The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-09

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arrange to give him room in our
hie house for a time. and if we find
that he IS a gentleman, aS | think ne
he appears to be, We may become at
Tackled 10 him and perhaps ask him
to live with us always
The girls thought this great and had
already started their minds working,
planning to have some good horseback
riding and boating, in which he could
perhaps take part
At noon the next day New York
ha rhor was sighted ana the Stedman
trio were eager TO land at the dearest
place in America to them. Slowly the
Lucania drew up to the great landing
and once the gang plank was put out.
the passengers diSembaTked. some
tT'I ping along in gay manner
willing for them; one young fell
low. about the age of ~ years.
slowly followed in line. He was dis
tinctly good looking in grave quiet
way. No one in particular paid any
attention to him, although an elderly
nan and his daughters did look as
if they might have been interested
in the boy. A friendly Stake of the
hand and off these three. father and
two daughters. speeded away in an
alto which | presume, was the prop
erty of the rich lawyer
The poor forIOrn Immigrant walked
leisUrely along looking at The differ
en- shop windows which were arraved
III gorgeous style. Finally he STONED
"a one of the numerous lodging houses
AM after making arrangements for
the night, went to the dimIy ?lighted
M. ,Tr.I,
with one small rug TO cover the bare
floor He put his grip down and threw
himself across the hard single bed,
where he dreamed for few minutes
OF his sister, whom he had left on
the other side of the ocean. He
finally came to the conclusion that. as
he had promised to call ht the law
Office of Mr.. Stedman on the follow
ing morning it would be worth
while for him to make a more fay-
OTable impression on a total stranger.
ard decided to go out and spend his last
few dollars on presentabIe suit
of clothes. However, he went out.
Walking up Broad street he saw an
auto, which he concluded was the one
owned by the Stedmans The car
was standing outside of one Of the
most fashionable stores He stood
gazing into the windows admiring the
many beautiful things which were OK
hitited therein, all the while hoping
that he would have an opportunity of
seeing the owner of tae handsome car
After few minutes wait he walked
In the corner of the massive building
and stood waiting anXiOusly However,
no sooner than he had turned his
back he heard distinctly the rapfd-
move OF an auto, and turning to look,
saW at once the two young ladies
"Gcm he had met on board the LII
cahla- How utterly detected he felt
When he saw them disappear.
StrOll1nS up to his lodging quar-
-eTs, the evening shadows had begun
to fall, and as he had made an ENGAGE
ment TO meet with Mr.. Stedmau for
the following day, thought ne would
retire early. After few hours rest
mat night he awakened at an early
nCur and 10 a. m. found the Young
nan on his way to Mr. Stedmau'S Of
nee Hal Bromley wa,- III exceptional
" gCOd-lOOking fellow Of splendid
pdysique, Of the blonde type. with a
clear complexion. Up to LAWYER Sted-
man S Office he went 1t was in
large brown stone building in The
centre Of the busy Wall street. After
O-ng up several flights the eleva-
tor stopped on the fourth floor. the
beRbOy having directed him to the
lawyers office. Tapping on the door
81 ought response Immediately. When
OBen, ne inquired if the said Mr.. Sted-
man was in.
Yes, come in directing him to an
elegantly equipped sitting room. After
4 few minutes wait. in walked the
Office boy. Mr.. Stedman wishes your
card"
Wishes my Card?" said the young
man. 4 am sOTry il is impossible for
me to comply with your request"
Mr.. Stedman heard the familiar
voice of the supposed immigrant. Hal.
Not necessary for him to be pre-
sCnJed with d card. Send him in
Hal walked in and the two clasped
hands. Hal making the remark: How
coed 1t feels 10 shake the hand of
an old friend"
Mr.. Stedman proved that he was
niced glad to see the young man. as
ne Immediately telephOned to his home
10 make ready for a friend who was
to make an indefinite stay at the
Fifth avenue mansion.
The home was whirl of excitement.
The girls deeply interested in the idea
Of father bringing a friead-not think
ms for one moment that IL could be
Hal
1T the Office MT Stedman found out
how much business knowledge young
Bromley had. After a careful talk,
tie lawyer told aim that ne would
give him a trial. saving TO the strang-
Ell: You are to take charge of my
affairs and my home YOU must come
ana share. | have a SON He is now
2i and the fellow won't work About
" scp in the week he comes down 10
my office and writes a few letters.
That is all I see of him at the Of
fee. Every afternoon instead of work