They passed down the stairs of the house, which had apartments for gentlemen only.
New York is full of these bachelor dens, some of them having suites of rooms furnished in a gorgeous manner that speaks of the sybarite taste of the rich young or old owner. The bachelors of to-day live for their own comfort, surrounded by all the luxuries money can purchase for them.
No one thinks of pitying them any longer, least of all do they themselves feel forlorn.
People who love a home may sigh at such a picture, but it is the truth in all large cities and New York above the rest. On the way down Joe spoke:
“You know the places where such a young man is apt to be found, Eric?”
“Well, I ought to—my business carries me into them every week,” replied the other.
“Then let us make the rounds.”
He spoke wearily.
Why not?
When a man has been dancing for several hours, he cannot feel as fresh as a daisy—it does not stand to reason.