The Washington herald., 1907-03-24

ryder had bought himself q new pink
coat with satin lining and Ryder was
particularly pleased with its cut His
fresh. young face looked particularly well
above the white of his heavily starched
shirt front and the pink Of his cut
away The gilt buttons engraved with
W. II, for the Warrington Hunt, shone
magnifcently bright with metal polish.
Ryder's cook had been quite overcome
when she saw her young liege and mas
ter (who had not paid her a salary for
four mOnths)- Laws q massy. honey F"
she had said. -You'se dc SWEETEST gem an
] ever opened de doh for
When the orchestra began to play a
rather lively two-step Ryder arrived at
the ball and walked nonchalantly into the
room. He had driven down in his break
ing-cart and the cool. autumn air had
made him feel particularly well. He
gazed about the hall with a pleasant ex-
preston and his eye fell upon Sam Scar
let. The latter fairly beaming with
pleasure, was dancing with some one
whom Ryder had never seen before. That
pink complexion, that haxen hair. that
type Of prof1le-in a rush the thought Of
England, English daisies, English mead
ows, English homes. English women,
came over him. The music was soft, the
air was surcharged with dreamy into
nations. the girl was pretty. and Ryder
was young BY Jove," he said aloud.
( What deuced pretty c0untry-woman Z"
Get out of my way" said Jim Jump
er skipping down the hall with Mrs. Tom
Tarbox Ryder, you're blocking the ioor
like a wooden Indian in front Of a cigar
store"
Ryder backed over into corner and
ran into Squire DaingeTdeld. who s
that deviiish pretty girl. Squire?" he
asked.
The Judge ehuckled.
That's Lady Hope Greville. sub. OF
Oxen Park, Leicestershire. sub. cousin of
my second cousin, Frank Reanes, sub,
OF Richmond. Virginia. sub"
II did not seem 10 surprise Ryder 20
/ hear that. the judge was related to her.
lie always claimed relationship with ev-
cry one in Virginia. Like certain law
yer in New York Of withdrawing fame,
who could always find an heir, Squire
DaingeT1eld could always discover a con
-by-blood.
Ryder smiled at the answer. What's
she doing over heTe2'' he asked
The judge snorted.
Why, young fellow, I thought that you
Went out with the hounds? Haven't you
seen her ladyship, suh. in the hunting
/ field, where every good Virginia gentle
man belongs, suh?"
Ryder looked somewhat abashed Il
havea't been out Of late" he replied.
Too much business TO attend to at
home, Mr.. Daingerheld." He did not say
that he had crippled his two hunters
while plowing them. and that they were
both very lame.
"Ill introduce you. sub, " said the Judge,
I Frl~ inn
/ across the room.
/ Lady Hope Greville was sitting in a
chair and Sam Scarlet vigorously famed
her flushed cheeks II did not take a
moment TO introduce the two country peo-
/ PIE. Lady Greville showed her great
pleasure in meeting one of her own
| Islanders quite frankly. Her open, hearty
/ face frightened with a cheerful smile.
SO you are lately from England2" she
said. why, Mr.. Ryder. I used TO know
/ your brother, the seventh earl Quite a
/ strong resemblance between you. Only
/ she looked him squarely in the eyes.
| You are better looking"
Pardon me, said Sam Scarlet, rising
I have this dance engaged. he walked
abruptly away with a frown on his face
/ Neither Of them noticed it,
$50 you think I'm better looking do
] p Il
/ his necktie so you think I'm better
! looking do you? Helm" And with q
crimson face he looked up at the chande-
| lier
Lady Greville laughed.
/ Please don't get embarrassed at my
/ frankness. she said I forget that you
weren't an American. Americans. you
know. love frankness. only you always
! have to praise them. They won't stand
/ criticism"
| "Ha-Hm.' said Ryder.
Come. won't you dance this with me %
| asked Lady Greville, rising and taking
him by the arm It's one of our old
English waltzes You remember itg'
In moment more they we're dancing
/ Ryder. crimson and confused. at first
! gradually gained confidence. From STUN.
bling about with embarrassing abandon
he was soon dancing with all the vim OF
his youthful vigor She danced well. and
50 did he. The music was good. the floor
was as smooth and even as Jim Jumpers
| stable-bOys could make IT, and they were
/ used to shining hunting boots
Suddenly the music was stopped by
vigorous clapping by the NJ F. II. Gen.
temen and ladies, he said. coming into
the center of the room, and lifting
champagne glass in his hand, Il wan
I TO propose a toast TO YOU ALL and as
am not either a politician or a poet
/ will quote from one OF the greatest poets
one of the best fellows. and the mos
/ thorough sportsmen in the world. Adam
Lindsay Gordon
Here's health to every sportsman, be lie stable
man or lord
If his heart be true, / care not what his poeke
/ mas afford
And may he ever pleasantly each gallant spor
pursue,
If he takes his liquor fairly. and his fences fairly
too.
He cares not for the bubblss of Fortunes hcEi
Who like Bendigo can battle. and like Oliver car
ride.
He laughs at these vho caution. at those who child
A. be e clears srs-toot palins. or he knocks
peeler down.
The dull. cold world may blame US, boys, but wha
the while.
II coral lips VIII cheer US. and bright eyes on u
smilei
For beauy's fond earesses can most tsaderly repay
The WEAKNESS and troubles Of many an anxious day
Then III your glass. and drain it, too. with all YOU
: heart and soul,
To the best Of sports-Ths Fox Hunt the Fair Ones
To stout heart in adversely through every III t
steer
And when fortune smiles score Of friends liz
those around Us here
Now for the old-time Virginia reel
said the enthusiasts n. +. H.. as tn,
applause died away. "All join in an,
make it whizz"
] The music started the welI-knowi