The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-10-27

or course Mr.. Kidd wanted to call.
too. and get "story" for his paper.
But at this suggestion the bear leader
shook his head. Charming fellow as
Loveland was when you knew him, he
was rather a difficult man TO approach
and had some ridiculous prejudice
against American pressmen. Certain
ly. unless influence were brought to
bear, he would refuse to see Mr.. Kidd.
But Cadwallader Hunter would like to
do the Light good turn and give the
paper chance for SCOOP" He
would take Mr.. Kidd under his wing
and use his persuasive powers to OBJ
tain some sort of interview.
When. arriving at the hostelry, he
had talked for few minutes with
pleasant condescension to a hotel clerk
his self esteem had so risen that he no
longer dreaded a cold reception. Nor
did he receive one. His welcome was,
on the contrary. far warmer than he
had expected. and the hot blast of
Loyeland's wrath swept him back a
step or two, so that he trod hard upon
Tony Kids most pampered toe.
A difficult young man to approach,
indeed
The representative of the New York
Light was brilliant journalist with a
keen sense of humor, and a headline
jumped into his head as Cadwallader
Hunter stamped upon his toe-"A Diff
fcult Young Man to Approach" He
thought he saw his way to something
rather choice for tomorrow mornings
Light.
Somehow between valet and page
the wild litter Of shirts, trousers, boots
and other horrors reminiscent Of Fox
ham was rebuilt into tower more
leaning than before. Then. while the
valet scuttled away with his trailing.
sliding load. the page remained behind
and courageously announced the visit
ors.
Perhaps If Foxham had spared him
a few of his favorite tie pins or If the
blow of his loss had not caught him
on an empty stomach Loveland might
have seen the humor of the situation
as Tony Kidd saw it. But everything
was against him In black world. and
his late shipmate's intrusion with a
stranger was the one last drop IN a
bitter cup which he refused to swal-
low.
Never had Cadwallader Hunters
handsome bear looked less handsome
or more dangerous than he looked as
ne stood blocking the way to his den,
at bay against fate and against his
leader.
MY dear fellow, what has happened
to upset your exclaimed Cadwallader
Hunter. warned by LoveIand's express
sion that the only hope lay In getting
the first word.
Upset meT' echoed Val. glaring blue
Ere so vindictively that Kidd expected
his introducer to be the next one up
set" MY d. valet has stolen all
my clothes and made me present Of
bis own; that's ALL"
How shocking.' sympathized Cad
wallader Hunter.
well, yes. It is rather shork." re-
turned Loveland dryly. '.and II you
don't mind ] think Id better ask !ou
10 let me get over II alo:e"
.oh. certainly. quito understand"
purred the banished courtier. But
Kidd was making mental notes. and
CGdwallader Hunter strove TO retain
his reputation as valued cousin.
Just a minute or two. dear boy. and
well take ourselves OF. This Is Mr..
Kidd, from one Of our most important
papers,
Happy to see him another ume."
snapped Loyeland. .Just now I'm In
no temper to entertain strangers"
But at least" CadwaIlader Hunter
protested. "you mustn't look on me as
a stranger. my dear fellow. and IL
there's anything can do
my dear fellow" Loveland flung
back at him In angry mimicry. IF you
keep on I'm more likely TO look on you
as a bore. The one thing you can do
Cor me IS TO 20 and take your news.
paper friend with you. Good morn
ing"
And the bear shot back into his den.
banging tie door.
1.-THE British lion before his midday
NEAL" remarked the representative OF
the New York Light. Another minute
and he'd have snatched a free lunch
Kidd with Hunter sauce. But serve
me mp on toast If he hasn't got sauce
enough OF his own
.He comes Of a hot tempered fam
ily." Cadwallader Hunter explained
his English relative.
II should say they'd been. hot eveI
since william the conqueror." com
mented Mr.. Kidd. "Good family e
keep away from when you haven't sol
your gun. forgot mine this morn
ing"
But he had not forgotten his style
graphic pen.
The moment that the door had
slammed Loveland.s ears tIngled will
the consciousness that not only had b.
been guilty OF very rude act. but
particularly stupid one.
He reminded himself that a grea
liberty had been taken with him at al