The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-12-26

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truth and nothing but II, Il didn't"
Too badl" murmured the little man,
with an exaggerated sympathy that
did not impose ON his victim, while he
grayely chalked his cue American
beds nre hard to get used TO, ehf" Hc
received no answer aud leaned across
the table for difficult shot. paused
and regarded the young man thought.
fully. Lord Croylapd. l am after a
certain piece Of Information and have
reason TO believe that you can give It
10 me-"
II shall he pleased. am sure" said
Richard, with admirably simulated In.
dolence. although he was never more
keenly alive TO the possibilities of a
situation In his life.
The little man laid his cue upon the
table, busted his hands and planted
himself squarely In front OF the pseudo
nobleman.
"What-in your opinion the most
approved method-of branding a heif.
erT
II was coming, theni Well. he would
admit nothing, deny everything. There
was no law OF business, honor or love
to compel him TO confess anything 10
Mr. Corrlgan
Branding heifer" repeated Rich
ard vacantly while he screwed In his
monocle and stared at his companion
"Raally--fpon NV wprd-Ip
Michael Corrigan burst into laugh.
"Come, come, Dick How good
that monosyllable sounded after this
cursed Croyland businessl Now he
could understand why Bills hated TO
be called Woolsey. at won't do" con
tinued Corrigan genially. I'm too old
q bird to be caught with such salt.
Out with II, boyl What's the meaning
Of this tomfooleryg"
1t had come at last, then! No con.
fession would be necessary. with a
sudden revulsion Of feeling Richard
experienced great sense OF relief.
Fortune had decided for him.
"Mr. Corrigan." said Richard, hold
Ing out his hand-he knew when he
was beaten while his Textures became
radiant with smiles, "when you came
through that door awhile ago wished
you safely in hades. Let's get out into
the sunshine, | want 10 make clean
breast OF It, for, to tell you the truth,
I'm In the devil OF pickle"
Mr. Corrigan laughed again and led
the way through the front hall On the
veranda they met Miss Harriet coming
from the garden with her arms full Of
fresh cut roses.
"Gong for walkT she asked. III
you wait moment I'd like to Join
you"
young person." said her uncle with
mock severity, there is hardly enough
Of Lord Croyland to 20 around, II
seems. I've got him for half an hour,
and I'm going to keep himl Shoe"
He took Richards arm and led him
along the gravel path.
''Is that the reasonr he whispered,
slyly jerking his thumb In the direc-
ton OF his niece. Richard blushed.
"Oh. you young dogl Well, can't
blame you, Dick. Great girl. isn't
sheT
They had now reached a shaded
bench In secluded part OF the
grounds, where they seated themselves
and prepared for the confessional
"You see," began the fat little law
yer. who seemed 10 exude good humor
from every pore, "at first couldn't ex-
actly make out what you were up to,
you scamp, no drew you out on our
friend Napoleon. You are not well up
on the history or the statuary OF your
beloved country. Dicky, boy. Brush
up"
Richard laughed and asked:
"But you were on 10 me when took
that paddock fence. weren't your II
gave me the creeps when heard your
compliment"
"of course was" assented Mr..
Corrigan. shaking with amusement
"You don't suppose ] lived In Texas
two years for nothing but my health!
And on your own fathers ranch too!
had been told that Renwyck had
captured real live nobeman.' | was
Just strolIlng over TO have peep al
him, when, 10 and behold, ! find him
tearing around horse lot on one devil
as II another were after himw Mr..
Corrgan paused TO chuekle. But
Dick" he said presently, you made
one grave mistake"
what was thatT
You should have worn two foot I
sombrcro. scooped up Harriet's hand
kerchlef at mad gallop, fired or
brace Of guns and plugged holes In .
Renwyck's hat Then they would have
known you were an Engishnan. Now, }
let's have your story"
Richard looked at him, divided be- q
tween seriousness and amusement.
"But how did you know that 1t was c
~
Deduction" smiled the lawyer.
II don't understand"
Its simple, Had d letter from your y
'ather few days since ia which hs }
old me you were Ia New York aud a
isked me TO look after the tenderfoot.
When ! saw you ride guessed. When
heard you talk | knew. for Dicky. Il
10Y, as an EngiIsbman you might pass !.
MUSTER 10 hlo Janeiro. bu, AS aD actor I,
well, you'd staryer' b
"But The others do they suspect I,
Not Bit. believe They're daz- a
!iei, blinded by your corouet Few II
Americans IL New York eau zee ID
traighi In the presence Of a lord. --
'Ou're safe NO far" a.
Thank besyrnF' q
Don't count too much on the blind q
ess of one. b0wsyer" IA
And that oneY' b,