Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-12

good Su~flng on the part of some of the
officers who were kind enough to stay by
me, that enabled me to be in at the death
the other day."
"1ou have Mr.. Perry to lead you today.
Surely with such guide you ought to be
inspired. Am l to see anything of you
todayT she almost whispered to him. as
her stirrup brushed his riding boot.
Certainly" he answered, quietly, and
looking her over with frank blue ewes
that We're rather too clear and calm for
her mood. "If Mrs. Lawrence will ex-
cuse me few moments by and by. it
will be pleasure to come and ride with
you. I'll ask her."
Indeed you shall not" was the low
toned reply, while the dark eyes fairly
snapped with indignation. II do not
borrow other women's escort. If you
know no other way that ends it"
And then Mrs. Sprague's CHEEKY voice
had hailed them as her eager horse came
splashing into the stream; no opportunity
occurred for further impressive remarks.
but as the 'field" rode out upon the
prairie again and the dogs spread their
yelping skirmish line along the front.
Mrs Belknap felt confident that before
they returned TO Rossiter she would have
her big, simple hearted admirer in some
shape for discipline. Two capital runs
added to her self satisfaction, for in one
OF them she was side by side with the
foremost rider at the finish. and in both
she had left the other women far in rear.
Then came third, and with it a revela-
ton to one and all.
IL was almost noon, and from point
well out ON the prairie to the northeast
OF Dunraven the ''field" was hunting
slowly homeward, horses and hounds
pretty well tired out, and the riders
quite content with their mornings sport.
Up to this time Perry had been in con-
slant attendance upon Mrs. Lawrence.
and had made no effort to join Mrs. Bel
KNAPP. Now, however, he could not but
see that every little while her ewes
sought his with significant glance and
that she was riding well out to the left
OF the party, Dana faithfully lowering
about her. The colonel with Mrs.
Sprague ranged alongside lust then. and
general conversation ensued. in the
course of which Perry found himself
tribe In the way. If there was one thing
fastidious Nolan did not like, it was TO
be crowded by horses for whom he had
no particular respect; and. as a number
OF riders were grouped about Mrs. Law
renee at the moment. it resulted that
Nolan's teeth and heels began to make
play, and Perry laughingly resigned his
position at her side, in order, as he ex-
pressed it. Ito give you other fellows a
chance" Even then, as he fell TO the
rear, it was with no thought or inten-
ton Of joining Mrs. Belknap. But, once
clear of the merry group, his eyes sought
the distant outlines of Dunraven Ranch.
glaring in the MONDAY sun beyond the
Monee. and between him and that mvs-
FERROUS inclosure whittier his thoughts
were so constantly wandering there rode
the dainty lady, the Queen of the Chase.
so far as that day was concerned at
least, and she was signaling to him with
her riding whip Oddly enough, when
Perry rode up to obey her summons.
MIR. Dana presently found means to ex-
cuse himself and join the main body.
mr.. Perry" she said, as soon as Dana
was out of hearing, Mrs Page will be
with us tonight. or tomorrow morning
at latest"
WIN she?" answered he, unconscious.
and with an air of pleased an
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