The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-07-22

II think III take o tramp through the
woods, Red he eald to Reilly. aI1l return
In time for supper
"All right replied his trainer. shut don't
drink any water till yer get back"
10 he reorossed the turf and vaulted the
high fence an automobile cams shooting
down the road, slowed up az Il neared the
house and swerved into the driveway with
o sharp turn. A man and woman sat In
the tonneau and they stepped down when
the driver had descended and opened the
door.
what q nervel" exclaimed Kelly sharply,
under his breath. sits Lizzie Murphy
aHow dye do, Kellyf' said Donavan,
curtly. aMiss Duval and I took q run
at Quaker Farms TO look about your place.
He eyed Jordan for an instant and then
both bowed formally. The woman's gaze
followed the mon walking through the
meadow.
.we're through work for to-day said
Kelly, but I'm glad yer came. How about
bandagee2'
LET him wear 'em.' Donavan answered,
oarelessly. but no plaster paris he added
warningly.
In the meantime the girl had thrown
back the heavy brown veil and still stood
looking AZ the spot where Manion had dis
appeared In the woods. Jordan was curious
TO know what manner Of girl was this who
could % fearlessly enter the enclosure
where dwelt the man who probably only
needed the opportunity to do her escort
serious bodily injury and whose reputed
brutal instincts might not even spare herr
once his wrath was aroused.
He saw O girl Of small figure, almost
petite, q face quite oolorless. with dark
eyes which seemed nearly lustrelesa by
reason Of the glare Of many footlights,
yet withal made strangely sweet and at
ira tive by an expression Of vague melan-
choly and usefulness. Her black hair was
knotted at the neck In that peculiarly grace
full manner characteristic Of stage people,
and It's contrast served but to accentuats
the almost deadly pallor Of her faoe and
neck. Suddenly she turned more directly
TO Jordan, and instinctively he bowed.
aWas that Manionfs she asked abruptly,
indicating the direction he had taken BY
nervous gesture Of the hand.
= "Yes, ma'am. That's him. answered
Kelly. jerkdly.
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plainly ratified. but he awoke to the fact
that introductions were in order and
mana ged to perform the feat with many
appearances Of spproa ching apoplexy.
Has Sullivan agreed to defeat him In
aide Of ten pounds or lose the purse2' she
asked Of Jordan.
Il believe that b the agreement hs
answered She shrugged her shoulders.
sDo-do women ever see these--ths
oontests'' she inquired OF Donavan.
@Not II the mana cement knows It, he
e.,
Are you Interested in the eamef' ques-
toned Jordan.
She flashed searching look at him.
'one,a ideas change In regard 10 some
matters. Time and experience teach many
things. One can't always choose the best
things In life,' she said with Just q touch
OF bitterness, but I must oonfess-I|I
look at boxing somewhat differently than
I used to. I should like to attend. Il 10
Manion's last, win or lose, ISN'T ttf'
YEP said Kelley, "that's what Bull
says, an he never broke his word.'
SEQ here, Phil. she demanded In avoios
bespoke discrimination, you must sr-
range for ne to Q this. I don't oere how
done,s 3s 10y
ooh, all right he said, with an uneasy