The sun., 1895-05-26

A Situation that Required Diplomacy
the Pnrt Of O Walter in n Chop Meuse.

A Situation that Required Diplomacy on
the Part OF u Walter In n Chop House.
About ten O'Clock a recent evening man
Of corpulent figure walked unsteadily into a
well-known uptown chop house. The usual
high color of his checks was increased to the
deep purple flush which accompanies heavy
drinking in men OF his habit. and his eyes were
unnaturally bright. He still able to navi-
gate without assistance, and, thrusting aside
the W alter who respectfully approached. he STUN
bled over to q table in a corner and sank heavily
in a chair.
There were no other customers present at the
time, the diners having gone an hour before
and it being too carly for those who usually
dropped in for supper, and the drunken man re-
ceived the undivided attention Of all the wait
ers. The proprietor watched him. too. but with
a regretful expression and suggested that 1t
might be well to refuse to take his order.
Henry. the oldest waiter. argued against this.
He's too old and good a customer to drive
away" he said " besides, guess he'll behave.
never saw him this way BEFORE"
Further conversation interrupted by a
roar from the man in the corner:
Say. am going to be waited on or amt ~
Henry hurried to the table.
Certainly. Mr.. Williams. What Is 1t can
DO for you ?" he said respectfully.
Bring me a drink, and be lively about it."
YES, sir. What is it you would lke7"
But Mr.. Williams's mind had suddenly
become lethargic. and he nodded in q gentle
doze. Henry tiptoed softly away. Fifteen
minutes passed. and then Mr.. Williams awcke
with sudden start
Say. where is that drink ordered2 ?" he
roared.
Henry again flew to his side.
II beg your pardon. Mr. Williams" he said.
"but you did not order anything"
Mr.. Williams pounded on the table savagely.
"What In thunder do you want to tell me
that for ?" he asked. 81 ordered bottle of wine
and rarebit. This Is the slowest place ever
saw in my life"
deferentially:
~ beg your pardon. Mr.. Williams But don't
you think you had better order something else.
You know you have indigo stion. and a rarebit
and vino"
"Confound your impudence" interrupted Mr..
Williams. who asked you to Say. you
are altogether too fresh. Who are you. any
how? Don't know what want?"
Certainly. SIR" said Henry. certainly; only
thought"
Henry did not complete his sentence, for Mr..
Williams had dropped off into slumber again.
Still Henry did not give the order. but stood
looking out of the window with perplexed ex-
preston on his usually amiable face Suddenly
this expression changed, and 1t was evident that
an idea had been hatched that appealed to him.
con suited earnestly for several moments. The
proprietor seemed unwilling UNIV TO consent 70
s%rys he wSs wUn henr
glance at Mr.. Williams, walked through the
door ne s ns s
returned with some dishes, linen, and u bottle.
and. moving very very carefully proceeded to place
moned q cab, and when Henry signalled that
rvtk i'm rnl pl M M fI,al dam
gently. and then, as he did not awaken. more
:" Eh:" lie began, but Henry gave him no
chance to c9ntlnne. , ,oou s,- ,,. .,, uu
Mr. Williams looked about him as it he could
table we're some soied dishes and silver, un
empty champagne bottle and an an equally empty
glass, and under his chin Sns hitched napkin.
""Cab" CaSY What's ihat2"
several Yer momeMts, ] but evidsntiy the @ mute ev,. W.
ach i an hs @asn aGr
Henry produced the check. which Mr.. Will
,r, ,r"Tll pay that when i get good and ready.
Yes, sir, said lIenry, as he helped Mr.. VIII
Xou don, get any tip, either a;s1 unsr, me
guided Mr, Williams III; tot 10 the door, ''s''
Mr.. Wili8ns's last remark beforo Henry
| gently deposited him in the cab wa':
- Don't want any o: your sympathy"
| Two nights later Mr.. Williams walked into
| the cafe again. This time he was sober.
Henry" he said, II must have male a beast
| of myself the other night"
| mo. sir. You we're only little tired; that
| II went to see some friends off TO Europe and
| II took long time BY tho way l find this
check In my pocket"
Henry smiled.
That's all right. SIR" he said.
| Then. In answer to Slr. Williapis's questioning
| look, he explained.
| when the story was finished. . would have
been laid up for a week II had put that stud In
When Mr. willamsycft, Henry folded n green
! back and thrust IL into his pcckst With every
evidence VI Virtgous satasfactions