Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-14

in that past, however, of which I need
be ashamed; and unconsciously his
figure become more erect.
Is your name Osborne?"
''No, Madam. it is not. For my
family's sake, / have tried to forget
my own name" Q'll wager the rascal
never felt qualm in the region of his
conscience.)
1t was the truth which was not
truth that won his battle
you were doubtless discharged last
night?"
Il did not return to ascertain, mad
am, I merely sent for my belongings"
you have recommendations? "-
presently.
II have no recommendations what
ever, Madam. If you employ me, it
must be done on your own RESPONSE
bility and trust in human nature. |
can only say, Madam, that am honest,
that / am willing, that possess a
thorough knowledge of horse-hesh."
sit is very unusual" she said,
searching him to the very heart with
her deep blue eyes. For all know
you may be the greatest rascal, or you
may be the honestest man, in the
world" His smile was so frank and
engaging that she was forced to smile
herself. But she thought of some
thing, and frowned. "If you have told
me the truth, so much the better; for
can easily verify all you have told
me, will give you a weeks trial.
I After all, ''-indifferently-
desire is capable servant You will
have to put up with good deal. There
are days when l am not at all amiable,
J and on these days do not like to find
speck of dust on the metals or a
blanket that has not been thoroughly
brushed. AS for the animals, they
must always shine like satin. This
last is unconditional Besides all this
our force of servants is small. Do you
know anything about serving?"
VERY little" What was coming
now?
''The chef will coach you. l enter
tain some, and there will be times
when you will be called upon to wal
on the table. Come with me and viii
show you the horses. We have only
five, but my father takes great pride IL
I them. They are all thoroughbreds.
Like their Mistress was Warbur
toms mental supplementary
Father hasn't ridden for years
however The groom discharged thi
morning was capable enough on the
box, but he was worse than useless tt
me in my morning rides. l ride from
nine till eleven, even Sundays some
times. Remain here till return"
AS she disappeared Warburton drew
in an exceedingly long breath and re
leased it slowly. Heavens, what al
ordeal! He drew the back of his hant
across his forehead and found it moist
Not word about the fine: he mus
breach it and thank her. All, to rid
with her every morning, to adjust he
stirrup, to obey every command tt
which she might give voice, to fee
she mounted; Heaven could hold moth
ing greater than this. And how easily
woman may be imposed upon! De
cidedly, Mr.. Robert was violently il
love.
When she returned there was sun
bonnet on her head. and she had pin
ned the peoples on her breast. (Why
l couldn't tell you, unless when a.
is said and done, be he king OF vale
a man is always a man; and If per
chance he is blessed with good look!
little more than man. You wi
, understand that in this instance al
trying to view things through won
ans eyes, With a nod she babe hill
!. precede her and they went out towar
1 the stables. She noted the fiat bacl
the square shoulders, the easy, gracefl
> swing of the legs.