The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-02-05
TALE OF A LOST
pOCKETB00K
Gallant Youth Plays Trick on
Irate Parent.

lilC young illill uClcEcillElllt. -
: Pocket? | haven't a pocket"
Two to New York said the young
man, producing the money and secur
ing two tickets.
Permit me-" he said to the girl, tic
| offer you This ticket. You can send me
the amount when you reach New York
Come, we have but two minutes"
Without waiting for Il reply he seized
her belongings, carried them to Il draw
ing room car and paid for her seat,
then gave her a card. "Iteginald Grant,
NJ. club" This done. he Went to his
seat and took up IL paper.
1t was not long before the porter
handed him a card, Miss Edna
Ylio"ne." and said the young lady de-
sired to speak to him. Grant dropped
his paper and FASTENED to her chair.
You gave me no opportunity to
thank you" she said. Your offer to
pay the fare of a stranger, taking the
risk
There is no risk" he interrupted.
Il know Il lady when | see her. Rather
| consider it Il compliment that you
should accept the favor from one
whom you have never met before"
This completed the Introduction and
the two passed much time in chat dur
ing the trip. When they reached the
Grand Central station ut New York
Il carriage was Whiting for Miss
Thorne. Mi. Grant put her in, lifted
his hat and went his way.
Jonathan Thorne. the father Of the
young lady. when informed of the cpl
sode was much d%ispleased with his
daughters action.
"Iou should have returned to yOur
uncle's," he said. got what money you
needed from him and come by another
train"
Edna explained that it was all done
50 quickly that she had no time to
consider, but this did not appease her
father.
The next evening before dinner Mr..
Grant was sitting in the coffee room
III his club when he received IL card.
and, proceeding to the reception room.
met the father Of his travelling COM
panion.
II have come to pay my daughters
debt" said tho gentleman coldly. II
should have preferred that she should
wait and receive the funds from Il diff
ferent source"
Craft smothcred his Indignation and
a%pologize1 for his action. Mr.. Thorne
took ont his porketbook and. as it was
necessary to send to the office for
the account had been adjusted he left
the club and neglected tn take up the
pockethook. Grant SAW it and took
charge of it. half an hour later Mr..
Thorne drove again to the club door.
Grant. who was expecting him. was
looking out of Il window and recog-
niZcd in the coachlnan one he often
used himself. Instead of responding
ut nee to Mr.. Thorne's card the Young
man went out to the coachman.
II want you to do me Il favor and
III make it all right With YOU" lie said
to he man. go into the club, right
past the 0oorkeeper and into the re-
ception room. There you will find the
gentleman sou drove here. Demand
your fare. Accuse him of trying to
beat YOU. Be violent and abusive"
The coachman knew that Il rich fee
was in store for him and played his
part well. When Grant entered the
reception room the man was shouting:
II want my fare. and | won't be
beaten out of it."
II left my pocketbook here, ! tell you,
and as soon as | get it Ill pay you"
THAT won't do. Give me my fare"
What is the trouble. Mr.. Thorne?"
asked Grant politely.
When | left here my pocketbook
was Oh that table. This rascal
Don't be alarmed. Mr.. Thorne," in
terrupted Grant. IAN articles left in
the club are deposited ut the office, but
there's Il good deal of red tape about it.
Meanwhile | shall be happy to supply
the amount"
Mr.. Thorne declined the favor with
dignity. and ut a wink from Grant the
coachman recommended his abuse.
Faces of inquisitive clublnen appeared
the door. Mr.. Thorne finally sur
rendered, and Grant paid the indebted
ness.
BE seated. Mr.. Thorne.", he said
after the coachman had left.
Leaving the room. he soon returned
with the missing article.
II am pleased. Mi. Thorne." he said.
ITO have had an opportunity to make
some PREPARATION for my fault in e
srect to your daughter. ! bid you a
very good evening"
He turned on his heel and was leav-
ing the room when the other stopped
him.
MIR. Grant" he said. Il have been
very harsh and u%ngrateful. thank
you for your loan to my daughter as
well as to myself and beg that you will
drive home with me and dine with us
that my daughter also may have an OPP
portunity to express her gratitude"
That was the beginning Of marked
attentions on the part Of Mr., Grant to
ThOt.no