The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-09
Chicago Tribune.

I ask him. he'll very likely say no.
Thus urged into action. Mr.. JACK
languidly strolled back to the house.
and, standing on the gravel terrace
outside the cofre-room, shouted up
wards to one OF the big windows on
the first floor.
Brother Crunden. You up there!
Brother Crun-den!"
We'll. what is TT" and Hedgehog
Crunden showed his gray head beneath
the raised sash.
"D'you mind coming down and maxi
Ing us up? Want to play a foursonla
lat bowls
his short. gray beard. and hesitatec.
You End 1 against Charles and
Brother Bowling. That ought to be
pretty good match
Well, and Mr.. Crunden grunted
again. I'm agreeable"
There was nothing very agreeable
in his tone or aspect; he merely meant.
Of course. that he would comply with
the request for his company
The sides were constituted as Mr..
Jack Vincent had suggested. and a coin
was at once spun into the air.
"Arf a moment" said Charles. Be-
fore we begin--a bob corner sup
pose"
Il do not care to bet" said old crun-
den. sternly.
"lAll right" said Jack Vincent; "I'll
Il prefer not to bet, either" said
Mr.. Bowling.
Very good" said charles:s.I'll carry
you" And he turned to Jack: That's
half dollar for you or me now hang
Ing on this contest"
Then the little friendly game began.
When the past time Of bowls was ex-
nausted. Mr.. Vincent. summoning all
his energy. prepared to go slowly hone-
ward. But ere he shook himself free
from the White Hart he looked In at
the modern saloon bar.
This was a lavishly decorated and
upholstered apartment. upon which
mine host'-as the local newspaper
never failed to call Mr.. Drake-had
spared no cost. He had made up his
mind to do it In tip-top style and OBJ
tain something up to date. al London
standard. It almost dazzled one by
Its flash and glitter-absoluteiY no
stint In carved mahogany. marble
slabs, bevelled looking glass. nickla
fittings, tessellated pavement, mosaic
wall panels. frescoed ceiling, red lcath-
err divan, etc.
Il say to you. Mr.. Drake" declared
Alderman Hopkins on an informal
visit OF inspection, you have given
US something thatals credit to you
and credit to the town.
The only person who perhaps did moi |
entirely approve was MIR. Bowling, the 4
architect, las professional advice had
not been asked. and at first he looked
on these metropolitan splendours with
q prejudiced eye However, Mr.. Drake
mine tactful host-took an early OPP
portunity Of putting himself straight
with Mr.. Bowling.
II haven't come worrying you over
this said Bob Drake. because it isn't
strictly speaking an architects job
Benealh you--no real art in IT. Just
a catch ennystricis thatgthese Loil-
don firms supply by the dozen. But
hope need not saysno slight intended
to- beNpassed On a brother mason and
townsman. No, sir; II ever rebuilt
the hotel. there is only one man in
England shall go to for the design
and that is MI. Dowling.'.
Say no more Mr.. Drake, I own
was just wee bit hurt by being left
out In thes cold. But what you have
Just said removes any little soreness
and is u very handsome compliment"
Your due. Mr. Bowling.
MIR. Drake. IT may be ADDED, did not
intend. and never had intended, to re.
build the White Heart.
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