The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-08-25

make heem immortal. For years have | planned
my Bacchus. Now he arrive
You put him in very appropriate character"
said Rodman.
''Who he?" demanded Spanett once more.
His name is Grscom-Arthur Grscom-and he
is showing what do in the way of gded
youth. Very interesting, no doubt, example
OF what can be accomplished with plenty of
money and a father who has more important bus
mess than raising Yet hardly worth the
doing, l should say
''He ees divine.'' exclaimed Spanetti. and
what his calling?'
"He is devoting himself to the business of dem
onstratng that go to the devil as
swiftly and surely from San Francisco as from
any city in the world"
"It unnecessary said Spanetti with a
shrug. ut ees same distance to hell from
every town. Now you must present Let me
arrange Eat he shall sit to me-
BY this time the trio had taken their seats and
noisily agreed upon their orders, and Spanetti's
admiration appeared to grow with every motion of
his unconscious model. Rodman attempted to
lead the conversation other topics, but his
cesses were only temporary. At each break in
the flow of words, Spanetti returned to his demand
for an introduction to Arthur Griscom, and each
time became insistent.
'See here, Spanetti' said Rodman at last I'm
not on introducing terms with this man. We
have merely bowling acquaintance, and neither
of us has had an ambition to make it closer.
don't think that Introduction from would
assist you to get what you want-quite the con-
trary.''
81 have tongue-all / want ees re chance to
81 do not consider myself we'll enough &C
quainted"
spanetti leaned forward with authoritative air.
care you not member of governors of the
club-or did YOU deceive me?"
Rodman admitted his Office.
zen you know everybody" exclaimed Spanett
triumphantly. You have duty to introduce
strangers. Present me-"
r ODMAN reluctantly and faced Grscom,
N while spanetti sprang to his feet and came for
ward. The noisy group suddenly stlled as Rod
caught Griscoms eye and with word the
Introduction accomplished.
"Spanetti, chuckled one of the youths, catch
ing at the name, ''beefsteak Spanish-hot stuff
You're hot stuff Spanetti, old boy"
This witticsm hailed with a shout of
laughter by his companions Rodman turned
away in disgust, but Spanetti waved both hands
with unruffled good humor.
"My compliments to YOU" he said. when re
wine in, re wit ees out; but Eat does not mat
ter. The desire of my life ees accomplish when
/ know Meester Griscom, beau-ideal OF San
Francisco"
Griscom rose to his feet and pushed back the
ruffled locks from his forehead.
"Spanetti, you're of judgment-the man
I've been looking for. You know tip-top man
when you him. Rodman there thinks I'm the
devils oldest son. Guess | am. too. Wish
the old here to get that Never
mind I'm the devil of a good fellow, too,
and We'll have extra bottle to prove it. 4
Draw up your chairs here" And with eff ia
fusve hospitality he drew Spanetti to "a
seat beside him, and ordered his ~
: :
companions to make room for ass
Rodman. MsSsaa
Never mind me-" said Rod FS.Nsy
man coldly. Il have finished ~ g gsss !
dinner 18TH fEss Is
"a glass of wine-must have eFsMs1 Eg@sasA A
wine. said Griscom resuming $3.50
his seat Here, waiter, open ssSs.ssssa