The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-05-26
when his best girl is around and look

when his best girl is around and look
ing on.
On yous head he it. then"-a sud-
den nervousness Selling her. Yet she
was as easer TO witness the encounter
as he was 10 cou,, it. 'William.' she
called The stable-boy entered, setting
aside his broom This is James, the
new groom. Help him TO saddle
Pirate
Saddle Pirate, MISS Annesley!"
cried The hoy, his mouth onen and his
eyes wide
You see?'' said the girl to War;
! burton.
Take down that saddle with the
hooded slrrnrs," said Warburton,
briefly. He would ride Pirate now,
even if Pirate had heen sired in Beel-
zehub's stables. lie carefully inspected
the saddle, the stirrup- straps and the
Sirih. Very good. indeed. Buckles
on saddles are always Il hidden menace
and a constant danger Now, bring
ont Pirate William
William brought ont the horse. who
Snor'"d when he saw the saddle ON the
floor and the curb on Warburton's
arm.
There hasn't been anybody on his
back Tor year. sir, not since last
winter, lies likely To give you tro,l-
VIE. said the boy. You can't nut
! that curb on him. sir: he won't stand
for ii moment Miss Annesey. hadn't
No'l better step outside? He may
start TO kicking That heavy
Enelsh snalilc is the best thing I
know of. Try that. sir. And don't let
him set his head down. or he'll do YOU
Whoa" as Pirate suddenly took il into
his head to leave The barn without
any ones permission
The .irl sprang lightly into one of
the empty stalls and waited She was
greatly excited. and the color in her
checks was moi borrowed from the nom.
les. She saw the new groom take
Pirate by the forelOcl,. and, quicker
than words can tell. Mr. Pirate was an
srily rhampin. the cold bit. He reared
Warhnrton caught him by the nose and
the nc;k. Pirate came down. trembling
with rage.
Here hoy; catch him here" cried
Warh'lr'nn. William knew his bust
ness and he rraspch the bride close
under Pirates jaws, THAT'S il. Now
hold him"
James, regret that urged you tc
ride him. Eom will be hurt" she said.
Her worry was plainly visible on her
face"
James smiled lis plcasantrst and
touched his hat
VERY well. then; ] have warned
You. II he bolts. head him for a tree.
That's tn" only way tn stop him."
IN take him now. William" said
James smiling.
James shortened the hridIr-re rein 10
the required length. took a firm grip ON
Pirates name. and vaultc,l into the
saddle. Pirate stood perfectly still
lie shook his head. James talked t.
him and pattrti his sleek neck, and
touched him gently with his heel. Then
things !iv"ncd up a bit. Pirate waltZcd
reared and plunged and started to dc
III" pas icul on the t!owrr-hrtls. Then
II" Immediately changed his mind He
decided to- rc-cntcr' the stables.
Don; let him get his head down."
Srll'd William. nimhly jumping over
hcd OF pnppirS and taking his position
beside his mistress
The gates, William. The gates!"
cried the girl. rNrit"dly. Only one j.
open He will not be able to get
through"
William srampcred down the drive
way and swung back the iron barrier
Nome too soon! Like black shadow
Pirate flashed by. his riders new der
hy rolling in the dust
The girl stood in the doorway, her
hands pressed against her heart. She
was as white as the clouds that sailed
overhead.