The $500 Check — page 293: what you’re looking at

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CHAPTER XXXIT. HIRAM FRENCH, OF CHICAGO. ROM Harrisburg the dramatic company with which Bert was connected went directly to Chicago. ‘We don’t like to make such long jumps,” said Mr. Pearson, with whom Bert had become quite friendly, ‘‘ but we could secure Hooley’s Theatre this week, and no other. Were you ever in Chicago ?’’ | ‘*No,’’ answered Bert. ‘‘I have never travelled much. I suppose you have.”’’ “Yes; I went out to San Francisco last year with the ‘Silver King.’ You will find Chicago a pleasant city.”’ ‘* Are the hotels dear? ’’ °* No; only moderate in price. The theatri- cal people get a discount, you know.’’ ‘*I think I should rather live in a boarding- house.’’ a4 Gomicbooks (E(@) m