Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-17

called for q settling day ON the Ist,
and I've to hand in accounts"
Yes, it was perfectly true: he had
taken this money for his own miSer-
able foliieS 4 few DAYS hence
Phillips name would he banded from
enc to another with 4 shrug Of the
shoulders. significant look, an open
leer. a well-mcaning "poor devil.r
The disgrace and shame of it CALLED
Kit beyond endurance. He turned
back to the window with groan.
knew YOU were a reckless young
fool. but | thought at least you were
a gentleman
Silence within and without; silent
misery within. silent beauty without.
Phifs head sank lower on his out
stretched arms.
When next Kit spoke il was in an
altered tone, and he came across to
his brothers side.
Cheer up, Phil There is still a
chance left. You've tried every way
you can think Of ?''
Every one"
" It's such short notice Can't YOU
put off settling day ?n
:" Impossible"
Well, Pye been thinking it over.
and III get the money for YOU if
possibly can. There's Hazard. If /
enter him for the shire hunt point-to-
Point on the 18th and he happens to
win, it's worth good lot, aud it's a
selling race
!" Not Hazard. Kit Yon can't part
with him. is there no other way ?''
{" BoSh OF course can part with
i'm. See here, the chances are we
fail, in which case the lookout is
retty hopeless. But, there; please
ate we don't fail, what then, Phil ~
A grasp Of the hand, a yoiceleSs
nomiSe. and. though Philips lips re-
used their office, Kit was quite sat
;sfed.
Monday, the 9th.-spite of secrecy
and al precaution. goodiy crowd as
sembled for the Point to- Point races,
eagerly eXpectant. Fears had been
entertained up TO the last that they
would have to be postponed on ac-
count of the weather, but the clouds
had cleared off, d q bright spring
day raised the spirits of the onlookcrs
to the highest pitch.
But as the list of entries was dis
cussed the bright eyes of one who was
usually gayest of the cay grew per-
picked and troubled Lady Marjorie,
who was rich and beautiful, called
Kit to her side.
Is there not some mistake ~ she
asked. thought you had entered
Hazard for the cup ?''
changed my mind thought I'd
keep him fresh for the shire hunt.r
But You are not really going to
sell him. are you ?o
6 really am" replied Kit, with the
ghost of smile. Do you feel i'm
clined to bid for him? You couldn't
have horse to carry you better For
looks, temper and breeding he hasn't
his equal: but YOU know him-knOw
what think of him.n
Know him? Was there horse or
rider in the whole country whom she
had watched more closely as they
dashed gayly along in the first flight
Was there one who had been oftener
at her side as they trotted homeward
in the winter evening !? Had she not
listened to his praise and heard his
master VOW that, come what might,
Hazard should own no other master.
1t must be something very bad
which has brought you to this de-
cision. Must you sell him, Capt.
Stansted ~
9 | must indeed.v
He might have resented such ques-
tioning from other lips, but who could
resent word or action of Marioric's ?
Not Kit, at any rate.
The little winsome face fell and
the blue eyes filed. She guessed how
sorely Kit must feel parting with his
favorite. Perhaps she pictured to her
self the farewell in the dark stable
the night before.
81 am so, so sorry,' she faltered.
"Don't - cried Kit: g for PHYS
sake, Lady Marjorie, don't unnerve
me now.n
She was frightened at the pallor Of
his face.
i" You are i'll you are not fit to ride
to-day. DO give it upe'
" It's nothing. I've had a touch of
fever,n replied Kit. I'm quite fit to
ride, thanks. / must ride, and must
win. too. Wish me luck, it is time to
saddle"
The pleasure of the day had van
ished for Lady Marjorie. That Kit
was in very grave trouble was evil
dent, and vet only ten days ago he
was confiding to her hopes and plans,
untinged by any fear OF coming dis
tress. OF course it was money. "0t
why can't / give him mine ?' thought
the little heiress.
Hullo. Marjoriei In a brown
study? Here's the great race Just
coming off What's your fancy for
it 20
" Edmund, | want you to buy Haz-
ard for me- interrupted Marjorie.
Tor you ?'' echoed Lord silverdale.
Ny dear child. do you know that
Stansted wants Hazard to fetch over
600 guineas p
. 4 thousand-two thonsand-what
do care 20 cried Marjorie, pas
sionately. "The MONEYS there.
Gomez she added, coaxingly, "you u
do ii for me, like dear boy. / want
him 50 much"
SiIverdale glanced curi0usly at her
and vague suspicious took definite
form / n his brotheniy mind.
All right little girl; I don't snp-
pose you could find safer or showief
mount. Come on; if we gel On that
mound we'll have better view Of the
course and they'll he Of IN minute"
KIT knew most Of the horses be had
to deal with. Booty and Sly he dis
missed with scarcely a thought. Mas
teTnaa's Rocketer was long, lean
hay, who looked like mischief Tom
Lawiess himself was riding Saturn
one 0f the heroes Of the memorable
Ottley Wood run Tom greeted stan
sted in his usual cherry manner.
g must have q bid for the little
horse Hark ye, my friend. dye see
that graY old veteran v0nder2 ? Stands