Arthur Train

Name: McClure's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 4 — Catherwood's Data of Ethics
Author: Arthur Train

McClure's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 4… (1905)

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“McClure's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 4 — Catherwood's Data of Ethics”, published in 1905, is a work by Arthur Train. It explores elements such as Catherwood, Pondel and clubman.

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Arthur Train, McClure's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 4… (1905)

“ They could hear a dull murmur of conversation, the cough was repeated, a bench dragged across a floor, some fastening was slowly loosed, and a yellow gleam of light shot up through the shadow as a scuttle opened in the sidewalk. A lean, scrawny figure thrust itself upward, sleepily rubbing its eyes, collarless, its shirt open at the breast, its hair tousled, coughing. Catherwood, now confident that he had the support of his companions, addressed the ghost, in whom he recognized Pedler, the journeyman from behind the curtains. The clubman's face, however, was concealed in shadow from the other. ”

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Arthur Train, McClure's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 4… (1905)

“ Pondel made a depreciating gesture.
“We are always glad to serve you, sir!” he repeated as Wessons escorted the distinguished customer to the door.
“It's a great privilege to be employed by such a man as Mr. Pondel,” he whispered. “He thinks an enormous lot of you, sir. Very fine man—Mr. Pondel.”
As the hansom jogged rapidly towards the hotel, Catherwood reflected painfully upon the enormous sums of money that he annually transferred from his own pockets to those of the lordly tailor. ”

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Arthur Train, McClure's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 4… (1905)

“ He had always regarded Catherwood, however, as a man of the world, and had esteemed him accordingly. He perceived that he had been mistaken: His customer was merely a religious crank. He had had experience with them before.
“Pooh! That's all right,” said he, resuming his former cordiality. “Why, they like to earn the extra money. They 're all devoted to my interests, you know.”
“Well, I don't want 'em to work any longer on my clothes,” repeated Catherwood helplessly.
“1 understand,” replied Mr. Pondel, rather loftily. “I'm afraid, however, it's too late to stop them now. ”

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Arthur Train, McClure's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 4… (1905)

“ Only the best people live in this neighborhood. Rather a neat little property.” He proffered Catherwood a cigar. The clubman wanted to kick him for a miserable, dirty cad.
“Right back!” he said to the cabby, hardly replying to the tailor's good-night.
London was asleep. Even the streets through which he had driven to Kew were hushed in preparation for the sodden Sunday to come. The moon had lowered over the housetops, and St. Timothy's was in the shadow as once again he drew up in front of Pondel's.
“Back already, sir?” The bobby stepped out to meet him.
“Yes,” replied Catherwood wearily. ”

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Arthur Train, McClure's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 4… (1905)

“ The ghost coughed again, and shivered, although the air was warm.
“Yes,” it answered huskily.
“Are you workin' on some clothes for a gentleman who's sailin' on Monday?”
“Yes,” it repeated.
“Then don't, any more,” chirped Catherwood encouragingly. “Those clothes are for me, and I don't want you to work any longer. You ought to be in bed.”
“Wotcher givin' us?” grumbled Pedler. “G'wan! Leave us alone!” he started to descend. But the bobby stepped forward.
“Look 'ere,” he said roughly. “Don't you understand? It's just as the gentleman s'ys. You don't 'ave to work any more to-night. ”

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Arthur Train, McClure's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 4… (1905)

“ It being Saturday night the butchers were selling off their remnants of meat, and their shrill cries could be heard for blocks. Several times the horse shied to avoid trampling upon some old hag who, clutching her wretched purchase at her breast, hurried homeward before a drunken lout should snatch it from her. ”

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Arthur Train, McClure's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 4… (1905)

“ It were cheap at twice the money to feel so much a gentleman.
“But this is Saturday, and it's five o'clock now. I don't see how you can possibly finish all those suits by to-morrow evening. You know I really did n't intend to order anythin' but the frock coat. Perhaps you'd just better let the rest go. I can get 'em some other time.”
“Not at all, Mr. Catherwood. Not at all. We are always delighted to serve you by any means in our power. Did Wessons say they would be finished to-morrow? Then to-morrow they shall be, sir. I'll set my men at work immediately. Pedler! Where's Pedler? ”

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Arthur Train, McClure's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 4… (1905)

“ He remembered heaps of bills for over two hundred pounds, and that was only the beginning, for he bought most of his clothes right in New York.
Climbing the steps of his hotel he wondered vaguely how long Pedler and the other fellow would have to work to finish the suits. Of course, they would be paid extra—were probably glad to do it. The chap had a nasty cough, though. O, well, that was their business—not his. So long as he put up the money, Pondel could look out for the rest. ”

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Arthur Train, McClure's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 4… (1905)

“ They 'll be done promptly to-morrow evenin', take my word for it.”.
Catherwood flushed. How in Heaven's name could he ever make the tailor understand?
“I 've decided I don't want 'em!” he stammered.
Pondel's glass went to the table with a bang, and he gazed blankly at his customer. The clubman, not realizing the implication, did not proceed.
“That's all right,” finally responded Pondel a trifle coldly. “There's no hurry about settlement. You can take a year, if necessary.” Mrs. Pondel slipped unobtrusively out of the room, leaving a trail of perfume behind her. ”

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Arthur Train, McClure's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 4… (1905)

“ Mr. Pondel's horders is to sty 'ere until the clothes is finished. M'ybe it's as you s'y, but I cawn't go 'ome.”
At this juncture a child began to cry drowsily below, and a woman's voice could be heard striving to comfort it.
“You don't mean you 've got a baby down there!” exclaimed Catherwood.
“Only little Annie,” replied Pedler. “An' the old woman.”
“Any one else?”
“Aggam.”
“Let's go down” suggested the bobby. “I can make 'em understand.” ”

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Arthur Train, McClure's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 4… (1905)

“ Pedler and Aggam climbed in and Catherwood directed the driver to goto the Metropole, after stuffing a sovereign into the hand of his friend, the policeman. The stars were still marching across the sky, and the breeze had freshened. Every window was dark ”

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Arthur Train, McClure's Magazine, Volume 25, Number 4… (1905)

“ Please ask Aggam to assist you. That is all.”
“Yes, sir. Very good, sir.” Pedler hesitated a moment as if about to speak, then turned listlessly and plodded back behind the curtains.
“Very obliging man—Pedler. You see, there will be no difficulty, Mr. Catherwood.”
“Well, I don't see how on earth you 're goin' to do it!” protested Catherwood feebly. He wanted the clothes badly, now that he had seen the material. “It's mighty good of you to take all this trouble.” ”

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