Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1897-04-01
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understood that in this order he
had an eye as much 10 his own benefit
Re- to mine. but il pleased me rever,hc-
less. There was nothing in the way Of
horsefiesh in the neighborhood which
would meet the requirement of great
speed. and ] resolved tn drive TO Bas-
srttyillc the next day 10 seek Sam Car
penter's assistance. his knowledge of
the trotting stock of the region being
encyclopaedia in its scope. To the
shrewdness of a horse trader born and
bred he Joined a reasonable amount
al honesty. and, as there could he no
baggling over his commission. he could
lie relied on as trustworthy adviser.
When I drew rein the following morn
ing before his stable he came out to
meet me, with twinkle of profession
O musement in his eye rs he glanced
.f IS. Weston's steady old marc and
--u sharkle blackboard.
sam" said |, getting down TO bust
.ss at once. II want to buy good
horse"
Like enough We dew" he answered.
dryly. "Many dews; some gifts en-"
Il want your help. What's more, I'll
pay for it,"
'Now yer talkin' sense" said he.
warming up a little. "Buyin' a boss S
like gittin' a wife; il yer don'ttnow yer
p hizrfss, good looks II fool We, nine time
cut o Ten. l'ut WHATS ,ss ris'-. e.
show ="
Co" said I. "a horse that will stand
without tying. that's easy 20 drive, that
has no bad tricks, that will jog along
till he's called upon. and then will give
anything in theeountry hisdust-that's
the borse I'm after"
"D'jer ever try to name q baby SOS Ia
suit seven maiden aunts?" he queried.
with what seemed 20 be unnecessary
irreleyance.
-No."
"waI, l reckon we've got the same
Lind of a job on hand"
'0h. come" said l. you're my re-
lance in this. Scratch your head, and
dig out what I'm after. twill he worth
Your while"
lie reflected for a moment.
WALL" said he. there's nothin' TO
suit We round here; but il yell como
along TO Trent, I'll show We just the
article yer after"
The proposal pleased me; for had
several errands to attend TO in tina:
city. and a ride of less than an hour by
rail would carry us there
Come on. then" said Carpenter,
when l had agreed TO his plan; lets
get down ter the deepo. Trains due in
ten minutes"
thing of the various happenings in
Rssscttviiie, and, in turn, sought news
of HOMEGROWN in general. and of my
patient i'm particular. He had heard.
he said, story that the invalid was =
r:ch brewer from the south who had
been sent 10 a less eneryating climate.
prayed that the yarn might receive gen
eral circulation and credence, though
low il had been started was one of the
mysteries of countryside gossip.
Hes from Charleston, South Car
liny, some folks allow" said Carpenter.
suggestirsly.
From That direction, certainly" I
answered.
''Iie keeps mighty close
''lfe has 70. Quiet. absolute quiet. is
the best medicine he can have" hast
eLed 10 explain.
"'Tain't much fun fer a man ter live
like a clam" Carpenter observed. Still.
it's Twin, and that beats dyin' every
time. It's like fishin' fer bass and
catchin' bull-heads."
When we left the train at the Trent
station Sam led the way to the stable
where we hoped to make a purchase
The horse. a big dark bay. long-leggc,l
and with a wisp of a tail. was brought
out of his stall and trotted up and
down the street for inspection. He was
Lot a pretty horse in any way. but
Carpenter gave me n nudge which
might be taken to indicate that the
animal met his approval. lie drew me
aside, after having made a long and
thorough examination of the horse.
Eight years old, sound as a dollar;
wind and legs all right" said he, in a
whisper. I've seen him before. Hes
good fer a mile under 2:40. Quiet as
lamb, no fool notions; sensible as
Christian about trains-knows the
mime can't hurt him IL he keeps off the
track"
whats the price,"
Five hundred-asked," said he, with
strong emphasis on the last word.
whistled softly.
''Oh. that's the askin' price," he ex-
planned. Its like a woman's chignon:
it'll come of"
I'm in your hands" said 1. Under
stand, want your guarantee in this
business. and you'll be paid for it. Be
sides The horse, I need harness and a
buggy"
WALL" said he, after a moments cal
culation. III lie fair with ye Win yc
give me what can clear under $500 fer
the hull outfit, boss. light-runnin'
buggy. and a good harness?"
"It's q bargain. I'll go to the bank.
draw the money, and bring it to you
here. VIII you drive the rig to Bassett-
vile. SO that ] can get il there tonight
when / come down by trsin?"
by the time yer back from the bank
I'll have made the dicker and be ready
to start" said he. nd he was as good
as his word. Before noon the payment
had been made and my new horse was
sro,tipg steadily along the road lead
ept Carpenters praise Of
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