Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-07-26

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unknown to him He did not apparent.
seek to convey any impression whatever
for he at once changed the subject by vol
unteering q song, and never referred Il
Lord Montarlington again throughout thu
evening. He appeared suddenly to haVt
recovered his spirits and abandoned him
self to social enjoyment Whether ht
really surpassed himself, or whether hi.
mysterious acquaintance with Lord Mont
arlington made every one more inclined Il
appreciate him, it is certain the company
/ laughed at his jokes and appiauded his
! songs with more vigor than usual. anC
when the meeting broke up his health was
! proposed and drank with great enthusiasm
Early next morning the neighbors, with
mingled admiration and envy, witnessed
! the departure Of Tom and the lawyer from
| the door of the inn. Tom handled the nib
oons, having borrowed Hr Beans little
mare and trap the preceding evening, III
order, he said, to do the thing IL style. The
grocer was proud of his turnout and was
only too glad 30 oblige Tom, now that his
prospects had materially improved. Tom
Blinker looked very spruce indeed, when
he drove to the inn to pick up the lawyer
He was a good-loolling man, with white
teeth, a ford complexion and genial i'm
preston. Dressed in his best, with q flower
in his buttonhole. he presented quite an
imposing appearance, and it was observed
that Mr. Pennington, the lawyer, treated
him with marked courtesy.
This is really very civil attention,
sir" remarked Mr.. Pennington, who was
an old-fashioned elderly gentleman of a
nervous disposition ana obey bowled along
the hard country road toward their destin-
alton.
Don't mention it, sir; you re welcome,
Tn sure" said Tom Blinker, aiIablv.
8" wouldn't abuse your good nature for
the world. You are sure ] am not taking
you out Of your way" persisted the lawyer,
glancing at his companion with mild curl
osity.
Certainly not sir. As told you yes
terday | had arranged 10 drive over re-
piled Tom.
They told me at the hotel when I hap
pened to mention your name that you We're
well acquainted with his Lordship," said
Mr.. Pennington, who evidently did not
know what to make Of his obiiging COM
panion.
As the lawyer spoke Tom gave the mare
rather an awkward flick with the whip.
which caused her to bound forward with
velocity. Mr.. Pennington then
awoke TO the fact that Tom BGnker's skill
at driving was hardly equal to his polite
ness indeed, 1t soon became evident that |
The mare had the trap and its occupants |
pretty well at her mercy. Tom appeared |
chccrfully Indifferent to the circumstance !
and took bitches, sign posts and miestones |
flying. The lawyer, however, was far from |
and soon forg0t.his curiosity |
in his personal fears. He ceased to ask |
questions and devoted himself 10 holding |
on to the hanG-ral, regardless Of Toms |
which continued IN lively
VEN, IN spite Of the most startling episodes
Great and unspeakabe indeed, was The
Old gentleman's relief when the castle at
length came in sight, the little mare having
icne the distance probably in the shortest
lme on record.
" Here we are" said Tom, pointing with
his whip. The entrance lodge is down
he road to the right"
" Pray don't let me take you yard out
ii your way, sir, said the LAWYER prepar-
ng to alight; - l can easily walk the rest
If the distance"
Don't mention 1t. ASH am so near 1
nay AZ well look in and pay my respects
o MS LoTdShip,' said Tom, in an oh.hand
manner The mare Will be glad of
est; she has brought us along in grand
lyle"
A remark of a mildly sarcastic nature
anne 70 the lawyers lips, but ne did not
tier II, for fear of giving oEeuse to a friend 4
I so good client as his Lordship. A few ,
lmutcs later Tom drove up 20 the en- I
rance OF the Castle with an imposing clat-
~.
The lawyer was evidently expected. for
hey were immediately ushcred along cor
dor to ms Lordship's study On the {
lTeshoId Tom mOdestY seemed suddenly / S
assert itself, for he hung back a little, so ! !
lat his companion led the way into the !
,Dm. y
Lord Montarington advanced to receive Il
IS visitors with out-stretched hand. He a
rs a handsome, gray-haiTed elderly man, Y
IN frank, genial manners. In appear a
zee he looked ike a sailor, and, in fact, il
chtng was his tayOTite occupation. He II
Is Widower and childless, ana since the C,
@th OF his wife lie had resided very little d
ms estates. He greeted the lawyer with
friendly 5Tasp, and also shook hands with Il
81 Now I'm safe on terra frma, my Lord. Il
10 no. mind c0niessing that Nj Blinker n
: made me pass q HlG4lpJts quart d hctre,"
III NJ. Pennington, with humorous Il
81 Pooh There was no danger. my Lord. II
Re little mare is as safe as ninc-peuce.
~, like the rest of her sex, she likes to @,
,e tAe bit in her teeth, - interrupted Tom, q,
tn his iOyia laugh nj
la, ha! Pray be seated, gentlemen, ca
lghed his Lordship, CHANGING with good
mored surprise at Tom. So long Us no re
hes are broken there's no harm done. "A
p, Pennington, it was very good of Won
come down from town. ] ought to have in
led on you, but tomorrow I'm going an
nth" ~
And goodness knows where bcsidcsr'
exposed Mr.. Pennington, producing a s.;
Aa!e OF papers from his side pocket like on
oJuTer. q" have something important m
say, 50 | thought / would take this OPP i'm
'tunity, my lord" de-
don't wish TO inbude," said Tom, ris- mi
discrcetiy.
My dear sir. pray don't move, replied pI
LordshiP. Mr.. Pennington and are IN,
going to talk secrets Besides, / hone mn
VAL both stay 10 lunch" he
Delighted, | IN sure - said Tom. readily. i'm,
bat ie, if your Lordship viii allow me ON
end messenger with note or two to hi!
hester ! had some appointments which 8
"a easily put Off SIN
BY all means. There are writing mate uir
$ by your side, SAID his iordship. 7
ord AlontariiuEtOn and his LAWYER soon COZ
anne immersed in business, while Tom sul
te hail dozen short notes on paDcr of
1ng the Fart coronet and crest, with be
address of The castle. The tenor Of Ven
4 OF these epistles was precisely the she
e So that q single specimen viii suffice die
Dusty the readers curiosity: Bill
ar Mr.. 1icVtjier: quite intended 20 call tlr,
gee You about those two ponies Owe YOU Mo
mas LQrdshp won't hear OF my leaving
SCI ici the matter stand over Bit and spare
sell the trouble Of issuing d writ.
Yours, ever, T. DINNER. i
lille engaged ON these important com son
lons Tom could not resist giving an don
o the conversation whicl, was going on kno
he other side of the fireplace. He by
cred That the principal object of the Ma'
Hrs visit was TO consult his Lordship thrt
!, appointing new steward The POST hn
at present vacant, the late occupant go
TX resigned IN a huff. and Mr. Pen Iha
ton was in favor of giving it to prac- So
business ike man, who would not be scot
G his work. His Lordship cordially OF IL
ie,ced i'm this view, and left the matter I'd
e lawyers hands and, having affixed he r
LLlt... lIrn tI "a lew lD,1Iu.0fare rho ,.y, Der