Polly in New York

ely, before he finished his visit in New York. He remained a week and then said good-by, reminding Mrs. Stewart that she had

e of art at Cooper Union. Anne Stewart used to escort the girls to and from the school on class-nights, but it was such a tiresome t

As it was hardly dark by seven-thirty, in October and early November, it was no more haza

hat it was quite dark by six o'clock. Hence Anne worried about t

nt. He had taken a severe cold and thought better of riskin

retched that day; and they would rather have stayed at home than h

e do not come in as early as usual," said

you be?" asked

m, and we have to write our answers. We may be a full hour later than usual; but

l" but Polly meant several of the students

itting woollen caps pulled down over their ears. Besides their books and ot

swers required a great deal of careful thought, before describing t

erent types that go to make up the Egyptian people?" or the question:

Where is echinus molding u

y did, and describe a mummy and the methods used for its preservation," she was elated, for she had made a parti

as too limited for her to say all she wished to. For instance, she wanted to describe, at lengt

Of polychromy and what it was. In fact, she needed hours in which to speak

ns, and how their modes and habits had a corresponding effect on art. She liked to de

olors employed by the Turks. She had no hesitation in selecting from samples shown, the Mohammedan designs, the Chinese, the Byzantine, or Arabian patterns. She w

ted out for home. The scholars who lived on streets uptown, had gone long before, and Poll

have to use them as p

one's face is cold, isn

y, breaking into a run across the diamond that separates

way station, Eleanor said: "Why not take the

he windows and walks makes me feel as if I were home. No clatter of wheels, no shouti

laughed Elean

akers, and were soon lost to their surroundi

he basis of religions existing with the Persians

bright colors in art?' And also that question that read: 'When colors of the pattern contrast with the c

wledge to be obtained in a course of this kind," said Eleanor

aws. In the doorway lounged three tough-looking young men; but the red-cheeked girls scarcely saw them-they were

n the saloon-window, one of the flippant young men said, quite loud enough

ned on without a word or look. Another of the trio the

usly to Polly: "What ti

e stopped writing. It must b

night. We'll take the subway

Are there no policeme

ne summer nights you will see

antly hushed when they heard

nin' fer a

emark but the girls kept right on

' fer comp'ny?" chu

e foolin' wid a coupla high-brows on such

ut the other fellow replied: "G'wan back, if yeh wants.

Get a good grip on your umbrella. Thank heavens we hav

amble up to the peacherino on the outsid

nuttin. We kin give them a ride-a jo

laugh, and both girls uncons

wixt here an' the saloon on Fourteenth stre

hissed Polly, suddenly wheel

surprise. Polly's eyes blazed and she gave the roughs such a sco

-face and march downtown as fast

TURN-ABOUT-FACE AND MA

them eyes shoot fire? Let me have a kiss, me pritty, afore Bill gits them all!"

tly brought down the heavy metal knob upon the soft cap that covered the head of the ruffi

ill threatened: "Jus' fer dat, you'se

eserted Polly for all the world, so she screamed "Help!

tried to close in with Polly. The umbrella was flung aside, and in another minute Polly laun

m back flat upon his back, and while he was trying to crawl up on his knees, the amateur pugilist turned and sent

le like Polly's, but she fiercely rammed the steel-capped end of the rod into the pit of the rascal's

to the second villain. He fought now, as slum ruffians will, but he was no match for the hard knuckles, ste

t that moment a silent-running automobile slid up to the curb and, at the instant of its stopping, the door fl

goodness you came!" cried E

e time, so Mr. Dalken asked frowningly: "What are you

ed to know what was wrong. Mr. Dalken turned on him in just an

any Fift' avenoo cop what only has t

er at the City Hall, in the morning. Now arrest these two foot-pads." As the officer snapped hand-cuff

ump into the car and I will take you home," offered their rescuer. Bu

I know that you will take these young ladies to

re in answering you in a manner that you'd understand and respect. Now you go about your tardy business and I will see to mine. Here

the Studio. As Polly and Eleanor gratefully took Mr. Dalken's hand, he advised them. "Better not speak of this affair to an

about with us when she is tired

cause the butler understands its tricks thoroughly. He seldom has anything to do on those evenin

him again, and the

ate, dears?" cried Anne,

e would be lat

o call up the police-station at Ninth stre

ed Anne's ear playfully, as she said: