The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-19

"Weel, weel, sir" responded the host,
with deepening of the color in his rubicund
face. Pm sure I'll be the last to fash We
with things ye dinna want TO hear. i only
meant to say that Sir Thomas praised the
toddy of the Hound and Stag"
Doubtless very gratifying" said the
great man, taking another sip. You'd
better have the bellman sent out to apprise
the town Of Sir Thomas compliment.
Meantime il you come back in Is minutes
I'll have question to ask YOU"
my tongues aye at your service, sir, re-
piled the host, unable TO conceal his cha
grin. "A man like me must wag it at the
will of them that pay me-" And picking
up his tray he marched out of the room
with an injured air. The great man gazed
at the retreating figure until the door closed
upon it; then he nodded his head with pro
found significance "All tarred with the
same stick" he said to himself; ''all born
blatherers." With which sentiment he
crossed his legs and lay back to contem-
plate the contents Of his glass.
Punctual to the minute, the host returned,
and with an extremely solemn counte-
nance bowed toward the great man. The
great man, moving his head slightly so as
to have fairer view, stared without
speaking.
"You told me to be back in Is minutes"
said the host.
ut was rather suggestion than a COM
mand." returned the great man. But
since you are here, will you have the good
ness to inform me at what hour the high
land coach starts in the morning"
''Six o'clock sharp sir"
six o'clock" repeated the great man
musingly. Then intending passengers
must be afoot by 8. Call me precisely at
that hour, IL you please, and it would be an
advantage to have pitcher of hot water left
at my door. And, let me see, for breakfast
like ham and eggs when there is pros
pect of fresh air to digest them, and cup
Of good coffee-good you understand. IL
you attempt to poison me with your adul-
terations"--
my adulterationsr cried the landlord,
no longer able TO control himself. my
adulterationsl Certie, that's bonnie talk.
Let me tell you"-
Keep your temper" said the great man,
with unruffied calmness. Possibly you
may require it yet. What wish to say is
that IL am poisoned with adulterations it
will be the worse for you. Perhaps you can
understand that as matter of self inter
est. And, presume, the sheets have been
aired"
"Airedw repeated the landlord in stri
dent tones. Every bed in the houses as
dry as the fog in n lintie's nest and as sweet
snew mown hay"
II trust shall find mine So" said the
great man. IF should be so unfortunate
es 20 contract rheumatism in your bed, j
know how TO get damages"
Maybe you know how 20 get the breeks
OF highland man." retorted the land
lord.
There Is one thing know" said the
great man freezingly, "a civil innkeeper
when see him"
He then emptied his glass, caught up his
whip and gloves and strobe out. casting
never glance at one i'm the room. The
landlord, uncertain whether TO follow and
apologize or remain behind and give vent
20 his feelings in profane language, com
promised the matter by falling viciously on
q servant who inopportunely came In his
way.
! did not see the great man at breakfast
next morning. But no sooner had i taken
my seat on the coach than he clambered up
beside me- The day being chill and foggy
be was wrapped to the eyes In a great coat
and an enormous woolen muller such as