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!itcst precaution might have served to
excite suspicion that his mind was
beginning to give way under the de-
pressing influences of his manner of
existence. Afterward, it is true, sus-
picions of the sort came to me, though
they were never long-lived, but at that
time, while wonder was aroused, the
feeling. carried with it no suggestion
that he was not actuated by some suf-
ficient reason for the step he had taken.
Sc far as I knew, his safety was not
thrcatened; but / had to confess my
self in ignorance of the character Of the
peril he dreaded, and to note his ar
engagements, without approaching the
need of them, much as raw recruit
might watch the many and seemingly
excessive precautions of veteran in
charge of magazine.
About fortnight after the adven-
ture in the marsh Lamar surprised me
with an invitation to dine. lie said very
little while the meal was in progress,
but when Martha had cleared up the ta-
lie and shuffled off to her own domain
he began to talk with unwonted free
dom. He asked questions about the
village, concerning which his curiosity
was certainly newborn, and then about
the progress had made in building up
a practice.
WELL" said I, rather sheepishly, cts
slow work. People hcreabouts are
conservative. Most of them have sur
sived old DR.. Banks attentions for a
good many years and they are cautious
about changing. Besides, most of them
knew me as n youngster, and it takes
time to live down the fact that was a
boy"
you maintain the professional air?"
said he, inquiringly.
''Yes, though they give me little
cause to smell of drugs. Strange end
powerful odors would impress them,
suspect; ut least some of the older
brethren seem to find such an aroma
worth carrying about with them.''
You should possess conveyance of
your own"
$50 far one has been unnecessary. In
case Of need, Mrs. Weston lends me a
horse and buggy"
That will not suffice. Procure a
suitable vehicle and horse-one OF
speed. The cost shall be mine."
Very WELL" answered.
He rose and bowed in the fashion in
which he terminated On interview
adding, however. before he left the
room: Procure them at once"
understood that in this order he
had an eye as much to his own benefit
as to mine, but it pleased me neyerthe-
less. there was nothing IN the way o.
horsenesh IN the nelghcorhood whlci
would meet the requirement OF grea'
speed, ana ! resolved 10 DRIVE 10 oas
settVllle the next Gay 10 seek oam Car
| penter's assistance, his knowledge OIL
the trotting. stock of the region being
/ encyclopaedia in it's scope. To this
shrewdness of q horse trader born and
bred he Joined reasonable amount
OF honesty, and, as there could be nc
baggling over his commission, he coulo
be relied on as trustworthy adviser
When drew rein the following morn
ing before his stal'le he came out t.
meet me, with twinkle of profession
al amusement in his eye as he glanced
at Mrs. Weston's steady old mare ant
lamshackle blackboard.
"Sam," said l, getting down to bus;
ness at once, 81 want to buy gooe
horse"
Like enough ye dew" he answered
dryly. "Many dews; some gifts en-"
Il want your help. What's more, II
pay for it,"
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warming up little. DuSin a moss
IKE gittin wiie' II yeraoh tkI'oW ye
bizness, good LOOKS .iitooi ye' ninc tilne
out 0, ten. But what's yer PICK, go O
snow
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