The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-20


mink he has sneaked out don't know what
We can do. There's caterer spreading buffet
supper In tho dining room and they've Just opened
keg Of beer on the roof"
Mira Dobley. "oh! Obi OH
Yes. they have IL all fixed UP with Chinoe Ian
terms and rugs and things II looks very Mica
Perhaps you'd better como up. It's nice and cool"
Are you taking leave Of your senscs?- asked
Mrs Doblcy. DO you think for moment
Please don't block the hallway there" said
voice. and young man with red ribbon In his
outtonholc touched Dobloy lightly on the sleeve
Pardon mo sir" he said politely in answer 10
Dobley's infurated glare; "but l am on the recep-
ton committee and"
DO you know Of room in this house that isn't
full1' asked Dobley. cfutching his hair
Lot mo seer said tho young man ploasa ntly
Tho coat room Is right back Of thia Upstairs vo
have smoking room in tho 'front.' and Mr. Fresh
ington has given up his own room 70 Roughit and
Tumbull for their makeup"
"Rough-Roug hit and what7- said Dobley In
whisper.
"Roughit and Tumbull, the renowned German
comedians Mr.. Freshington Ia friend Of theirs,
and they accepted his invitation for this evening"
oh, yes, oil course. Of course" said Dobley
How about the servants roomsr"
We'll, believe Mr.. Freshingt ton has invited
some OF tho officers Of the club who live out of town
70 remain. and he has given up tho rooms 10 them"
"oh he hast Hal Hal Hal Ha- said Mrs.
Dobiey Historically. Take mo away !"
just as Dobley led his vito down the stairs
which commanded a view Of the drawing room
they saw stout lady In a low necked gown dart
INTO the middle Of tho room and throw her arms
wildly In tho air
Il want free life and I want fresh DIR
she yelled ~
why doesn't someone open a Window said
Mrs. Dobley. Tho woman will faint I"
- nd-a--life-a- -and-a-
nd--alas-ses-ha r went on the fat lady.
"oh. take me to the collar. or anywhere |" walled
Mrs Dobley They're all crazy I'm crazyr
mo my dear; now do control yourself That
Is Mrs Shudderington. the poetess: don't you
recognize her from her pho ographs? Freshine-
ton has lot Of very distinguished people hero
tonight You SEQ that pale man over by the
manuepiece? That's Zincine who cats glass,
you know They're all very nice people, little,
a little
Tough" suggested Mrs Dobley.
Not at all my dear, er-unconventional-er
Bohemian and all that Irecollect now that Fresh
ington sent me tickets for one of these meetings
somewhere In Harlem Why there is Alberto,
the Human Fly. Do you SEQ that little blonde girl
In white. She walks on tho ceiling"
I'D like TO see her walk on my ceiling I" said
W
man Freshington?"
1T won't do much good now anyhow. It's best
to lot them get out quietly. my dear believe me.
It's an unfortunate occurrence but"
ITS the.greatest Of all lubricstors.
The best thing on Garth for your neckr
Then there was a loud burst OF applause, a
tapping Of glasses and cries Of Speech Speochl"
Tho Dobleys tried to push past the crowd on
the stairs but they couldn't bud 60 the listening
guests A voice began:
Ladies' and genuetoen and fellow members
OF the Murray Hill Literary Club. l am proud
to say that have been selected TO congratulate
the club and It's able and efficient officers on this
most successful midsummer meeting; thanks 70
the hospitality Of our host Mr.. Freshington
tCheers and applause]. We have enjoyed this most
suspicious occasion under circumstances that
will always romain a most pleasant memory in
tho annals OF this association. We have with
us to night some Of the most distng uished rep
rssentatives Of the arts Of which fact we arc de-
servedly proud And now. ladies and gentle
men, on your behalf Il gives me great pleasure
TO present TO our generous host-lloud cheersl
this token of our kindly appreciation OF his
entertainment tonight this small loving cup
of which I hereby present with our most cordial
wishes"
There was a wild burst Of applause and then
a SutlncSS. linen VOICE. tno voice OF FRESH
ington, was heard.
That's him !" said Dobley.
Il can assure you, my friends" said Freshington,
shat was entirely unprepared for this beautiful
gift which you have favored me with and for
which thank you. one and all. II the welcome
you have enjoyed under my poor roof has Loud
cheersl
Listen to that y Missed Dobley Listen ~
"Sh-h-h! Keep still !" said man in front
OF him and chorus woke the echoes of the Dobley
homo once more!
For ho'sa oily good fellow.
For he's . jolly good fellow"
They seem to be having an awfully good
time" said Mrs Dobley; "and that coffee smells
30 good"
III get some" said Dobley Come into tho
library. It's empty. for wonder"
ITS near four now. They can't stay much
longer" said Mrs Dobley. But hope this will
be a lesson to -"
ION tho road to Mandalay
Where the flying fishes playr'
sang tho Murray Hill literary persons from be-
low. Dobley got a waiter.
Bring us everything you have, everything.
see?" he said. We're starving. starving; do
| you understand what that means2"
Eyes. sir certainly, sir" said the polite colored
man j nouccu you uiun y gov 70 supper.
| As ne disappeared the Dobleys looked at each
other in silence while the chorus swelled beneath
| them The man came back with a bounteously-
| spread tray. The Dobleys fell ravenously on
| jelled chicken and tongue sandwiches and ioe
cream.
This is terrible thing" said Dobley, eating a
ribbon-tied pate. without removing tho bow; "a
terrible thing"
But it's a good supper" said Mrs. Dobley. a.
she ate her salad. Really. was quito faint
| Yes, some coffee. please and"
why, Dobley old mani" said voice In tho
doorway, this is a surprise. Don't move. don't
move I'm glad you got something to cat En-
Joy yourself"
"Freshington, can't see. can't understand !"
said Dobley with sandwich in each hand, how
| you"
Forget It. old man. tell you. I'm glad you're
hsro wish you'd present mo To-"
Mrs Dobley. SIR" said that lady hastily swal-
lowing maccarOon and balancing plate OF Ice
| cream on her knee Il am sure -"
Charmed, I'm sure. said the young man. I'm