Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-03

the most noticeable fellow there; and,n
added he, with astounding self-complacency,
.swhen I'm around, that's saying a great
deal. never saw such an altered individ-
ual. Secretly, old fellow felt proud OF
you. A fellow who could so coolly receive
| the advances of such woman must neces-
sarily make sensation. Every body was
asking who you We're. Hang it ALI !
wasn't going to tell them that you were
only tutor. So g@re you status equal
4 to your looks and the impression you had
created Trust me for that, my son. And
now to think that you must leave tomorrow
and forego this superb chance. It's too
much for human nature to endured
~ am not going tomorrow quietly re.
piled Fairfax.
what! Good for you, old man thought
you had more sense than to let such a
4 chance Slip
"You're mistaken. ! haven't the least
interest theren Then, observing the disap
Eointed look on his friends face, he added
II have other fish to fry, and far better,
toon
"Whatf' queried Dick.
.!That can't tell you, now, but / want
! your assistance and-the first time / have
| lever really asked for 1.-THE loan Of consid
ierable cash.
II 'sYou shall have it, old fellow. .svs ttisr
eager reply
"Elseten, Dick2 Ae you with me for a
scheme requiring much nervel Let me tell
you, it is something rather venturesome.
You never before have been and probably,
never hereafter, will be, asked to take part
in so unusual an adventure"
my friend, never knew you to under
take thing that had not something com.
mendable about it. I'm with you, most de-
cidedly,"
All night Fairfax tossed feverishly about
upon his bed. He scarcely slept An alb
surd and extravagant idea had suggested
itself to him. He put 1t away again and
again Each time it returned with over
whelming force. Even he, reckless as he
was, felt daunted at its boldness. 1t drove
him nearly wild. When he got a wink Of
sleep, his mind was full Of it. In dreams, it
became doubly disturbing
"And pray, what was this wild idea that
so harrassed hint" asks some reader.
Let Mr.. Fairfax reply, as he blindly res
snps with himself: Tomorrow is the -
T'r'e sst ss.s l--s--7 ~, '-a.y $3.50
can't stay longer, because I've hardly cash
enough to take me back, let alone remaining
here any longer, Beside, If Ibid stay, every
thing and every body points TO the fact that
| would probably never see her again. She
receives no visitors, and is soon going away
from here.
''No, twill do no good to stay and try to
win her. There Is only one ,odyi If win, I'm
made man. II lose, I'm utterly ruined
Shall l do it,"
"But what was that way!" queries the
same reader
Let the succeeding chapters tellit- Itwse
like the man who conceived it-brilliant, bat
absurdly quixotic.
At dawn of day, he arose and walked
forth, returning Just as Dick was coming
down the stairs to breakfast
''Well, you old base lady -masher how dc
you do this morninga Been out to take q
walk and reflect upon your folly of last
night, Ell! Well, it's about time you re
formed was the salutation of that plain.
spoken individual.
Fairfax made inquiries as to the location
of the nearest telegraph station. He was
astounded to learn that 1t was at st. Malo,
eighteen to twenty miles distant.
Instantly transformation took place in
the man. Every nerve seemed to Jingle
with energy. He realized the vast impor-
lance Of time. From listless dreaming, he
sprang into full control of all of his powers.
He now knew exactly what he wanted and
how to obtain it.
He asked his landlord to secure him feet
horse-'be sure and get the fastest you can
find. I'll pay you well for your trouble, and
the owner handsomely for his use have
important business at st. Malo. If any
thing happens to the horse I'll buy another
in his place.
Impressed by the earnestness Of the man,
the landlord went directly to his own stable
and led back large black mare, his especial
pet. There was no tieeter for miles around.
Jeanette could speed like the wind.
Fairfax, meanwhile, had taken his friend
aside and putting his hands upon the lat
ter's shoulder and looking him full in the
eye, was saying:
+" Dick, my friend, l am forced to go to st.
Malo, but will probably return this after
noon. From three to six o'clock / want you
to await my return at the inn. Have a
horse and chaise in readiness to start at a
moments notice. have not, as yet, com
pleted my plans. You must rest content to
know that will, later on, tell them to you.
| want the loan Of - - pounds"
Dick gaspedl
- -- pounds - - dollars |
Why, my dear fellow, I've only forty pounds
with metz
g Never mind, give me those forty pounds
now, and an order upon your bankers for
the remainder. / must have it,"
!" Must have it!' Dick stared, aghast at
the cool impudence of the man.
Suspicious as to his friends sanity began
TO fit through his brain. He looked eau
tiously and carefully at Fairfax. Never
was there more sane look in any mans face.
Determination, self-control and perfect cool
ness were written upon that worthy's face.
He,apparently, knew perfectly well what he
was about.
Fairfax had never before asked Dick for
any thing beyond the temporary loan Of a
few francs. But this sum was something
enormousl Something tremendous And
the impudent presumption that could ask
for it was sublimely colossal. What could
the man meant
Dick began to reflect. He looked again at
his strange companion. Invincible resolve,
mistaken self-relance and perfect knowl-
edge Of and trustin his own abilities shone un-
mistakably in Fairfax's countenancc. There
was something in this man that more than
awakened confidence II inspired enthusi-
asm. He had, unquestionably. great pow
err over others. He rarely failed to lead
them as he desired.
biSh CuuAu uOb TtSiSt HIS I1uutuGe. ne
found himself beginning to be infected
with strange excitement. Beside he
reasoned, IF desperate game Is to be
played, why shouldn't ], too, have O hand in
it9r
He put his hand in his pocket, took out
the forty pounds and sInilingly handed them
to his companion.
Fairfax had conquered. and, as he took the
money, knew that the die was cast.
"Yes, Arthur, I'll do IT, II you want
twice as much, yon slsall have it. IN give
you my password with my banker, and you
can telegraph. when and for what you wish.
From three to six this afternoon viii wait
for you here with horse and carriage
s'zama,' WIS the magical pass word and
the bankers address, London
CHAPTERy
VOW LET CONE WHAT May
Mounted on the fleet steed If Le1dlord