The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29
.sThat,s fIne," said Marlk.

I'm afraid the pens Dit rusty. I don't use it very often"
 q guess 1t will do," Mark Chap man answered.
 He wrote slowly, for he wanted to make it clear to this man who was a friend of his brother-in-law. Peter Everett, that he was making no claim to the property. He him. self was well enough fixed for an old fellow, but he urged Harding to find Everett's daughter = if she was still alive as quickly as possible because he was suspicious of the next step the TTavers company might take.
 Jed started to pull off his boots. Then, thrusting his work-stiffened fingers through his graying hair he said, I'd ought to have re- membered your name. Your Pa was still alive when I first came to the canyon, and folks sometimes talked about the boy who'd run away. He was only little nipped, they said - not morn 1S."
 That's right" Mark told him. sealing the envelope. Guess the mailman will have stamps"
 "Yes, and maybe you'd better get one of them airmails they say your letters go faster with them"
 As the aroma of an expensive cigar was waited along the corri- dorS of the magnificent New York offices of the Travers Mining and Development company, every one felt a sudden thrill of excitement The fragrant smoke announced the arrival of the president, and with Cal Travers' appearance fireworks always started.
 Well" he boomed, when he en- tered the managers office, un- heralded except for the perfume of his cigar, "have you got that Everett property yet?"
 "No! I've discovered Everett left a daughter she's the only heir." '"
 "Umph, and what are you going to do next?" Travers interrupted.
 "Ill write Rex Hall and have him send her an offer for the Rancho Angelo"
 "Write!" snarled Cal TraverS. When every minute countsl When we must have that ore. What's the telephone for? Will it never enter your thick head that when I say I want action I want 1t? Get To,, oSN fIo xniro v
 Bertram Gage called the operator. Then, waiting while she put through the call, he said, We got one bite with that personal ad and l sent Mrs. Barton"
 "I'm not interested in the details. That's your business. Have you report on this? Let me see 1t" Cal said sharply. The room was blue with smoke when the telephone tinkled and Bertram Gage announced Rex Hall was at the other end of the line. Tersely Call Travers gave his orders. The Rancho Angelo must be secured immediately-the very existence of the company de- pended on that - but diplomacy must be used. No special delivery letters should be sent to the owner, and, under no conditions, must she know that the Travers concern was interested in Its pur- chase.
 Get busy. immediately. Offer | $lO,OOO cash if the deal IS put through in 10 days. Tell her the place is nothing but pile of rocks but you're an artist and want IL for a studio. Tell her anything you like, so long as you can get the place. Be ready to fly in case I need you here" With snort, he slammed the receiver in its cradle and leIt the office.
 Madame has just telephoned. She's coming down for a couple or hours this afternoon, so be on your good behavior" announced Clytie, looking into the designing room.
 -"Take that to yourself" said Selma. "We never have any fuses here." Everyone knew that there was a lot of jealousy among the models, and Miss Carolie usually had her hands full trying to smooth things out.
 "Well, Toinette, I hope Madame approves of our work. We've cer- tainly done a lot" Calls eyes sparkled as she looked at the rack with its collection of gay summer clothes.
 Toinette shrugged her shoulders. Madame will likely be cross. She always is when she's been away = but we should worry!" Toinette bent her head over the dainty vestee she was finishing.
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