The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-14


the easiest chair in the room, from
which, with elbows resting on the arms
Of the chair, hands olasped in elegant
manner and one leg swung negligently
over the other, be blandly surveyed Mr..
Keighlsy Gates.
II hope you are quite comfortable
now." said the latter, politely.
Perfectly, Bob. Delightful room
perfect ohair-genial host-what more?
Congratulations excellent taste in fur
niture-hire system?"
"When you are quite ready perhaps
you will tell me what you want" said
Mr.. Gates, ignoring DR.. Fitzgerald's
flattering remarks.
"e 8. OFFEND Of my youth-only
too delighted to assist-Q. E. D."
"Then you've come to me for money!"
1.-THE dear boyl Guessed It first
time"
Mr.. Keighley Gates unlocked draw.
CT and produced a book.
Look here, Richmond; this is my
bank passbook. Do you see the balance
$500 on the wrong side?"
"Why, bless my soul, so 1t isl Who'd
have thought it," said the imperturba-
bic DR.. Fitzgerald.
"Here is a letter." continued Mr..
Gates, "received this morning from my
bankers, Syrac g. Co."
"Most respectable firm-know 'em
WE'LL"
"You gee, they respectfully call my
attention to the fact that they will not
be able to honor any more Of my
checks"
"Confound impudencel Call in the
police"
"Here are a few dunning letters"
continued Mr.. Gates, showing pile to
his visitor, who daintily surveyed them.
"Snippit & Paddom-hunting suit
silk faced frook coat-norfolk jacket
fur lined overcoat-not in the militia,
are you?-total, one-fifty -five-six. Abys-
sinia & Co.-gold repeater-diamond
studs-ditto rings-got 'em all on, Bob?
total two.twenty- three-four. Pansy
& Sons, forists-largs bouquets-oh, I
ny; it was becoming interesting"
Mr.. Gates had snatched the bills out
II Dr.. Fitzgerald's hands.
Here" he said, diving into his
pocket and producing purse. which he
pmptied on the table-"here is my
ready cash. Look-one sovereign, two
half dollars and threepenny Bit"
Total. one-four-three," said Dr..
Fitzgerald.
Exactly. That's the state Of my
finances today. You'll have to apply
elsewhere for assistance.
"'Non sequitur-j'y suis;' here I
STOP" said the other.
"Then perhaps You'll kindly explain
how l am to advance you money when
I haven't got any for MYSELF"
"No good at details. Ask another"
Don't be an ass, Richmond. You
can't bleed stone"
"Got to be DONE Send to Moses for
particulars.
Look here, Richmond, stop this fool
tngi I'm in tight corner-a deuced-
ly tight corner-and it's no use your
applying to me today
EUR lined opercoat-gold repeater
diamond studs-ditto ring-large bou-
luets-must be in militia-or is it
house Of lords!" murmured DR. Fitz-
gerald.
Mr. Keighley Gates was in bad
health, his prospects were dark, his as
sets nil and his visitor unwelcome. So
lie may fairly be excused display Of
bad temper.
"Confound it. man, don't sit there
muttering like q jackdaw. Take your
traps and go.'
Dr.. Fitzgerald was equal to the occa-
zion. He rosa to his feet and lowered
over Mr.. Gates, and from this eminence
gave vent to his feelings. He was CO.
herent enough in his remarks now.
lyon COMPOUNDED Sybarite, living
here on the fat Of the land while better
men are starving. Sell your fur lined
coat and your diamond studs-sell your
large bouquets-sell your internal soul
il you can raise silver on 1t, but raise
the wind for me you must or by the
heavens above you II rue it, "and having
got rid Of this torrent Of words he pro.
ceeded to put on his gloves with DELHI.
crate slowness, then gathered his UNI
brella and hat and stalked to the door.
Mr.. Keighley Gates saw he had said
too much and hastened to mollify his
visitor.
"Confound it, Richmond. you drive
me mad. Haven't l enough to worry me
without your adding to my perplexities?
You know perfectly well that il had
money you should share it, ! don't for
get old friends in hurry. If you're
short Of sovereign, take this. The two
half dollars will see me through the
day, and after that the deluge."
Fitzgerald waved him off magnifi-
Gently.
keep your quid, Mr.. Keighley
Gates. You've insulted me, DR.. Fitz-
gerald, T. G. D., and County Water.
ford. leave you now, but beware, the
day will comet Meantime. good morn
ing |" and with this eloquent peroration
DR.. Fitzgerald closed the door behind
him.
Gates gave a sigh Of relief when he
had gone.
"What does that internal ass mean by
threatening me, wonder? Thank heav-
en-, have never trusted him very far.
Now. who the DEVILS this7 Come inl"
The door opened and Commander Brett
entered, and the reader has already had
an account Of the interview that follow.
ed.
When Brett left the room Mr.. Keigh-
ley Gates gave vent to his feelings.
$50, Commander Brett, V. g., R. N,
you are still on the track Of your mares
nest You are clever young man whose
talents are simply thrown way on board
ship. The late lamented Sherlock
Holmes would have been pleased to fin