The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-28

rest of the. party.
Won't you join u.s." asked Mrs
Parsons.
yes, do" urged Carroll.
I'm not in evening dress" began
Kennard
Never mind"
81 must hurry of now" remarked
Croydon, as Kennard accepted the in
vitation. I'VE shall be in the rims IN
FIVE minutes. Wish us good luck,
please-Thanatos and me-" he added,
with a slight bow toward Miss Harlan.
Come back and show US the prize. "
commanded Miss Parsons.
II shall if Thanatos will permit, "
he responded gravely.
Mr.. Croydon FASTENED to the prom
enade, along which he treaded his way
quietly until he reached one of the
sloDing entrances to the stables. Once
there, however, all his hurry seemed to
have expended itself, for he stopped in
/ the passage-way and scanned the pro-
cession filing before him. For more
than ten minutes he scarcely moved.
Then he suddenly stepped forward
and allowing himself to be sucked into
the crowd, working his way along
wherever an opening showed, never
pushing or jostling anyone, but stead
lily advancing until he found himself
directly behind the object of his pur-
suit.
GOOD evening, Mr.. Harlan" he be-
gan, as he stepred beside that gen
tleman. Your dau hitter told me yoC
were here. Kennard's with he IN ne
Parsons boz now" he continued 9TH
out waiting for the others gr5sStng
land | thought you n.isns !. M
chance to get better acquainted"
Good Lord, Croydon, alway 5 link-
ing of business!" exclaimed the elder
man. Even in those togs?"
But tho on pleasure he was bent.
he had a frugal mind" misquoted
Croydon, with meaning nod as he
turned away toward the stables.
Il think | owe you an apology for
deceiving you the other night"
Not at ALL l should not have Geen
so inquisitive about Mr.. Harlan"
Its very good Of you to regard 1t
in that way, but I've been feeling ter
ribly guilty about my ruse for putting
Won off the track hoped at first
you knew father and would talk about
him. 1t seemed such a good oppor-
tunity to hear him praised by some
body who didn't know his daughter
was listening"
"And you were sure I would praise
him?"
"Of course" she laughed frankly.
Everybody does"
"He could have no greater tribute
than your thought gave him."
II don't see that. When you know
him you'll understand why l couldn't
help thinking SO. Do you rider" she
asked suddenly.
"At one time" he began.
"Oh, | remember" she interrupted
you only ride hobbies now--isn't
that it?"
"A hobby would be more exact"
"And some day you're going to put
It through its PAGES for me, aren't you,
On, no. It's only a we~khorse and
plods along very uninterestingly."
Il would like to judge for myself.
Actions speak louder than words"
"If yea wish shall be glad to show
you over the factory some day"
will you? l should love it. When
may we go?"
Before Kennard could answer he
heard step behind him, and Miss
Harlan was greeting her father.
There you are, dear!" she began.
I've been wondering what was keen
ing you so long. You must reform
Or | won't take you out any more.
Now don't look so wickedly resigned"
she continued gayly, because Mr..
Kennards just invited us to visit his
factory, and unless you're repentant,
won't promise to take you"
The closest observer would hardly
have noticed tie sudden twitch of Mr..
E4arlan's cyelids as he shook hands
With Kennard while his daughter was
srealSing. and no note of surprise |
in his voice as he laughingly |
exclaimed:
There's tyrant for you, Mr.. Ken
lard! Do you wonder I look sup
,'"@-"9? p-,t --ha. haze go1 co.'s % |
he rest of your company, Leslie?'
Il might coy they'd been sent out |
IS a search-party for you, sir. But as
: matter OF fact they deserted us to |
inspect the stables. despite my protest |
hat politencss to Mr.. Croycen de- |
handed their presence here"
They'll be in plenty of time" an I
'wered Mr. Harlan. 81 met Croydon |
IN the promenade only few moments
sgo. You know him, don't you, Mr..
Zennard?"
Eyes. l think almost every one in
own knows him more or less"
"A clever fellow. Does he ride
yell?"
81 don't know at all" answered
He says he does" interposed Miss
Iarlan. "At least he says he expects
o win