s man hundreds of dollars. Mr. Weston can best be described as
unctuous, and belonged to that class of men who part their names and
hair in the middle, but make no division in money matters, merely taking
it all.

When Winn Hardy had obeyed his employer's suave invitation and was
seated in his presence, he was made to feel that he had suddenly stepped
into a sunnier clime.

"It gives me great pleasure, Mr. Hardy," continued Weston, "to inform
you that we have decided to enlarge your sphere of duty with us, and I
may say, responsibilities. Mr. Hill and myself have considered the
matter carefully, and, in view of your faithful and efficient services,
we shall from now on confide to you the management of an outside matter
of great importance. Please examine this prospectus, which will appear
to-morrow in all the papers of this city."

Winn took the typewritten document tendered him and carefully scanned
its contents. To show its importance it is given in full, though with
reduced headlines:--

THE ROCKHAVEN GRANITE COMPANY.
CAPITAL, $1,000,000.00.
Stock non-assessable. Shares $1.00 each.
Par Value, $10.00.
President, J. MALCOLM WESTON.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
J. Malcolm Weston of Weston & Hill.
William M. Simmons, Member of Stock Exchange.
William B. Codman, President National Bank of Discount.
Samuel H. Wiseman, Real Estate Broker.
L. Orton Brown, Secretary Board of Trade.
Office of Company: Weston & Hill, Bankers, Brokers, and Investments.

PROSPECTUS

This Company has purchased and now owns the finest granite
quarries in the world, over one mile in length and half that in
width, fronting upon the land-locked harbor on the island of
Rockhaven. It has a full and perfect equipment of steam drills,
engines, derricks, an excellent wharf, vessels for transporting
freight, and all modern appliances for carrying on the business
of quarrying.

It is well known that the rapid growth of architectural taste
produces an ever increasing demand for this, the best of all
building stone, and as we furnish the finest quality of
granite, having that beautiful pink tint so much admired by
architects, you can readily see that our advantages and
prospects are limitless. This is no delusive scheme for gold
mining or oil boring, but a solid and practical business that