Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-07-02
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And Hilfiard had all a metroDOlj-
fsu's sensitiyeness TO the spirit and
90 the ethics of mems club. he fail
tered on the very threshold; and if
a.- other man than DR. Dnrant had
been his sponsor, he would have fled
ipeentinently. so as NOT 70 disturb thar
rare. indescribable atmosphere which
ONLY clubmen understand and respeA
The Doctor was scrutinizing the
menu Hilliard. who faced the window
threw glance over his shoulder. AS
be had fancicf. the eyes of the room
we're upon nsm. They reminded him.
oddly enongf, Of machine-su, batteries.
When At length the Pair had gained
the Fable nearest thu window. Hi.
lizard felt that he had undergone a
strenuous orde8i; he was consumed
BY gratitude TO his u, acable host
but ne he'd no incIinat . repeat it.
"The table d'hote's g,.oa enough for
me- said the Doctor presently. "And
your"
And for me. too" said billiard.
"Ar thing to drink?"
NO, thanks.'
The Doctor dropped the card and sat
up straighter.
well. l won't keep you in suspense
~ want some advice. AS said. I'm
the worst business man in the world,
Hilliard. I'm mere child in your
hands-so please treat me ten5erly."
He regarded his companion with min
gled humor and seriousness. "James
Cullen has been telling me about a
wonderful plan of yours to make a
nice shiny gold eagle grow where only
G silver quarter grew before. In fact,
he talked so enthusiastically that he's
got me thinking about 1t, too. 4.
rather resent your not telling me
about it Yourself"
billiard recoiled.
"You shouldn't do thati" he said.
Il wouldn't have tried to inter
est You in ii, Doctor, because"
"Oh, / can see your reasons" depre-
Gated the Doctor, smilingly ''You
didn't want to trespass on purely So
cial relationship. appreciate that.
But the point is, I've got q few thou
sand dollars / don't exactly know what
to do with. It's rather extraordinary
situation for professional man, isn't
It'll I'll have to admit I'm puzzled about
it myself. And the novelty might lead
me into temptation. So / thought I'd
ask your advice"
"You can have thef best I've got"
said Hilliard. avertc1. But I'm not
guaranteeing that it has much value,
Doctor"
The Doctor nodded; drummed on the
table.
"Do you ever let friendship inter-
eere with business%
"Often, sir"
''Will you let 1t interfere now-if
you think you're justifed?"
Yes, Doctor. can promise
that much, anyway"
The Doctor showed bis approval.
well. tell me perfectly frankly-is
yours the sort Of proposition you'd let
man invest in, If you knew he had
precious little money to lose? But If
you also knew that he were quite will
ing to take the same chance as the
rest?"
billiard shook his head slowly, and
continued to shake ii as he replied.
II can't say that it is. Doctor. On
she contrary--I don't think it's that
sort of proposition at ALL" DR.. Dur
ants brows were contracted.
But in the ordinary run Of COM
merce, Hilliard-suppose the question
of friendship didn't enter into this,
and l hadn't brought up that subject
would you, in choosing your list or
subscribers end selecting the people
you'd like to have share the plan with
you, put a man like myself on any
different footing than James Cullenf
Or wouldn't your
Doctor Durant." billiards. voice
vas slow. ais it possible you haven't
heard me :. !. the criticism that's been
living around town about this syndl-
cate Of mine? Haven't you heard that
there's some question whether it's
quite sound?"
I've heard it-yes." The Doctor
was amazingly Indifferent.
"Wel,--do you still think this is any
dime to discuss the possibility of your
coming In with us?"
The Doctors voice was strong. en-
eouraging.
Il think it's the best time. and the
only time--for me, that is. I've lived
TOO long to be affected by chance ru-
mors. And besides, I've got the money
now,
But are you sure you know what
It's all about? The criticism.sI mean.
Il don't know anything about II at
eli. That's exactly why I'm coming to
you for advice. You certainly ought
to know more about It than any one
Else does. And. therefore, I'd take
Your word for 1t before I'd tase the
rumor. / want to know If you'll accept
me as one Of the members % ,'our
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