Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-30

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stopped his cab at Somerset House.
BE experienced no difficulty in reach
Ing the proper department for stamp
ing documents, and thus giving them
legal significance.
An official glanced at Isaacsteins
contract note and then looked at Phil
ip, evidently regarding him as a rela-
tive or youthful secretary of the
Phillip Arson, Esq, Pail Mall hotel,'
whose name figured on the paper.
II suppose you only want this to be
indicatedY' he said.
'Yes," agreed Philip, who had not
the remotest idea what he meant
1'Sixpence," was the curt rejoinder.
Philip thought lie would be called on
30 pay many pounds-some amount in
the nature of a percentage of the sum
named in the agreement lie produced
the coin demanded and made no COM
ment With stamp or without, he
knew that Isaacstein would go straight
IN this preliminary undertaking. A
single glimpse of the monster diamond
IN his pocket had made that quite GER
tain.
For the rest he was rapidly making
out plan which should secure his in
terests effectually. He hoped before
the day was out to have set on foot
arrangements which would free him
from all anxiety.
From Somerset House he drove to the
Pail Mall hotel. A gigantic hall por-
Ter. looking like youthful major gen.
craI In rudrcss uniform, received him
with much ceremony and ushered him
20 the Office. where an urbane clerk
Instantly c.asged him as the avant
courier OF an American family.
II want sitting room and bedroom
EN- SUITE" said Philip.
some BEDROOM was the surprised
query.
eyes,
"How many Of you are there. thenr'
II beg your pardonr'
@Are you aloneF
ssYes."
The clerk fumbied with the register.
Prec0cious juveniles were not un-
known to him, but boy of Philips
type had not hitherto arisen over his
horizon.
"A sitting room and bedroom en-
suite ?" he replied.
Exactly
The clerk was disconnected by Phil
FPS steady gaze.
ION what foorT' he asked
Really" said Philip, 81 don't know.
Suppose you tell me what accommoda-
ton you have Then l will decide at
s0nce''
The official. who was one of the
most skilled hotel clerks in London,
found it ridiculous to be put out of
sountenanee by mere boy who could
! not be day older than seventeen and
might be good deal less. He cast a
critical eve on Philips clothing and
saw that. while it was good. it had not
the gloss of We're de We're.
He would paralyze him at one fell
blow, little dreaming that the other
read his glance and knew the exact
mental process of his reasoning.
tHThere is good suit vacant on the
first floor, but it contains dressing
room and bathroom" he said, smiling
the smile of very knowing person.
'sThat sounds all right. will take
It"
"Ah, yes. 1t costs f5 dayv'
! Each of the six words in that por-
tentous sentence contained a note of
admiration that sweIled out into a
magnificent crescendo. 1t was YER
bal avalanche, beneath which this
queer youth should be crushed into the
very dust
give pounds a day" observed
Philip calmly. IT suppose there would
be reduction if taken for a month";"
"Well-er-during the season 1t is
not-er-usual to-
ooh, very well. l can easily arrange
for a permanency later If I think fit.
What number is the suit. please, and
will you kindly have my luggage sent
there at oncef'
The clerk was demoralized, but he
managed to say;
"Do you quite understand the terms
-thirty-fve pounds a week.
YES" said Philip. "Shall pay you
a week in advance? l can give you
notes, but it will oblige me if you take
a check, as I may want the ready
money in my possession"
Receiving a faint indication that
under the circumstances, check would
be esteemed favor Philip whipped
out his check book, filed in a check to
the hotel, and did not forget to cross
it sac payee."
The clerk watched him with an
amazement too acute for words. He
produced the register and Philip signed
his name. He was given receipt for
the payment on account, and then
asked TO be shown to his rooms
A boy smaller, but not younger, than
himself-a smart page, who listened to
the foregoing with deep interest
asked timidly whether the guest would
go by the stairs or use the elevator.
81 viii walk" said Philip, who liked
to ascertain his bearings.