The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-08
1T PAID
AFTER ALL
BY WILLIAM CHANDLER

York to Chicago arrived Saturda,
night at Buffalo and discovered to hi
dismay that he could so no farthe
till the next evening. Not only was HI
disappointed at having to wait In 3
strange town over Sunday. but horror
stricken ut remembering that he wat
short of cash, having provided JUS
enough to take him to his journeys
end. His hotel bill for one day would
use up all he had, with none left fol
his sleeping berth to Chicago. His
tickets were to that city.
Bob put up at hotel and went to
bed. in the morning he bethought
himself as to how he should get away
with the day and provide means for a
sleeping berth for the balance Of the
trip, for he had no mind to sit up all
| night. Then suddenly he remembered
that his chum, Tom Atkinson, was 4
Buffalo boy and his parents lived there.
Toms father had visited his son In
Chicago, and Bob had been introduced
to him. He might call ON Mr.. Akin
son, state his necessities and secure
Tic iouH VI luC lew uoiluiS nCEdCo.
4 Bob spent the morning reading the
! newspapers and the afternoon walking
the streets. His train did not leave
| till il o'clock. After dark he plucked
up courage to go to the Atkinsons for
/ his loan. So after getting the address
from directory he turned his steps to
| the house. On his arrival he found the
premises dimly lighted He hesitated.
| He was tempted to give 1t up and sit
up all night In day ear. But the pros
pect of sleepless night urged him on,
and he went up the steps and rang the
bell After waiting some time he saw
the light in the hall turned higher;
then feminine voice asked who was
there.
Bob was staggered. How could he
explain who he WASP He could not
very well say that he was Tom Akin
sons friend and he had called TO bor-
row a few dollars on the strength OF
that friendship. He said nothing,
standing in the yestibule irresolute.
who's therey asked the voice again
In n more resolute tone.
Still Bob. not knowing what to say.
said nothing. Then he thought he |
heard a light step within retreating. !
then returning. Suddenly the door |
was opened few inches. and the muz- !
zle of pistol was poked through. Be
yond he could distinguish the figure of /
n girl.
IF you think that am alone" said |
quavering voice. you are mistaken. l
There are three men upstairs
'I-I-have come 10 make a call on
Mr.. and Mrs. Atkinson. DO they live
here?"
church. They haven't got back yet.
You can't come in"
Certainly not IL you don't wish It.
May leave cardi"
The girl made no reply 10 this. Bob
held out card and, poking 1t at the
girl just below the pistol, said:
I'm a friend of Tom Atkinson. in
Chicago Happening to be In Buffalo.
concluded to pay my respects to his
''oh, merciful goodness. exclaimed
the girl, Withdrawing the weapon.
What have | done.''
1T doesn't matter" said Bob apollo
Its my fault anyway.
shouldn't have called so late"
Are you Robert sanfordT
Yes"
"oh. dear. Papa and mamma left
ne all alone. and I'm fraid of bur-
liars. I've made a ninny OF myself.
'ome in."
Bob entered, asking II the girl was
Toms sister. and she assured him
hat she was and had often heard Tom
peak Of his friend Mr. sanford.
Papa and mamma win be so compIi-
lcnted that you have called ON them"
aid Miss Atkinson. 'and VIII be de-
GIFTED to see one OF Toms intimate
riends. They VIII be home IN a few
linutes. The services are over AZ o.
nd Il takes them about fifteen minutes =
, come from the church. Here they
re now"
Bob wished II had taken them long.
: to come. for Toms sister was very
retty and be would have liked a long.
I sitting with her alone The front
Dor opened. and Mr.. and Mrs Akin. IL
N. after leaving their wraps In the
~. entered.
This "a Toms friend Mr.. Sanford
Chicago.~ said Miss Atkinson.
Well upon my word exclaimed
z. Atkinson Delighted 20 see you.
remzmher very well meeting you in
ms rooms in Chicago" :
How nice Of you 70 come and see n
= said Mrs. Atkinson. Il assure
~ We appreciate the attention"
Bob remained for an hour. during
aich the fond parents talked inces-
ntlv about their son. and bob prals-
him % the skies. All the while be
y tryiue % muster NJ courage 20
enk - fbs loan - g far q sleeTdng
rth. But - tel Tens parents in
? pre~ence - Toms sister that be
z called Tor that purpose was too
leh Ter him. 50 savfng that b. must
FOR his train. b. bade them 90 -sol-
aud. followed ~ = shawer - thanks
the Htteufion 10 had shown them
calling - tsok rs departure
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