Though Coleman had
professed to have nothing less than fifty, Luke knew that he had
changed a five-dollar bill at the hotel in paying for the drinks,
and must have over four dollars with him in small bills and change.
"Why, then," thought he, "did Coleman want to borrow five
dollars of me?"
If Luke had known more of the world he would have understood
that it was only one of the tricks to which men like Coleman
resort to obtain a loan, or rather a gift, from an unsuspecting
acquaintance.
"I suppose I shall not see my money back," thought Luke.
"Well, it will be the last that he will get out of me."
He was already becoming tired of his companion, and doubted
whether he would not find the acquaintance an expensive one.
He was sorry that they were to share the same room. However, it
was for one night only, and to-morrow he was quite resolved
to part company.
Shortly after nine o'clock Luke went to bed, and being fatigued
with his long journey, was soon asleep. He was still sleeping
at twelve o'clock, when Coleman came home.
Coleman came up to his bed and watched him attentively.
"The kid's asleep," he soliloquized.
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