Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-07

hOrsefleSh in that sporting county, pouh
of which qualifications caused him to be
regarded with immense respect by MS
Young military friends, who listened
greediy to the words Of wisdom, on stable
matters, which fell from his lips
Not that the squire, as he was called,
cared at all to keep his superior knowledge
to himself He was always good natured
in giving his opinion when asked to do so,
and consequently was very popular with
all the young officers, with the exception
of st. George.
That gentleman had decided antipa.
thy TO the "horsey squire" to whom he
was a contrast in every way. KerwaD /
was dark and middle sized, with loud, of |
hand manners; st. George was tall, fair |
and had a quiet, unapproachable manner
which always caused the former TO feel at
a disadvantage. But another reason con |
tributed 20 the squire's feeling Of irrita |
ton. A certain young lady, Miss Fra
ser. whom he intensely admired, showed
a decided preference for st. Georges soci
ety. and avoided his attentions, although !
he was very rich and the soldier was poor
Mrs. Fraser and her two daughters lived
in a handsome house of their own, but
they had but a small income, and kerwan
had hattered himself that either of the
young ladies' would gladly accept him.
He had at first paid considerable attention
TO the eldest girl, but latterly transferred
his admiration to her pretty young sister,
much to the annoyance Of both girls, the
elder of whom looked on him as an eligi-
/ BILE parti, while her sister thought him an
intolerable bore.
The day Of the races was bright and
/ pleasant; an immense crowd assembled on
/ the course The good folk of Dublin are
keen lovers of sport, and turned out TO
man, their female belongings being glad TO
have a days outing, military bands and
luncheon tents being highly attractive in
their eyes
Mrs. Fraser and her daughters also be
took themselves TO the races, the eldest girl
fully intending to win back her quondam
admirer, her sister being quite as deter
mined TO get rid of him.
The squire soon arrived. He was splen-
didly mounted and in high spirits, having
Just heard that the hussars were ordered
on service.
He hoped that st. George would love and
ride away in orthodox military fashion"
or-ohl happy chance-he might be shotl
He knew that the gallant hussar had the
reputation Of being IA lady killer Of the first
water, and he fondly hoped he was only
amusing himself-but he hated him all the
same.
1t must be acknowledged that there were
good grounds for the accusation hitherto.
J As to st. Georges flirting propensities, the
handsome soldier would ask fair one to
; waltz as il the happiness of his life de
pended on that particular dance, and when
3 the regiment got the route" and brought
= their Irritation to a sudden close he would
say "adieu" with the air of martyr goinl
= to the stake, a demeanor which intensely
delighted his brother officers, who thought
K his conquests a feather in the regimenta
cap.
As the squire now saw him ride past, il
full racing costume, looking every inch the
: perfection Of a gentleman rider, anc
o marked the bright smiles with which MARI
Fraser greeted him, he felt furious.
Il Setting spurs to his horse he cleared
high fence near in such splendid style as T.
!, elicit the admiration of the bystanders
well done, squire; it's yourself can d.
i, itr' shouted one; Galway for everp
roared another, and amid chorus of com
o pliments from his admirers the squire gal
loped off.
/, But Just then the racers were rushing
d up, and he only reached the winning pos
in time to see St. George make good fiji
= ish and win the race.
That evening the squire returned to hi
, hotel in a detestable humor, and, instea
% Of the joyial laugh that usually announce
his arrival, no maintained a gloomy S
TX lence. Indeed, his man assured the societ
r in the servants hall that he really mu,
- resign his office II that Galway Teller di
W not use more polite langwidge."
O But Mr.. Kerwan, however angry
might be, was not man easily discou
y. aged. He believed very much in the pow
Of Of perseverance,, and next morning
called at Mrs Fraser's house to offer her
~ box at the opera, and he was tolerably su
~ she would invite him to escort them ther
The page who opened the door said Il
ladies were out, but on being presents
4. with a half crown remembered they won
a soon return, and asked him to walk up
the drawing room. The polite youth, ha
IL ing shown him up stairs, stole out
spend the money, and Kerwan remain
~ quietly waiting until the young ladies
their mamma returned
Of The folding doors OF the room we
closed, and he soon heard the sisters cor
IN, home and run up stairs into the ne
IS; room They were speaking Of a dance
which they had gone the previous eyenin
OF and at which st. George had not put In
~ appearance.
- The squire was quite close to the do'
- and did not lose one word of their cow,
Tx sation
M He heard Miss Fraser say, Real
Maria, you should try not to look so wool
20 gone-people will remark 1t; and, besid
| am certain Mr.. st. George fully intend
" going TO the dance. Something has p
Of vented his doing So"
"If he wished to go he would have be
lin, there" replied poor Maria; 81 fear he d.
Iir not really care for me- and IL only amusi
himself. Unless he comes this evening
oss shall be sure Of IL. told him we would
at home, so we shall see"
.rs. Kerwan had heard enough, and DEF
mined to leave the house quietly, so d
blk the girls might not suspect he had o,
heard their conversation. Placing
70 opera tickets on the table, he stole do
NV into the hall and in another moment v
les, in the street. without having been seen
any OF the family.
'l76 How he wished that something might
OF cur to keep st. George away that event
Maria might then perhaps fs~orably c
/, ~ trsst his devotion with the soldiers In,
'ik' ference. He knew that St. George /
been unexpectedly prevented going to