Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

Say. Bill he said. these ere coves
should ave a little more respects Ter
chap Wen 'e's tryin' ter git ter sleep. We
amt got ter much time fer our reposes'
Bill. Remember, we as a special engage
ment with Their prime minister termor-
row morning.
My friend and I burst out laughing
Even the solemn-faced 'bobb:-' smiled
And our laughter seemed to encourage
the two little coster panhand!ers.
81 say, Jerry spoke up the --rst. Those
coves is larfin'. Theys igerent of us.
They don't know who we are Jerry,
w'ere's yer card?'
why. Bill. Is left ME wallet on the
piano at ONE
We'll, Bill, We desdains ter speak ter
them
Yes, Jerry, We does-but. l say, Jerry.
does yer hear what they says?'
g. L does, Bill
81 pricked up my ears, for neither Of
the three of us had uttered one word.
Nevertheless, the voices calmly continued.
one of them using a tone of voice evil
IDENTIFY meant to represent one of us.
Bill. is yer 'ungery?' asked one. And
promptly came the answer:
- Bill. yer is ungery.
Jerry, is yer 'ungery?'
jerry, Yer Is extremely unSefN.
Sir, on behalf of me pal, Jerry, and
me 'onerable self, We h'accepts Yer invi-
tation 10 take slight refreshment-how 5
that, jerry?
'Yus,' said Jerry, AN don't forget the
kerridges at 10 s'clock, Ell, Bin?'
The indirect appeal interested ME. My
first impulse was to toss them a coin.
Then l changed my mind and decided
that / would give them no money. but
food-that is. if they really wanted it. So
n1f f,.;4 foo, tyaita
ute and walked over the bridge to point
just above the shelf on which they were
perched.
Now, you young shavers.' ! said. if
you are really hungry. come along.
The two looked up at me. and then at
each other. Finally one of them spoke:
Jerry, said he. e means il. fus. e
means it. Jest one mnnet. sir- Yer see,
sir, me pal. Jerry. is sufferin from bron-
ketus and aSsemar. But ere We is. sir.
Come along. sir. an I'll show yer Were
we dimes. Hits a tip-topper of er swag-
germ joint, and no kid, sir. There it is.
sir
x ):
"He pointed long. slim arm, and, look
ing, saw. about one hundred yards down
the emhankment. typical coffee stall.
We were soon there.
Now. young men, said I. when We
have? Take anything you want
The one called Bill promptly turned to
the drty-aproned man behind the counter
and began to order. This was how the
order was given:
II say, governor, jest be spry, cause
1 amt got any convenient time fer
argues Jerry ere. e as two dabs .
pink and a basin of wash. ! as the same.
likewise Yus. and two hollas.
ut was all Greek to me, but evil
IDENTIFY quite understandable to the STALL
keeper who. quite unconcerned. handed
out two large slices OF bread and but
ter two cups of coffee and two large
buns with currants in them. Then.
turning to me, he said, solemnly: And
that will be pence 90 cents). sir
Il paid and watched my guests. They
We're hungry, all right. They de-
voured that meal literally on the run.
Still it was not a very large dinner.
so / politely inquired if they wished
anything else.
..Lor'. governor. exclaimed Bill.
does yer wish ter bust us? No more
food-but 1 say. as yer got a flag on
yer?'
Il handed over my cigarette case.
and he opened it with the remark:
Strike me pink, Jerry, if e amt the
bloomin' Marquis OF Salisbury: Then