Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-02-20


But II you also knew that he were
as the rest"
billiard shook his head slowly, and
continued to shake it as he replied.
Il can't say that il is, Doctor. On
the contrary I don't think it's that
sort Of proposition al all" DR.. Dur
ants brows were contracted.
But in the ord nary run Of COM
merce, Hill!ard-suppose the quss-
tion OF friendship didn't enter into
this, and l hadn't brought up that
subject-would you, in choosing your
list Of subscribers, and selecting the
people you'd like 10 have share the
plan with you, put man like myself
on any different footing than James
Cullen? Or wouldn't you?"
Doctor Durant" billiards voice
was slow, rs Il possible you haven't
heard me the criticism that's been
flying around town about this svndi-
cate OF mlneo Haven't you heard
that there's some question whether
its quite sound ,"
I've heard it--yes" The Doctor
was amazingly Indifferent
"Well-do YOU still think this IL
any time TO discuss the possibility Of
your coming in with u.s.
The Doctors voice was strong. en-
coursging
Il think is The best time. and the
only tirne-tor me. that is. I've lived
too long to De affected by chance I'll.
rnors And besides, I've got the money
now"
But are you sure YOU know what
its all about The criticism mean"
y don't know anything about II at
all. That's exactly why I'm coming
20 you for advice. You certainly ought
else does. And. therefore, I'd take
your word for II before I'd take the
Irumor want 20 know if you'll ac-
cept me as one Of the members of
your syndicate"
billiard gasptd and pushed him
self back from the table.
Doctor"
In a way said Dr. Dursnt gen
tally, I'm putting YOU at great
! said I'm not a business man.
have TO De guided more or less by
instinct. Your business is to know
about these things. SO I'm coming
10 you for your honest opinion. and
know you'n give II TO me .
DO you think Pm quite eligible
billiards heart vas In his mouth.
Why he stamm-red, AT this
particular t.me-I cant advise you"
Now, don't be too cautious. "
warned the doctor. Tn not asking
you II this - the best investment the
world has ever s@@n-I'm asking II
tie ressons bly, safe. a. such things
70. with e chanc. Of something really
good u your best expectations work
out a. Won hope"
| Hilliart's throat was dusty and
his reply came with scr" difficulty.
In sp.te ~ nver'.lh ns YOU
you'd take n, wore fer il, Doc
tor"
Yes. would, and I've zur C'Gle7
and M OWN d.u.nter IN .ayrce with
me. Certainty I'll tai" yomT> word
for IT, WoaId you let n7e irsost 81 $
seventy-aTe hundred dollarsT'
H.ll'ard gulped.
| Not HO~-no. 81"
"Suppoee I'd asked you a week a go
before this miserable story began
20 60 the rounds"
I'd have taken it perha ps.
The doctors eyes snapped.
You're retiring under hre-ah~
you"
No, sir-digginz "a"
Simply becaus- u, tstherless
report"
No, It's parents ara pretty lively
And the the recent develop
nents haven't Geen What we
expected. It isn't on account Of the
Tunors that I can't let you in, Doc
tor-its on account Of the facts"
The doctor remained silent unit,
the waiter had served them. and de-
parted. Then ne looked keerly
across the table
Cullen isn't going 10 lose hi.
money. is he?'
> Not all OF IL, anyway"
Some OF ~"
You meier can tell.
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