Edgar Cayce Readings, 4570-2

Time and Place: 4:45 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., N.C.

TEXT

GC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [4570], and his business under the name of ..., Inc., ..., N.C. This body has recently had an offer from Hart, Schaffner & Marx Co. You will tell him how he may go about to take advantage of this offer, and if this is the best opportunity for this body.
EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [4570] and those associations and those efforts as have been made. Here we find a situation or a condition that had best be made up in the mind of the individual itself. While it be true, the company is at the present time involved in a financial way and manner, but not to the extent that same may not be justly taken care of, will the body-mind, the body itself, be fair, honest, square WITH self and with the various creditors and debtors; for there are sufficient of those that were the body to go to them in all frankness, presenting the conditions, these will be taken care of - they WILL if presented in the proper way and manner, and the business itself with the management going on (not necessarily in the same way and manner as has been in the last eighteen months to two years, but with every corner not cut - but taken care of), the business looked after in the proper way and manner, and the body would be able to make the success in a nominal, just, and proper manner.
As to that as may be gained by the affiliation of the company with that of Hart, Schaffner & Marx, this is not altogether satisfactory, for the body finds self in THIS relation: Rarely has the body been dictated to by others. That is one of the faults within the body's management even of ..., Inc., that the body has often paid dearly for the experience gained, when - would the body have listened to the honest consideration of those that would and did ADVISE the body as respecting various conditions, better conditions would have been brought about. That necessary to GAIN this affiliation may be brought about by the proper consideration being given to both the debtors and the creditors of the association or incorporation, would the body desire to choose that relation - but, as given, consider those well; then choose that thou would do, for self must be the actor, and the factor to be considered.
We are through.

BACKGROUND

7/01/28 Letter from [2901] to EC: "...As a member of your Association I am turning to you for advice and assistance in a matter while not mine personally is that of one very near and dear who has called upon me for advice.
"...'s Inc. of N.C. is a retail clothing, hats and furnishing store incorporated under the laws of that state.
"[4570], my first cousin, is sole owner. The business has not prospered and now seems hopeless if it remains in ... [...] is a very charitable, honest and hard working man.
"Recently the above made contact with the Hart Schaffner & Marx Company who wish to establish an outlet for their merchandise in ..., N.C. Plans have progressed to the point where this very big firm is willing to back ...'s Inc. with a liberal line of credit and lend every assistance but they so far have refused to take stock. This firm insists that the new store have $15,000. in cash or its equivalent besides the furniture and fixtures. Some part of this money can be secured by disposing of merchandise at present on hand. It has been up to now impossible to secure the additional cash necessary and securing the only desirable site as well as disposing of present merchandise on hand and getting the new store ready for the coming season demands immediate action.
"In view of the above will you do me the favor of answering the following questions which will allow me to help a most worthy man and greatly relieve my anxiety over his plight.
1. From whom can the necessary additional funds be secured and what should be done to secure same? 2. Will the present plans to tie up with Hart Schaffner and Marx materialize and prove to be satisfactory and profitable? 3. Is there any better way for [4570] to earn a happy livlihood and be able to pay his creditors? 4. How can it be arranged to give up the present lease?...
"...If you will do me the very great favor of a reading this week? I will be most grateful. There is no time to lose as the situation is acute..."

REPORTS

7/06/28 Letter from EC to [2901]: "...Replying to yours of the 1st, we enclose herewith the information gotten in the reading for Mr. [4570]. I am hoping he will be able to apply this in a way and manner that will be helpful and beneficial..."