absentee landlord

An absentee father is loitering about with his son and namesake, Mason Jr., at a deserted concert hall.

Aristide washed and powdered Jean himself, the landlord lounging by, pipe in mouth, administering suggestions.

The landlord handed him his bill—'Two weeks board at five dollars—ten dollars.'

"In a moment, sir," answered the landlord respectfully, and he turned again to the Parisian.

Before the distressed landlord could utter a word, the stranger had wheeled about again to face Garnache.

The landlord, an unstoppable gramophone of garrulity, entering by the street-door and bearing down upon him, put him to flight.