Cinder Path Tales

2io CINDER-PATH TALES he has his dues he is chief of police by this time. We were a bit quiet on the wayhome, a little weary, and very contented and happy. There wasa hint of the morning in the east as we alighted at the hotel, and the lobby was silent and deserted. We were much pleased to find that the elevator was still running, and we climbed aboard, at peace with all the world, and just ready forbed. As Tomsaid, a five minutes earlier orlater wouldhave spoiled it. When we reached the third floor, Paddy insisted that wemust gowith him to the fifth, so we kept on, and Harry unlockedthe door and Jim lit the gas. When webade him "good­ night " and the elevator began to drop, he stood in his doorway, a smile of perfect bliss shining onhis honest face. He waved his big hand at us with a gesture that was half farewell, half a benediction, and mur­ mured huskily "An' iverywan a winner."