Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27

W anu ticdT Oul-
''It's de way dey goes. sub. We
go eroun' Lafayette. er do yuh want
Z see de wa. department. subj"
Never mind now. uncle; Scott Cir
cle''
Scott Circle she am. sub
The old ark wheeled round Lafayette
Square end finally rolled into Sixteenth
street When at length IL came to a
stand in front OF a beautiful house,
Warburton evinced his surprise openly.
He knew that his brothers wife had
plenty of money. but not such plenty
as TO afford house like this.
Are you sure. uncle. that this is the
placer"
"Dere's de Circle. sub. an yuh can
see de numbuh TO y'sef. sub"
How much do owe your
Il reckon 'lout fifty cents II make
It. sub"
Warburton gave him a dollar. mar
Yelling at the difference between the
cab hire here and in New York. He
grasped HIS case and leaped up the
steps two at a bound. and pressed the
bell A prim little maid answered the
call
Does Mr.. John warburton live
here?" he asked breathlessly.
Yes. sir"
Fortunate joint" he cried. pushing
past the maid and standing in the hall
OF his brothers household. unheralded
and unannouneed. jack" he bawled
The maid eyed the handsome in
r1pr. A..
astonishment. She touched his arm
Sir" she began.
ITS ali right. my dear" he inter
rupted
She stepped back. wondering
whether to scream or run.
Hi. jack say. you old henpecked.
where are you?"
The dining-room door slid back and
tall. studious-looldng gentleman.
rather plain than otherwise stood on
the threshold
Jane. what is all this why. Bob.
you scalawagt and in a moment they
we're pumping hands at n great rate.
The little maid leaned weakly against
the balustrade.
Pot. Kit, say. Kit. come and see
who's here'" cried John.
An extraordinarily pretty little
woman. whose pallor any woman
would have understood. but no man
on earth. and who was dressed I'm a
charming pink negligce morning
gown. hurried into the hall.
why. it's Bob" She flung her
arms around the prodigal and kissed
him heartily. held him away at arms
length, and Rugged and kissed him
again. I'm not sure that Mr.. Robert
didn't like IT,
Suddenly there was a swish of
starched skirts on the stairs. and the
most beautiful woman in all the world
land l am always ready 20 back this
statement with abundant proofsD
rushed down and literally threw her
self into Mr.. Roberts eager. out
stretched arms
Nancy"
Bob Bob! you wicked boy, You
almost break our hearts Not a line IN
two months'-How could youi- You
might have been dead and we not know
itl"-and che cried on his shoulder.
You'll start the color running out OF
this tie Of minSl" But for all his jest
ing tone. Mr.. Robert felt an embarrass-
Ing lump wriggle up and down in his
throat.
Had your breakfast?" asked tho
humane and practical brother.
Yep. But / shouldn't mind another
cup OF coffee"
And thereupOn he was hustled into
the dining-room and pushed into tho
best chair How the dear women
fused over him. pressed this upon him
and that; fondled and caressed him,
Just as II the beggar was worth ali
this trouble and love and affection.
Hang H. girls. it's worth being an
outlaw 10 come to this" he cried. He
reached over and patted Nancy on the
cheek, and pressed the young wife's
hand. and smiled pleasantly at his
brother. Jack. you lucky pup. you!'
Two years" murmured Nancy;
and we haven't had a glimpse OF you
In two long years"
Only in photograph" said the
--~-AAN'Noo eANs putting iiIee humps
OF sugar in his coffee because he was
so happy he didn't know what he was
about
And you have turned IS" said Kit.
counting on her fingers.
THAT makes you q. Nan" lack
laughed
And much / caret" replied Nancy.
shaking her head defiantly. I've a
sneaking idea that she was thinking
OF me when she made this declaration.
For If l didn't care. why should she?
"A handsome. stunning girl hike you,
Nan. ought TO be getting married" OBJ
served the prodigal. What's tie mat
ter with all these dukes and lords and
princes. anyhow"
An embarrassed smile ran around
the table. but Mr. Robert missed ii
by several inches.
Jack threw a cigar across the ia