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: