The Florida star., 1901-04-12

horses. There they were with the
grooms-four proud. satin bodied crea-
lures. who seemed 20 wait consciously
for our coming.
The drive through the country was
perhaps the best OF all. The skill OF
the whip was brought into full play
at some OF the turnings. narrow lanes
and steep hills. but nothing happened
to mar the perfection OF the day.
hardly see why the rich men OF to-
day should ever envy the ancient Ro-
mans. Luxury may not be as fragrant.
ly the only aim In life as it was with
the very indolent aristocrats OF whom
GibbOn tells Us. but 1t is here just the
same. all the more enjoyable perhaps
because the American man OF money
dips into work and thus In his leisure
moments enjoys the sense OF contrast.
do you really enjoy your role OF
whip7'' ! asked the young millionaire
as we stood on the porch waiting for
the summons TO lunch.
"Oh, immensely l love II, and fel-
low takes a pride In doing well what
ever he sets his mind to-"
'You own the coach-you and anoth.
er-don't your
'Yes. We got this thing up after the
fashion OF coaching abroad. We drive
on alternate days. The charge for
seat and lunch just about covers the
expenses OF each trip. So far I've only
driven parties OF my friends or people
l was at least partly acquainted with:
but. to show you just how severe are
the rules about coaching. let me tell
| you that II had a vacant seat and a
man stopped me on the road, willing TO
pay the So required. | could not refuse
public conveyance. and | have a IL
cense. | enjoy the sport OF II. but am
really In the service OF the public"
"You go in wet weather just the
sameY'
"Just the same. MackintOshes and
umbrellas are supplied. 1t may be
deuced uncomfortable. but we've got
to go. At least ! have. if there's a
single passenger"
"Slngle seats are seldom purchased.
| suppose?"
$50 far the coach has always been
engaged for an entire party with the
exception OF one day. when there were
two sets OF people. They were all
very amiable and became acquainted
easily. just as strangers do on ship
board. But there's the call to lunch
con. I'm hungry"
Hungry? Well. there are moments
when hunger becomes something so
real it might be photographed. aud |
really think we all possessed this very
substantial craving as we sat down TO
the dainty table In the glass inclosed
porch. Surely never before were
CLAIMS on Ice so tempting. nor fish SO
delicately Drowned nor steak and
mushrooms and sundry other vege-
tables so thoroughly desirable. nor
claret cup so inspiriting.
And then the home going In the mel.
low afternoon glory! All along the
roads children attracted by the footing
OF the horn raced through the dust
fiinging up punches OF wild flowers
and receiving a shower OF pennies in
return. Very different did the park
look now from the comparative soil
tude Of the morning. II was crowded
with a cavalcade OF beautiful equi-
pages. there was a continual fiutter OF
gorgeous hued silks. glancing parasOls
and The jingle and glitter of silver
harness.
Down Fifth avenue again until We
drove up at the crowded doors OF the
| hOtal to tha tunp Of .'\EiIl YOn RuV 81
BroOm-Buy a BroOm?" just as the
hands OF the big plate faced clock
above the doors showed half past 5.
Coaching teaches whip to bt
methOdical. and makes those who sit
behind him understand Just how the
town and country look to a low tiying
bird. KATE JORDAN