The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-22
MR.. DAWBARN.
~ ". ROBERTSON, AUTHOR OF SOCIETY, !"
SCHOOL" ETC
CHAPTER !.


clerks, looking infinite dlsparagemeht at TN
whole concern. and was ushered through th'
double doors into presence of Mr.. Dawbarn
Mr.. Dawbarn was the principal banker II
Bramlingdon, and Bramlngdon was Thu
county town of the little county Of Milford
1t consisted Of ono long, struggling street
beautfied by five old churches, each {
splendid specimen of architecture, which
oontrasted strongly with the Town Hall
the Corn Exchange and tho Market Place
which were modern buildings, and unpleasant
to look at.
"Mr. Sudden said Mr.. Dawbarn to th'
young gentleman of sporting appearance
~ have to talk to you, sir, very seriously
sit down. if you please"
Mr. Sudden sat in chair as II IL were a
saddle, shut one eye knowingly, and ex
amined the thong of his whip with tho other
"Mr Studdon," continued tho banker
solemnly, ~ havo been informed that you
have overdrawn your account to the amount
Off
"Yes; know all about that, governor
broke in Dir. Sudden. "Fve boon tod 50
twice"
al therefore gave directions that the next
time you presented n check, you should DO
shown in here to me" said tho banker.
"That is-a check Of my own drawing"
"Quite So"
"Well, now am here" said Mr. Sudden.
goading the side Of his imaginary horse with
his left heel respectful comps, and should
like TO know your little game. What's to DO
doner'
"Mr. Sudden, have known you from u
boy
DWELL, know that"
"And now see you ruined man
'Hold hard, Matilda interrupted Stud
den; mot ruined-pushed for the moment
on my knees, but not staked I've been I'M
lucky on tho races this last year-unlucky at
play. Why, last night lost pot ut loo.
and then that girl behaved to me in
Mr.. Sudden" said the banker, closing his
eyes, ~ cannot listen to catalogue Of your
observation-disclosures. am the father Of a
family, and'--
"Cut that, governor!" broke in the amiable
Mr.. Sudden What want is money, and
not preaching-no preachee and tloGgee too.
This is the state Of the odds I've overdrawn
my account, good; will you let me have
some morei tin, mean. II you will, | am
sure to retrieve myself, I've some splendid
things on, but must have the ready-ti-id-
dty-rhino."
''Mr. Sudden" said Mr.. Dawbarn, ~ do
not understand your jargon, nor is such Ian
guage the sort of thing am accustomed to
hear. You have lost the fortune left you by
your father in gambling, horse racing, and
and the like. For the last seven years |
TO, ria al, Ao
had long minority, and no friends to advise
you, | have ried to hep you, but |
regret to say, your complete ruin is inevita-
BILE inevitable.
"Bet you fifteen to one it isn'tt" said Mr.
Sudden.
"What you owe me, continued the banker,
not noticing the interruption-'whas you
owe mo | shall never trouble you for"
"Bless your said tho irreverent Sudden.
Mr. Dawbarn's face Redeemed "Alr Stud
den," he choked out 81 am not accustomed
to be treated with rudeness, and don't mean
to begin now would have given you some
advice, sir"
Don't want it, thank you"
Good advice, parental advice; but il will
be of no use, can see"
"Not bit"
IL shall leave you therefore to the pursuit
of your career of pronigacy, and may it
may itn-Mr Dawbarn stammered, for ho
felt that no was proposing II toast at n public
meeting -"may 1t prove to you that-that---
that
"Out with it, governor" said the insolent
young sporting man.
mo cir, Will not out with it," said the
banker, majestcally. ~ will not say what
was goin; to say"
"Aro you quite clear what you were going
to sayr inquired the young man, who re-
spected neither age nor wealth.
Mr.. Dawbarn covered his defeat grandly.
81 will not detain you any longer, Mr.. Stud
den" 10 rang the bell 81 wish you good
day, sir; my servant will show you out"
every good, governor" said Mr. Sudden,
dismountng from his chair, or saddle. "You
throw me over-very good; and just at tho
moment when ! could make colossal for
tune. If had your capital or you had my
talent aud spccu,ated-ka focziluml- what
might not be made with the tips | have. |
know tho way out, Chawlcs" Mr. Stud
den addressed to tho scrvant-"you needn't
show inc. Mr. Dawbarn, ! have the honor
VI De, su, YOURS truly, ever 10 command, CT
cetera-Cetera-c
Mr. Sudden departed with flourish,
leaving the banker in state of tho most
wrathful Indignation. Mr. Dawbarn was a
great man in Bramlingdon and accustomed
20 be treated with respect and Difference and
servility, and though so excellent a person,
Mr.. Dawbarn was something of a humbug,
and the young mans manners had convinced
him that he know it, and it is very annoying
to men of 50 years of age to be found out by
their Juniors. Mr. Robert Sudden, or, as no
was called, Mr.. Bob Sudden, or Mr.. Rip
Sudden, staggered past tho cashier and
clerks with the ease Of jockey and the grace
of a groom. A dozen steps from the door OF
the bank he met clerk whom no stopped.
"Halloa" he cried, with graceful badinage,
"Munro, how goes itf'
slow do you do, Mr.. Studdenr inquired
the clerk.
Don't DO in such hurry. Well, how is
she, ehr
!. "Mr. Stud-T-
"Dont be afraid, my boy. I'm not tho
man to spoil sport. Why not bolt with herr
BoltI I'd land you my last flyer to help YOU.
saw you the other morning. Ri-tol-de-rol,
holiday"
Mr.. Sudden closed one eye, thrust his
tongue into his cheek and strolled down the
one long, struggling street of Bramlingdon,
the pink OF sporting self conscious vulgarity.