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

those magnetic sapphire eyes looking
SO serenely into his.
CHAPTER tx.
THE HEROINE HIRES A GROOM.
Remarkable az 1t may read, his first
impression was Of her gowL-a gown
such as women wear on those after
moons, when they are free of socialobli-
cations, gown to walk in or to lounge
in. The skirt, which barely reached to
the top Of her low shoes, was of some
blue stuff {stuff, because to a mans
mind the word covers feminine dress
goods generally, liberaly, and handily,)
overshot with gray. Above this she
had put on white golfing-sweater,
garment which at that time was just
beginning to find vogue among women
who loved the fields and the road
Only men who own to stylish sisters
appreciate these things, and Warbur-
ton possessed Iather observant eyes.
She held bunch of freshly plucked
poppies in her hand. 1t was the sec
ond time that their glances had met
and held. In the previous episode ION
the day she had leaned out of the cab
hers had been the first to fall. Now 1t
was his turn. He studied the tips of
his shoes. There were three causes
why he lowered his eyes; First, she
was mistress here and he was an appli-
cant for employment; second, he loved
ir1 he g
bold dishonesty in his life. Once, it
was on the very tip of his tongue to
confess everything, apologize, and take
himself off. But his curiosity was of
greater weight than his desire. He
remained silent and waited for her to
speak.
Celeste, you may leave US" said
Miss Annesley.
Celeste courtesied, shot killing
glance at the tentative groom, and de-
parted the scene.
| you have driven horses for some
length of time:" the girl began.
| If he might only look as calmly and
fearlessly at her! What voice, now
that he heard it in its normal tone!
Eyes, Madam; have ridden and driven
something like ten years.
"Where?"
''In the west, Mostly
"You arc English?'
"No; MADAM" He wondered how
much she had heard at the police-court
that morning. 81 am American born"
care you addicted to the use of In
toxicants? "-mentally noting the clear.
ness of the whites of his eyes.
The barest flicker of smile stirred
his lips.
"No, Madam. had not been drink.
ing last night--that is, not in the sense
the officers declared had. 1t is true
that l take drink once In while
when have been riding or driving
all day, or When am cold. I have alb
solutely no appetite
She brushed her cheeks with the pop
pies, and for a brief second the flower
threw most beautiful color over he
face and neck.
"What was your object in climbing
on the box OF my carriage and run
ming away with it?"
Quick as a flash OF light he con
ceived his answer. Madam, 1t was 6
jest between me and some maids" He
had almost said serving maids, but the
thought of Nancy checked his libel.
Between you and some maids ~
family contemptuous. Explain, for
, believe an explanation is due me-"
His gaze was forced to rove again
} ing. Two maids were to enter car
riage and was to drive them ava.
from the embassy and once had then
in the carriage thought it would b.
an admirable chance to play them
, trick"
"Pray since when have serving
, maids been allowed exit from the mail
, hall of the British embassy"
Mr.. Robert was positive that tn
, shadow of a sarcastic smile rested TO
moment on her lips. But it was in
stantly hidden under the peoples.
That is something of which l hav
! no intimate knowledge. A groom i
not supposed to turn his head on tn
, box unless spoken to. You will readi
9 ly understand that, Madam. l made
mistake in the number. Mine was n
and l answered number II. was con
fused.
, 81 dare say. Seventy-one, she unused
r "It will be easy to verify this, to fin
:. out whose carriage that was"
Y Mr. Robert recognized his mistake
: but he saw no way to rectify it. Sh
y stood silently gazing over his shoulder
: into the fields beyond.
: Perhaps you can explain to me tina