New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-24
III.

II was still early in the afternoon when
reached my rooms, and there was still an honr
before either Franks or Dorinda were to be with
me Bnt had scarcely read and answered my
letters when heard the heavy tread In the cor
ridor felt sure belonged to the pToprietor Of the
was to do with him, for i was part Of my plan
10 play the final scene trois, and have all
villanies exposed and the tag spoken in the pres
my invitation he took chair I told him he was
before his time, and ] must trouble him 70 wait;
but THAI considering the height at which lived,
would not turn him out again to descend ana
walk about till | was ready. Words or breath
Ti and he sat- still end blew off steam like
vessel that has entered port and completed her
| voyage
II is written that Charles II, that inveterate
playgoer once expressed his surprise nj the Hmta-
lions OF the stage, which appeared only TO admit
of blacIl-browed and black -haired villany. Odds
FISH |" cried he, or something similar, arc only
Villains among our fnithful people ~ Ana in PROOF
| the King might have pointed TO Franks, Tor, lar
from being black his hair was auburn ana inc
| heard and whisliers that met under his chin as
| DOrinds said, in a bush," were TO the poll what
the autumn woods are to the coppices IN spring
in them, very pleasant and healthful 10 see BUG
cess believe Of any kind brings certain heaith
with H. and tho full employment Of the spirit
whether for good Ill, serves TO fusn the system
= was right" Franks was saying TO himself.
though perhaps not quite in these words was
n 5 snd e STRONGEST SSS w SGRsd o the
cunning and strong could manage TO get paid
twiceiF And then he gave sidelong look at me.
sS yCp9 Go dS Sn he manage 70 the
nP ., Youth O. Innocence land he's living IN is
| an attic and I'm going to be paid twice. ana
there was addressing Letter, and the clock on
the mantelpiece ticking round 20 retribunon ~
rrans u ssid an last seeing bis EYES 6xsd on
my photographs Of college groups, by sight, OF
any rate
| Mr. Franks became deferential Immediately. and
refined hts exulting soul 10 subservlenee.
Pretty we'll sir, yes, SIR" he said aloud getting
ont of hls low chair though they weren't much
Of biterdpayin' set. more s Of rld'n, caro- no
mem Der you very well though, SIR; great friend
Oh M H. ni thc waS Franks said I, hadn't you
another establishment over at St. Hunns the
Yes, dr yes Franks replied "Goo 1T STILL
| sir and do pretty well with ~. 49,
And those two pretty girss, remember 'nere'
| we-en's they your daughters
Yes, sir Mauds and Hsr me GIRLS ana
| Nothing astonishing in that MI. EEan Issi
| said I, politely Pretty girls and good gfis
| are Just what should expect from man VIM
has behaved so well as you nave IN IniS painiu'
affair" n,- -
Not my way 10 do hotherwse," Franks re-
raied nleasantlv' I'VE had dealings with Uni
versity gentlemen for good long time now, Sr,
| and don't think there's one OF em can complain
| OF 'arshness from me. Take your time, sr'
always say; take your time, can walt -,
| And everything comes 70 him VINO KNOWS no"
| 20 walt, Mr. Franks" said l.
| Exactly, sirln said MIR, Franks. =,
Even retributoniS said 20 myself. =.
| - Even down to getting paid twicel" said MT
| Franks 20 himself.
| at suppose your girls are married by now,
| Franks, ehp" l resumed, and wen married.
/ parsons wives, or solicitors, Or
| married q Newmarket gent and lives IA France
| sor'er last Gram Preex in q b'roqehe at the
course. She put me on to q good tnlng ana ~
| ct the Bear She was treated internal pad
| she wns-infernal bhd--by q Caius' man man
| SIR i beyaNed Hike father to-
| scoundrel p
. Jilt amt the wsrd. sir,A said Franks, vim