The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-06-02

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thoroughfare the carriage drew up the curb
about halfway down, and Waldo Vincent alighted
The crooked, tired walls OF tenen1ents were most
decreasing. As he assembled the steps at number
eighty-six re was undergoing considerable adjust
ing -Ic looked for the bell There was no bell
oniv square hole where once had been that useful
aDnlfance He pushed at the door. II opened
few inches and stuck. He wormed himself through
Staring in the dark hallway Waldo Vincent hest
tated Odors-the steam OF wash-tubs, boiling
cabbage frvlnz rneat-conficted among themselves
and collectively assaulted his nose. Above, child
squeaIea followed by q gruff. bass. An unseen
door opened light streaked down. revealing the
stairs; the door slammed. Waldo Vincent gropel
C CT had told him He rubbed along wall,
still adjusting himself. a gain he cropped upward
thin line of light abruptly. revealed door.
His knock was answered by Mrs O'Ronrke In
With an aniIosity evidenst tended for the rent
man Wal,io Vincent deftiy handed the lady his
card Size took the bit of pasteboard in wet, red
hana p9 ro sa n rgh ee 6e e1paned she
has been indisposed for the las week
oh y4s. God bless the lady! Maggie, git out
Maggie was swept from that useful piece of
furniture, and the greasy seat given wipe with
''stt down. said she affably.
Waldo vincent balanced himself fastidiously on
the edge. Mrs. ORourke returned to her tubs.
Maggie stood one side and bashfully regarded the
vsitor;f the baby three years old, who,
chair, sozzling in the sink ceased that edifyin
pastime. and turned a blue-eyed. stare upon him;
Katy, cutting loaf of bread the table, stole
giancSS
Waldo Vincent drew the notebook from his pocket
and began. the benevolent catechism, taking the
replies verbatim.
How is your supply OF coal? There is but q
coupeffy hodssleft."
Do you need any.groceries? "I do"
Has Maggie sufficient underelothing? 'She
has not
Has Tommy any rubbers2 He has; but he
wants pair of rubber-boots."
IsaN1ichae1 working yet? He is not and never
will be until the union declares the strike off,"
Has the baby got over his coughe "He has, He
re no ri uf
Have you enough to pay the rent? 'I have not''
Is Katy going to school? 'she is not. I need
her e home"
Remarks Mrs. o'Rourke is in pressing need
of hosiery. Size obviously not ascertained.
As he finished, the door shouldered open
and the lord of the household swung into the
kitchen.
Hello" Mike called genia11y, with air that
included everybody.
Mrs oRoirke's attitude. as she scrubbed with
no response, of displeasure.
Mike appropriated the babyss chair and drawing
himself to the table reached for piece of bread.
K&yt poured him tea in nicked cup.
Waldo Vincent detecting infelcity between
Milford and milady, arose rather hurriedly. But
he was detained by an exultant pounding of his
heart which, 1guratively, lifted him off his feet.
In the figure which sat at the table he recognized
the antagonist Of half an hour before in front OF
Hausman's bar-room. The jacket buttoned tightly
a chest which bulged with the iron-hooped
stoutncss of beer-keg; the thick, muscular neck
revealed by a gaping, tieless shirt; the hard fist
like maliet with red twinkling hairs on it-these
ing to Waldo Vincent feroeious, primitive song
in alien rhythm. This the first sweep
of savage passion that had convused his placid
soul; it held terror and delight, and nearly cracked
the glaze Of civilization.
AZ shall inform Miss Creighton of your needs"
he told Mrs O'Bourke.
God bless'-scrub, scrub-"the LADY,"
Waldo Vincent still lingering With
stfening of purpose he approached Mike.
Are you the gentleman" he asked in a tenta-
tive low. voice, whom I saw-er-er-fghting
about a half-hour ago?"
Mike good-naturedly scrutinfzed the dapper par
ticle Of society who had addressed him.
''Tofghtin?" he grinned; that want no foght
OF only poked him twicet he fill down He
He called me a scab. 1 couldn't stand f'r it,
May have few minutes private conversation
with you? think it might be to your advantage
Sure" said Mike amiably; "but I got to eat me
supper now. Ill see yer at Charlie Hausman's
sloon in fifteen minutes.
THAT is { very satisfactory arrangement Good
day, Mrs. ORourke."
Waldo Vincent CROPPED his way down to the
street.
From the o'Roukes he was driven to the nearest
drugstore, where he danged on the telephone
and called UP Hunt 6 PEBBLES stable. The in
formation obtained over the line seemed to please
him greatly.
Fifteen minutes later Waldo Vincent entered
Hausman's bar-room. Mike finished his glass of
ale in u gup, detached himself from the line eff
forms draped along the bar, who were trying TO
render themselves impervious to the Indictment
weather, and jerked a thumb towards the bacL-
room. Waldo Vincent followed.
The Darkroom was portion of atmosphere per-
neated with the door OIL SOured Deer and stale O.
oacco smoke. and enclosed by four walls decorated
with prints pink paper cutfrom a sporting peri
odie3L Detected cigar-stubs clustered around the
usual cuspidor.
How like many people, observed Waldo Vim
cent TO himself They have missed their mark.
All: quite a neat thought
Mike had dropped into a chair at table, and
Waldo Vincent. taking place opposite outlined his
7r3~ostt:0n The transaction eliminated in the
4assine- Of ten-dollar bill over the table Mike.
he vaddad the money into little ball. and secret
rg it abort his person voiced disposition TO enter
7to the Sian with all the enthusiasm OF personal
grievance.
and nov, concluded Waldo Vincent very seri-
1uslv .I feel called upon TO morally establish
self r1ust be assured that you DO not misinteT-
BRET ny motive. 1t is not that am afraid o.
9tvrical nafn on, Of course. have perceived that
am. not rnascuIarly organized
..Afn't got the stren'th,'' translated Mike.