The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-03-16

one OF yOur-yOOf 3mOFOuS 0p0SW6,
chucked away the sport. made an ass OF
yourself-which you have done once or
twice before-and now you've got hope
lessly muddled between regenerated as
riculture and the King Cophetua and
the sbeggar maid business. Come down,
man; come down, and break out into
something less dangerous; inventa new
service rife-any mortal tOmfOOlery y0p
like but tying yourself to an interesting
rural brat for the rest of your life."
Sir Henry arose with stiffness Of de-
pertinent unknown among the accom-
plishments of most young men of the
present day. But, excepting in regard
to his ties, his hat, and his coats, he was
quite unlike his contemporaries
Goodnight he said, with crisp in
donation.
MY dear fellow!" exclaimed Boldero
rising also.
Sir Henry Silvering turned his back
and walked toward the door.
II say" called Boldero..
Sir Henry motioned with dignity to-
the clerk at the desk that his bill should
follow him.
John Boldero whistled softly. raised
his eyebrows and sat down again.
On the third day Of his visit, Sir
Henry decided that Lady Warrington
was the right person with whom to con-
suit, and he acted Immediately. Great
ly to the disappointment of his precip-
/ itous disposition, he found her out.
Coming away from the park. however,
he met Lady Muriel with pair Of bois-
ferrous spaniels on leash. They seemed
the natural attendants upon her gay
hearted person. but Sir Henry rather re-
scented the presence of all three-tney
did not in any way accord with his pres
ent frame of mind.
I'm very nearly dragged to death"
laughed Lady Muriel. gayly. Been up
to see mother? She'll be awfullysorry
to have missed you. Won't you come
back? Mothers sure to be at home again
by five"
".Oh-er-thanks, it's very good OF
you" began Sir Henry. without his usu-
al readiness; but 1t doesn't matter in
the least; only came up to"
He paused ed abruptly and LadyMuriel
ooh, don't mind mel" she cried, smil-
ing; I'm in the secret, and most in
terested party-she was one of my girls,
you know"
your girls:" queried Sir Henry, I'M
certainly E
+ Lady Muriel shook her head emphat-
ically. 81 once had class on Sunday,
you see, and little Eva Shelley used to
come whenever she couldn't stay away.
Oh, you mustn't mind" she went on.
seeing the expression of confused dis
comfort that was overspreading her
companions features; but she was
rather a naughty little thing. and the
bad marks against her for bringing
taffy into class was appalling at times"
Even if the girl had possessed any de-
sire to disillusionize Sir Henry-which
she did not-she would have been pro-
ceeding in a futile manner.
He pictured to himself Maynard
sprite, and murmured, almost uncon-
sciously: '.She is very beautiful"
"she's jolly, pretty little thing"
continued the girl, heartily.
II shall be very glad to do what can,
if you will let me-" exclaimed Lady
Muriel at length. rather GREATNESS.
mo, will you?" responded Sir Henry,
giving a vain tug at the leash. TIT
it will help me lot"
"Dear-dear little Eve!" painted Lady
Muriel, breaking into run again.
Eight days after Sir Henry Silvering's
departure, Boldero was sitting gather
ing useless information from an evening
paper at his club, when he experienced
tingling slap on the shoulder. 1t was not
the only cause of his springing from his
chair
'sMy dear Harry! he exclaimed, shak-
ing horny hand and regarding q sun
Drowned face. How are you?"
neutrality-suspicious." pronounc-
ed Sir Henry, with newly acquired ag-
ricultural robustness.
"And-er-the LADY," began Boldero.
feeling the delicacy of the subject after
their last parting.
'sSplendid - wonderful - splendid!"
cried the enthusiast. "Her people are
coming up to town next week, /" he added,
with grin of delight.
"And Miss-let me see. don't think
know her name, Harry. do II" inquired
Boldero, cautiously.
my dear Jack!" exclaimed Sir Harry.
in amazement; why, Muriel.- of course
the only Muriel.'
"Of course" repeated Boldero, and no
one would possibly have known from
tho fona of voice that he WINS 11nonfa llsr