Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-03-13
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you win order glasses round a. my ex-
pense you will do me proud.
After this. Tom Biinker made n very
elective exit. having succeeded in turn
ing the tide of public sympathy in his
favor. Mr. Beans. and others. who
bad somewhat openly minated their
disbelief in his bona FGcS a moment be-
fore, now lOOkei foolish IN their turn.
while those who had remained neutral
began 20 sirg his praises. When Tom
returned after = short absence he was
regarded by every one with increased
respect.
''It IS all right he remarked con-
fidentiaily, aS he resumed his place.
Il introduced myself To the lawyer.
and we arranged 10 drive over to-mOr-
row together He IS a most pleasant
gentleman never met him before
The last observation. uttered in n
careless tone, m%dc \ distinct impress
ion upon the audience. for il seemed 10
imply mild astOuishment that 4 person
50 intimately assoc afed with his Lord
ship as the family lawyer should up TO
that time have been unknown to him.
he did not apparently seek to convey
any impression whatever. for he NJ once
changed the sub; ;ect By volunteering a
song. and never referred 10 Lord Mont
arlington again throughout the even
ing. He appeared suddenly 10 have
recovered his spirits and abandoned
himself 70 social en- ovment- Whether
he really surpass II himself. or whether
his mysterious acquaintance with Lord
MOntariingtOn made every one more in
eliEed to appreciate him, il is certain
the company laughed N his Jokes and
applauded his songs with more vigOr
than usual. and when the meeting broke
up his health WAS proposed and drank
with great enthusiasm
Fairly next morning the neighbOrs.
with mingled admiration and envy, wit
messed the departure of Tom and the
lawyer from the door of the inn. Tom
handled the ribbons. having borrowed
Mr.. Beans little mare and trap the pre-
ceding evening. IN order. Is he sad. to
do the thing in stvle. The grocer was
proud Of his turnout, and was only too
glad 10 Oblige Tom. now that his pros
poets had materially improved Tom
-AAAAhIA AD0ANA rNAMAC A140Etls
when he drove TO the inn 10 pick up the
lawyer He was a gOOd-lOoking man.
with white teeth. n ford complexion
and 4 genial expression Dressed in
his best. with flower IN his butfonhole.
he presented quite an imposing appear
znce. and i was observed that Mr.. Pen
nington, the lawyer. treated him with
marked courtesy
This Is really n verv civil attention,
sir" remarked Mr.. Pennington. who
was an old-fashfoned elderly gentleman
Of 3 nervous disposition, and they
bowled along the hard country road
toward their destination
Don't mention II. sir; you're wei
come. I'm sure, said Tom Blinker, af-
fahlv.
Il wOuldn { abuse your good nature
for the world. You are sure | an not
taking you OFT of your ways" persisted
the lawyer. Glancing at his companion
with mild curiosity.
Certainly not. sir. As told You,
yesterday. l had arranged to drive
over. replied Tom
They told me af the hotel when !
happened TO mention your name that
YOU were well acquainted with his Lord
ship" said Mr. Pennington. who evi-
IDENTIFY did not know what 10 make of
his obliging companion.
zs the lawyer spoke Tom gave the
mare rather an awkward flick with the
whip. which caused her to bound for
ward with unpleasant velocity. Mr..
Pennington then awOke to the fact shat
Tom Blinker's ski at driving was
hardly equal to his pOl.teness; indeed.
Il soon became evident that the mare
had the trap and its occupants pretty
well at her mercy. Tom appeared
rheerfuliy Indifferent to the circum-
s.ance. and took bitches. sign pIsts and
milestOnes fying. The lawyer. how
ever. was far from comfortable. and
soon forgot his curiosity in his personal
IearS- He ceased % ask questions. and
devoted himself 10 holding onto the
hand-rzil. regardless OF Tom CONVEX
sati0n. which continued in lively vein.
n spite OF the most startling episodes.
Sreas and unspeakable. indeed. was the
Did gentlemals relief when the castle
It length came in sight, the little mare
having done the distance probably in
he shortest time on record
--Here we are, said Tom. pointing
with bis whip. The entrance lodge is
iown the Tbad to the right"
PRAY don't let me take YOU a ward
1us Of your way, SIR" said the LAWYER.
preparing to slighf; Il can easily walk
INC rest of the distance.
Don't mention IL As am so near
may rs well look in and paw my re-
poets 10 his Loriship," said Tom. in
IN Off-hand manner. a1he mare viii
be glad OF rest; she has brought us
alcng in grand style.
A remark of 4 mildly sarcastic nature
;ame 10 the LAWYERS lips. but he did
lOt utter il, for fear of giving olense to
/ friend of 50 good client as his Lord
ship A few minutes later Tom drove
lp 10 the entrance Of the Castle with an
c.at:er.
Inc lawyer was evidently expected.
Or they were imme lately uSherei along
! corridor TO his L0rship's study. On
he threshold Toms mOde.fv seemed
to assert itself, for be hung
,ack little. so that his companion led |
he way into the room
Lord MOntarlingtOn advanced to re-
Give hisyisitors with out-stretched hand. /
lie was handsome. gray-hained. elder /
' msn. with frank, genial manners. In /
ppearance he looked like a sailor, and. /
n fact. yachting was mis- favorite occu- /
IafiOn. He wsss a vidower and child /
ess. and since the death of his wife he |
ad resided very little on his estates. 4
ie greeted the lawyer with 4 friendly |
rasp. and also shook hands with Tom. |
Now I'm safe OF terra firms, NY
ord. do not mind eonfessing that Mr. 1
'linker has made me pass a maUrGis
Earf dhcEre." said Mr.. Pennington,
-ith humorous smile
POOH There was no danger. my
ord. The little mare is rs safe as nine
ence. only, like the rest of her sex. she
kes TO take the bit in her teeth. . inter
Osed Tom. with his jovial laugh
..Ha, ha. Pray be seated. gentle