The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-22
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every demonstration car you had IN
the place went out on the same day
in the hands of a bunch OF thieves
and never came back "
We'll. I warned the company
they'd have to know who the buy
ers we're" Stephen defended HIM
self. But the thing worked so well
they got careless
And now maybe you're getting
little bit careless Mr.. Mettle
snorted. your ideas might be fine
in a place where you had only one
car to sell, but big distributors like
those people in Indiana and myself
can't afford TO see wings on every
one who becomes interested in our
cars"
All right" Stephen said quietly,
but we lost a sale
Mr.. Mettle managed 10 calm him
self down d little. Pretty sure Of
that?" he asked doubtfully.
so sure of it that I'm ready 10
give a few hours TO stepping the
bus to cinch it," Stephen said, his
craftsmanship overriding his resent
ment
This mans a sell. sure enough.
Mr.. Mettle. And I'm not seeing any
wings on him to tell me so. He's
tough customer, but he wants a
fast car. and he handles the same
money We get from other people"
MIR. METTLE hcsitated. YOU
1'A know what will happen if VIC
send the car out on the road and
he doesn't buy" he said thought
fully.
Wen have to make a dcmonStra-
ton allowance on it when VIC pu.
il back on the floor
Stephen had an answer for that.
III gamble on my judgment this
time" he said eagerly. Let me
take it out If the sale flopS I'll
sign over to you my commission on
the next car l sell
Mr.. Mettle agreed. not aYcrSc to
accepting Stephens Judgment when
there was possible gain with no
risk to his company.
Il have him down for WcdncS-
day" Stephen said but I've got
his telephone number Hadn't l
better give him a ring? We can't
hold the car for him
GO ahead, but remember.
warned you" Mr.. Mettle replied,
to let himself out in the event that
anything went wrong.
Stephen was soon in communica-
ton with Lefty Flint. They made
an appointment for l o'clock that
afternoon
The day was fair; there hadn't
been any rain for some time. SO
Stephen had no objection TO make
when Lefty suggested going out to
Long Island.
Lefty waXed enthusiastic over the
car before they had crossed the
greensboro bridge.
He seemed especially pleased with
its ''pickup'-the way Stephen left
other cars standing when the traf-
fiC signals flashed him the right of
way; the ease with which it handled
in and out Of the slower moving We
hicles where there was room for
Stephen to maneuyer into a better
position without too flagrantly Vio-
lating the traffic rules. and the !
smoothness of the gear shift.
They made quick work of the |
Queens boulevard and Stephen
headed for straightaWay he knew /!
well on an open side road.
There we're no crossings for Sey- |
cral miles. nothing to obStruct the |
view. but Stephen covered the dis
lance with moderate speed. explain |
ing to Lefty that he was giving the |
road "Once over"
There we're no rutS or holes, so !
he turned back. remarking to his |
companion that the car had been !
broken in at the factory.
Still. it would be giving it pretty |
harsh treatment to throw it wide !
open. he said. But Lefty told him /
to 60 ahead.
And if she makes it." he added
Importantly well drop in at a
place I know out here and close the
deal
TO Rc COntinued1