I met him in
the hall talking to Euripides on the subject of the amateur stage in the
United States. What they said I did not stop to hear, but offering my hand
to Hawley informed him of my intention to depart.
"'Well, old chap,' he said, affectionately, 'I'm glad you came. It's
always a pleasure to see you, and I hope we may meet again some time
soon.' And then, catching sight of my bundle, he asked, 'What have you
there?'
"I informed him of the episode in the supper-room, and fancied I perceived
a look of annoyance on his countenance.
"'I didn't want to take them, Hawley,' I said; 'but Ferdinand insisted.'
"'Oh, it's all right!' returned Hawley. 'Only I'm sorry! You'd better get
along home with them as quickly as you can and say nothing; and, above
all, don't try to sell them.'
"'But why?' I asked. 'I'd much prefer to leave them here if there is any
question of the propriety of my--'
"Here," continued 5010, "Hawley seemed to grow impatient, for he stamped
his foot angrily, and bade me go at once or there might be trouble.
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