CHAPTER XV.
OHO NE! OHO NE! OHO NE!
Monday Calhoun left for Detroit. Dr. Warrenton was on the train, but they met as strangers. When he reached the city and went to register at the Russell House, a gentleman was carelessly leaning against the desk talking with the clerk. He did not appear to notice Calhoun, but he had caught the word “Chic.” after his name.
After a few moments the gentleman approached Calhoun and said: “Pardon me, but is not this Mr. Harrison of Kentucky?”
“My name is Harrison,” answered Calhoun, “but if you would examine the register you would see I am from Chicago.”
“Ah, yes, I understand,” and he gave the secret sign of the order. “Come,” he continued, “and let me introduce you to some friends.”
He led the way to a room where there were several gentlemen seated smoking and talking, among them Dr. Warrenton, who gave him a warm greeting.
“I have been telling them about you,” said Warrenton, “and they are all anxious to meet you.”
The Doctor then introduced Calhoun to each member of the party. There was Wrightman of [pg 215]New York, Bowman of Indiana, Hartman of Missouri, Bullock of Kentucky, and others.