Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-11-28

say can't get of. It's true enough. !
wouldn't let such fellow go if l COM
manded the troop. I'd make him stay
in and attend roll call week"
''Well, Mrs. Belknap expects you,"
said Parke, obviously. Not but what
Dana would be glad to take your place.
Belknap can't go; he's too bulky to ride,
and she'd leave him miles astern first
run we had, sure"
Suddenly Perry bethought him of the
note, and made a dive into the sitting
room, towel in hand and shirt sleeves
rolled to the elbows. 1t read:
Mon AM-You 60 the Spragues' to dine this
evening, and there will be cards, and you will not
be able to get away until very late VIII you not
come in a little while before parade-without fail.
There is something greatly want to see you about
Sincerely. FEB
Come early as possible after stables.
Thunder and turfr' exclaimed Perry;
land there goes first call nowl Here,
Parke, you're dressed; run over and tell
Mrs. Belknap just this instant read her
note and can't come; I'll get late as
it is"
"How can 1, MANI" shouted Parke, as
he fed. "Tve got to get into war paint
too. Lucky thing for me-" he added, in
lower tone. 81 don't want to be the one
to tell the prettiest woman at Rossiter
that her note that she sent here at noon
wasn't opened until first call for parade
Perry's dressing was completed at rae
ing speed, but even then he was buck
ling his saber belt as the assembly sound
ed, and he had to go straight across to
where his troop was forIning-a glitter
ing rank of yellow plumes-and so could
only give hurried sidelong glance to-
ward Belknap's quarters. There was her
bonnie ladyship pacing up and down the
veranda; and he knew well he would
have to account for his sins. All through
parade his thoughts were divided be-
tween the fair face he had seen at Dun
raven the night before and the dark one
with the long, curving lashes sweeping
those soft. peachy cheeks and half veil
ing those wonderful. liquid. speaking,
side CHANGING eyes. He saw Mrs. Belk-
nap stroll forth a moment as though TO
join the group of ladies on the walk,
then return to her slow, graceful languid
promenade up and down her piazza. lie
knew that he must hasten to her the in
slant the rank of officers dispersed and
make his peace if possible, but as they
marched to the front and saluted the
commanding officer he signaled that be
had something to say to them all. and,
moving away to the edge of the parade
ground, so that the troops might not be
detained on the line. he gathered his Off.
GERS about him, silent group under the
little shade trees that bounded the road.
way, and took letter from the breast
of his uniform coat.
Gentlemen" said he, .sthis will be
! of importance to some of you, and o.
interest to all It explains something
none of us understood, and contains
matter that deem it best you all should
hear. 1t is letter from the manager
of Dunraven Ranch. Mr.. Adjutant, yol
read it."
And, clearing his throat. Mr.. Farm
ham began:
'DuSRAvES. RANCH. Friday.
Col Brainard. -th Cavalry, Fort Rossiter
DEAR SIR-Mr. Maitland Is confined to his bed
and too III to personally reply TO your letter Q
this morning. which was duly received ut tn
hands of your adjutant. He directs me 10 writ
as follows: that, while he regrets the bosterou
conduct of some Of his employees last evening an