The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-01-17

sixth man. saying guardedIy, Are you
one Of us?'
The man smiled half satirically.
Nav; I'm de real ting, see?"
His questiOner turned away in dis
gust.
The man laughed softly. the low. en-
JOysble laugh OF one W , appreciates.
A tall young woman whose attire evil
denced wealth and refinement entered
the hotel vestIbule
One Of the FIVE grORned softly.
who is she, Dyke?" eagerly Ques-
toned another.
Miss Kate Waring Of Denver.
Worth half q million and eccentric.
Visiting Cousin Dorothy. And me in
this beastly tramp's 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.
TT is not necessary" calmly. Il will
remain here"
pardon me, madam, but ladies with
out escorts are 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
ct do not wish TO go in there. 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.
The rule is imperative, madam"
with courteous irmness. Ladies with
out escort
Reserve that table by the window
with the ferns beside it, the third on
the left" And the graceful figure
turned TO the outer door.
There was no hesitancy IN Miss War
ing's voice or manner as she addressed
{ the group Of shabby men.
"wTl one Of you gentlemen do me
q favori" clearlytand unsmilingly.
( Six shabby head coverings were Of
( in an instant, and six more or less
( manly forms bent low before her.
Thank you an" gravely. 81 want
/ one OF you to act as my escort and my
: guest, that may be accorded the pTivio
! Iege"-the scarlet lips cultf a tribe
. 'of having my dinner where 1 have
+ chosen to have It. I will ask you.
4 please" turning abruptly 10 the one
4 who had designated himself as de real
ting"
"oh. but began one Of the IN
chosen eagerly.
Miss Warnings face and gesture for
babe further words.
81 thank You all for your courtesy.
f II this gentleman accepts
at is a privilege, madam" bowling
gravely.
Ode real ting is be?" cried Dyke
vengefuIly when they were out of hear
ing. Did you observe his speech and
that how? He's one of the fellows set
TO watch u.s.
Nonsense, Dyke! There isn't a man
in the class as old as he. He's seen
actual tramping, I'll stake thousand
on it. why didn't you tell Miss War
ing who you aTe?"
Aren't we under oath not to dis
close our IDENTIFY" demanded Dyke
hOtly. Besides, look at me!'
IT ordered a table reserved" said
4 Miss Waring TO de real ting"
Il see it--third on the left"
He led the way with easy grace, a
light Of amusement cleaning in his
dark eyes at the evident CONSERVATION
Of the waiter. who hesitated slightly
before seating the serene young lady
and her strange escort
Miss WsFizg ordered the dinner with
precision and discrimination.
Il hope" she remarked pleasantly
when the walter had gUne-'I hope you
approve ray order"
There was not the slightest embar-
/ rassment in her manner or cOndescen-
sion in her speech-the man was her
guest.
The order IS perfect. madam, and
permit me TO say, admirably given"
Miss Waring smiled.
Are all OF BOstOn's"-she paused
Tor an instant in search Of a word that
might not embarrass her guest-"sub
merged, such Chesterhelds as the six
TO whom I spoken
The others are Harvard students"
Harvard studentsr' in mOmentary
bewilderment 'Oh. know. They
are doing penance.
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 a genuine hobo"
4 She passed her cardcase to him.
4 You should know who is your host
ess." graciously, "and 1 will ask the
name Of my guest"
/ He took out two cards, writing on
the back of one and returning 1t to heI
with the case.
II She glanced at the writing: