Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-04

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 ence, why, certainly so could I, and, 10 make point better than himself, pulled ill the nag and addressed him.
 Captain Sercombe in?' I asked as if in the most cordial manner.
 No, sir" replied Hood Hes fish ing. sir. believe, down the valley
 Have you received your legacy yet:'' I asked.
 "Yes, sir: thank you. sir" said Hood. "yery acceptable, sir, from my poor master"
 T wonder what made him leave you that" I asked.
 T have wondered myself. sir" he said. But he was a Kind master, and he seems to have been pretty eccentric, as you might say, in his manner Of leaving"
 Look here. my man." said I. what were you doing that Tuesday after noon by the stream wonder when your master met with his accident:'
 Hoods luminous eyes rested on mine for an instant, but he never moved g muscle. T was with my poor mas ter" he said.
 laughed. Assisting him no doubt. '' said dryly
 No. sir; struggling with him." came lhe answer, pat as you please I star cd al him in amazement al the enfront- cry Of the admission.
 Upon my soul said I. T am not sure but ought to give you in charge. You admit you were robbing your mas ter"
 No, sir said Hood quietly. You came too soon, sir"
 I shook my reins with an oath. I could make nothing of the fellow. Hoo1 stepped back as the horse shied.
 Thank you. sir: good afternoon. sir said he ciy!lly. and struck my whip into the Hanks Of the animal and rode of without so much ss nod.
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