The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-09-20

tentouS sentence contained note OF ad-
miration that swelled out into a mag
nificent crescendo. 1t was a verbal
beneath which this queer
youth should be crushed into the very
dust.
Five pounds day." observed Philip,
calmly. Il suppose there would De a
reduction if taken for a month";"
"Well-er-during the season 1t is not
-er-usual To-
"Oh, very well. ! can easily arrange
for a permanency later If / think mt
What number is the suite. please, and
will you kindly have my luggage sent
there at once?"
The clerk was demoralized, but he
managed to say:
DO you quite understand the terms
-thirty-dve pounds week"
Yes" sSid Philip. shall 1 pay you
notes. but it will oblige me If you take
a check, as / may want the ready
money in my possession
Receiving a faint indication that I'M
DER the circumstances a check would
be esteemed favor, Philip whipped
out his check book. filled in a check to
the hotel and did not forget to cross
it "ac. 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 60 by
the stairs or use the elevator.
Il viii walk said Philip. who liked
20 ascertain his bearings.
The palatial nature of the apartments
took him by surprise when he reached
them. Although far from being the
most expensive suite in the hotel, the
surroundings We're of nature vastly
removed from anything hitherto known
to him.
Even the charming house he Inhabited
as child in Dieppe contained no such
luxury. His portmanteau followed
quickly and a valet entered. Philips
quick cars caught the accent of
Frenchman, and the boy spoke to the
man in the language of his country,
pure and undefiled by the barbarisms
of John Bull.
They were chatting about the
weather. which, by the way, ever since
the nineteenth of March had been ex-
traordinarily fine. when there was
knock at the door and the manager en-
tered.
The clerk found the situation too
much for him. He had appealed to a
higher authority.
Even the suave and diplomatic Mon
sieur Foret could not conceal the aston
ishment that lcaped to his eyes when
he saw the occupant of Suite f.
Il think you Will find these rooms
cry comfortable" he said. for lack of
tught better. A commissions re was
IN his way to the bank to see if the
heck WAS all right.
Are you the mana ger?'' asked Philip
who was washing his hands.
Yes"
Il am glad you called. One of you
clerks seemed TO be taken abaCk be-
-ause youngster like IRE engaged an
expensive suite. I suppose the pro-
ceeding is unusual. but there is no rea-
son why it should create excitement.
Il need not be commented on, for in
stance?"
No. no. OF course not
Thank you very much. | have spe-
cial reason for wishing 10 live at this
hotel. Indeed, have given this address
for certain important documents. Will
you kindly arrange that l may be treat
I'd like any ordinary person.
Il hope the clerk WAS not rude to
your
Not in the least. l am only anxious
TO prevent special notice being taken
OF me. You see, if others get to know
/ am living mere alone | will be point
ed out as curiosity. and that will moi
DC pleasant"
The request was eminently reason
able. The manager assured him that
strict orders would De given on the
point instantly, though he was quite
certain. in his own mind. that inquiry
would soon be made for this remark
able youth. perhaps By the police.
''Yon can leave us said Philip TO the
valet in French.
Now the chance use of that language
no less than his perfect accent, went q
long way toward removing the man
| ayers suspicious. A boy who was Sc
well educated must be quite out of the
common. Perhaps some eccentric par
ent or guardian encouraged him to ac
| independently thus early in life. H,
might be The son of a rich man coming
to London for special course of study
The name. Arson. was an aristocrati'
one. But his clothes-they We're odd
Good enough. but not the right thing
''WiH you oblige me by recommending
a good tailor?" said Philip. Il need
complete outfit of wearing apparel
and it will save me a lot of trouble
if somebody will tell me exactly wha
to buy and where to buy it,
His uncanny trick of thought readin'
disconnected the manager greatly. Tn
doubtedly the boy was puzzle. Neve
had this experienced man of the worl
met any one more self-possessed. NOR
direct, and yet, with it all, exceedingl
polite.
IT take IL that you want the best?
he inquired. pleasantly.
Yes"
"Are you lunching in the hotei2"
Il would like something sent here.
you please. and. there again, your ad
vice will be most gratefully accepted.
The manager felt that a generatio
was growing up of which he knew moth
ing, but he simply answered:
81 will see to it. Do you-er-tak
wine?"
Philip laughed. that pleasant whole
souled laugh of his which instantly sc
cured him friends.
Not yet. Monsieur-
J "Foret is my name
well, Monsieur Foret, I am far to
young as yet for either wine or tobat
co. l promised my mother l woul
touch neither until I am twenty-on
and | will keep my word. / think
v-o,,Id Ike some "a fe an lait"