Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-06
VIII.
Another Salad Idea.

They questioned Jane. but she knew noun
ing Jack went out to the stables; no news
there. William. having driven the girls
home himself. dared say nothing. Then
Jack wisely telerhoned for me, and l hur-
ried over to the house.
Maybe he hunted up some friends last
night, ] suggested
But here his hat.' cried Nancy.
"Oh. he's all right: don't worry. III take
tour around the city. I'll find hing lie
may be at one of the clubs
Fortunately for Mr. James Osborne | re-
turned home first. and there found his note
awaiting me. l was at the court by noon
armed with thirty-hye and a suit OF cIotheS
OF my own. | found the clerk.
~ young man. dressed as a groom and
locked up overnight" l said cautiously i
wish 20 pay his fine.
James OSbOrue2'
Yes. that's tie name; James Osborne -
reaching down into my pocket
Fines rust been paid. We Were about
to release him. Here. officer, show ms
gentleman to James OsEorne's cell ana
tell him To pack up and get out
SO his fine was paid. Found the money
in his clothes, doubtless. On the way 10
the, cells / wondered what the deuce the
rascal had been doing to get locked up
overnight | was vastly angry but at the
sight of him all my anger melted INTO
prolonged shout of laughter.
That's right: laugh. you old pirate l
wish you had been in my boots few
hours ago. Lord"
| laughed again.
Have you got that thirty-five?" he
asked. -
WHY. vour fine has been paid 1 replied
IA her surprised
And didn't you pay it,?
Not |, The clerk told me that 1t had
lust been paid.
Warburton's jaw sank Imply. Just
been paid? Who the deuce could nave
paid it. known?
..First tell me what you've been up to-
He told me snatches of the exploit as he
changed his clothes. and it was Il question
which of us laughed the more. But ne
didn't say word about the stolen kiss lor
which l think none the less of nm.
Who were the women" l asked.
He looked at me for a space. as If de-
Gliding Finally he made negative sign
Don't know who they were, chin
CredulOUsy.
He shrugged, laughed and drew on his
shoes.
Il always knew that I was the iackass
OF the family Chuck, but l never expected
10 do it so well. Let's get out of this hole
| wonder who can have paid that fine?
No, that would not be possible
What would not be-
Nothing, misunderstanding.
But l could see that his spirits had gone
UP several degrees.
The whole thing is likely to be in the
evening papers l said He needed III.
lie worrying And l knew his horror of
publicity.
The newspapers? In the newspapers?
Oh / say. Chuck, can't you use your lnilu-
ence to suppress the thing? Think of the
IN do the best I can. And there's only
one thing for you to do, and that is to cut
out OF town till your beard has grown 1t
would serve you right. however, II the
reporters got the true facts.
I'm for getting out of town Chuck; ard
on the next train but one
Here our conversation was interrupted by
the entrance OF policeman.
A note for Mister Osborne'-irOnically
RE tossed the letter to Warburton and
withdrew.
Mister Osborne eagerly tore open an end
os the envelOpe-a very aristocratic en-
valope as l could readily discern-and ex-
tracted the letter. | closely watched his
facial expressions. First there was inter
est. then surprise, to be succeeded by
amusement and a certain exultation He
slapped his thigh.
BY George. Chuck. I'll do it,
DO 1t? Now, WHAT"
listen TO this He cleared his throat.
shifted of the family scented paper and
cleared his throat again He looked up at
me droily."
eager TO hear ii as he had been to read 1t.
I believe that the mystery was about to be
solved
James Osborne. Sir: have been think
ing the matter over seriously, and have
come 10 the conclusion that there may have
been a mistake. Undoubtedly my groom
was primarily to blame. 1 have discharged
him for neglecting his post Of duty. / dis
tinctly recall the manner in which you
handled the horses last night. 1t may be
possible that they ran away with you.
However that may be. l find myself In
need OF a groom. Your horsemanship saved
us from a serious accident. If you will
promise to let whisky alone, besides bring
ing me recommendation. and are without
eugI cement. call at the Enclosed address
this afternoon at o'clock. l should be
willing to pay as much as forty dollars
month. You would be expected to accom-
pauy me on my morning rides.
She must have paid the fine" said l.
Well, 1t beats anything ever heard OF.
Had you arrested, and now wants TO en-
ploy you, What name did you say?
asked care!essly.
Il didn't say any name Chuck''-smiling
And I'm not going TO give any, you OLD
dufrer."
And why not?''
For the one and simple reason that
am going to accept the position with
coolness that staggered me.
WHAT" / bawled-
Sure as life. as the policeman said last
night"
make the family laughing-stock all over
town." l was really angry.
Neither the family nor the town viii
know anything about it,"-imperturbabiy.
But YOU will be recogniZedr' l remon-
strated. ITS a clear case of insanity,
after what has just happened to you"
Il promise not to drink any whisky, -
SODefly
Bob you are fooling me-"
Not the littlest bit, Chuck. I've worn a
beard for two years. No one would recog
nize me. Besides. being groom. no one
would pay any particular attention to me.
Get the point?'
But what under the sun is your object?"
l demanded. There's something back of
all this. It's not a simple lark like last
nights"
'Perspicacious man."-railngiy. Posi-
bly, you may be right. Chuck. you know
that I've just got TO be doing something.
I've been inactive too long. / am asha med
to say that | should tire of the house In q
week or less. Change change. of air of
place. o. occupation; change-I must have IT,
It's food and drink
You've met this woman before. some
where"
II neither acknowledge nor deny 1t will
be very novel l shall be busy from morn
Ing till night. Think of the fun of rneeting
persons whom you know. but who do not
know you. wouldn't give up this chance
for any amount OF money"
Forty dollars MONTH" said /. wrath
fully.
Cigar money. TRANQUILITY.
Look here. Bob, be reasonable You
can't go about as a groom in Washington
II the neWSpd perS ever get hold of II won