Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
CHAPTER VI.

FitZhugh began to fret and fume at
bis irlSsome employment. He was
coming to believe he had made a mis-
take In adopting such slow means %
an eagerly desired end when, ln tie
fifth week. something occurred that
dispelled his growing pessmism. lt
was warm Saturday night. and
when he came from the broiIins
kitchen with his coat dnder his arm,
dripping with perspirution. his EN-
ployer met him and handed him eight
dollars. five of which he promptly
placed between the leaves of his saw
angs handbook. which now showed a
balance Of twenty dollars.
AS he nodded goodnight to hls en-
ployer he noticed hatchet-faced man
In checker-board suit on one OF the
sunch-cOunter stools. Before Fttzhugli
reached Van Buren, street this mnn
confronted him and, smiling as cor
daily as his hsrd face would permit
asked
How much does the Greek pay
your
According to my desert. my solicit
Gus friend. draw the munificent sal.
AIRY of eight dollars each week"
The questioner pushed back his hat
and chewed his cigar And his head
Sobbed up and down as he scanned the
'dishwasher from top 70 toe.
Il s'pose youll do" he inally de-
'cided. Come long'to the next block.
Got some'in' l want to show YOU"
b He led the way up State street, and
near Jackson boulevard stopped be-
fore II gold-nnd-whlte restaurant. gilt
tering with electric lights. brand new
and spick and span. Across the plate
glass window In letters three feet high
was the name. "Max's."
"See that2 That's me. I'm Max"
ale tapped his chest proudly. You've
got to make that name famous. I'M
derstand me? FamousI Come Come
long inside and I'll tell you all out
It."
They went in. and Mr.. Max outlined
his rlan. Briefly, It was this: Fltz-
hugh after visit to a barber, was to
appare; himself in distinguished ga.b.
and with an aristocratic demeanor,
was to promenade State street for five
hours daily. Painted in white letters
on the back of his frock-coat would
be the name "MAN'S."
"Um-hum." observed Fitzhugh
drawing reheetlvely on his cigar. How
much do | get for this2"
We'll, let me see-Say fifteen a
week. How's that strike you?"
Not favoraoly. Make it thirty aud
the deals closed" Aud even as he
spoke Fitzhugh was wondering IL his
beard sufficiently disguised him. He
decided 1t did Besides, there were
the theatrical possibilities of the
thing. and this appealed strongly to
his love for make-belIeve.
After some further bargaining It was
agreed ne was TO receive twenty dollars
the first week and. if employed longer
thirty dollars each for all subsequent
weeks,
He reported for work Monday morn
tng. Accompanied by Max. he went
to BARRIERS shop and afterward TO a
Clothing establishment where ready.
made apparel of the better class was
sold. About eleven o'clock he stepped
from the restaurant, paused In the YES.
tibule. took pair of new channels
gloves from pocket and begun draw
sag them on. When he stepped OUT
5ntO the morning crowd and strolled
APP State street, swinging gold
beaded cane, his gistening hat tower.
isGg high above the mass Of heads, b.
started furore far greater than his
sanguine employer expected.
When he reached Adams street
Therc was In his wake jostling mum,
der of more curious ones. anxious e
keep him In sight. yet loath TO betray
their eagerness. He stopped at tbs
corner, mounted meta. refuse boa
near the curb and, removing his stu
hat with q sweeping gesture. shlelde,
his eyes with his hand and stare
stra.gh: into the zenith. A minute Of
more he remained thus, the human
jam thickening about him with ever!
second. The sidewalk became speedily