Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-10-26

BLESS us, yes! He's good custom
er Of mine and finds an occasional visit
quite amusing"
Mr.. Pompus showed no sign what
ever of retiring from the scene Of ac'
tion-or inaction, to be more correct.
you've had full time growled the
man in charge presently-"more than
full time. There may be other custom
ors for me. I'll just step out and see.'
May we stay in?" asked Vera.
Certainly, miss. II you wish" And
instructing them not to touch the re.
feCtor. he opened the door and left
them alone.
The attendant soon returned.
Are you remaining for another half
collars worth?" he asked of Jimmy.
yes; we should like to see il again."
was the untruthful answer.
While the reflector was turned into
every conceivable direction, both jim
my and Vera were in fever lest, when
they saw the parade again, Mr.. Pompus
might have disappeared without their
knowing what direction he had taken.
Their fears were groundless. Mr..
Pompus sat there as cool and immov-
able as ever.
/ "ld better get away" Vera whis-
pered at last. I'm join father and in.
fully till we're well out of sight, and
then, Jimmy, you must get down TO
the beach and hide. Don't come near
the town. I'll try to see you this even.
ing at about o'clock on the beach,"
Il shall return to town tonight" said
Jimmy, land come down again next
week. I'll write you daily"
Vera then left the prison house, leav-
ing Jimmy porting over the table with
the mystified attendant.
"Well, father" said Vera, taking the
old man by surprise. 80 you didn't
play golf, after all?"
He looked up from his paper.
why, Vera, where have you come
from?"
81 didn't go shopping" she replied.
evasively, but came on the beach in
stead. And you?"
Much too hot for golf" he answered.
looking at her rather curiously, 80
came TO my fayorite seat to read the
paper"
II want you to take me on to the
pier, father. Do; will your"
lie rose. carefully folded his paper.
and consulted his watch.
Wouldn't you like to go into the
camera obscura?" he asked. It's
amusing"
Vera almost felt herself turning
pale.
! 81 hate camera obscuras," she said
nasty. dark. stuffy places. I'd much
rather 90 to the pier"
| Mr.. Pompus reseated himself.
! Vera jerked herself down inpatient
~ by his side and was almost on the
verge of tears.
I'D rather stay here II you don't
mind, dear" said Mr.. Pompus. It's
too warm for moving about"
II was at this juncture that James
Holmes beheld Vera on the white
screen going through ridiculous pan
tomime of waving her hand desperate
ly toward his direction, which he cor
rectlv Interpreted to meal he must
stay where he was
"rhe young lady seemed anxious
like" remarked Tie man, with broad
grin slowly spreading over his feat
ures. rs It the old gentleman that's
upsetting you. sir?"
Jimmy burst out laughing. The RI
diculous side of the situation forced
itself upon him.
You're right" he said. 81 darent
move out of this place till the old gen
tleman has gone"
"Ah!" exclaimed his companion. 81
thought as much. You and the young
lady is walkn' out agin' his wishes?"
Look here" said Holmes, desper,
ately; you're about the same build as
myself; we're both wearing blue. Lend
me your pilot coat and cap in exchange
for mine and I'll do bolt. I'll give
you a So note and I'll see that your
things are returned. The old gentle
man will not recognize me in such a
costume, and I'll hurry away"
"Done!" said the man.
In few minutes the exchange was
effected. Jimmy, in thin pilot coat
with brass buttons, and the pilot cap
pulled well over his eyes. slowly
emerged from the camera.
lie caught Vera's eyes fixed on him,
saw her face relax into smile, heard