Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-04-08
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In low tones: then one approached the
sixth man. saying guardedly. Are you
one OF usi'
The man smiled half satirically
Nav; I'm de real ting. seq
His questioner turned away In dis
gust
The man laughed softly. the low. en-
joysbie laugh OF one who appreciates.
A tall young woman whose attire evil
denced wealth and refinement entered
the hotel vestibule.
One OF the 1--WE groaned softly.
"Who IL she, Dyker' eagerly ques'
toned another.
Miss Kate Waring OF Denver.
Worth half A million and eccentric.
Visiting Cousin Dorothy. And me In
this beastly tramp's rigr'
Miss Warnings stately entrance Into
the great dining room was arrested by
the head waiter.
This way. madam" courteously. II
will conduct you 10 the ladies' dining
room"
Miss Waring glanced about her.
1T Il not necessary" calmly. Il will
remain here"
Pardon me. madam. but ladies with
out escorts are served 10 the room az
the right. will conduct madam
Miss Warnings Gains glance survey
ell the small crowded room at che right
and then returned 10 the great. cool
room Ia which she stood. with palms
aud ferns I'm proruslon. She noted the
many vacant tables and the number OF
ladies present
II do not wish 10 GO In there. pre-
fer 20 have dinner served here" max
ing the statement TRANQUILITY with the
air OF one accustomed 20 have defer
cnce accorded her slightest wish.
THE rule il Imperative. madam"
with courteous firmness ladies with
out escort
Reserve that table by the window
with the ferns beside n. the third on
the left" And the graceful figure
turned 20 the outer door.
There was no hesitaney In Miss War
ings voice OF manner as she addressed
the group OF shabby men.
"Will one OF you gentlemen do me
a fayorY clearly and unsmilingly.
Six shabby head coverings were on
In an instant. and six more or less
manly forms bent low before her.
Thank you all" gravely. Il want
one Of you O. act as my escort and my
guest. that may b. accorded the privi-
lege"-the scarlet lips curled IA trifie-
"of having my dinner where | have
chosen 20 have Il. I viii ask you.
please" turning abruptly 10 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.
babe further words
II thank you all for your courtesy.
II this gentleman accepts
1t IL privilege. madam" bowling
gravely.
"'Dc real ting Is hep cried Dyke !
vengefully when they were out Of hear
ing Did you observe his speech and |
that bowf He's one OF the fellows set /
TO watch u.s.
Nonsense. DYKE There isn't a man |
In the class as old as be. He's seen
actual trumplng. IN stake a thousand |
on e. Why didn't you tell Miss War
Ing who you aref'
Aren't we under oath not 10 dis
close our IDENTIFY demanded Dyke /
hotly. Besides. look az me-"
Il ordered table reserved said /
Miss Waring 10 de real ting"
Il see third on the left"
He led the way with easy grace,
Hight OF amusement cleaning in his
dark eyes at the evident CONSERVATION
OF the waiter. who hcsitated slightly
before seating the serene young lady
and her strange escort
Miss Waring ordered the dinner with
precision and discrimination.
Il hope" she remarked pleasantly
when the waiter had eone-"l hope you
approve my order"
There was not the slightest embar
IdrNllfhA III uii AAuhA'A w 'NAAN'A'h
sion In her spcech-the man was her
guest
"The order Is perfect. madam. and.
permit me to say. admirably gwen"
Miss Warning smiled.
Are all OF Boston's'-she paused
for an instant In search OF word that
might not embarrass her guest-"sub-
merged. such Chesterfields as the six
10 whom | Spoken
The others are Harvard students"
Harvard studentsw in momentary
bewIlderment. "Oh, know. They
are doing penauce."
THAT Is the meaning. madam. though
not the term they use"
Are your lightly. yet with an anx-
Ious tone In the low voice.
II am genuine hobo"
She passed her cardcase 20 him.
You should know who Is your host.
ass," graciously. land l will ask the
name OF my guest"
He took out two cards. writing on
he back OF one and returning IL 10 her
with the case
She glanced az the writing: