They ascended the two steps, crossed the porch and entered what appeared to be the bar-room. It was spacious, with tables and chairs on either side of the entrance and with a long bar facing the door. Behind the bar stood a white-jacketed bartender.
“What will you have?” inquired Kearns, as they reached the bar.
“A long drink of Rhine wine and seltzer,” answered the Professor.
Kearns turned to the bartender.
“A long drink of Rhine wine and seltzer and a high ball.”
“A long drink of Rhine wine and seltzer and a——?”
“High ball.”
“High ball? Never heard of it,” the bartender said thoughtfully.
“What!” exclaimed Kearns. “Never heard of a high ball? It’s the most popular drink in the country.”
“That’s likely, isn’t it?” answered the bartender, with some scorn. “I’ve worked in a good many places in New York and I never heard of it.”