The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-05-11

leave in obscurity. There is nothing
in that past, however, of which l need
be ashamed; and unconsciously his
figure become more erect
is your name Osborne?"
mo, 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 moi
truth that won his battle.
you were doubtless discharged last
night?"
Il did not return to ascertain, mad
am, merely sent for my belongings"
"You have recommendations" Pr
presently.
81 have no recommendations what.
ever, Madam. II you employ me, II
must be done on your own response
bility and trust in human nature.
can only say, Madam, that am honest
that am willing, that I possess a
thorough knowledge of horse-fesh."
at is very unusual" she said,
searching him to the very heart with
her deep blue eyes. For all I 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
horcalP n,,h che th0uohf ~ o0voa
thing, and frowned. "If you have told
me the truth, 80 much the better; for
can easily verify all you have told
me. will give you a weeks trial.
After Observation-Disclosures /
desire Is capable servant. You will
have to put up with a good deal. There
are days when l am not at all amiable.
and on these days do not like to find
q speck Of dust on the metals or q
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?
1.-THE chef will coach you. l enter
tain some, and there will be times
when you will be called upon to wait
on the table. Come with me and / will
show you the horses. We have only
FIVE, but my father takes great pride in
them. They are all thoroughbreds.'
Like their Mistress" was Warbur.
tons mental supplementary.
Father hasn't ridden for years
however. The groom discharged this
morning was capable enough on the
box, but he was worse than useless to
me in my morning rides. 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 an
ordeal! He drew the back Of his hand
across his forehead and found it moist
Not word about the fine: he must
breach it and thank her. All, to ride
with her every morning, to adjust her
stirrup, to obey every command to
which she might give voice, to feel
her small boot repulse his palm as
she mounted; Heaven could hold moth
ing greater than this. And how easily
woman may be imposed upon! De-
cidedly, Mr.. Robert was violently in
love.
When she returned there was sun,
bonnet on her head. and she had pin
ned the peoples on her breast (Why?
| couldn't tell you, unless when all
Is said and done, be he king or valet,
man is always a man; and if per-
chance he is blessed with good looks,
a little more than a man. You will
understand that in this instance l am
trying to view things through wom-
ans eyes.) With a nod she babe him
precede her and they went out toward
the stables. She noted the fiat back,
the square shoulders, the easy, graceful
swing of the legs.
Have you been a soldier?" she
asked suddenly.
He wheeled. His establishment could
not be disguised quickly enough to
escape her vigilant eyes. Once more
be had recourse to the truth.
Yes, Madam. 1t was as a trooper
that l learned horsemanship."
What Yegiment?"
II prefer not to say,"-qufetly.
81 do not like mysteries, briefly.
Madam, you have only to dismiss
me, to permit me to thank you for pay
ng my fine and to reimburse you at the
earliest opportunity"
She closed her lips tightly. No one
but herself knew what had been on the
verge of passing across them.
Let us proceed to the stables" was
Ill she said. "If you prove yourself
1 capable horseman. that is all l de-