New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28

DOM KNOW MS name-Wnat 10 call niIi' nc
adjusted his spectaces and looked from one to
the other.
Their mothers call 'em Precious or Tweet'
or 'Dinkums' or any little thing like that" sug-
gested Charlie.
"Whattee matter little one?" said the Pro-
fessor kindly Charlie became suddenly sober.
To see the dear Professor. who wouldn't hurt
fly Except in the interests Of science). bending
over the baby with his gentle gaze. and regard
ing him with the same cheerful interest he would
have shown in a chemical analysis. made him
feel queer" The baby had stopped crying.
Now. what want to know is, what shall l do
nextT' asked Dick.
81 should advise" said the Professor, that he
be fed"
"Of course; who'll see to him while I'm gomez
HE can remain here" said the Professor, who.
holding the baby in one arm. had already re-
sumed his writing.
"An right didn't kncy but it would trouble
you"
Not at ALL" said the Professor, looking up in
mild surprise.
Here you are" said Dick returning. THE
clerk was a family man; he put me up to the
right thing-directions are the box. And
Just stepped round to the newsstand and got
Ladies' Home Assistant they have whole rig
maroIc of Advice to Mothers Now. Charles,
pitch In and help"
Both cast their coats and rolled up their shirt
sleeves after a mans fashion Of making great
preparations to accomplish small results
Here's saucepan-water in 1t. I say. Pro-
fessor that can't be right Oick rushed In with
a saucepan fifteen minutes later look at 1.-THE
stuffs bright pea green"
81 think left some chemicals in the
Thunder" The next moment there was
tiny reverberation In distant regions, echoed by
dersive chuckles.
1t was a crucial moment when they came
again with big bowl. Would the baby, or would
he not. eat that porridge?
The baby would Oh, moment of relief! Under
the soothing influences Of food he became happy
and almost communicative; he played with
them all in turn. Soon his head began to nod
Now, we've got to put him to bed said Dick
'I'll see what the magazine says" He grew
perturbed again as ne read. Never tells what
YOU want to know; there's lot about Group but
he hasn't got the Group
IL think the best way to put him to bed Is to
go ahead and do it, suggested the Professor
Charlie looked his admiration; the Professor was
certainly coming out strong.
But which bed-won't he roll off if We leave
him alone?"
my bed" said the Professor. ITS wide. and
the chances Of rolling out strictly speaking are
one in
Come on, then" Together the bachelors
struggled behind closed doors with the problem
Of putting a sleepy baby to bed. 1t was done,
but, as Dick privately confded to his cousin
Gertrude. II give you my word was so ratified
that when we'd got the little chap all safe felt
as II I'd been in Turkish bath
There is one thing more" said the Professor
1T seems to me that some mistake may have
been made. l should suggest that you advertise
him before you make up your mind ABOUT MS oe-
serton."
well, If you say So" answered Dick, doubt
fully You've got TO come with me, Cnarme, II !
do. We can go into the Bicycle Club afterward.
His was a ready pen. "How's this Char-
lie looked over his shoulder and read:
Come into possession of the writer last even
Ing on the train between Meriden and Hartford.
baby. Dressed mostly in white. with frills' etc:
Has four teeth; can say mamma and papa.
Owner can have him by proving property and
paying for this advertisement"
''Td leave that off, and paying for this ad,'
said Charlie.
"Well-makes It shorter"
The office boy standing by read 1t through with
a badly concealed grin, which subsided as DICK
looked sternly at him; He turned his back
side the door, I'D like to knock the sawdust out
of him.
"Dick. in your tub?" he asked tapping on the
bathroom door next morning.
BE out in a minute. What is II
Want TO show you something Charlie
opened the Professors door noiselessIy Il came
to call him just now. and he was asleep. Look
Two heads were on the pillow. fast asleep The
baby's yellow curls mingling with the Professors
grizzled beard. and the baby's chubby arm
around the Professors neck.
Made me feel sort of-well. you know l
never would have thought young one would
take such a fancy to the Professor. Wasn't there
story about some girl or other once?"
Yes. 1t was before we knew him. She was a
! H., ~1I h. tHAN tbnt'o
| always the way-and he led her life
Serves her right" said the cynical listener.
An hour later the two were finishing breakfast
when the bell rang. Charlie was first at the door,
and returned accompanied by tall lady In
mourning. with widows veil pinned back from
| her face. The Professor was absorbed in his ar
and been dressed was perohed contentedly upon
his knee. The lady saw him, and, hurrying for
ward. knelt by the chair: "Oh, my baby"
Professor Dubois dropped his pen with start,
turned around. and laid hand gently on the
lady's shoulder. Maud"
Il say, come out of this" whispered Charlie to
Dick
Charlie took him by the arm and closed the
door.
mo matter. Didn't you hear his voice shake?
What II that the girl he-by Jove!
wouldn't 1t be CO., Dick looked impatiently at
the clock. Bother insurance, I'll be late but
can't help 1t; I've got to stay and see how the
things coming out Or
Mrs Arbuthnot wishes to speak TO you. Dick"
said the Professor. Dick made one wild dive at
his hair and cuffs, and followed him into the
study
II want to thank YOU said Mrs Arbuth-
not, holding her hand out graciously Dick
grasped 1t with effusion.
Not at all--it's / who ought to thank you'll
er-that is
Il want to thank you for your thoughtfulness
In advertising promptly" continued Mrs Ar
buthnot with composure The train full last
night. and my aunt had to take a seat in the car
ahoad Gho oft fain and SAINT for nd
expected to be back in minute, left Jack with
the woman who sat In the same seat she prom
ised to to him. l spoke to the conductor
about him. too. When the train got into the sta
ton l started back, but had to walt for the peo
pie who coming out. Then / found him
gone. ! have had very anxious night
Indeed you have" said Dick. II trust You