Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1935-11-30

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sey, william p. HoStetter, Prop"
It was the name Of william P. Hos
letter that intrigued Peter. For, among
other things, william p. Hostetker was
the board chairman and chief owner
Of By-products. Inc.
The topic Of Jamesetta,s future de-
mise was Stunned IN all family con-
veTsations. she lived serenely IA hzaT-
garets basement and produced four
more eggs
A week before Christmas Peter came
home with exciting news
What do You think. Margaret" he
7 can't imagine what I think she
said.
'Iastenl The big boss was IN the
office today, mr.. HoStetterl And while
he was talking to me he recognized
me-"
Recognized your"
Eyes. I'm getting I'D our annual re-
port TO the stockholders. you see. Or
contributing the data from our office.
All Of a sudden, while he was talking,
Mr.. Hostetter stopped and began star
ing at me"
HE said, Dudley, didn't I see you
at the stock and poultry show the
other night?' I told him, yes, I'd been
there. That's when he opened up. He
talked to me for half an hour"
'Peterl"
eyes. Seems he's got everything on
his estate in Jersey; horses. pigs, cat
tie, dogs and what else. But he's really
crazy about his turkeys. He found out
that know practically the whole book
where turkeys are concerned. he said
he was amazed to find a man as wen
informed as me keeping books and
running an office"
~Peterl Hen give you a raise. Just as
sure as shooting. Didn't I tell you
Jamesetta would bring you good luck2'
"Gee, goodness, Margaret, II just
makes me sick to think that anyone's
lucky enough to live in a place like
Mr.. Hostetter owns, And what does
he do2 Comes to the city every day 70
grub for more money"
"a smart man like him has to do
a lot of grubbing these days to keep |
folks In their Jobs" Mrs. Dudley put IN. /
20, I'm not really jealous OF Mr.. |
Hostetter," Peter amended. Hes q /
doggone fine man. But just wish
I just wish I could get out Of this
town, that's all"
$50 we won't be having Jamesetta
for Christmas dinner?" said Mrs. Dud-
II hope to tell you we don't" said
Peter.
20, simply couldn't bear the
thought" said Margaret. !
But I sure talked turkey TO Mr..
Hostetter," said Peter.
Margaret laughed appreciatively at
his little joke.
"And Just to think, Margaret" he
went on, three weeks ago DIDN'T
know the difference between a lady
turkey and al mean, didn't know
q hen from a tom. Is that funny on
not?"
at must be fate" Margaret whis-
pered.
Mr.. Hostetter dropped into the or
flee again. he went straight TO Peters
desk. A man of few words and direct
action, he went straight TO the point.
Dudley" he said. II had 1t in mind
20 put a proposition before you"
Eyes, Mr.. Hostetter," said Peter, adj /,
LISTING his glasses.
Eyes. Dammit, man, ! should be
making money on my turkeys. Invest
ID thousands. Give 'em the best OF
everything. It's all expensive stock, the
vest could buy. But don't seem to be
lble to cut the buck"
Eyes, sir"
Something wrong somewhere. m Z
90 busy TO find out. Must be person. 7
lel had 1t In mind TO ask you Il Z
1ou couldn't step in and see what i
'ou could do for me-"
'I-I." !
ayes, yes. I know. I've thought it all
,Ver. Two reasons why can't do 1t.
n the first place, wouldn't be fair
o By-Products, Inc, and its stock
FOLDERS. I can't take valuable man
rom the corporation just to serve my
lrivate interests. And besides that, I
ant rob a man Of his career. You've
cen with us a long time, Dudley.
You're young enough TO have a future.
can't take it away from you"
Eyes, but Mr.. Hostetter-"
"I'Ve found a man to look after my
turkeys. III give him q trial. But
cure not to be overlooked, Dudley.
m seeing that you get $40 raise Ell
ective at once. BY glory, Dudley, II
i'd my heart good to see one Of our
wn men with enthusiasm and gump-
lon enough to go to a poultry show
n his own and learn something
ont see how we've overlooked you.
Yell, good day, my boy, and good luck
Peter watched AAr. Hostetter on the
ay out as IL the whole world had
,ppled about him. He had been
juggling an empty dream. He hao
,ndly hoped and believed, as Mr.. Hos
.tter talked that liberation had IL
ally come to him In this amazingly
manner. Opportunity, they
", knocks once at every mans door.
ow It had knocked at his door. But
MY to thumb its nose at him. Only
dangle paradise before him and give
Inn a horse laugh. He felt suddenly
ltraged. He had given By-Products,
lc., his life, but By-Products, Inc,
asn't satisfied. It wanted to squash
IN, 70 grind him under miserable toll
sxt door to the Ninth avenue Il" TO
axe him ride in dank subways the
st Of his life, and battle for exis-
nee IN this imbecile jungle thronged
It'll human beasts Of prey.
Mr.. Hostetterl"
It was q new, reborn Peter speak
e. There was an imperiolis note IN
S voice, q note Of independence, OF
noldering emotion too long pent.
'sEh2 What Is 1t, Dudlsy2"
II don't want your $40 raise"
'Wh-what,s that2"
You heard me. don't want it. I'm