The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-10-24

xsts nodded at the board on one
occasion.
Looks like liquidation TO me-"
declared Anthony with an air OF
wise insight
ITO me too" nodded Aggett.
Tho short sides the winning side
Just now In my opinion. i won
der Why" he added indinerently,
his sideiony glance rivetea on
Anthony.
"Oh, many factors" responded
Anthony. recalling the financial
editorial OF his chief. "rhe world
is q little overstocked for. one
thing: then there's labor and the
great rise we've had. and so on"
II guess that's about right" as
scented Liggett, who was true
broker and did little financial
thinking for himself. He followed
movements. He did not initiate
them. Economic phrases had
hypnotic effect on him. They had
no meaning, however. until he saw
the results on the ticker tape.
Anthonys easy explanation I'M
pressed him.
Ever thought OF going into this
gamer" asked LigEett casually,
emitting a cloud OF fragrant
smoke, his gaze seemingly fixed
on the board.
"Yes, l have, Mr.. Liggett. But
/ haven't seen the right opportu-
nifty yet"
Now, why did he. Anthony, say
that! To save his soul he could
not have told. Never before had
he even thought Of such thing.
Dimly In the murky depth OF his
subconsciousnes fioated faint pic
lures of Douglas Nash, Of little Mrs.
Nash, and of Sam Hughes declar-
ing his resolute intention OF going
into Wall Street at the hrst oppor-
tunity.
"Msy be an opening here In a
week or so," murmured Liggett
putting. "Snyder's thinking OF max.
ing 4 change. Think II over, West"
Anthony looked at him intently.
Liggett nodded his massive, heshy
head. and repeated:
Think It over"
"All right, Mr.. Liggett-I will"
At about seven o'clock that eve
ming, when Anthony was at the
office writing a half-column story
of a brokers' bankruptcy and steer
ing his pencil amid the tricksy lego
financial jargon Of quick assets and
presumably dead liabilities that
were nevertheless actively vora-
cious, Grace Thomas called him up
on the telephone and reproachfully
reminded him that he was pledged
to take her out to dinner that eve
ming and wondering whether he
had forgotten her.
Sister" she said, in a low, color
less tone which concealed a triumph
of diplomacy, SISTER is going out
this evening and poor ME will be all
alone"
AS a matter of fact he had for
gotten. But what he told her was
that his hopes and wishes had been
utterly dashed; that a press OF work
would keep him grinding until ten
or eleven o'clock, and that they
must call their meeting off until
another and more suspicious eve
ming. He heard the disappointment
in her voice and he could almost
see her vince.
But he had a great desire to call
that evening on little Mrs.. Nash
and to tell her the news OF his
offer. Above all things he needed
sympathy. He wanted some one 10
advise him with enthusiasm to DO
that which he intended to do. For
that the mind of Grace Thomas was
unavailable.
"Why, you darling, splendid boy!"
chirped Mrs. Nash when he saw
her later in the evening. THAT is
perfectly heavenly" she cried. with
a generosity of enthusiasm that
was more than motherly. And her
movements were more birdlike than
ever and her gaze more soulful.
81 must take you to call on the
Ransomes," she declared. TOO bad
they are going off to the Mediter-
ranean in their yacht. Never mind,
they'll come back in time for the
Florida season. Why, you'll be a
millionaire by that time" she
chuckled, "only think Of 1t! wish
Dougsie had chance like that"
Douglas was not there that eve
ming. But Mrs. Nash, like the sport
her son described her to be, brought
forth some Scotch and soda to Gel
citrate the event.
Aren't you crazy about it?" she
sighed.
I'm beginning to be, Mrs. Nash,
thanks to your enthusiasm" he
said. ..
beginning to be! Don't you
dare say a thing like that to me.
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