Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15

TIME color Of Slingsby's socks
matched his necktie. His frock
u coat was immaculate. the crease
in his trousers pronounced. Judging
by his clothes he was a dude, a nut"
judging him by the laws of physiognomy
he was brainiess. Northumberland
quite unaware OF these defects.
The square jawed, alert-eyed man
sitting on a truck a few yards away
watched sIingsby with a covert grin
through his cigar smoke. The spectacle
OF this highly polished dandy strolling
up and Gown a platform OF the London
railway terminus seemed 10 amuse him
greatly.
"The complete idiot and no mistake, -
he said softly 10 himself
Slingsby, fortunately for his selfes-
TEEN. was quite unaware Of the de
rision he was exciting. sauntering to
the boohstan he came back with num-
Der OF Illustrated papers, placed them
in a corner of a flrst-class carriage, III
scented, gold-tipped cigarette and
nonchalantly strolled over to the spot
where the cabs drew up.
One of the taXis deposited a charm
ing young lady, as exquisitely dressed
in the feminine way as was Slingsby in
the masculine The most conspicuous
part of her attire was the hat. a huge
brown hat with red roses. A CLEAN OF
admiration came into Slingsby's eyes.
Another grin appeared on the face of
the sduars-tawed man sitting on the
truck.
Would like to strike up an acquAint-
ance with her. but don't know how,
was his inward comment.
Whether or not he was right, sure II
was that Slingsby did not speak. The
lady took her seat in the front part OF
the train, and, sncing into his own
carriage to make sure that his papers
were undisturbsd. he began wandering
aimlessly around the station.
A Surprise.
Porters we're busy closing the doors; a
warning bell had rung. Slingsby was
nowhere in sight.
The square Jawed man having seated
himself opposite slngsby's papers
leaned from the window, looking keenly
around. He seemed anxious about
something.
"Ahr An exclamation Of satisfaction
came from him as, following the guard {
right away there and the movement
Of the train, Sllngsby came in sight
from behind a group OF porters.
without seeming to quicken his pace
nc drew level with the carriage. opened
the door, swung himself in, and sal
down.
He crossed his legs. took up one Of
the illustrated papers and was soon en-.
crossed in studying pictures Of the lat
est musical comedy. Presently h,
looked up
III you would care to read any Of
these papers" he said, politely, waving
his hand to the pile.
"Thanks"
Suddenly Slngsby found himself gar
ing down the muzzle OF a revolver Their
was a silence OF some moments
'W-w-what is the meaning of tint
outrage?" stammered slingsby at last
II want a little chat with you. that
| all. Now don't get in q panic. Alger
non.
My nams is Bertram-Bertran
sIngsby. You-you are making SOM
mistak
Not at all. Just called you Aiser'
non in a kind of friendly way. You
look an Algy. you know. Still. I'll cal
you BERTHE, II you like, and you cal
call me Bin
But I don't understand" saspe'
| Slingsby.
ALLOW me to explain" said BILL
with ironicaI politeness.
You travel for Lorrimer. the Bon'
street jeweler--"
He Smiles.
Yes, but"
And when you go to make a call yo'
carry the right sort Of stuff with you
Things that sparkle. Ell? And thing
that make the ladies' eyes sparkle, toe
oh. BERTHE? Eli WHAT"
He grinned amiably, and. as II 4
keep him in good humor. Slingsb!
smiled family Very family. The re
volver was within a few inches Of hi
nose
And now. BERTHE" the man contin
ued what are you carrying to-day
heard you ask for a ticket to Bisiey