The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19
. PAUL TRAVERS'
ADVENTURES
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BY Samuel 7ra.ers Glove. Fssa asS 3, 1:th'''
CHAPTER vi.
A Fortune in EyeWate

A Fortune In Eye-Wa4er. ~
only during the Paul eas to 5s the the
~ monotonous tchug' t'chug," Of the engine
indicated that the boat keeping steadily her way
down the river ,..-... ... -
The next time he opened his eyes it broad day
light; the vessel just steaming into her dock and
the elatter all about him told the stowa that the
continent had crossed and that San Fran
cisco: lay ainyitingly open to his inspection:
the hustle contingent making fast This safely
compshed the first and most natural question that IN
truded was how to get breakfast
casef'' called graybearded at this juncture
*I'm only going three four blocks up the street,
With alacrty Paul responded to the hail quickly
fell into line behind the travelling whose other
baggage consisted Of a vaise and an umbrella
Twenty cents-an the small change the man had
he started in search of modest restaurant where he
might break his fast.
where general delivery three four fat letters
with the Chicago posmark passed to him thru the
window. :.= ..'
Outside the big DOORS on the steps of the main
entrance Paul eagerly tore open the envelope bearing
his mothers familiar handwriting quick glance suf
thankful heart he the coping to leis
urely read the letters from his and sisters.
All were Of like tenor-brimful of love for the
wanderer but anxious for his speedy return "Surey
wrote Madge, you have done enough trampng by this
time, and must be about ready to settle down to matter
offact life in Chicago. Be good prodgal and will
promise you the latest calf in the market.''
1t was his father only who suspected the true
OF Haus tramp and he begged the boy to think twice
before putting salt water between him and the shores Of
America Yet he placed limitation his sons travels
but left the Lad free to follow his inclination asking
return that he write often possible
1t was the last question which Paul ruefully pom
dered AS to returning to Chicago, Why of that
not to be considerable only fairly stared but
If he could raise money enough to buy stationery and
stamps so as to write home he would be moderately
happy That duty must be performed at the earliest op
portunity, even if he missed a meal
From his reverie he was aroused by smart slap on
his back, while voice in his shouted 'Hello,
Scotty!''
This familiar salute given by smart1y dressed
individual whose sallow features, under shiny silk hat
were adorned by luxurant black mustache. As Paul
quickly turned the he had made mistake, and
FASTENED to apologize. .:~- ~"~- '-... T.. =, -:
: "Beg your pardon Thought you were friend
OF mine from Cincinnati. Had little job for him
rather expected to meet him here.'' .~-
Paul took this in good part and smingly remarked
that he bore Scotty'' i'll will but he looking
= job himself
The man with the mustache ran his eyes over Paul.
as If he were mentally "sizng him up.' The inspec-
ton was evidently satisfactory for began to ask
number of questions and ended by telling lad to meet
him at that same place at IL O'Clock.
The two hours intervening Paul spent writing let
ters Sroling into the Palace hotel to admire its
geous Interior he spied loose paper and envelopes
on one of the writing tables which had evidently been
left by surfeited guest. .'I|
Dropping unconcernedy into the vacated seat Paul
took or his hat picked pen and industrousy
until nearly unmolested and unchaenged bv anv
At the end Of that time had four bulky letters