The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-08
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tContinued.) When the pastime of bowls was ex- hausted. MT Vincent, summoning all his energy, prepared to go slowly home- ward. But ere he shook himself free from the White Hart he looked in at the modern saloon bar.
 This was q lavishIy decorated and upholstered apartment. upon which mine host"--as the local newspaper spared no cost. He had made up his mind to do 1t in tip-top style and ob- tain something up to date, Al Lon- don standard. It almost dazzled one by it's flash and g1itter--absoiuteiy no stint in carved mahogany. marble slabs, bevelled looking glass, nickel fittings, tesseIlated pavement, mosaic wall-panels, frescoed ceiling, red leath- CT divan, etc.
 T say to you, Mir. Drake" declared Alderman Hopkins on an informal visit of inspection. you have given us something that is a credit to you and credit to the town"
 The only person who did not entirely approve was Mir. Bowling, the archi- tect. His professional advice had not < been asked and at first he looked on these metropolitan splendors with a prejudiced eye. However. Mir. Drake mine tactful host--took an early op-
 
 with MT. Bowling.
 T haven't come worrying you over this" said Bob Drake, because it isn't, strictly speaking, an architects Job. Beneath you--no real art in it. Just catch-penny trick-out that these London firms supply by the dozen. But I hope l need not say no slight in- tended to be passed on a brother ma son and townsman. No, sir; if I ever rebuild the hotel. there is only one man in England I shall go to for the design-and that is Mfr. Bowling"
 Say no more. Mir. Drake. I own I . was just a wee bit hurt by being left out in the cold. But what you have just said removes any little soreness --and Is very handsome compliment"
 Your due. MT. Bowling"
 MT. Drake. it may be added. did not intend, and never had inteuded. to re- build the White Hart.
 Jessie Barter, the junior barmaid, wasSquite young and new to her work. She had been in Selkirk's. the draper's until an unpleasantness had occurred, and then she was called to the Bar." That was a joke of the young gentle men. The real bar-governor was stout Emily, q big. jolly woman of AS or more, who came on duty late in the af- ternoon, and who could manage crowd and maintain discipline. She wore black silk at night, whereas Jes- sic, her junior, wore a stuff-gown. The young men always asked Jessie when she was going to take silk. but she did not understand what they meant
 Tn general company she seemed afraid of the Gentlemen's jokes. not knowing when they would go too far. She was quite devoid of repartee. She liked an empty saloon. and to sit on her stool reading her Miknonette novel. If gentleman came in then, she would find something to say for herself.
 Big Emily was thorough good sort, and could really keep order. At her age she was ripe for highly seasoned anecdote. but would stand no nonsense before the girl.
 Nov, Mir PadfeId." she would say roundly. that's enough, please. Mod crate your tongue kindly, or go put side and wag it in the street You'll find someone out there that's fond of dirt.'
 Tn this staunch manner she guarded the young lady under her chaperonage. and prevented indecorous conversation from reaching those youthful ears. She fly she held 6 poor opinion of Jessie, and had already detected her to be rather a little puss.
 Auburn -haired Jessie was all alone tH tr CT novel now. when Mir. : ss.t ai ars 2 through the service door. eFs Ys ssde the pamphlet and looked eie s9t mile.
 'at" said JessIe. rising ca 5ive gsN2e
 gYau gar, give me g kiss" said Mir. rIntsat
 s0l shall have that. But mean ie4ssf want to drink? Scotch and Soua. as per usuaf?"
 well" sad Mfr. Vincent. Nit must be very small one if I do. My dear JeSsie-just 8 small one." ePuf, pun, too?" inquired Jessie. as | she put the soda-wster bottle into the 1 patent cork extracting machine. Want l a cig? There; I'll light it for you. There. | Say ta--" 'Now you're happy" And Jessie | gave 8 little laugh. T wished you l to smoke. because--because I've got | to say to you. Jack"
 She was good-lookinF Sirl, slim, | and trim of figure in her severe black | gown. Her bronze-colored hair was quite pretty, and grew prettily about | her white forehead; her skin was nat urally white. and her lips were red and well-shaped; she ought to have been really attractive girl. but some- how she was spoilt by her rather cold