Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24

II
not know what desperately In lors ~.
my own loves course running smooth
~ enough; but l can testify that II
was making Mr.. Robert thin aud ap-
0etteiess. Every morning the Impulse
came to him TO tell her all: but every
morning his courage oozed like Bob
Acres. and his lips became dumb. I
dare say that IL she had questioned
him he would have told her all: but
for some reason she had ceased TO in
quire into his past. Possibly her young
mind was occupied with pleasanter
things.
He became an accomplished butler,
and served SO well IN rehearsass that
Pierre could only grumble. One af-
ternOoD she superintended the comedy.
She found thousand faults with him.
so many. In fact. that Pierre did not
understand what II meant, and became
possessed With the vague idea that she
was hitting him over the groom's
shoulder. He did not like II: and
later, when they we're alone. War
burton was distinctly impressed with
Pierre's displeasure.
You can not please her. and YOU
can not please me. BAH Zat ees vat
comes uf teaching a groom table man
ners instead uf stable manners. And
yoa vii smell uf horse. do not I'M
derstsnd Mees Annesley: mol"
And there were other humiliations.
petty ones. She child him on having
the stirrup too long or too snort. the
curb chain was rustiug. this piece
Of ornamental oliver did not shine like
that one. James fetlocks were too
long: Pirates hoofs weren't thorough
| ly oiled. With logged patience he
tried 20 remedy all these faults It was
only when they had had a romping
run down the road that this spirit fell
away from her. and she talked pleas
sntly
Twice he ran into KarloG. but that
shrewd student OF human nature did
not consider my hero worth studying:
a grave mistake on his part. as he was
presently TO learn. lie was handsome.
and the only thing he noticed about the
groom was his handsome face. He
I considered II a crime for a servant to
be endowed with personal attractions.
A servant I'm the eyes Of A Russian
noble excites less interest than a
breedless dog. Mr. Robert made no
/ complaint: he was very well satisfied
70 have the count ignore him entirely
Once he met the count in the Turkish
room, where in the capacity OF but
Ter he served liquor and cigars. There
was certain grim humor in lighting
his rivals cigar for him. This service
was a test Of HIS ability TO pass through
a room without knocking over tsborets
and chairs Another time they met
when Betty and the two Of them took
long ride. KarloI did notice how
we'll the groom rode his mettlesoma
mount. being himself a soldier and a
daring horseman. Warburton had some
trouble. Pirate did not take to the
, Idea OF breathing Jane and Dicks dust
he wanted TO lead these second-raters
Mr.. James arms aehed that afternoon
from the effort he had put forth TO re-
strain Pirate and keep him In his
proper place. Eve yards TO the roar.
Nothing happened Sunday; the day
went by uneventfully. He escaped
the ordeal OF driving her to the Chevy
Chase Club. William being up ShAt
afternoon.
Then Monday came, and with 1t
Betty's curious determination 70 ride
, Pirate.
you wish TO ride Pirate, Miss?"
exclaimed James. his horror OF the idea
openly manifest.
saddle him for me."-peremptoriIy.
I desire to ride him. find Jane isn't
exciting enough"
Pardon me, Miss Annesley," he
said, "but I had rather you would
not make the attempt"
you had rather l would not make
T the attempt? lowly repeating the
} words. making a knife OF each one of
them. tipped with the poison OF her
contempt Il do not believe l quite
( understand YOU"
He bravely met the angry fash Of
her eyes. There were times when the
color OF these eyes did not resemble
/ sapphires; rather disks OF gunmetal,
caused by sudden duation Of the
pupils
Yes. Miss. I had rather you would
not"
James you forget yourself. Saddle
/ Pirate, and take Jane back 30 the
( stables. Besides. Jane has a bit OF a
cold" She slapped her boot with her
riding-crop and indolently studied the
scurrying clouds overhead; for the day
was windy.
/ Soberly Warburton obeyed. He was
hurt and angry, and he knew not what
( besides Heavens. II anything should
J happen to herl His hopes rose a bit.
, Pirate had shown no temper so far that
morning. He docilely permitted his
master to put on the side-saddle. But
/ as he came out into the air again. he
threw forward his ears. stretched out
his long black neck. took in a great
breath. and whinnied a hoarse chal-
| lenge TO the elements. William had
already saddled Dick. who looked
askance at his black rivars small, com
pact heels.