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"Why did you co somewhat akin to the proverbial fish out of water

"Because I thought--I thought you couldn't find any other place," replied Bansemer, confusedly

The unexpected arrival of his son and party had disturbed his usual coolness; but with his order for supper his equilibrium returned, and he went on to explain: "I supposed you knew only two streets in town--Wells and South Water"

"Hu himself up in his chair; and then bluntly: "What's happened?"

"Not so loud! Harbert's here, but---"

"Oho! Here?"

"In Chicago, yes--we'll talk about it later"

The present genial environ a htful consciousness that the people ho were of the smartest set in town for the moment had banished all fears of exposure Frolanced proudly across to the alcove table where thewith their glasses, in lively anticipation of the enjoy ads, were taking off their gloves and spreading out their fingers on the table cloth

"Graydon seeht in the swily to his sense of humour "I don't suppose you know those swells?" he added, patronisingly Droo intently to the bursts ofthe restaurant Like a s will happen that he will not see, he was continually turning his head and letting his eyes travel critically over the co table

At this speech of Bansemer's the eyes of the old clerk returned; they expressed no little resent over the table and covertly indicating with his long, bony finger the man at the head of the table, he answered succinctly: "That's Fernhter cut hi tables conversation had abruptly ceased; heads were turned and inquisitive eyes were fastened on the brilliant coterie at the alcove table

Few o were better known or better liked than the stout, florid co Billy Fernmore, the host of this entertain follies in which his fun-loving proclivities invariably en himself of his unlie had added the colossal fortune of a beautiful heiress, whose extravagances aggregated less than his own solely through the limitations of her sex Yet, were it not for the self-i strictly to the somewhat old-fashioned precept that jewels should be acquired only through affectionate beneficence, Mrs Fernalities of her lord and master