you guys never expect to do any honest work?"




CHAPTER X


Jim's appearance when he entered the dressing-room that night was
a surprise; he was clad in faultless evening attire.

"Why the barbaric splendor?" inquired Lorelei. "Don't you know I'm
only your sister?"

"I've GOT these Moe Levys, so I might as well wear 'em. I'm tired
of running a moth-garage," he replied, laying aside his stick,
gloves, and hat with a care that betrayed his unfamiliarity with
them. "What have you got to go with this scenery?"

"Do you want me to dress, too?"

"Sure thing. Look your best, and make me think I'm a regular
John."

"Bergman dropped in to see me to-night," she told him, after they
had gossiped for a moment. "He referred to that story in this
morning's Despatch."

"Yes?"