The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-07-09

and no lode"
For a moment. billiard thought that
he hadn't heard Alright
what was that you said7' he man.
aged.
Harmon reiterated II.
"Too much Silverbow. Only they
pumped the water out OF 1t sooner
than we will. That was five years
ago"
At first, billiard was untouched by
the shock; the force Of 1t seemed to
pass over him entirely; then all at
once. as he was caught by the drift Of
II, his hands began to tremble violent
ly; and his palms were clampgy with
sweat. His stomach seemed to drop
out Of him. and he was nauseated by
the tremendous purport Of his employ
er's cynicism.
"Mr. Harmon I" he painted, under
his breath, "Mr. Harmonl"
The New Yorker looked at him in
genuine surprise.
whats the matter, Hilliardf You
look sick Or .. ID II. man,
II that's another one Of your bluffs,
you're wasting your time. You haven't
worked up such a holy disposition you
believe In this mine, have your He
moved uneasily.. II wish you'd wipe
that pious expression Off your face-or
is II glued onT
billiards voice shook uncontrolla-
bly,.
| "This this mine !" he STAN
mered. you told me"
"Tl stand by everything I've ever
told you, billiard. I'll prove It. Its
an area Of mineralized schist with dis
seminated copper values. And we've
got over a hundred acres Of 1t. And
part Of the shaft, tool" He laughed
noiselessly. "Of course, altogether
there's about five hundred square
miles of that same sort Of land In the
same state but what's the odds as
longs you're happyi Tell me you
aren't wise? Rot! Why. you knew
all about 1t when we were on the
| boat!"
billiards. muscles were working In
hysterical jumps, and his face was dis
torted.
"Y-you y-you're saying
y-you're saying I've been selling
s-selling TO my friends a piece
of d-n worthless property Are
your"
"Shut upl" The big man was domi-
keep your mouth shut If you know
what's good for you Didn't you come
up here TO get square with your
friendsr Your friendsw His accent
was superlatively contemptuous. you
knew 1t wasn't a producing mine,
didn't your"
you told me II was wonderful
prospect! knew II was a long shot.
but ] thought there was some value
there lot Of II and
you said the shaft you always
said the shaft was"
Harmon reached for another ciga-
rette; there was undisguised perplex-
ity on his face.
"Son, II you aren't mighty good
actor, you're are you going TO
claim you didn't know what this mine
is? After all that whining and squeal-
ing of yours about your getting even?
Then what IN thunder did you want to
come back here forT
ITO make some money-to get some
fur out Of 1t. / wanted to make fools
Of people; didn't want to swindle
anybody! thought was giving 'em
something for their money! +"
Harmon lighted his cigarette, none
too complacently.
| THE funny part about It." he said
slowly, SIS that I dent honestly be
lieve you're bluffinglJ. - But you
knew It was only prospect.Y
But thought 1t was good pros
pect! Never mind" He made as
though to rise. you've said enough.
I'm through with your
The big mans jaw thrust out bel
ligerently, and he caught Hilliard by
| the arm.
Now, stop right therel Sit down
Sit down! Maybe you thought 1t was
a good prospect and maybe you didn't,
but you're not through with me yet
not until / say so. Don't you make
any mistakes like that. my boy. Don't
you go off half-shot-not yet Re
member our contract7 Ever heard of
promoters liability? I'd certainly hate
to see you get into trouble, but If
you've made any wild statements
| about material facts"
Hilliard was straining half across
the table.
"You told me the ore was there |!
And / thought the worst that could
happen would be to tie up this money
for a few years-that's why a pros
pect's so hard to sell knew darned
well II wasn't any whirlwind right
now, but did think they'd :.
they'd at least make something good
out Of It eventually !.
even II Il :"
"Ahp said Harmon, sneering, 'but
you had every opportunity to learn the
facts-ev-e-ry opportunity. It's not
my fault II You went OF half-cocked.
don't know what you've represented to
your gang mp here. I'm not RESPONSE
BILE. All know Is that you've collect