Steak and eggs, replied Stan in a flat, toneless
voice.
Twoyoung women of the gimme type were gazing with
bright, lizard eyes atour table. I wasbeginning to get a bit nasty tempered, when
the front door opened andStanley came in.
Somebody had been kicking my hat about the road
andI noticed that the gate hung by only one hinge.
I strolled into the kitchen two or three
times.
Here was fellowship and a friendin time of need. He
was startled but soon regained his normal nimbleness ofmind.
Steak was squashed, anyhow, and Stanley regarded me
with additionalrespect. Or I could start him off in thePublic Service.
Not a hard mouth, buta mouth that knew its way
about.
Then of course, onewouldnt be with the elephants
all the time. Still thinking, I got my hat and we sneaked out and headed for
steakand eggs and freedom.
When, asked Steak, is le garcon coming avec les
snifters? It doesnt sound much, justto say, I fell asleep, but married men will
understand.
Well, Stanley, if youve made up your mind thats all
there is aboutit, cut in Gertrude.
That is to say, hed be fool enough to
getcaught.
Its a pleasure to meet an intelligent
waiter.
Twoyoung women of the gimme type were gazing with
bright, lizard eyes atour table. We exchanged places and remarks about the
weather.
CHAPTER IVStanley has made a complete mess of
things.