The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-28
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You seem likely sort OF fellow"
said Mr.. John Reynolds, J. p, as he
turveyed six feet of sturdy humanity
through his goldrmmed pince-nez.
I should probably be quite correct
in saying that you have not been q
coachman all your life" the old gentle-
nan continued.
t'On the contrary, have both driven
and ridden horses since | could hold
the reins."
But, hang it, man." said Mr. Rey-
nolds testify, you don't speak like a
coachman."
John Reynolds, squire of Lutte
worth and justice of the peace, was not
in the habit of having his opinions set
an one side. People invariably
agreed with what he said-it paid
them better in the long run, particu-
larly if they were dependent on him.
His last coachman having decided to
emigrate to Canada. the squire was
Sorced TO engage another in his place.
From the sundry applicants who came
IN reply TO his advertisement he had
collected the man whom he was at pres
e:pt talking to.
John Reed, the new coachman, gave
his name as. and in support of his ap-
plicatiou he produced recommended
tions from several titled landed own
ers. whose names were very familiar
to Nj. Reynolds
in appearance Reed was a fine-loOk-
ing man-tall, with fair, curly hair
and bright blue eyes. This. however,
was the greatest fault Mr. Reynolds
could find with him, for he would
probably play havoc with the hearts Of
the maids at Lutterworth Hail.
But the Squire put this on one side
when he saw the magnificent manner
In which Reed 'tOoled' the four horses
harnesecd to the big drag. This was
the test the Squire had put the various
applicants to. ard none had come off
with such f.yiAe cOlora as Reed.
So the new coachman came 10 Lut-
terwOrth Hall. He had not been there
many days before the tender hearts of
the susceptible maids below the
stairs began to flutter. At the same
time, the other men servants began to
nurse a growing jealousy for the good
looking "Lunnon chap" who was ap-
parent!y intruding upon the reserves.
In defence of the new coachman it is
only fair to state that lie offered no en-
couragement whatever to the maid,
l,,t hi,
only added to his charms.
The upper hOusemaid, by name No
rah Dawson. had conceived a violent
attachment for Reed much to the an
noyance of one of the gameh eepers,
who had hitherto been first fayorite in
the girls eyes.
The man lost little opportunity OF
showing his dislike of Reed. but the
latter affected to take no notice Of it.
The gamekeeper would make Reed the
butt of his Uncouth jokes. much to the
enjoyment of the other men. The
coachman never swore and rarely
drank. which only served to increase
the couutrymen's contempt
Got a bit o velvet in thy MOUTH"
the gamekeeper asked sneeringly as
Reed stood sponging down one of the
horses. The mare don understand
thy woman's voice, coachy. This is 'ow
ye ought to talk to err
The man approached the horse and
let fly string Of foul oaths. which
brought forth an aGmiring laugh frc.0
the rest of the men. Thus encoura@
ed, the gamekeeper commenced agui2
but Reed, who was with difficult.
keeping his temper in bounds. mo-
toned him away.
The mares getting FESTIVE; you'd
better keep clear of her heels" he
said.
The man mimicled the words Is
nearly as he could. causing his audi
ence to shake with laughter Reeds
face paed as he bit his lip. but kept
steadily at his work.
Then the gameAeeper pretended to
stumble and overturned a pail of wa
ter that was standing on box. so that
most of its contents went over the
coachman.
This last stroke of wit so tickled the
samekeeper's own sense of humor that
he began to loudly below with laugh
ter. In the meantime Rec led the
mare into the stable without a word
of remonstrance. Presently he came
out again and strod towards the game
keeper
You upset that water on purpose
he said, Apologize at once"
oh" was the hooking reply "Apol-
ognize at once, Ell? Be to so on my
knees or stand on my 'ead?'
Although Reed was big man, the
gamekeeper was still bigger. and the
two men made splendid picture of
humanity as they stood facing one an
other.
You'll lay on the ground and apol-
ognize in n moment if you're not quick,
my man. replied Reed, with pale. de-
termined face.
The gamekeepers reply was a short
laugh of derision and the words. I'll
put another bucket over you if you
don't clear out" He terminated this
speech with foul imprecation.