The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-14

arlington nor Mr.. remington Knew
an,thine 81 country life except in its
frivolous aspects. 80 that during their
ramble through the grounds and over
thn stables Tom coniriyed 70 impress
them both considerably without com
hitting himself Al luncheon he was
sfill more successful. for there was no
DENYING that he wns capital company
~ festive occasions. lie made his
I.orlShip roar with laughter Al his lokes
md witticism-, and even the lawyer BE-
came quite hilarious and cheerful. Inc
result was that when Mr.. lennins-
ton rosc 10 depart-for his Lordship
carriaoc was ID take him ID the neigh
boring station 10 catch the London train
Tom no longer felt any hesitation
about prrferring his request
nv lord. there j. little matter !
should like To mention before Mr.
Pennington goes he said alrlly -
wish ID offer myself A. candidai. ior
tie post 81 steward 70 your Lordship'
a. | iii on the spot can get into har-
hes. III once. which will be an adj
vantage. I'm willing % come on sale
or return mean on approval Tor =
month. That Is an advantage also.
And flattcr myself you wouldn 4 ;Ini
a better business man. nor one that
would serve you straighter il you were
10 fill the Times for six months with adj
yer.isements.
Tom : tone and manner were hardy
those Of person asking favor. lie
seemed honestly conscious q his own
worth. and Lord Montariington. though
4 somewhat taken aback. was evidently
struck BY the suggestion. ie looked
across nj the lawyer and said:
'.Eh. Mr.. Pennington: What 90 you
say 10 that9"
.'Nell. really. my Lord. such thing
had never occurred % me. said th'
LAWYER. looking undecided. III youl
Lordship thinks MIR. Blinkcr Will be
likely To suit
"A months trial. eh?" interpose'
Tom. with alacrity. Very well. liner
that settled.
And 50 il was. Ills Lordshll
glanced AT the lawyer and the lawye
al him. but neither raised any objection
and the result was that Tom received
permission 10 begin his duties on III
morrow. He was 4 proud man whel
He drove into Chichester that cvenlnl
and announced his good fortune. II
found. however. that the ncighbQr
were less surprised at the news tina
might have been expected. for eyer
, one had heard "a the letters Which =
had written from the castle on pape
bearing M Lordshlp crest. ~ ha
\ come back and saiu that LORD hon'
: arlington was NJ iong-lnst pfo'nsr "
credulity 81 hls friends would nay
: borne the shock.
: Tom proved himself quite competei
A TO discharge the duties he had - rashi
{. undertaken. When \ man has plen'
Of assurance. backed M natural aniiit'
\ shrcwdness and firm determination
X succeed, he can not very wen turn ou'
Z failure. those VINO uttered omiho'
y predictions based upon M Gnsncsess'
career ~ chichester oNeriooheu Us ~
Y that want a capital was alone the san
/, q Toms misfortune ana y turned q
that be had 2 powerful IA eent''e
y make him DO NJ best ~ niS NJ" Pc
n ton, for shortly afterwaru rs Ocean
n engaged 70 be married 70 sne prey
4 daughter q mine host 81 tne isiuc i'oa
!. Lord Montarlingfon ielt for the Nor'
y "a the day Tom entered upon IL rs
\ duties ana three months a''crMarn'
X passing through London nc nag an
u terview WIN AT, remington
"By-the-by, he said, At the close
= their conversation. Il suppose the ne
l. steward Il \ success, A. haven't hea'
70 the contrary?
r He i the best agent your Lorusn
:. las ever had; prompt. pusiness-Lh
~ enerEetic anu 'rustwof,ns i,,a'i' :"
d Mr. Remington warmly.
- ask how you came W kno" MN:
y why you introuucsu NM
~ course, returned nis Lofuship' s'atii'
y ~ never saw MN before ,ha.u">
Nor uiu IA returned ~ iaMy'
" opening M eyes M onciea ~ "''
y me over. ana was ccr'ainiS unoer
"a impression Your i.oruHliP 49,
quainted WIN nm
n LORD sion'ariin2'on anu sae -"
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