The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-30
JUST HAD TO EAT.
Everything T1se Was Attended to BY the
Faithful Walter.

On a recent evening big man with heavy
walk entered wel-known CATS on upper
Broadway and sank YEARLY into n chair ut n
table. lie was about so years old. and had
tho appearance OF high liver His face had
tho peculiar purpish-red color which is some
times ascribed TO burgundy and sometimes
to champagne. but il always due to indul-
oence OF the appetite for good things. His
movements indicated that no felt sluggish.
and 1t would have created no surprise in the
observer to have been told that no was liable
to npoplcxy. Ile seemed prooccupied. and
glanced listlessv nbout the room. Presently
o waiter camo up to him. He was about the
samo uge as tho man at tho table. but was
quick and active.
Good morning. Mr.. Jones'" he said. briskly.
we have some nice turtle soup and some OK
cclient roast grouse"
All right. James," said the other. absent
mindedly.
Some potatoes chateau and q lettuce
snlady"
YES"
The waiter went away and returned pres
entity with some illustrated papers. which the
man took from him without 80 much as look
ing W. The SOUP was brought on and ladled
o om ny inc waiter. who then took tho napkin
bnd 1rsa on esTeisIiy oyer the mans lap He
man had said nothing about it. and set it down
h, hsa his plate Tho man AID not notice it.
~, You are FORGETTING your sherry. SIR" said
ried the glass to his lips. The waiter watchei
him as carefully us a mother does her child,
replaced the napkin when it slipp"d down
and IN 1,h h WAYS saw to /, lat the diner
roast. potatoes. and some celery. The Inter
had not been ordered. either. The grouse
was wa. carved by the waiter. who MISC served the
potatoes oIan ana picked Out the tender pieces Of
Do you want your champagne. sir2" he
What champagne" demanded the diner.
You have half bottle left from last night.
Bring it on. then"
a The water ter. returned With half emnty bot
the remainder Of the meal the waiter never re-.
sa taTss When ho NJ n4d had to
finished his coffee he started to rise. The
waiter Eh o. to be at another table
Wait a moment. Mr.. Jones'" he said. you
must Ih take your pepsinI;;I
Right away. sir"
am In moment he had rushed out Of the room
SPOON sna Ha m seSSed with bottle and
banded It to the man. who drank it with a wry
face Then the waiter brought y finger bowl
waited until the man had slowly nut it be-
tween bis lips and then he struck match and
that the match had burned down to the wait.
ers fingers and scorched them before the
now helped Tho man on with Ills overcost' ad
justed his silk muffler. buttoned up the coat.
and handed him his cane.
Good night. Mr.. Jones'" said the waiter "a
the man toddled away. An indistinct mum
bling was the only repiy.
The head waiter explained THAT man
Jones' said he. has been coming here for
tifteen years and always has the same waiter
He's Grouty man. but not bad hearted. Hos
a.chronic dyspeptic. but you see he won't deny
hlms much: on noticed he didn't tin the
wait r? That's because no pays him once n
week and generously. He pays his meal
checks the same way, The waiter knows his
habits absolutely. and as you saw. does not
require any orders. II. knows that he wants
certain things always. and understands his
satisfactory menu every time have an iden
tn" old fellow WI remember his waiter in his
Will, lie gives him lots OF presents. as well no
except eat and drink for him"