The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-04-02

his eloquence had been wasted; his
hopes touched zero. But he made q
last effort born of despair. He rose,
and with the air of an insulted grand
seigneur cried:
Come. Herbert. We have. had
enough of this mans insolence of
which l can assure him he has not
heard the last. l shall not fail to &C.
quaint Mr.. Gabbitas of our reception
here after his recommendations
since. no doubt, this was the place he
meant; and we may be sure he will
never send any more of his motorist
here" He turned to the landlord. 81
don't know whether you know Mr..
Gabbitas personally; but I can tell
you that he's man of extremely
short temper, as we'll as of consider
able influence; and when he hears of
this unheard.of insolence to friends of
nls-Well, you may consider yourself
extremely lucky If he
The landlord interrupted him. The
mans manner had undergone a rapid
change; certainly no one was more
surprised than Joe at the effect of his
bluff. 1t had struck the innkeeper
that If these really were acquaintan-
ces of Mr.. Gabbitas-and it was DOS
slble. OF course, and the speaker had
a certain air of authority that he as
ISOLATED with quality folks"-he
might find himself awkwardly placed.
For Mr.. Gabbitas was a magistrate;
and there might be questions raised
about the renewal of his license when
the matter next came up for reconsid-
GRAFTON by the licensing committee.
Boniface suddenly became extremely
civil.
Only my lark, gents" he said,
apologetically. Il shall be very
pleased, of course, to put the best I've
got in the house before you."
Joe looked at him with his sternest
expression.
L am not in the habit of suffering
1arks'-rank insolence were more
lifting word-to be played on me-" he
said, in his largest and most i'm
pressive manner. And l could not
think, nor could my friend of stopping
now. l shall not fail to let Mr.. Cab
bitas know of the way this inn is con-
Quoted, of the reception of his friends
meet with here. You need say no
more. l accept no apologies. Come,
Herbert
Monty appeared in no way loath to
obey the summons.
The landlord went hastily forward,
eagerly apologize.
No, don't go, gents" he cried, hum
bly,. Pm sure gents like you as is
real gents can take joke in good
part. I've got the incest cold roast
chicken in the house as ever you
tasted, and hardly cut at"
L can't forget that you were very
insolent,' said Joe, pausing and turn.
ing. But it struck the landlord that
there were signs of wavering in his
tones.
If you'll overlook my hastiness.
gents, you sha'n't have occasion to
grumble at the dinner I'll set before
you,' he said, obsequiously. 1--WE got
some home-fed pork that | should like
you to taste; t ha t with some apple
sauce"
Joe's eyes kindled.
Very we'll, I'll overlook it this time
and think 1 can say as much for
my friend" said Joe, with magnificent
condescension, and to the dismay of
Monty, who was gifted with powers of
imagination, and was looking ahead
to the moment when Joe's little fic-
tlons must dissolve like the airy fabric
of vision. Il hope this will be a
lesson to you, my man. Well stay on
this condition-that you serve up the
best dinner you can set before us.
What have your"
The landlold, quite relieved to have
gained his point, ran over various
items. His larder appeared to be we'll
stocked. Joe made out an elaborate
menu. They were shown into an
inner room where glowing fire more
than counterbalanced certain fusti-
ness in the atmosphere that suggested
windows seldom opened.
| you make yourselves comfortable,
gents; sha'n't keep you long,
Ito Be continued.)