idea of a creature of innate dishonesty or treacherous character. She
had the appearance of being a shrewd, merry, healthy sinner. He forgot
that she owed him an answer as he met her question:

"No, I have not lived here long, but I am as hungry as if I had lived
here for half a century. What shall I order?"

She looked at him curiously. His language was not of the kind she had
been accustomed to. She measured him from head to heel, while he noted
her examination and was amused, and showed it in his face. She
blushed, or rather flushed, and measured him again. Then she told him
what he should order most wisely for the sum he had named. He was
surprised at the quantity and quality of it.

The woman, meanwhile, had left him without further comment. As he was
ending his meal, she came in again and took the seat in front of him.

"You are hungry," she said.

"I was, decidedly. I'm not now."

She looked him over.

"You have spent only fifteen cents. What is the matter?"

He was surprised. He looked into her eyes and was perplexed. Why
should this woman ask him this question? But he could see nothing in
those eyes save a gray inquisition.

"I had only that much to spend to-night, that's all. Do you see