Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-05-09

H Cosyrisht. 1904. BY Ohio B. sengs II
six stability dressed men lounged in
front of the fashionable hotel. Five
evidently comrades, conferred together
in low tones; then one approached the
sixth man, saying guardedly, Are you
one of us?'
The man smiled half satirically
sNaw; I'm de real ting, seer
His questioner turned away in dis
gust.
The man laughed softly, the low, en-
joyable laugh Of one who appreciates.
A tall young woman whose attire evil
denced wealth and refinement entered
the hotel vestibule.
One of the FIVE groaned softly.
"Who is she, Dyke?'' eagerly ques
toned another.
Miss Kate Waring of Denver
Worth half million and eccentric
Visiting Cousin Dorothy. And me II
this beastly tramp's rigl'
Miss Warnings stately entrance int
the great dining room was arrested By
the head waiter.
srhis way, madam" courteously. .
will conduct you to the ladies dining
room"
Miss Waring glanced about her.
ct is not necessary" calmly. II will
remain here"
pardon me, madam, but ladies with
out escorts are served in the room q
the right. | will conduct madam
Miss Warnings calm glance survey
ed the small crowded room at the RICH
and then returned to the great, COO
| room in which she stood, with palm
| and ferns in profusion. She noted tn
many vacant tables and the number o
| ladies present
81 do not wish TO go In there. pre-
| fer to have dinner served here" max
ing the statement TRANQUILITY with tn
air of one accustomed to have defer
ence accorded her slightest wish.
"The rule is imperative, madam,
with courteous firmness. Ladies' witt
out escort
Reserve that table by the windoy
| with the ferns beside it, the third O
| the left. And the graceful figur
turned to the outer door.
There was no hesitancy in Miss Wa
| ing's voice OF manner as she addresse
| the group of shabby men.
"Will one of you gentlemen do N
| favor" clearly and unsmilingly.
six shabby head coverings were o
in an instant, and six more or les
manly forms bent low before her.
THANK you ALL" graveiy. Il war
one of you to act as my escort and III
guest, that may be accorded the priv
leger-the scarlet lips curled trifie-
"of having my dinner where | hav
chosen to have it. l will ask yol
please" turning abruptly to the on
who had designated himself as de re;
ting"
"Oh. but began one of the III
chosen eagerly.
Miss Warnings face and gesture TO
babe further words.
II thank you all for your courtes
If this gentleman accepts
1T is a privilege, madam" bowir
gravely.
"'De real ting is hep cried Dyl
vengefully when they were out of hea
; ing. Ibid you observe his speech al
, that bow? He's one of the fellows s
to watch u.s.
Nonsense. Dyke! There isn't ma
In the class as old as he. He's see
actual tramping, I'll stake thousar
on it. Why didn't you tell Miss Wa
ing who you are:'
AREN'T we under oath not to dl
close our IDENTIFY" demanded Dyl
hotly. Besides, look at mel"
II ordered table reserved" sa
Miss Warlng to de real ting"
81 see it-third on the left"
: He led the way with easy grace,
g light of amusement cleaning in |
: dark eyes at the evident consternati
of the waiter, who hesitated slight
before seating the serene young La
and her strange escort.
Miss Waring ordered the dinner wi
precision and discrimination.
II hope she remarked pleasant
. when the waiter had gone-"I hope =
approve my order"
There was not the slightest emb'
/ rassment in her manner or condescf
sion in her speech-the man was b
guest.
"The order is perfect. madam, al
4 permit me to say, admirably given"
Miss Waring smiled.
"Are all Of Boston'sr-she paus
I for an instant In search of word Il
i might not embarrass her guest-"sl
q merged, such Chesterfelds as the
4 to whom | Spoken
i "The others are Harvard students
+ Harvard students." in moments
q bewilderment. ''Oh. / know. I'll
4 are doing penance.'
! ssThat is the meaning, madam, thou
81 not the term they use"
n "Are your" lightly. yet with an al
q lous tone in the low voice.
81 Ian a genuine hobo"
= She passed her cardcase to him.
I you should know who Is your be
3 ess.v graeiously, ''and will ask
y name Of my guest"
n He took out two cards, writing
81 the back of one and returning it to
"a with the case.
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