Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-08-07
SYNOPSIS.

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Point graduate on duty In Arizona.
After being wounded by an Indian re-
signs his commission in the army and
leaves for European tour. Chapter II.
Introduces the heroine, Miss Betty
Annesley, daughter of a retired army
officer, living near Washington A
beautiful, representative young Ameri-
can girl, whom Warburton has seen In
Paris, is smitten, and follows to New
York. Seeks introduction on board
steamer but fails. Chapter I11.-Upon
reaching New York Warburton locates
hotel in which the Annesleys are
guests and dimes there in order to see
Miss Annesley once more. Chagrined
to see young Russian count whom he
met on steamer bring Miss Annesley 70
dinner. Next morning the Count ana
the Annesleys had disappeared. Chap
ter Nv. Warburton goes to Washing
ton to visit his relatives,-a married
brother who holds a government po-
sition, and sister engaged to an old
school chum Of his. Chapter W.
Warburton meets his sisters f1ance
whom he had not seen for eight years.
Sees the folks off for the embassy ball
and then proceeds to put his joke into
execution, which is to disguise himself
as coachman and drive his sister and
sister-in-law who must return alone.
lIoih lll0 embassy W lIlSll llOlIiC. N<hebE
ter V1-Warburton in his disguise
goes to British embassy and takes the
place of his brothers coachman. whom
he has bribed. He mistakes his car
riage number when called and gets the
wrong passengers without knowing 1t.
Drives frantically about the streets
pursued by mounted policemen. When
carriage comes to a stop he springs
down and throws his arms about the
Hpck ne IL, 10 oil ,1,t xxbN
proves to be Miss Annesley instead OF
his sister. Chapter VII.-Warburton
Is arrested on charge of drunkenness
and abduction preferred by Miss An
nesley and locked up over night. in
police court. where he has given the
name Of James Osborne, the charge of
abduction is withdrawn, but he Is fined
$s5 for drunkenness. Sends note to
Chuck" his old chum, telling of his
trouble. Chapter VIII.-"Chuck" takes
suit Of clothes and money to pay the
fine to city Jail, only to find that fine
had been paid. Warburton, in name
of James Osborne, receives note from
Miss Annesley Offering him position of
coachman. which he decides to accept
In spite of protests of his friend whom
he leaves to explain his disappearance
to his relatives, by stating that he had
gone north suddenly on hunting trip.
closely questioning Warburton (known
to her as James Osborne) at her home.
hires him on probation. While being
shown about the stables expressed
desire to ride an exceptionally vicious
thoroughbred called Pirate. With Miss
Annesley's permission he saddles and
mounts the horse which Immediately
bolts. Chapter X.-After a free strug-
gse Warburton succeeds in mastering
Pfra a In, tho of Misc Apnag-
ley but receives no word of praise. In
terview between Col Annesley and
daughter in which he tells her that
he has invited the young Russian
Count Karloff to dine with them on
the morrow. Chapter XI.-Warburton
assumes his duties as groom to Miss
Annesley and meets the other servants,
= French chef. maid Of the same ma
honality and a stable boy. Takes his
hrst ride with Miss Annesley, and is
further questioned about his past.
Chapter XII.-The French chef gives
Warburton lesson in serving at table,
as he Is to act as butler at dinner
the next week. Miss Annesley gives
her groom a shock when she orders
him to drive her for call on his sis
ter. Fortunately he Is not recognized
-Four days pass and Warburton be-
comes an accomplished butler; has met
Count Karloff twice and has not been
recognized. Miss Annesley takes no.
ton to ride Pirate who runs away and
she Is saved from a bad accident with
great difficulty by Warburton. Chap
ter NV.-While driving Miss Annes-
ley in the city Warburton meets his
friend Chuck" who guys him unmer
ctfu!ly, and also runs across the colon
Ell of his own regiment who recognizes
him. but keeps his own council. Chap
ter XV.-An account Of the downfall
of Col. Annesley, who previously to the
opening of this story lost his own and
his daughters money AT Monte Carlo.
He is approached by the young Rus
sian diplomat Count Karloff, who
loans him 100000 and tempts him by
showing how he can make 100000 by
military secrets to Russia. Chapter
xv1-Count Karoft and Mrs. Chad
wick while preparing to go to Miss An
nesley's dinner, talk over a previous
love affair between them, and of the
counts love for Miss Annesley, who
once refused his offer Of marriage.
Mrs. Chadwick, who still loves the
count, notified him that she has the
power to destroy his future prospects
and to prevent his marriage to her
friend. Chapter XVII.-After some
charges the duties of butler so well
that at Miss Annesleys dinner he at
treats the attention of his former COM
handing officer, Col Raleigh, who
makes inquiries of the host regarding
him and tells Miss Annesley stories of
his doings as soldier.
CHAPTER XVIII.
CAUGHT!
KarloR came around to music. The
dramatist's wife should play Tosti's
Ave Maria. Miss Annesley should play
the obligato on the violin and the
prima-donna should sing; but just at
present the dramatist should tell them
all about his new military play which
was to be produced in December.
Count. l beg to Decline" laughed
the dramatist 81 should hardly dare
to tell my plot before two such military
experts as we have here. should be
told to write the play all over again,
and now it is too late
Whenever Bettys glances fell on her
fathers face the oladness in ber oyun