Pendleton

They were nine blocks from the home of the president at whose inaugural Pendleton had performed.

Not a word about the dance—except a general affirmative to Mrs. Pendleton's question if he had enjoyed himself.

Instantly Pendleton was motionless; he listened intently, but the silence of the place seemed complete.

And over across the stream gleamed the lights of the Pendleton special as it sped away toward Chicago.

The next morning Captain Pendleton arrived early, to assist in the distribution of the presents.

This item incensed Pendleton beyond measure; he threw the paper aside and stormed up and down the room.