The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-12-02


the steps of No. 1i2 and pressed the
button
Mum" he said to the elderly wom-
an who, opened the door II see by
fhcse here notices that you hey rooms
tosiet. and as that's what I'm arter
kinder cai'Iated I'd gin ye call
How much be they?"
Mrs. Tull was a woman of quick
humor and the queer appearance of
the speaker. added to his astonishing
Ignorance OF the fine art OF room
bunting. brought a sparkle to her
black eyes and a Quirk to her generous
lips. which. however. the thought of
the prospective and sadly needed dol
Tar or two a week strangled at birth.
She was large. well-formed and good
looking Irish widow of 60 years. with
the strength of two men in her body,
HI certain OF her dodgers had reason
20 know. and a rugged face lined here
and there with affection and benevo-
fence. and there and here with the cum
ming contracted through long and in
innate acquaintance with the chances
of her precarious trade. 1t was the
benevolent phase of her character
that shone in her eyes. face and man
Der.as she replied:
What kind of a room do youse be
wanting?"
Hey?"
His voice was abnormally gruff and
deep. and out from his round dark
eyes. which. being unprovided with the
usual Iashes. were as uncanny as
those of a sculpn. shot CLEAN of in
duiry to match his fierce word. The
seasoned lodging-mistress understood
him at once. though she never before
had met anybody SO laughably limo
cent. He supposed that the rooms
were all alike In price and desirable
ity. and the information that they
ranged in rent from $l.5O a week &c
ht-dollars. and in location from q
back basement laundry to very de
cent sunny parlor. would have she
knew not what effect on him. AS like
iy A. not 1t would scarce him away
She must temporize. And the first
thing was to find out how much
money he had
u say" she answered with pract!ced
sincerity in her voice and manner
what part of the house would youst
be after liking. upsthairs or DOWN."
oh. no difference. anywheres II do
Jest want bunk and a pantry for &
matter of year. Here's your pas
sage-money."
60. ~" .S.. n
them bunglingly into her hand.
Do what We can for me on tibet,
he continued. Count 1t out and Sc,
what's in 1t. Twas 800 when
skinned her over, and cal'late,
u W. 81" VI. NJ uos "nu
,.,, -" anu ,oas oou' ..sn. zen
Urn. pach auu h,huer ,uy ,hins !,
w ~. io' as.'- "oo'u .'' mum
tic gave MS nat an awkward pui
ana waudied OH hurrieuiy, leaving Tn
odsihs-mlstress req In the lace an
snort oil orea'h WIN the surprise
her ire.
save us, there wan man 10
y"uso' she gasped, following hir
win amazed eyes as ne stumped dow
the street on MS snort legs. the mug
trousers hopping In the WIND. the rust
nat pulled down TO mis- cars and tn
coats'eeves Dangling TO WITHIN an Inc
OIL tue ups OF MS stuoby myers.
At noon the queer lodger returned
received his key and was shown to hi
quarters. fausing on the threshoi
ne turned 10 MRS. Tuii. the hesh OF hi
face packed ike hard putty, as in
mobile as board. his unwinling eye
staring into her own.
Num-" he said in voice like fol
horn. my name is Golfer. Cap
Joshua s. Golfer. This here is m
cabin. Dye see? It's mine for on
tweivemonth. ontii thet time Is
cailate I'm the size myself to loa
Vt clean to the skyiight, and don