The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-19

e and mOnOlogist' as he modcstly an
D nounced himself In the theatrical jour
= nails, tilted back his chair. elevated his
, feet TO comfortable position upon
the office desk and complaeently lit a
huge cigar Mr. Kellys selfsatisfac-
tion, however, was only superficial in
asmuch as no thermometer was neces.
safy TO prove TO him that his land.
lords cordiality had dropped several
degrees since his advent upon the
scene, several weeks before This
sliding scale OF affection was due to
the fact that Mr. Kelly had apparent
~ overlooked hts bin for board and
lodging. not TO mention cigars and
similar Injuries,
70 tell the truth, Mr. Nellys nnan.
ces We're IA sadly demoralized condl
tion, and his apparent forgetfuness
was rational II not excusable Three
weeks previously Mr. Kelly and his
little band Of transformers had sud.
denly found themselves stranded and
without funds ia an unsympathetie
village After telling Mr. Kelly a few
pertinent facts concerning his past.
his present, and especially his future,
I the troupe. having disposed of sundry
personal effects, departed singly and
In pairs to take up other and less haz.
ardous occupations
Mr. Kelly however, who abhorred
work in any guise, had after due con.
sideration, descended upon the hostel
~ IN an adjacent village owned and
conducted by Silas Matthews. Now,
Silas had, in by-gone days. known the |
elder Mr.. Kelly. and upon this tenu.
GUS fact our friend based his hopes |
and expectations. Nor was he disap.
pointed, for Silas had received him
with open.armed hospitality. where.
upon Mr. Kelly proceeded to make
himself thoroughly at home
However. after time. even the
most honeyed words begin to pail and.
as Silas watched the gradual demor
alization OF his stock Of choice cigars
and mellow Pickwick a chilling polite
ness began to replace his former ef.
fuslyeness.
Mr. Kelly. therefore. as he breathed
out huge clouds OF fragrant smoke.
perceived that the time had at last ar.
rived when he must be mp and doing.
4 am going to give little enter
tainment this evening in the town hall,
Silas, remarked Mr. Kelly. affably,
'and I want you to help me"
Coin tew charge admission" 2" quer-
led Silas eagerly. perceiving a possible
remuneration for past favors in the
occasion.
Sure. sure, responded our friend
perceiving at once the bent of his h,
hosts mind Fifty cents straight,
and You and I'-here he slapped Mr..
Matthews affectionately upon the
shoulder--"are going 10 divide the
plunder; that is, of course, IL you {
promise 70 help" /
Anyone observing the genial glow S
that overspread Silas' face at these "
words would not have doubted his
:
Now, my little scheme runs like o
his said Mr Kelly. accepting with &
iignity the cigar Silas rendered him: b
After a few elocutionary stunts 10 K
freak the ice. / win give the crowd f
ong and dance about mind reading. 3
Iow, OF course. this mind reading y
business is pure rot and blum. and II
hat is the reason | need you. seeg q
>ow I want YOU to-" Here MIR. Kelly Il
eaned over and whispered earnestly
n Silas' ear for moment whereat
hat worthy turned pale and sat down G
imply in q chair Gradually. how. a
ver as Mr. Kelly unfolded his plan. b
ne color returned to his face and. c.
'hen he had finished even Silas / Il
eemed TO have acquired some Of his q
enthusiasm. albeit 1t was somewhat r,
ickly and weak kneed il
Don't forget TO get the numbers
cautioned Silas as the con.
pirators parted. "and be sure to let
ne know what they are before night" &
Silas promised and Mr. Kelly saun.
cred nonchalantly away 70 indulge in
dreams. Evidently the
isions were extremely pleasurable. W
or he might have been observed 10 fr
ause az frequent intervals ana in pl
ulse in long-drawn chuckles OF de. /
ght "
m
A large and enthusiastic audience IN
reeted Mr.. Kelly as. with face SUE
ised with smiles he came forward er
nd bowed low his appreciation 81 the
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