The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-12-19

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Beg pardon, Mr. Williams, bot Y
cawni he done"
Why noiF demanded Richard
"cswnt reconcile II with my con-
science. sir"
How much is this delicate organ ~
yours worth. Billsf"
~TwcDp i've pounds a month. sir,
an the bonus IS you were good
enough 10 mention. sir"
The valet had the whip hand ~ him,
and no on. knew Il better than the
arch e0nsplralor therefore be hasten
~ 20 cllnoh the bargain before the
terms thereof should rise
IAN right" he agreed, I'm do it,
on conditions engage you for one
month. that's si25. aud IKE sum. II
you serve me faithfully AZ the end
Of Ii
AN the other Lord Croyland. siri'
I'm square you with him al right.
You know who am' be paused
and liked his Keen gray eye upon the
man. adding. AS his square chin
grew more dominant but no nonkey
shines! have a sort Of bonus Tor
that too Just please remember that
can hit Il hair dollar al seventy i've
yards size ~ and ! won't be triiied
With |, too. have Il sensitive con
scleRce Bills. but II has Its limitations
Now. then. what do you say"
VERY good. ~ lord said Bills, with
another deferential bow,
Richard chuckled aud rubbed his
hands Matters were beginning To-
assume more cheerful aspect He
paced up aud down for moment OF
two longer. then turned 10 the waiting
servant.
Now. Cardinal Woolsey, Wen get
right down 10 business. want you
TO 20 10 the city this morning ana
bring me condensed history Of Eng
land and map OF your jolly little Is
land Then I'll need some rather siren
uous coaching. Did you bring the-ei
i mcan--my trunksyn
your lordship's boxes. IN lordT'
"Oh. yes, boxes, OF course. Thank
you Did you bring themf"
They are IN the all below, m lord |
I'll ave em up immeJitly, sir"
Bills turned TO go, but Richard
checked him.
Walt haven't finished yet On
your way TO town and back want
you TO take memorandum OF the |
names of Lord-of my friends 10
London and here In America. want
TO know about my family. where ]
have been and whom | have met
You understand? General informa
lion Now get those boxes and let's
nave look at my toys"
Il understand. sir"
ITS lucky" soiloquized Rlchard
litter the departure of the valet. that
Bills Is such an internal rascal or I'd
nave trouble with him. Yet ! suppose
We might be called birds of feather
n this" He frowned "Oh well, it's
he only way TO win her, and II | can
make her love me she'll forgive me
Inything."
The luggage was presently brought
Up and inspected critically. Richard
hiding with JOY that the earl's clothes
tilted him to perfection. and while
Bills was placing them In the various
lrawers and closets the new Lord
,royland sought for pointers thirstily.
by the way" he exclaimed sudden.
=. there is something important which
almost forgot. I've got to run the
'antlet OF that table at luncheon In
bout half an hour. and want you
o brush me up in the matter of cut.
cry. DO you understand the gamer"
Yes, sir: movin In the best circles
$ a gentleman's gentleman. ! know
II about II, SIR"
"You might throw In few lords.
'ou know. Bills. just TO keep In prac
Ice, so you won't forget"
"Yes, IN lord"
We'll, as was saying" went or
Richard, 81 went TO swell dinner al
iouston once and haven't stopped
flushing about II yet | squandered
even different kinds Of forks before
he dessert came aud found myself
With choice between butter knife
nd an oyster sticker to eat ice cream
With. II was depressing"
Bills curbed his smile and supplied
he needed information, then made
imself ready TO take the II o'clock
rain TO New York.
rs there anything else. m lordr he
sked.
Yes" said Richard. who was per
plrlng before mirror; I'D be un
grateful II you'd show mt
ow TO keep this blarsted single bar
eled eyeglass In without bursting a
lood vessel"