The Washington herald., 1907-03-15

was in referring to his travels. For Co
lumbid College professor. engaged ia
teaching languages for six hours a day,
ne had gone around the country at light
ming speed. re had also made some ac-
quaintances that do not fall IN the way
Of the ordinary professor. He knew De
tective Johnson and Capt. Flynt. and the
police commissioner. and because OF his
knowing them he had a surprise on hand.
There was something dramatic in the
way Jimmie fshed up Miss Jackson's lost
purse and restored it 10 her. II created
a sensation. Assisted by the detective.
the captain, and the commissioner. he had
run down the desperate criminal and
forced him to disgorge. The lost money
was there 20 cent No thanks 1t was
only his way-only an incident in his
study of languages. He was about ready
to take his leave. but had been urged TO
call AT his convenience in future. when
young Tom Blynn, who was In a city real
estate office, but living in Hastings, and
an acquaintance of the aunt, called IN a
matter OF business
He had barely been introduced 10 Prof.
Nordenfelt. of Columbia College-profas-
sor of languages when the ladies noticed
that Tom stared and the professor
changed color. 1t seemed plain that both
had met before. Toms stare became a
scowL With a gesture, oddly appealing.
the other man stopped him and said TO
the ladies'.
Il have waited until the last moment
10 tell you that this may be my last cdlI
here. The university has decided 20 send
me 10 the Island Of Samalong TO study
the very peculiar languages Of its people.
and I expect TO be gone a year or more.
slightest service to you. 1 am extremely
pleased; Mrs Harper you have made nv
calls very pleasant and agreeable, and I
thank you"
As he bowed his way out he was fol-
lowed by Tom Blynn. whose face wore
very determined look. Jimmie slipped his
arm through the others. and when they
were hidden by the shrubbery he squared
of and said:
Wen, am caught with the goods on"
les, you got my watch month ago
on a IWenty-third street car. I had my
hands on you. but you got away.
Here IS the ticket. Il cost me s. 10
have il cleaned and put in good running
order hope you have not been greatly
nconvenienced.
per'sg''
htcdlilng OLD times when ] was q gen
ueman. l seldom get chance to do n
Prof. Nordenfelt, Of Columbia College
isn't so bad, is il? Sounds much more
genteel than Jimmy the Kid"
IS this 10 be your last call hereg"
Positively the last. and I see no rea-
son why you should give me away. Let
u go as il is I've been a gentleman
again for a few days. and / don't believe
the women in there would thank Won for
showing me up"
Professor, l bid YOU Godspeed on your
way to SamalOng," replied Tom. as he
raised his hat and extended his hand
and thus they parted
At the house the two women were very
curious, and asked many questions. but
Tom would not give them much infor-
nation beyond saying that it was Just as
well that the professor was going away
An hour later, after she had had time to
think things over. Mrs. Harper felt tI,at
she had got pretty near the truth but she
sighed as she said To Miss Irene.
Poor professor, He was such an en-
tertaining gentleman"
copyrighted 1907, by C. H. sutcife)