Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
NJ a G G i e S II e art


near the name of the firm mentioned,
even bolder than these. mutter signifi-
cantly. Straw
And so time passed on, and October
came, and with it the important handi-
cap nj Newmarket. To the world at
large it was a matter OF small impor-
fance whether Rob Roy won or lost, or
whether the Acoia FLY did get n place,
as WAS unanimously fofetold by the
sporting prophets, or struggled in igno-
miniously with the .dck.
But the sporting world was deeply
moved. There was enormous excitement
at the sporting clubs, for Rob Roy had
been suddenly driven back two points,
whilst the Acorn FLY was installed first
favorite.
George Temple left the city very late
the evening before the meeting, for he
had arranged to go down and see the
race run; and the firm had been much
lisquieted by vague rumors that large
house that took all their bills readily
enough was lettering TO its very foun-
dation. The rumors began ION Change"
early in the afternoon, and steadily gain
ed credence-so much SO that the firm of
Mange Holbein Il Co had called in
their confidential clerk and had talked
the matter over seriously.
II is very late ere George reaches
Fulham, for he has been running hither
ard thithe2 to get the latest news; and
he goes home at last, worn out and anx-
ious. He has been strongly advised to
hedge. but he has no money, AMI he is
not sufficiently we'll known for the book
makers to trust him; so there is no
help for it but to stand the racket"
He waits for one moment. ere he en-
tiers the house, to wipe his hot brow, and
then gently steals upstairs. His young
wife lies asleep, the moonlight lighting
UP the exquisite face, upon which
sweet smile still fingers. The young hus-
band bends over and presses his hand to
his heart; and then he gently takes her
hand and imprints on il a kiss.
sleep on, my own precious darling"
he murmurs. fondly. and a tear rolls
down his cheek, followed by another,
and another and then he turns to the
window, and, looking up at the moon
sailing through the deep blue sky,
something maybe sob. swcils the
throat. and FROM his weak, fond heart
comes a cry of anguish. and. as he COW
ers his face with his hand aud sinks into
chair, he signs out, what will be
come of me if do not win, and all is
discovered =
And until the morning breaks. and it
is time for him to think of getting ready
to start for Newmarket, he sits gazing
vacantly before him, and trying, without
success, to meet his position. should the
day prove unfavorable to him.
1t is strange how tenderly and loving
ly he looks down upon his beloved wife;
and when he wakes her to give him
goodbye kiss, he can hardly tear him
self away. but comes back again and
again. and puzzles and surprises his child
wife beyond measure. as he says, kissing
her for the last time, If any trouble or
sorrow should come to me, my darling
Maggie will never forget Inc, or cease
TO love me, will she?'
'Oh, you stupid old darling she play
fully returns; how can | ever forget
you. or help loving you?"
And a the cab rattles away in the
misty morning, the young wife sleeps
again, with the same smile overspreading
her charming features.
Sleep on--dreaIn on--smie on; for a
few hours, at least. you may be happy,
and then a change may come over the
spirit of your dreams.