Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-25

lIatt the MASTER or the house on the
/ knoll been other than be was. this
Latest preeanton might have served to
excite a suspicion that his mind was
beginning % give way under the de-
pressing Influences Of lis manner 81
existence. Afterward. it IS true. gus-
picions of the sort came to me. though
they were never long-liyed. but at thai
time, while wonder was aroused. tile
feeling carried with it no suggestion
that he was not aetuated by some suf-
fcient reason for the step he had taken.
s. far IS | knew, his safety was not
threatened; but I had to confess my
/ self il ignorance of the character Of the
peril he dreaded, and to note his ar
engagements, without approaching the
need Of them, much as a raw recruit
might watch the many and seemingly
excessive precautions of a veteran in
! charge of q magazine
About : fortnight after the adyen-
ture in la. marsh Lamar surprised me
with an invitation to dine. He said very
little while the meal was in progress,
but when Martha had cleared up the ta-
bic and shufled off to her own domain
lie began to talk with unwonted free
com. He asked questions about the
village, concerning which his curiosity
teas certainly newborn, and thenabout
the progress had made in building up
/ a practice
Well, said l. rather sheepishly, sits
slow work. People hcreahouts are
conservative. Most of them have sur
'ived old DR.. Banks attentions for
good many years and they are cautious
about changing. Besides, most Of them
knew Ine as a youngster, aud it takes
time to live down the fact that was "a
boy"
"Yon maintain the professional are"
said he inquiringly
Yes, though they give NE little
cause to smell Of drugs Strange ard
powerful odors would impress them.
[ suspect; at least some of the older
brethren seem to find such am aroma
worth carrying about with them"
You should possess a conveyance Of
Your own.
SO far one has been unnecessary. IN
case Of need, Mrs. Weston lends me n
horse and buggy"
That viii not suffice Procure a
suitable vehicle and horse-one of
speed The cost shall be mine"
Very well, | answered.
He rose aud bowed In the fashion in
which he terminated an interview,
adding, however, before he left the
room Procure them It once
! understood that in this order ne
had an eye as much TO his Own benefit
~ 70 mine but it pleased ue peverthe-
less There was nothing IN the way Of
horsefiesh u the neighborhood which
would meet the requirement OF great
speed. and / resolved to drive a. 'as-
sa8tville the NEXT day e sari. Sasl Carr
featars assistance Ais knowledge Of
Inc tiotlln9 atoeh 81 tae region beng
eheyeloPae'He ia ITS scope. 10 the
si4re'sal.eas OF . horse trader bora and
ofea rs joined q reasonable amount
So honesty anu, as there could be no
RaggIng over ms commission. he could
he relied ON rs trustworthy adviser.
When drew rein the following MORN
lhg before his stable he came out to
meet me with twinkle Of profession
al amusement in his eye as he glanced
at Airs. Weston's steady old mare and
fainshackle buckboard.
sam said l, getting down to bust
ness at once, Il want to buy good
horse"
Like enough We dew" he answered,
dryly. "Many dews; some gifts en-
II want your help, What's more, I'll
pay for it"
Now yer talkin' sense" said he.
warming up a little. "Buyin' boss S
like gittln a wife; If yer don't know Yer
bizness. good looks II fool We. nine times
out 9 ten. kut what's yer pick, go or
SHOW
TO- SAID |. a horse that viii stand
without tying. that easy 70 drive, that
mas no paa tricks that VII jog along
''i u' ? 'sl''Va uloN' "i',' tneh VIII give
amy 'li1l's lla 'liss Vouh.tA llleaoSt.-tii4lt >
the morse III Allcf.