Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1905-06-17
Miss
Wa11;ng s
Escort
BY
q IIiO
Il
SENGi
Copyright 1904, By otho B S,nsa


evidently comrades. conferred together
in low tones; then one approached the
/ sixth man. saying guardcdIy, Are YOU
one of U.S.
The man smiled half Satrically.
"Naw: I'm de real ting, sre?'
His qucStioncr turned away in dis
gust.
The man laughed softly, the low, en-.
+ joyablc laugh of one who appreciates.
a tail young woman whose attire evil
dcnccd wealth and refinement entered
the hotel vestibulr
one of the five groan"d softly.
"Who is she, Dyke!' eagerly queS-
toned another.
Miss Kate WarmG of Denver.
Worth half million and eccentric
Visiting Cousin Dorothy. And me in
this bcaStly trampS rig,"
Miss Warnings stately entrance into
the great dining room was arrested by
the head waiter
This way, madam" courteouSly. Il
will conduct YOU to the ladies' dining
room"
Miss Waring glanced about her.
cit is not necessary" calmly. Il viii
remain here"
"rardon me, madam, but ladies with
ont escorts ar" served in the room at
the right | will conduct madam
Miss Warnings calm glance survey
ed the small crowded room at the right
and then returned to the great. cool
room in which she stood. with palms
and ferns in profusion. She noted the
many vacant tables and the number Of
ladies present.
Il do not wish to go in there. l pre-,
fer to have dinner served here" max
ing the statement TRANQUILITY with the
air of one accustomed to have defer
ence accorded her slightest wish.
"Thc rule is imperative, madam"
with courteous firmneSs. Ladies' with
out escort
"ReScrvc that table by the window
with the ferns beside 1t, the third on
the left" And the graceful figure
turned to the outer door.
There was no hesitancy in Miss War
ingS voice or manner as she addressed
tn" group of shabby men.
"Will one of you gentlemen do me
a favor?' clearly and unSmiingly.
Six shabby head coverings We're off
in an instant, and six more or less
manly forms bent low before her.
"'rhauk You ALL" grnvely. Il want
one of NOII to act as my escort and my
guest that may be accorded the priyi-
lcge'- the scarlet lips curled Il tritle -
"of having my dinner where l have
chosen to have it. | Will ask you,
please" turning abruptly to the one
who had designated himself as de real
ting"
oh but began one of the un-
chosen eagerly.
Miss Warnings face and gesture for
badc further words
Il thank YOU all for your courtesy.
If this gentleman accepts
at is Il privilege, madam" bowing
gravely.
"'Dc real ting is he?" cried Dyke
vcngcfully when they We're out of hear
Ing. Did YOU observe his speech and
that bow? He's one of the fellows set
to watch u.s.
"NonScnsr, Dyke! There isn't a man
in the class as old rs he. He's seen
actual trampinG, I'll stake Il thousand
on it, Why didn't you tell Miss War
ing who YOU are"
aren't we under oath not to dis
close our idcntity?" demanded Dyke
hotly Besides, look at mc.'
Il ordered a table reserved" said
Miss Waring to "de real ting
He led the way with easy grace, a
light of amusement cleaning in his
dark eyes ut the evident CONSERVATION
of the waiter, who hesitated slightly
befor" srating the serene young lady
and her strange escort.
Miss Warning ordered the dinner with
precision and discrimination.
Il hope" she remarked pleasantly
when the waiter had gone-"l hope you
approve my order"
There was not the slightest embar-
ra<Sment in her manner or condeScen-
sion in her Spcech-thc man was her
guest.
"The order is perfect, madam, and,
permit me to say, admirably given"
Miss Warning smiled.
"Arc all of BOStOn'S"-Shc paused
for an instant in search Of II word that
might not cmbarrass her gueSt-"sub-
merged. such Chestertields as the six
to whom l spokeE"
"Thr others are Harvard students"
"IIarvard StudcntS!' in momentary
bcwildcrment. "Oh," l Know. They
are doing pcnancc."
'"rhat is the meaning madam, though
not the term they use"
care you| lightly, yet with an. anx-
iouS tone in the low voice.
II am genuine hobo"
4. She passed her cardcase to him.
r, You should know who is your host
. ess,". graciouSly, land will ask the
name of my guest"
IL" took out two cards, writing on
the back of one and returning it to her
with the case
She glanced ut the writing: