sharp on Flint
but he needed a jolt, You know. !
you'll keep an eye on him, Mr.. Duke
I'll let him sell on the plan he wishes" :"
TOO late, Mr.. Ke,lett: you hav
twice refused to accept his business
Even after the first refusal Flint wishe
to do his duty and collected some ac
counts. You have made verbal threat
OF what you will do If he doesn't cease
Now, you will, OF course collect
but IL those contracts go bad 1t will b
on account of your methods, and MI
F,int's lawyer, Mr. Keeney here, will
see that his interests are protected"
Then" said the now upset Kellett
"if Flint won't. sell, what will he do?"