CHAPTER XXVIII
COLEMAN'S LITTLE PLAN
Though Coleman went to bed late, he awoke early. He had
the power of awaking at almost any hour that he might fix.
He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view,
overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing
himself, went downstairs, Luke was still sleeping, and did
not awaken while his companion was dressing.
Coleman went downstairs and strolled up to the clerk's desk,
"You're up early," said that official.
"Yes, it's a great nuisance, but I have a little business to attend
to with a man who leaves Chicago by an early train. I tried to
find him last night, but he had probably gone to some theater.
That is what has forced me to get up so early this morning."
"I am always up early," said the clerk.
"Then you are used to it, and don't mind it. It is different
with me."
Coleman bought a cigar, and while he was lighting it, remarked,
as if incidentally:
"By the way, did my young friend leave my money with you
last evening?"
"He left a package of money with me, but he didn't mention
it was yours."
"Forgot to, I suppose. I told him to leave it here, as I was
going out to the theater, and was afraid I might have my pocket
picked.
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