New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
The "snrprise Dinner" Harry Underwood Ordered

It took me but a second 10 answer Harry underwood's query as 10 where l should like to dine, If thefe pc one thing Of which he IS pas, master i is the art Of restaurant dining, ana I smoke with prompt decision,
 'I have absolutely no preference I should like 10 leave lhe choice 10 you, and not ka0w anything about the dinner even, nnlil ailef II IS el' defed,
 lie gave a gratified little laugh,
 z''Haven't forgotten your nlh lhe' Dudley's speciality, have Nnhf ne asked. and l knew that hr was 10 pleased at my memar Of hls ah'hF as three, ,year-old child would he with the gift Of n loilipop'
 had Il tiny smile aS reelected on this bit of masculine idiosynefaey' which have noticed in other men, especially nicly. The" are iaordi- nately proud of some strllling accom-, pliahment. and extremely n'edesl concerning their real worl,
 "It is one Of my pleasantest re' membranes" I said, feeling that ! spoke only the truth due my nus bands old friend for whatever dark biots there may be upon Harry ln- dervoed's career they cannot de- stroy tho memories his friends cher ish of his royal and unique hespl' tality.
 That certainly sets standard for me-" he replied, his eyes dane Ing, Then he took up the window tube, signaled the chauffeur to lis- ten and spoke crisply Into the mouthpicce.
 Drive to my best bet, Pete" he sail. and knew that purposcly he had camoufagcd tho direction so that would not know where we were going until cur arrival al the place.
 Fifteen minutes later. afier Pete had given d really remarkable eS- hibtion Of his ability 10 weave through traffic, We drew up before the entrance 10 a restaurant which knew at the frct glance was of the type Harry Underwood likes best
 Flamboyant and theatrical as he is. yet the noisy and the garish in eating places do not appeal to him, and the place which we entered, while luxurious and rp-to-date in it's appointments. held an elusive and delicate air of reserve such as princess who was leasing her castle for hire might wear.
 Harry Orders DiQner
 ,,.Z1 r1 1n crate pretense that the dancing room, round which tables were set, was the heart of a rose or any of the other floral fantasies so dear to the hearts o, New York bonifaccs. The room might have been he re- ception hall of some palatial home. 4 few really good pieces of tapestry. Some paintings, which the knowl- edge have absorbed from Dicky told me were not only valuable, but suited to their surroundings, rare, fresh blossoms on every tablc--each detail spelled culture!
 That Harry Underwood was favor able Enown to the staff was mani fest frcm the instant of our en- trance, and it was but a few sec ends before we were installed at one Of the best tables in the room, i with 8 scod view of the dancing floor. A waiter lowered obscquious- | ly at his elbow, and MT. Under l V ood with a deft movement slipped | his pad and pencil from him.
 "Tll write this order myself" he | said, opening menu card. Its 10 ! be a surprise dinner, and l don't {, want any unnecessary speech about | it. Your job will be to stand right ! here at my eihow and when l point | 10 an item tell me if it Is especially | good, or whether you would advise . substitute. You know the way}T | like things, but don't mention any names"
 Yes, sir. understand" the water replied.
 Then for several minutes Mir. un- - -.---------------