The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-04-13


far nor begging for a WIFE"
/ There's the rub, sister mine by Law
and the admirable foresight of my onl
brother. What am / good for but or
dering rockies about? I've no bushes
head. And it's my belief that an arm!
man ought never to we'd"
Marry, my boy, and I'll see wha
can be done for you in the diplomatic
way. The new administration will
doubtless be republican, and my intiu
ence will have some weight, "-ant
John smiled affectionately across the
table. He loved this gay lad opposite
loved him for his own self and be-
cause he could always see the mothers
eyes and lips. 'You have reached
the age of discretion. You are now
travelled and a fairly good linguist
You've an income of $4,000 and to this
may be able to add berth worth
$4,000 or $4,000. Find the girl, lad;
find the girl"
Honestly, I'll think it over, Jack"
Bob, there's a ball at the British
embassy tonight. You must go with
u.s."
"Impossible!" said Robert. Ere
member my leg"
"That will not matter" said Mrs.
John; you need not dance"
what, not dance? l should die of
intermittent fever. And If / did dance,
my leg might give out"
''You can ride a horse all right"
said John, in the way of argument.
81 can do that easily with my knees.
But l can't dance with my knees. No,
I shall stay at home. couldn't stand
1t to see all those famous beauties,
and with me posing as wall-fower."
But what will you do here all
alone?"
"Play with the kid, smoke and read;
make myself at home. You still smoke
that Louisiana, Jack?"
Eyes, "-dubiousIy.
$50 Now, don't let me interfere with
your plans for tonight. haven't been
in a home in so long that it will take
more than one night for the novelty
to wear off. Besides, that nurse of
yours, Kit, is good to look at."-a bit
of the rogue in his eye.
"Bob!"-from both women.
"I promise not to look at her; I
promise"
"Well, must be off," said John.
'I'm late now. I've dozen plans for
coast defenses to go over with an in
ventor of new carriage-gun. Will
you go with me, while l put you up
1t the Metropolitan, or will you take
a shopping trip with the women?"
'T'll take the shopping trip. 1t will
be sensation. Have you any horses?"
"Six."
'Six! You are lucky pup: a hand
some wife, a bouncing boy, and six
horses! Where's the stable?"
"In the rear. l keep only two stable
men; one to take care Of the horses
Ind one to act as groom. I'm off. I've
\ cracking good hunter, if you'd like
4 leg up. Well all ride to Chevy Chase
4 ny. by-Dy, I'LL lunch.
Mr.. Robert Immediately betook him
self to the stables, where he soon be-
anne intimately acquainted with the
English groom. He fused about the
deplored the lack Of a
saddle, admired the En-
slish curbs, and complimented the
men on the cleanliness of the stables.
The men exchanged sly smiles at hrst,
tut these smiles soon turned into grins
# admiration. Here was a man who
new horse from his oiled hoofs to
lis curried forelock.
"This fellow ought to jump WE'LL"
le said, patting the sleek neck of the
Iunter
"He does that, sir" replied the
room. "He has never taken less than
red ribbon. Only one horse beat him |
t the bars last winter in New York. |
{ was Mr.. Warburtons fault that he |
i'd not take first prize. He rode him |
n the park the day before the contest |
nd the animal caught cold, sir"
And then it was that this hero of
nine conceived his great (not to say
Dung and salad idea. 1t appealed to !
i'm as being so rich an idea that the
tables rang with his laughter.
"Sir?" politely inquired the groom.
I'm not laughing at your statement,
~ good fellow; rather at an idea
hitch just occurred to me. In fact,
believe that shall need your as
stance."
"In what way, sir?"
Come with me-"
The groom followed Warburton into
le yard. A conversation began in
wv tones.
tits as much as my place is worth,
r. l couldn't do it, sir" declared the
room, shaking his head negatively.
"I'll guarantee that you will not suf-
II in the least. Ny brother will not
you. He likes joke as well
) l do. You are not handed $40 every
ay for simple thing like this"
Every well, sir. I dare say that no
arm will come Of it. But am an inch
? two Sh0rtar than Won -