Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-06-05

he hadn't heard Alright.
What was that you said2" he man
aged
Harmon reiterated It.
TOO much Silverbow. Only they
pumped the water out of it sooner
than we will. That was five years
ago."
At first, HillIard was untouched by
the shock; the force OF it seemed to
pass over him entirely; then all at
once. as he was caught by the drift of
it, 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 - he painted, Under
his breath. ''Mr Harmon Z"
The New Yorker looked at him In
genuine surprise.
whats the matter. HiIliard? You
look sick! Or d-n 1t, man.
IL 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 yOu?" He
moved uneasly. 81 wish you'd wipe
that piouS expression off your face--or
is It glued on?"
billiards voice shook uncontroIla-
bly,.
This this mine!" he STAN
mered. ''You told me"
told you, Hnliard. III prove 1t. It's
an area of mineralized schist with dis
semnated copper values, And we've
cot over a hundred acres of 1t. And
part Of the shaft, too! :" He laughed
noiselessiy "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 happy? Tell me you
aren't wise? Rot Why. you knew
all about it when we were on the
boat"
hysterical jumps, and his face was dis
torted.
"Y-yOu y-you're saying
. y-you're saying I've been selling
s-sellng to my friends piece
OF d--n worthless property? Are
your
shut up" The big man was domi-
nant, ugly "Understand me? You
keep your mouth shut if you know
what's good for YOU! Didn't you come
up here to get square with your
friendsY Your friends" His accent
was superlatiyely oontemptuous. You
knew it wasn't q producing mine,
didn't your"
you told me II was a wonderful
prospect I knew It was a long shot,
but l thought there was some value
there lot of it and
Won said the shaft you always
said the shaft was"
Harmon reached for another ciga-
rette; there was undisguised perplex-
ity on his face.
"Son, if you aren't a mighty good
actor, you're are you going to
claim YOU didn't know what this mine
Is? After all that whining and sQueaI-
ing of yours about your getting even?
Then what in thunder did you want to
come back here for?"
ITO make some money-to get some
fun out Of it. wanted to make fools
of people; didn't want to swindle
anybodyl I thought / was giving em
something for their money, L"
Harmon lighted his cigarette. none
too compIaCently.
The funny part about It." he said
slowly. us that 1 don't honestly be
leve you're blufiing But you
knew 1t was only prospect"
But l thought it 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 billiard by
the arm
Now. stop right therel Sit down
Sit down. Maybe you thought # was
good prospect and maybe you didn't,
hut you're not through with me yet
not until say so. Don't you make
't'J tAthHtttNf7o iNhF UNIT lily DON. AJtlli
you go off half-shot-not vet, Re
member our contract? Ever heard If
promoters liability? I'd certainly hate
to see you get into trouble. but if
you've made any wild statements
about material facts"
HlIiard 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 few years-that's why a pros
poets 50 hard TO SELF l knew darnpd
well 1t wasn't any whlrlwind right
now, but ! did think they'd
they'd at least make something good
out of it eventually
even If 1t :"
All said Harmon, sneering, but
YOU had every opportunity to learn the
facts-ev-e-ry opportunity. It's not
my fault II you went off half-cockcd.
don't know what you've represented 20