Hardenburgh thanks Hudson for sending him the Scholastic Almanac. He is now the credit manager at the store; his father is in bad health and is anxious for him to take over the business. The business also has its unpleasant side, for Hardenburgh had to spend a week at Duluth where the failure of the Portage Superior Railroad swamped contractors to whom they had sold heavily. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.