Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-19

worth a short paragraph at the bottom
Of a column.
Cadwallader Hunter was glad of para
graph anywhere. but thought he saw his
way to one higher up. perhaps even with
headline So he happened to mention
"a connection of his. the Marquis OF
Loveland, who had been on board. though.
for reasons. the noble name did not ap-
pear on the passenger list, and Mr.. Kidd
took the bait. Loveland was described
by his alleged cousin as a dear boy" So
handsome, so clever; one of the oldest
peerages in England. ct cetera, ct cetera;
in the Grenadier Guards. don't you know.
and all that sort OF thing. Had gone on
ahead to secure rooms at the Waldorf
Astoria, though invitations had been
showered upon him by the best people on
board ship. AS soon as he could escape
with life and luggage Cadwallader Hum
intended to pay a friendly call and in
spect Lord Loveland's new quarters.
OF 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 IL
difficult man to approach. and had some
ridiculous prejudice against American
pressmen. Certainly, unless influence
were brought to bear. he would refuse to-
see AIr. Kidd: but Cadwallader Hunter
would like to do Light good turn and
give the paper a chance for scoop"
He would take Mr.. Kidd under his wing
and use his persuasive powers to obtain
some sort Of an interview.
Perhaps there was more confidence in
his manner than in his mind as he made
this offer, for the bears leader had al
ready seen the bears claws; but the risk
was worth running. And when. arrived
at the Waldorf. he had talked for q few
minutes with pleasant condescension to u
hotel clerk. his self-esteem had so risen
that he no longer dreaded a cold recep-
ton.
Nor did he receive one. His welcome
was. on the contrary, far warmer than
he had expected. and the hot blast or
Loveland's wrath swept him back step
or two, so that he trod hard upon Tony
kidd's most pampered toe.
A difficult young man to approach, in
deed,
The representative of New York Light
was brilliant journalist with a keen
sense Of humor, and headline jumped
into his head as Cadwallader Hunter
stamped upon his toe. "A Difficult Young
Man to Approach" He thought he saw
his way to something rather choice for
tomorrow mornings Light.
Somehow, between va'et and page, the
wild litter Of shirts. trousers, boots and
other horrors reminiscent Of Foxham was
rebuilt into a tower more leaning than
before. Then. while the valet scuttled
away with his trail ing. sliding load, the
page remained beh nd and courageouSly
announced the visitors.
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. Lovela nd might have
seen the humor of the situation as Tony
Kidd saw 1t. But everything was against
him in a black word; and his late ship
mates intrusion with stranger was tho
one last drop in a bitter cup which he re-
fused to swallow
Never had Cadwallader Hunters hand
some bear looked less handsome or more
dangerous than he looked as he 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 Cadwal adler
Hunter. warned by Loveland's expression
that the only hope lay in getting the first
word.
Upset me?" echoed Val. glazing blue
fire so vindictively that Kidd expected his
introducer to be the next one upset.
My ID valet has stolen | my clothes
and made me a present OF his own. that
How shockingr sympathized Cad
wallader Hunter
well yes. 1t is rather a shock re-
turned Loveland, dryly. land II you don't
mind. think I'd better ask you to let mo
get over 1t alone"
"Oh! certainly, I quite understand
purred the baaished courtier But Kidd
was making mental notes. and Cad
wallader Hunter strove to retain is repu-
ute or two, dear boy. and wei take our
selves off. This is Mr.. Kidd, from ono
of our most important papers"
Happy to see him another time" snap
ped Loveland. Just now I'm In no tenn
per to entertain strangers
But at least" Cadwallader Hunter pro-
tested, you mustn't look on me as Il
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 n
bore. The one thing you can do for me
is to go and take your newspaper friend
with you. Good morning.
And the bear shot back into his den,
banging the door.
1.-THE British lion before his midday
meal" remarked the representative OF
New York Light. Another minute and
he'd have snatched a free lunch-Kfdd
with Hunter sauce. But serve me UP Oh
toast II he hasn't got sauce enough of his
own
"He comes Of hot-tempered family
Cadwallader Hunter explained his Eng
lish relative
81 should say they'd been hot ever since
il'iam the Conqueror, commented Mr.
Kidd. Good family to keep away from
when you haven't got your gun. l forgot
mine this morning"
But he had not forgotten his stylo-
graphic pen.
The moment that the door had slammed
Loveland's ears tingied with the con-
seriousness that not only had he been
guilty of a very rude act, but a particu-
Iariy stupid one.
(To be continued tomorrow