Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-06

all that you were on to the theater or
somewhere.
Il changed my mind, Mrs. Johnson"
he confided. Il am going to have a
quiet evening and read for an hour or
two before ] go TO sleep. In the mean
to the bank tomorrow morning. Do you
think that for that. at the place where
YOU sometimes send out for beer. you
could get me some whisky and soda
water?"
! II might" Mrs. Johnson admitted,
but what do you mean about having
only shillings? There amt going to be
any trouble about your bill on Saturday,
I hope?"
He made his landlady his first con-
fidant
Mrs. Johnson" he announced, II
have come into bequeSt."
Whats that?" she demanded sus-
piciously.
~It's the same thing as a legacy, .
he explained Il am-well suppose
may call myself rich Tomorrow 1 can
go TO the bank and draw as much as ]
i want"
Mrs. johnson was by no means a
credulous woman, but she had known
lieved in him. Besides, his manner was
| convincing.
Il wish you luck, sir" she said
Why shouldn't you make 1t bottle9
You'll get better stuff, and / can put
it on the bill Saturday"
Make il a bottle. by all means" Mar
tin assented and be sure that you
keep a glass or two for yourself. The
/ half will be quite enough for me"
II He mounted the stairs, took of his
coat and hung 1t in view With his
r.. r. Iii les.
/ drawn 10 10 his side he spent the first
1 night of his new life rereading with
fpainstaking care and no little apprecia7
ton BncoB's essay on gardens. slipping
the while whisky and soda and smok-
ing cigarettes
i Getting Used 10 Riches.
In the gray hours OF the morning
Martin aWoke In the throes Of night
mare. There was a horrible sinking at
his heart; drops OF sweat upon his fore
! head. A rush of confused thoughts
came to his brain. Feverisi1ly his fin-
gers dug under the pillow, dragged out
his packet. ciutched The notes in hand
fuls and he fell back gasping with
relief II was long time, however be-
fore he could compose himself again 10
: sleep, and when he did so the packet
was tightly clasped In his hand.
had cleared itself He woke buoyantly
enough and as he dressed he made
plans. He must present himself at the
warehouse and hand In his orders, but
the most important thing Of all was IL
first establish himself as man oi
wealth. He breakfasted without ap-
petite The fare set before him was
poor enough, but, as a matter Of fact
1t was the crunpled tableclOth, the
,, cracked brown teapot and the common
, breakfagtWare which repeiied him
Things which he had accepted without
, protest during the period Of necessity
seemed suddenly TO have become loath.
some to him. He hurried over the meal
and prepared for departure,
Shall you be home for tea or bite
of supper?" Mrs johnson inquired.
!. He shook his head.
II may be home earlier than usual.
he admitted, but ! shan't be wanting
any food "
Nothing ] can cook good enough
: nov. ! suppose" she observed gloonily
1T isn't that" he FASTENED 10 as.
! sure her, There may be friends
: shall have 70 go and see"
He joined the little throng movins
e ciEyWard, but he did not at once eros
? the river Among his cricketing &C.
Y Qaaintances was a young bank cleri
: whom ne sought behind the counter q
G the august Lombard street establish
!, nnent in which he held a humble posi-
ton The young man In question, afte
8 some delay. came 10 the inquiry counter
II say, Barnes, We aren't allowed Il
o have callers here" he explained doubt
!. fully. What Tn II you Want?"
II have come into money and
want ~ open banking account" Mar
tin announced binntiy.
How much have you got2" hi
o friend inquired condescendingly. "Yo
a see. We don't take small accounts here
Eighty thousand pounds, Martin an
= nounced
The young man stood for a n1omen