Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-13

fixtures and raw materials purchased chefs
hired and servitors employed. The business will
pay for itself, I figure within year, and
certain investment firm will have ample rea-
son to congratulate itself on its perspicuity in
selecting its clients. Am right?"
what collateral" cOuntered the fat man
diSmally, "have you to offer?"
81 P Morgan himself" evaded the applicant
cheerfully, 'has said character is the best
collateral"
Possibly Mr. Morgan" grunted the official,
turning definitely to his desk, was not re-
ferring TO your character, sir"
At that the young man looked hopefully to-
ward the thin partner, but he, too, evidenced
preoccupation, and the youth turned and made
a dispirted exit. However, few minutes later
the Office boy overlook him in the hallway
and brought him back.
The attractive Stenographer met him at the
door this time. please pardon my inquisitive-
ness she said with blush, but haven't
met you somewhere before?"
"Were you ever in Buffalo?" he asked eagerly
mo-" she replied, disappointed
Neither was l." he rejoined. But q few
minutes ago out on the sidewalk I picked up
a card you dropped and returned it to you.
Maybe that was the meeting you seek to recall.
Speaking of recalls, I am informed Messrs.
Hard & Kraftee have addenda to our recent
consultation"
"We have" admitted the fat man, relieving
his swivel chair. MI Custer. after more ma
ture reflection we realize you possess vision,
imagination and. We trust. character of the
highest type Therefore, please fetch us an
itemized list of your projects needs, and the
total amount, not to exceed $4,000, will be
placed in escrow in the bank"
Your faith and money aren't misplaced"
earnestly assured the young man. II have the
list here. This is the happieSt day OF my life.
You kind gentlemen can have sandwiches for
half price and don't mean maybe mean
perhaps. After all, business is business, and
per cent interest isn't per cent interest, as
I'll soon discover to my modification. Well,
phone Mr.. s. Crow I'll be right over"
THUS came into being Clusters Barbecue
Stand, strategically located on a pretty
lake at the intersection Of three main high
ways and halfway between the thriving NUM-
cipalities OF BriggSville and PtkeStown, State OF
Vermont. Miss Nina Conroy. the feminine at
tache of the house Of Hard & Kraftee, was
designated by her employers TO supervise CHI
geographically the checking out of the loan. This
naturally neceSstated her being now and anon,
chiefly now. in the company OF the client.
gentleman who was immensely pleased at such
necessity, while she herself did not seem par
ticularly to hate 1t.
The first pale gold days of Summer wit
messed the gala opening of the wayside dining
establishment, attractively fixtured and COM
pletely stocked Signs along the roads winding
about the verdant hills exhorted all and SUM-
dry that Clusters Barbecue Stand was the
haven of the pilgrimatic epieure, proudly boast
ed of its satisfactory service and mentioned
its modest prices.
Placards adjoining the front Of the calory
canteen told seductively of barbecued pig,
chicken and beef sandwiches that yearned to
be taken in by the stranger. Cold pop hot
coffee and sparkling aqua pura were there Tor
the asking, but receipt depended on coin
For the sum of 10 cents a slice of pie like
mother used to make could be procured, while
q wedge OF Clusters pie was co-advertised as
only IS cents. Cigars, cigarettes and candies were