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They were together a great deal at social functions, and were sometimes hailed by their companions as the "Kalvin Kids," and the "Limelight Twins." Eugene learned to play golf with Miller, though he was a slow student and never good, and also tennis. He and Mrs. Miller, Angela and Townsend, frequently made a set on their own court or over at Miller's. They automobiled and rode a great deal.
"So you think you might like to come with us," he observed drily toward the end, as though Eugene had proposed coming. "I don't think I would object to coming under certain conditions," he replied. "And what are those conditions?" "Well, I would rather hear what you have to suggest, Mr. Kalvin. I really am not sure that I want to leave where I am. I'm doing pretty well as it is."
He had the feeling that Eugene was making a mistake that he would do better to rest a while where he was; but persuasion was useless. It would only give Eugene the notion that he was more important than he was make matters more difficult in the future. Kalvin had heard a number of things concerning Colfax recently, and he fancied that Eugene might find it hard to deal with him later.
I know it isn't good business as a rule to try and keep a man who has been poisoned by a bigger offer, and because I know that is the reason why I am only offering you fourteen thousand dollars this year. I want to be sure that you are sure that you want to stay. See?" He smiled. Eugene arose. "I see," he said. "You are one of the best men I have ever known, Mr. Kalvin.
One morning not long after, when he met Mr. Kalvin in the main hall on the editorial floor, he said, "I'd like to talk to you for a few moments some time today alone, Mr. Kalvin, if you can spare me the time." "Certainly. I'm not busy now," returned the president. "Come right down. What is it you want to see me about?"
"Well, you seem a rather likely young man to me," said Mr. Kalvin. "You have certain qualities which I think I need. I'll say eight thousand for this year, and if everything is satisfactory one year from this time I'll make it ten. After that we'll let the future take care of itself." "Eight thousand! Ten next year!" thought Eugene. The title of advertising manager of a great publication!
He had hardly expected to hear so cold and definite a proposition laid down so soon after his entry upon his new duties, but here it was, and he had to face it. He was sorry for the moment that he had ever left Kalvin. "I'm not at all afraid of responsibility," replied Eugene grimly. "I'm not going to fall down or stub my toe or make any mistakes if I can help it.
"Opportunity doesn't knock in vain at a real man's door. At least, I don't believe it will knock here and not be admitted. Why the advertising department of this business alone is worth eighteen thousand dollars a year to begin with." Eugene sat up. He was getting twelve. Could he afford to ignore that offer? Could the Kalvin Company afford to pay him that much?
You have constantly treated me with more consideration than I ever expected to receive anywhere. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work for you. If I stay, it will be because I want to because I value your friendship." "Well," said Kalvin quietly, "that's very nice, I'm sure, and I appreciate it.
Did she want to go back to a simpler life for his art's sake? Wouldn't it be better to have him go with Mr. Colfax and make $25,000 a year for a while and then have him retire? "You'd better talk to Mr. Kalvin," she counseled. "You'll have to do that, anyhow. See what he says. After that you can decide what you must do." Eugene hesitated, but after thinking it all over he decided that he would.
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