Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

and thus strengthen her position. Whether
they right not, Mmm forgotten,
and then McDermitt took up his old habit of hazng
Billy West.
IT must have been two months after the departure
: of Arbuthnot Mirnm when the foreman brought
him into the binding room one forenoon and showed
him where he to 60 to work. There nothing
in his appearance indicate that the world had been
using him well. He had emaciated look, and it
evident that his clothes had been in service long
enough to merit retirement Before he had been at
work an hour McDermtt informed him that, being
a newcomer, he would have to undergo another
deal with the gloves for the purpose of finding his
place.
that seemed to be wholly unwarranted L shall be
glad to accommodate you. And you will oblge me
by calling me by my right name after this Joe
Hooker is good enough if one is entitled to it.
but am standing my own merits now.
oh" replied McDermitt with leer, is that so?"
1T is And if you find it hard to wait till Satur-
day for the purpose of letting it be known where |
stand here I'll be glad to stay any evening and have
it out with you"
He said it in way that caused all of us who heard
him to jump at the conclusion that the poor fellow
had lost his wits. For reason that we were un
able to account for at the time, McDermtt did not
bite his head Off but in spite of the fact that the big
champion merely exclaimed BAIL" with utter con-
tempt and turned away, sort OF cheerlessness set
tied the whole department. Even Mamie Fol
regarded Mimm with look that was akin to
pity and as he was passing near her machine she
turned to him with a smile and asked:
Where have you been all this time! We've
missed you lot"
This, we all felt, making bad matter worse.
McDermitt looked up from his work and scowled
horribly. 1t would not have surprised any of US
if he had gone and tossed Arbuthnot Mimm
through a convenient window; for some one had
taken the trouble to tell Miss Folsome about the
chance blow that had almost caused the champion
of the binding to lose his high place in her
estimation.
Mimm carelessy leaned against Miss Folsomes
machine and replied Il have been away taking
course of instructions. Ill be glad to tell you all
about it when take you to the this evening.
was going to take me-.
Well, of course, if you have previous engage
ment can take you some other evening"
While Miss Folsome thinking it over, Mimm
passed on to where Billy West at work near Nc
Dermitt
Billy old man" he said, you look as if you had
something on your mind. What you need is good
fix you up. See what he's done for MEL
kid Malloy?" Billy asked in surprise. What
has he done for your?
Cant you see? Look at the way I'm trained
down. I've been taking boxing lessons from him for
two months When l went to him l made up my
mind that as soon as / could stand before him for
fifteen rounds I'd come back here to work. You see
I'm back
Jack McDermitt, who had paused to listen, turned
with much energy to his work. and the feeling
of cheeressness that had settled down the rest of
soon began dissipate itself Late in the afternoon
as Arbuthnot Mimm passing McDermitt he
awkward1y stepped on the champions toes and
then bowed with mock poteness, saying
Excuse Why don't you keep your feet
out of the aisle? Or can't
you find room?"