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much for him. He had appealed to a
higher authority.
Even the suavc and diplomatic NJ.
Foret could not conceal the astonlsh-
ment that leaped to his eyes when he
saw the occupant of suit +.
81 think you will find these rooms
very comfortable" he said for lack of
aught better. A commissionnnrc was
already on his way TO the bank to ask
II the check was all right.
Are you the mannger?" asked Phil.
IN, who was washing his hands.
yes"
81 an glad you called. One Of your
clerks seemed TO be taken nback be.
cause youngster like me engaged an
expensive suit I suppose the proceed.
Ing Is unusual, but there is no reason
why It should create excitement. II
need not be commented on, for IN.
stance"
"No no: OF course not"
Thank you very much. I have
special reason for wishing to live at
this hotel. Indeed. I have given this
address for certain important docu
mcnts. Will you kindly arrange that
l may be treated Ike any ordinary
person"
~ hope the clerk vas not rude to
you?"
Not in the least I am only anx-
ions TO prevent special notice being
taken of me. You sec, If others get to
know am living here alone, I will be
pointed ont as curiosity. and that
will not he pleasart"
The request was eminently reason
able. The manager assured him that
strict orders would be given on the
point instantly, though he was quite
certain in his own mind that inquiry
would soon be made for this remark
able youth perhaps by the police.
"You can leave u.s." said Philip to
The valet in Fronch.
Now the chance use Of that Ian
glage. no less than his perfect accent,
went long way toward removing the
managers suepicions. A boy who was
90 we'll educated must be quito out Of
the common. Perhaps some eccentric
parent or guardian encouraged him to
act Independently thus early in life
He might be the son OF rich man
coming to London for n special course
of study. The name. Arson. was an
aristocrato one But his clothes-they
were odd Good enough, but not the
right thing.
"Will YOU oblige me my recommend
Ing cood tailor" said Philip. II
need a complete outfit of wearing ap-
parol, nd It will! save me a lot Of
/ trouble If somebody will tell me exact
ly villa, 20 hny and where TO buy it."
I His uncanny trick of thought reading
Giscou 'orted the manager greatly, I'm
| doubt lily the boy was puzzle. Nev-
or he'd this experienced man Of the
worl1 met any ono more self pos
! scsso.l more direct and yet, with it all,
exceedingly polite
/ 81 take it that you want the best?''
he Incurred pleasantly.
Yes"
Are YOU lunching in the hotel"
Il would like something sent here. II
you please. and there again your I'D
vice will be most gratefully accepted
The manager felt that generation
was growing up of which he knew
nothing, but he simply answered:
II will see to it. Do you-er-takc
winc?"
Philip laughed. that pleasant whole
soulod laugh Of his which instantly Sc
cured him friends
"Not vet. monsieur
"Foret is my name"
"Well, NJ. Foret, I am far too young
as vet for either wine or tobacco.
promised my mother I would toucl
neither until am twenty-one, and
will keep my word. l think woul(
like some cafe All lait."
81 understand. Your deieuner will
be sent up In ten minutes. BY thu
time you have finished l will have
people here from two or three estab
lishments who will meet all your re
auirements In the shape of clothes ant
the rest"
An hours talk and the payment O
checks on account worked wonders
Before many days had passed Phil
was amply provided with raiment, HI
presence in the hotel too. attracte
no comment whatever. People VIII
saw him coming or going Instantly as
sumed that he was staying with hi
people, while the manager took car
that gossip among the employees wa
: promptly stopped
AS for the ragged youth with til
diamonds, he was forgotten apparent
ly. The newspapers dropped him, bt
llevink, indeed, that Isaacstein ha
worked some ingenious advertiser
dodge on his own account and Messr
Sharpe g. Smith never dreamed G
looking for the lost Philip Anson, th
derelict from Johnson's News. in til
! Pail Mall hotel, the most luxurious an
expensive establishment In London.
/ That afternoon Philip visited til
Safe Deposit company. He had HIT
difficulty, of course, In securing
j small strong room. lie encountere
the wonted surprise at his youth, bl
j the excellent argument Of bankin
account and the payment of year
: rent In advance soon cleared the air.
g He transferred four Of his portmal
: teaus to this secure environment. I'll
q fifth was sent to his hotel When Il
j. light failed he drove to the East En-
g and made round Of pawnbroker
shops. Although some OF the tickle
T. were time expired. he recovered nea
o ly all his mothers belongings excep