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Either he is to be made chief of the new department or there isn't going to be any department." This was plain talk, and the objectors knew Mr. Bergman meant it. "I, for one, would be only too glad to see the boys run the department," said Mayor Appelby. "They have more time than we have." "That's so," agreed a number, as the sentiment began to swing around the other way.
"Bergman writes," continued Mrs. Knight, "that Lorelei wouldn't have to go on the road at all if she didn't care to. The real pretty show-girls stay right in New York." Jim added another word. "She's the best asset we've got, pa, and if we all work together we'll land her in the money, sure." Peter Knight pinched his full red lips into a pucker and stared speculatively at his wife.
It was perhaps most of all his keen personal appreciation of beauty that had made his companies the sensation of New York. At any rate, he had done amazingly well for himself, and entertainments of a certain character had become known as "Bergman Shows," just as show-girls of a dashing type were known as "Bergman Girls," even when employed by rival managers.
He wrote right back that he'd give her a place." "Really?" "Yes; he's looking for pretty girls with good figures. His name is Bergman." Jim broke in eagerly. "You've heard of Bergman's Revues, pa. We saw one last summer, remember? Bergman's a big fellow." "THAT show? Why, that was rotten. It isn't a very decent life, either." "Don't worry about Sis," advised Jim.
"I guess we'll have to have some practice with them before we'll know how to run them." "They are very simple in operation," said Mr. Bergman. "We'll arrange for some tests soon." "We ought to have a parade," suggested Vincent. "Let's take 'em through the town, and show the people what we've got." "A good idea," declared Mr. Bergman. "And, while we're about it, why not have a picnic."
Bergman, "but the village is growing. I do not hesitate to say that if it had not been for the boys' volunteer department I would be a much poorer man to-night than I am." "Hurrah for the boys!" exclaimed a man, and there were hearty cheers. "In brief, my offer is this," continued Mr. Bergman. "I am willing to buy a complete outfit for a fire department.
"Why doesn't he give the word?" asked Tom Donnell, impatiently. Members of the other companies were inquiring the same thing. Mr. Bergman stood with his watch in his hand. He looked at the four fires. Then he called: "Get ready!" The boys tightened their grip on the rope. They leaned forward, prepared to spring at the command. "Go!" shouted the umpire, and the four companies were off as one.
"I now, then, offer to purchase two of the best chemical engines that can be bought," went on Mr. Bergman. "I think we will not need horses, as the engines are light, and half a dozen persons can haul them.
Bob accepted the challenge blithely, and a drinking-bout followed. The widow T. B. and her party looked on with enjoyment. Dawn was near when the crowd separated and the hostess was driven away, leaving Lorelei at the door of a taxi-cab in company with her two admirers. The girl bade them each good night, but Bergman ignored her words and, stepping boldly in after her, spoke to the driver.
"And this wind blowing right across the lake toward it!" The lumber yard of Perrett Bergman was located on the edge of the lake, where boats could easily unload their cargo of timber. It was quite a large yard, and was one of the principal industries of Lakeville. As Bert had said, the wind was blowing right across the lake.
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