The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-10-30

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skeptical comment. Said that gentle
man to himself, II dunno. Usually Eus-
tace hits 'em first an measures EN-
after"
Florian re-entered the club. His re-
appearance excited some amusement
and conjecture. MI. Slappey smiled at
a few persons who seemed to take an
interest in his return and then sided
over to the table occupied by the
he reminded. "Now Use gwine git busy
on my two dollar throw-out."
A waiter sought Eustace Todd, and
informed him that the dapper little
stranger had returned and was accost-
ing Clarissa Morgan. Eustace frowned.
Hit cawn't be So"
But it is. I seen him with my own
two eyes,"
Eustace flexed large muscles, and
the waiter sounded q warning. Better
be careful, Mistuh Todd"
"4Iof WHAT"
This Is a mighty lii Teller, He'd
probly sqush easy"
Eustace stared across the dance floor.
table with Miss Morgan, and it was
apparent that the young lady relished
this second intrusion even less than
the first. Nj. Slappey was operating
with fresh gusto since he now was con-
WINGED that he had nothing to fear
from the official bouncer in the way
of mayhem.
Eustace was across the floor like a
storm cloud. He stared grimly down
at Forian.
you ere hagain? Hill learn you'll"
Florian raised an admonitory fin
ger. Careful! I amt half as big as
you'll"
Mr.. Todd's clenched fist relaxed. It
was pleasant once again to be the
center of attraction, and Florian
scarcely objected when Eustace recon-
menced the process of propelling him
toward the door. True, it occurred to
him that this time Mr.. Todd was slight
~ less solicitous, and he noticed that
he was projected farther into Lenox
avenue than on the first occasion
pected.
Florian adjusted himself and again
started to re-enter the Hi Feller.
Ethan Chinn, who had tactfully dis
appeared during the election proceed
ings, now confronted him.
Don't you ever git enough?"
"Feller: Bein' flang out of high class
places Is the fondest thing Use Of"
Once again Florian oozed through
the crowd to the vicinity of the Grunts'
table. THAT makes us even," he re-
minded. Mex time I git pitched out,
it'll be all profit"
He moved away. He did not hear
Willie remark to his wife, This time,
Diana-he'l git broke in two"
THAT" returned Diana without
compassion, will be fun. This is costin'
us too much money"
with Eustaee Todd. he said SYou sho'
got rid of that lii Teller, Eustace."
Mr.. Todd preened himself. Hi do
not permit any objectionable char
acters in these presinks."
"You sho' don't. When you th'ows
EN- out, they stay th'owed."
were directed to the other side of the
dance floor where IN incredible thing
was happening. There again was Flor
ian Slappey, and he was bending over
Miss Morgan's table. Eustace could not
hear the words of the dapper little
man, but Clarissa could.
Hello, Good Looking. Heah's me
Clarissa wore a startled expression.
amazingly diligent, and-while an
noyed-she could not help but feel
flattered. She said, "You better exc
dust befo' you get th'owed out again"
Florian exuded southern chivalry.
eide"
well, you suttinly is on the right
Dancing was at a standstill. All eyes
were focused upon Florian and the big
man who bore down scowlingly upon
him. Eustace was none too gentle,
though definitely inarticulate. After
all, mere words seemed to have less
than no effect upon F1orian.
Eustrace dragged MI. Slappey I'M
tremendously across the floor. He
said, This time you remain bout"
Florian demonstrated. This is a free
country"
Hand you will get a free poke in
the nose hif you hannoy u patrons
hagain."
Mr.. Chinn vanished when he saw the
inevitable duo approaching. Eustace's
broad shoulders showed open the street
door and his powerful right arm spun
Mr.. Slappey across the sidewalk and
into the gutter. Florian picked himself
up with what dignity he could muster
and saw Mr.. Todd strutting pridefully
back into the domain which he was
supposed to police.
looks like to me-" s%oliloquized Mr..
Slappey, that Eustace is gittin' a wee
mite peeved."
Inside the Hi Teller Florian Slappey
was the chief topic of conversation.
Eustace Todd didn't know whether to
be proud of his achievement in finally
Kidding the place of so objectionable a
patron-or ashamed Of the Ineffective
ness of his first two efforts. Clarissa
Morgan was staring at the door through
which Florian had been thrice elected.
In her big black eyes there was a light
Of uncertainty and disbelief.
The door opened slowly. A head was
inserted. Mr.. Slappey-indomitable but
slightly apprehensive-eased himself
into the hallway and surveyed the in
terror of the HI Teller. Several guests
said: Look! Yonder he Is again!"
Florian walked swiftly to the Grunts'
table. -Four dollars, Brother Grunt."
Willie paid, though with Ill grace.
He said, "You got to make Eustace
madden"
F1orian grinned ruefully. "Feller! He's
plenty annoyed already"