The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

table in snug restaurant, one of the
choicest, into which the professor con-
veyed them, bumptiously announcing
to the electrician, whose eyes were
dilating at such prodigality, that he
had thrown economy to the winds.
Il am spreeing it-spreeing it; and
all on a woman's account. And there
will be no headache tomorrow" he
whispered, jubilantly, as he began to
peruse the bill of fare with the man
ner of man who meditates extrava-
gance. ut will do you good, too,
young man. A pretty face assists the
Imagination
Il have realized that already" an
swered Struthers, whose visage, the
moment after he had spoken, glowed
from the unaccustomed use of compli-
ment.
"A puree of green peas and soft
shell crabs, and filet la bordelaise
to begin with" began the professor,
reflectively, 'and-and some cham
payne, of course"
I'm afraid, uncle, if you go on at
that rate, you will never have that
little house." said Eleanor; 1T will
be castle in Spain"
Never you mind, young lady" he
replied, drawing fat, old-fashioned
leather wallet from his pocket and
tapping it significantly. Everybody
must have an occasional fling,
and this is mine. If be-
Ri will hn OF
having you with me. Bring every
thing" he added to the waiter, every.
thing that is good you will know
We want plenty, and the best, for
we have lunched upon sandwiches"
The waiter smiled broadly, and bow
ed low. Doubtless he scented fee
in the professors sportive manner
and language, and he began to hustle
diligently.
These infected likewise Eleanor and
Mr.. Struthers, who were soon chatting
and laughing gayly, needless of the
hot atmosphere of the crowded res
taurant Trifling remarks and Incl
dents convulsed them all, and there
was scarcely a pause from the puree
of green peas to the dish of rosy
peaches that followed the raspberry
ice cream.
'Coffee?" asked the waiter, in a
confidential undertone.
The professor looked at his watch.
Nov, young people, how are we to
spend the evening? | have two sug-
gestions to make; either we will go
n hn in urb boJ Il
better take our coffee now, or we
will adjourn to the roof park, in
which case, we will take it there
Which shall it be?"
Il fear" said Struthers, with
laugh, that roof park is scarcely in
telligible to Miss Baldwin"
"It sounds very interesting" said
Eleanor. Let us go there by all
means. 1t is too hot for the theater"
The two men exchanged glances of
amusement.
so be it," said the professor,
roof park it is;;" and he called for
the bill
They retraced their steps to the
boarding house, and while Mr.. Struth-
ers was fumbling in the lock with his
door-key, Eleanor inquired why they
had come back.
I'VE are going to the roof park"
answered Uncle Phineas.
Mr.. Struthers led the way up
stairs, past Eleanor's story and the
professors story, and yet another
story to the highest landing, which
was illumined only by the moon
streaming through the skylight. A
short ladder-like flight of steps led
up further to sort of trap-door.
Shall l get the banjo?" said
Struthers, pausing on the lowest
round.
"The idea of asking such a ques-
tion," replied the professor. do we
not always have the banjo?"
"You are one person, sir, and Miss
Baldwin is another" said he, turning
to open a door behind him just op-
posite the foot of the ladder.
SIS that his laboratory" whisper
ed Eleanor, as he disappeared in
side.
Yes. I say, young man, do you call
this hospitality to leave us. kicking
our heels in the entry?' cried the pro-
fessor, as he pushed in after him.
Here is lady very anxious, know,
to inspect your mysteries"
Eleanor, following, found herself in
room that seemed sort of cross be-
tween an apothecary's shop and