The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-07-21

| CleJy people VI NcW 1OEh1 anu, uOJWlJn-
standing the loss of my money, am in
vited everywhere. Young men are
scarce, and well connected young men
are at a premium, and l am invited none
the less because write the society notes
for The Trumpet. Time was when an
American gentleman seriously objected
to having his balls and routs described
in the newspapers; but it is done so much
nowadays that his wife is afraid they
will be called nobodies if their name is
not seen in print in connection with the
winters festivities. 1 am in great de-
mand from Murray Hill to Mackerel-
vile; they all want me. What it is to be
popular!-eh, old fellow
By this time the breakfast was served.
There were more than kidneys, and it
was a most delightful repast; but Rush
was not III Il condition to do justice to it.
He had eaten so little for week past.
and such plain food. that even the rich
aroma of the kidneys, with their wine
sauce, was almost more thar he could
digest.
where's your appetite, old man?
You're not eating anything. Perhaps
you had late breakfast and are not
hungry"
"On the contrary" said Rush, who
was beginning to feel as though he were
going to be i'll, and that he need have no
more pride in the matter, 81 have had
no breakfast, and I am very hungry
too hungry, in fact, to eat"
And he then made clean breast of it,
and told Archie just how he was sit
uated. To say that amiable young man
was shocked would be doing injustice to
his kind heart. He was genuinely dis
tressed at his friends condition: but be-
fore he entered into particulars he or
dered bowl Of bouillon, which was
easier of digestion than the deviled
kidneys, and he made Rush eat it and
then drink glass of brandy and soda.
Then, when he had got him into better
condition, he began by scolding him for
not looking up his friends, after which
they discussed the situation calmly.
Il made up my mind to give The
Dawn one more trial, said Rush, ''and
then, if there was no work for me there.
to try some other paper or break stones
On the highway; but 1 certainly would
not so back to Farmsted and sponge on
ny mother. II chance does not occur
here sooner it will later, and I'm young
enough to wait for it.
There is always the chance, but it is
Geyilish slow in coming sometimes. Now
If YOU arg not too proud III put YOU in
tho way OF q Job that Will bring you in
fifteen or twenty dollars a week, and
need not interfere with your work on
The Dawn, if you get any. Tn not too
proud to increase my limited income by
the same means, but tell you frankly,
dear boy, would not care to have it
known among the rich and great with
whom hobnob out of business hours.
Can you write poetry"
Hardly that but can make rhymes"
said Rush, wondering what bomb his
friend was about to burst.
$50 much the better. A poet would
scorn to engage in this business. but it is
the fortune of the rhymester. Now, am
paid $50 week by the wealthy proprie-
tor of the Damascene soap to write
rhymes in praise of his wares do the
New York morning papers; and he told
me the other day that if could get up
new batch for the evening papers he
would like to have one, or, if l had not
the time, perhaps could suggest some
one with a poetic talent who would take
the job. He didn't know much about
poets himself-thought they were a rum
lot-and he would be obliged to me if l
would bag Byron for him. You're just
the man. No one need know it, and it
will keep your stomach from getting in
such condition again as it was in when
found you. You need not be particular
about being original; you can work over
your Tennyson or your Longfellow; only
get in the word Damascene, and your
duty's done. Meet me at the cub to-mor-
row with batch of verses. Well dine
together; and in the mean time I'll see old
Pennypacker and have check ready for
you, from which l will deduct S. that I'm
going to give you now"
w, LA1OlllGs OiNl Llttllf oGtlu IIlloll,
pushing away his hand, and with diff
Guilty speaking for the lump in his
throat. "Wait till I've earned it. Your
kindness has completely upset me, but [
can't take your money. I'll gladly try
my hand at the soap verses and take my
pay when they're written; but not till
then"
Nonsense! What is friend for if
not to help one when he needs it? l shall
really feel hurt, Rush, if you refuse me.
l wouldn't treat you as formally. It's
only S., and you will have earned it be-
fore midnight I'll lay a wager Come,
old man, don't make me feel that am
asking you to do something dishonora-
bic. Much more than a paltry So has
passed between us at college,"
''Yes, to be sure there has, but neither
Of us needed it as much then as we do
now. 1t is much easier to borrow money
for tomfoolery than for food. But I'll do
as would be done by; I'll take your So,
Archie, and try to think that it is old
times. feel that this is the turning
point, and can't thank you enough"
Don't mention it, dear 10y. I'm sorry
you take trife so seriously. 1t all
comes of the condition of your stomach
think you can venture on eating a
fairly hearty dinner tonight and good
breakfast tomorrow And then you
must dine with me at the club tomorrow
night at half past sharp, for have three.
receptions and a wedding on hand. By